The Gardens Assisted Living Facility & Memory Care, also called Crystal Gem Manor Assisted Living Facility, sits on West Florida's Nature Coast at 10845 West Gem St., Crystal River, FL. The grounds have big gardens, plenty of wildlife, and offer a peaceful, country setting with southern hospitality from the staff. Residents can choose assisted living or memory care, with options starting at $2,400 a month for a semi-private room or $2,800 for a one-bedroom. The facility provides care for seniors who need help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, cooking, laundry, taking medicines, and moving around, and has programs for both short-term stays and respite care.
Memory care services include medication management, incontinence care, and special programs to help those with conditions like Alzheimer's and dementia. The memory care unit is locked and secure, with features meant to reduce confusion and wandering. Care plans can be changed to fit each resident's needs, and skilled staff work to keep everyone safe and well looked after. Pets, like cats and dogs, are welcome, and there are many comfortable gathering areas and an enclosed courtyard where people can relax or join in on piano music or gardening club.
There's a full-time activity director, so residents can join in art classes, community service, karaoke nights, trivia, chair yoga, stretching, and brain fitness programs. The facility gives personalized support and makes sure residents' rights and dignity stay at the center of care, using more than fifty years of healthcare experience. Meals can be enjoyed in the dining room or in private rooms, with choices ranging from low-sodium and sugar-free dishes to international flavors and guest meals, and there's room service too.
Amenities include a beauty salon, Wi-Fi, cable and satellite TV, private bathtubs in the rooms, and devotional services off-site. Seniors here can enjoy a relaxed, seaside lifestyle while staying close to beaches, shopping, dining, and fun outings. The Gardens is part of The Manors of Citrus, offering several types of housing, including independent living, skilled nursing, CCRC, senior apartments, and townhomes. The community aims to create a helped-yet-independent home for seniors who value comfort, connection, and reliable hands-on care in a setting that feels both homelike and thoughtfully planned.
