The House of Cares is an engaging assisted living community in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. It is within enjoyable Saint Lucie County which is part of the Sunshine State.
The House of Cares mission is to enhance and maintain the livelihood of each resident by encouraging independence, better health options, social interaction, and forming meaningful relationships.
Our professional and compassionate caregivers have a combined of over 20 years experience and are ready to assist with your daily needs. They are Certified Nursing Assistant with Med-Tech Certification. They are specially trained in Memory Care (Alzheimer’s & Dementia), Medication Administration, and are closely guided and supervised by an RN/OWNER.
Assisted Living Is a system of housing and limited care that is designed for senior citizens who need some assistance with day-to-day activities but are not sufficiently incapacitated to require care in a nursing home.
We offer 24/7 care provided by healthcare professionals and support staff who are specially trained to manage the unique needs of residents living in decline. We focus on providing a safe, familiar and stimulating family home environment.
We believe activities that revolve around the daily jobs and duties that one would do at home can enrich each resident’s quality of life. We encourage residents to participate in their own personal care.
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Grooming
- Light housekeeping
- Medication reminders
- Scheduled Transportation
- Managing appointments
- Physical assistance
- Continence care
- Social engagement
This care setting is ideal for individuals with memory problems who need specialized physical, social and daily care due to cognitive impairment stemming from Alzheimer’s disease, other types of dementia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke or brain injuries.
Our highly trained staff values each resident and recognizes the different needs at each stage of their lives. We focus on preserving each resident’s dignity, encouraging independence and enabling freedom of choice, recognizing that memory loss affects every resident and their loved ones differently.
In order to create a thriving environment where those with memory impairment flourishes, our staff focuses on the individual person by understanding each individual and providing memory care specific programs and a consistent schedules which creates a stable yet stimulating environment in which they respond positively. We look for opportunities to help residents succeed at familiar and simple tasks such as baking, helping with laundry folding, and gardening.
Security features and measures are set in place to keep our residents safe and to prevent them from going outside unattended or wandering off.
- Fenced yard
- Door Alarm
- Enclosed patio
- Security system
Our care includes assistance with:
- Bathing
- Grooming
- Dressing
- Light housekeeping
- Linen changing
- Meal prep
- Medication reminders
- Transportation
- Physical assistance
- Managing appointments
- Continence Care
- Social engagements
Skilled nursing care is a high level of medical care that must be provided by trained individuals, such as registered nurses (RNs) and physical, speech, occupational therapists. These services can be necessary over the short term for rehabilitation from an illness or injury, or they may be required over the long term for patients who need care on a frequent or around-the-clock basis due to a chronic medical condition.
It involves a licensed nurse managing, observing, and evaluating a patient’s needs and medical status as well as teaching the patient and his or her family members how to continue making healthy choices. Assuring that the safety, physical comfort, and emotional needs of the patient are met.
- Skilled nursing services provided by RN
- Wound care
- Administering and monitoring medications
- Injections
- IV Therapy
- Monitoring of vital signs
Services provided by a Licensed therapist
- Physical Therapy
- Speach Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Massage Therapy
Respite care is defined as temporary care of a dependent elderly, giving a caretaker or family member the ability to take a break as to prevent caregiver burnout or becoming overwhelmed with daily responsibilities, leave on vacation, and or run errands as needed
Our services can be scheduled for any length of time upon availability.
Full-time such as a week or two or can be provided on an intermittent basis such as every afternoon or once/week.
