Emeritus at St. Augustine

This is a simple promise that the staff at Emeritus at St. Augustine — and throughout Emeritus Senior Living communities — has shared since 2000, when our community first opened its doors. It's a simple promise to be compassionate and kind, understanding and respectful — a promise to become extended family to the seniors entrusted in our care and to our retirees who have chosen our community for its active lifestyle.

Each of our communities operates like a family-owned business. This gives our staff the flexibility to customize independent living programs and assisted living services to reflect resident's individual needs and interests. As a result, each community maintains the unique personality that makes it special to its residents and their families. Yet, all the communities embrace the same high standards that have made Emeritus a preferred choice for senior living.

It is our goal to foster an environment which encourages collaborative team management in all levels of the organization. Our mission is achieved by setting high standards, encouraging honest feedback, and rewarding individual and group achievements. Our success results from each community's ability to balance exceptional resident service and employee satisfaction, high quality standards, and fiscal responsibility.

At many of our communities, residents are involved in all kinds of charitable activities, from making dolls to send to children in Iraq to organizing fund-raisers to support needy families in the area. Many receive awards for their charitable efforts, as well as for individual achievements. For example, one of our residents was recently honored for his service to our country during World War II. In addition, many groups from the surrounding neighborhoods generously give their time to entertain and help residents.

Our promise is reflected in the Emeritus Family Values, seven principals our employees live by everyday.

Senior Retirement Living

Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) provide a variety of services depending on your needs. From independent living to assisted living to skilled nursing; continuing care retirement communities allow you to remain in the same familiar and comforting environment even if you should require extensive assistance. If you're looking for one community that you can call home, no matter how your health needs may change, you've come to the right place. Some call it "aging in place," we think of it as a flexible independent retirement living arrangement that offers the security of long-range planning, while making sure our residents can maintain their independence for as long as they are able.

Senior Independent Living

Senior independent living communities offer a safe, secure and social environment for active, independent seniors. They are usually set up as apartments or small patio homes, and accommodate a large number of people. Often, the staff provides specific services and amenities for retirees who live an active lifestyle.Residents of senior independent living communities continue to live the same lifestyle they did at home. One of the many benefits of this type of housing is that the individual no longer has to worry about housekeeping and maintenance, which means they have more time to enjoy their hobbies and socialize with friends. Many studies have proven that being socially active is good for both mental and physical health.

The key points about independent living communities are that they:

•     Allow a person to maintain independence
•     Often offer meal packages so residents don’t have to worry about cooking or dining alone
•     Offer more social interaction then living at home
•     Provide some supervision from the staff
•     Often arrange activities and outings for residents

Senior Assisted Living

If your loved one needs this type of assistance, it might be time to consider an assisted living community. These communities do not generally offer round-the-clock nursing care, but they are designed to help those that have difficulty caring for themselves. The advantage of assisted living over independent living is the added bonus of a staff that is trained to assist residents with their needs and provide supervision 24 hours a day.It’s important to remember that assisted living communities are not all the same. Assisted living facilities can range in size from adult family homes with four to six residents, to large multi-unit communities. Some may have specialized units for Alzheimer’s or dementia care. There can also be big differences in which amenities are included with the rent, and what medical services are provided according to the assisted living facility’s license. Be sure to research those things before signing a contract.

The key points to remember about assisted living communities are that they*:

•    Can provide direct assistance with everyday tasks, like bathing, dressing and meals
•     Have trained staff available and monitoring 24 hours a day
•     Help residents maintain their dignity while aging
•     May have specialized units for residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia
•   Can have different licenses allowing for different levels of assistance and independence

If you are observing an alarming decline in the safety, social, or emotional needs of your parent or loved one, it’s time to see how assisted living services can help! Choosing one of Emeritus’ assisted living communities will actually give you or your loved one greater independence. You will gain peace of mind knowing that there is help available if needed.

Senior Services and Amenities in St. Augustine, Florida

This is a simple promise that the staff at Emeritus at St. Augustine — and throughout Emeritus Senior Living communities — has shared since 2000, when our community first opened its doors. It's a simple promise to be compassionate and kind, understanding and respectful — a promise to become extended family to the seniors entrusted in our care and to our retirees who have chosen our community for its active lifestyle.

Our Main Services include :

• Retirement Living
• Assisted Living
• Alzheimer's and Memory Care
• Short Stay / Respite Care
• On-Site Rehabilitation

Amenities

At our communities, retirement living and assisted living doesn't mean dependence upon others; it means independence. How? When seniors have the opportunity to meet new people and join in new activities, when they're served three healthy meals a day, when they're taken to their medical appointments and provided the daily assistance they need, their level of functioning improves. And when they're feeling better, they have greater independence and can enjoy life more.

Emeritus senior living St. Augustine, Florida  communities offer these amenities:

• Choice of private or shared apartments with a variety of floor plans and sizes to meet virtually any need
•     Some apartments are fully furnished – and all can be individualized with your own belongings
•     Large walk-in showers with safety features or full baths
•     Individual climate control
•     Spacious common areas, including living room, library and TV room
•     Private dining room and catering services for special occasions
•     Smoke detectors, fire alarms and sprinkler systems
•     Completely maintenance-free, inside and out
•     Beautifully landscaped grounds offering an ideal setting for relaxing outdoors
•     A diverse, full-time recreational and educational activities program

Our common areas — including our lovely dining room, lounges and ice cream parlor — give residents and their loved ones the opportunity to get to know one another. We also offer a wide range of activities each month, including community outings to our local winery, state parks and historic sites.

The Taste of Premier Senior Living

Our skilled and knowledgeable chefs prepare three healthy, flavorful meals and three snacks a day. They also work closely with our registered dieticians to accommodate residents with a variety of dietary modifications, from low sugar to no salt-added diets. All meals are served in our lovely dining rooms, restaurant-style by our gracious wait-staff.

Some of the features include:

•     A variety of side dish choices, beverages, salads, fruit plates and sandwiches made to order – served at both lunch a nd dinner
•     Daily menu reflecting the taste and style of the geographic region
•     Festive special occasion dinners served throughout the year

To experience the taste of premier senior living, we invite you and your family members to join us for a complimentary lunch at the Emeritus assisted living and retirement living community of your choice.