Swankridge Care Center

Swankridge Care Center has been looking after seniors in Homestead, Florida since 1965, ever since SallyAnn Swank started the place as a family-owned community, and over the years they've kept a single-story home that feels safe and welcoming, plus they have private and shared rooms, even private suites if that's what someone needs, and every room lets folks keep their own space and comfort. They provide assisted living and adult day care services, aiming to help people keep their independence as long as possible, while still getting help with daily needs like bathing, dressing, and meals, because sometimes people have conditions like arthritis or diabetes or maybe they're dealing with Alzheimer's disease or dementia, which the staff know how to handle, since they have nurses, CNAs, and qualified medication aides on duty all day and night, seven days a week. Swankridge takes care of things around the house, like laundry and cleaning, and provides easy access to healthcare supplies and medical equipment, so no one's left without what they need, and for meals, they've got dining services, even offering something called gourmet dining options through the White Lion Café, which the residents appreciate since everyone likes a good meal after a long day. There's lots of activities to keep people engaged, including social outings, therapeutic and recreational programs, plus transportation if someone needs to get to an appointment or wants to join in on an event, and pets are welcome too, which makes the place feel more like home and less like an institution. People can stay for short-term respite care or as long-term residents, and the facility helps individuals who need help with regular activities, especially those with conditions like Parkinson's disease or heart problems or those who've had a stroke and need extra rehabilitation, since their rehab care model is known pretty well in the country. Family caregivers can also get guidance on long-term care or insurance questions, and the staff do their best to maintain each resident's dignity and quality of life, taking care of everyone's mental, physical, and emotional health through all the programs they run. The facility is licensed, with state license number 5184, and people pay through insurance, Medicare, or private pay, with an entry fee cost of $500. Whether someone needs a little help or more hands-on medical attention, Swankridge Care Center provides a good, supervised home-like environment where seniors can keep up their lifestyle, get expert care, attend social events, and know they're safe and supported every day.