Southern Live In sits in Brandon, FL, and it's a residential assisted living facility that offers care for up to 10 seniors in a home-like setting, with studio, semi-private, 1 and 2 bedroom rooms set up for comfort and easy access. The place has trained staff and caregivers around the clock, and they help residents with bathing, getting dressed, moving from beds to wheelchairs, and other daily needs, and there's always someone ready for emergencies, day or night. Folks with memory issues or those who need skilled nursing or hospice care will find help here, as the team includes a part-time nurse, access to a geriatric physician, and therapy services for rehab, podiatry, and health problems that come up with age. Southern Live In accepts Medicaid, and the fees depend on the kind of care you need, with options for respite stays and various care levels.
Meals are cooked fresh every day and served family-style in a dining room that gives seniors a chance to sit together and visit, and the staff also take care of laundry and housekeeping, so residents don't have to worry. The large common room fills up with music, games, movies, exercise, and arts and crafts, and residents can spend time with neighbors or do hobbies like gardening or listening to music. There are regular fitness programs and social outings, with transportation provided for trips and errands, plus the staff sets up community activities, spiritual events, and even offsite outings. Families come by for holiday events and group celebrations, which helps everyone stay connected.
The shaded patio out back's got chairs for relaxing or chatting with others, and there are indoor common spaces, a book room, and areas for diversional activities. Care plans cover help for everything from diabetes management to incontinence, with support for non-ambulatory seniors and those needing a two-person transfer. Southern Live In is known to be clean, with staff people who get to know the residents and keep in touch with their families during changes or tough times. English is spoken here, and the goal's to offer routines, health care, and community that helps residents feel at home and supported at every stage.
