Some Place Like Home

Rooms are listed as furnished, with private bathrooms; residents may paint or decorate them. Dining descriptions include home-cooked meals served according to individual tastes and schedules, food ordered or provided from a set menu, snacks, and dietary modifications or special diets. Shared features include communal gardens, internet access, a movie room, cable and a barber or beauty shop. One profile describes a country kitchen, formal living and dining rooms, a fireplace, pool, baby grand piano and aquarium; listed amenities can vary among homes. Wheelchair accessibility, resident parking and on-site religious services are also noted.

Activities listed include water aerobics and exercise classes, along with games, entertainment and parties. Some exercise classes are taught by experienced professionals and may be offered in select homes. Planned outings include fishing, croquet, restaurant visits, shopping, walks and dances. A daily social hour with snacks and beverages is described. Relatives, friends and children are encouraged to visit, and some activities may include visitors. Pets are accepted on an individual basis; one listing specifies dogs and cats. Smoking is not permitted inside, although outdoor smoking areas are described.

Transportation is listed for appointments and church, with other outings and errands also described. Respite care is listed for daytime or evening stays; individualized plans can include meals, activities, bathing and personal interests. Hospice services may be provided at the residence. Nearby destinations named in profiles include River Point Behavioral Health, about three miles away, Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital, roughly three miles away, and Memorial Hospital Jacksonville, about 3.3 miles away. The listings also name Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville around 0.2 miles away and two additional churches about 0.3 miles away.