Gold Choice Palm Coast Assisted Living & Memory Care sits at 3830 Old Kings Rd in Palm Coast, Florida, and this place runs around the clock with staff nearby 24 hours a day whether it's for regular help or emergencies. Donna Cooper is the manager, and the community focuses equally on assisted living and memory care, offering both private and semi-private rooms, so folks can choose the space that suits them best, and many people bring their own furniture or favorite photos from home which seems to help them settle in. The building has one level, and wheelchair users can get around easily, while outside, there's a big green courtyard filled with walking paths and patios where residents can relax, garden, or even walk their pets, since Gold Choice is pet-friendly and lets people keep their small animals with them.
The memory care wing is built to help those with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, and while it keeps folks safe by securing the area, they try to let residents stay as independent as possible, letting them join in activities in a way that fits their needs without much pressure, which, for someone dealing with memory issues, can make quite a difference. The assisted living side takes care of people who need help with daily things like bathing or getting dressed but want to keep some freedom, so staff stands by to help when it's needed and step back when it's not.
The nursing care runs about 12 to 16 hours a day, and there's always a call system in every room if anyone needs quick assistance, and the staff handles medication management so residents don't need to worry about missing doses. This community also has its own bistro which serves coffee and snacks all day, a big restaurant-style dining area serving three meals daily, and areas for group activities like arts and crafts, music, games, and even outings around town. Residents often put together their own events, which seems to get people talking and engaged, so there's usually something happening whether you're into board games, a fitness class, or music programs. The place also has an on-site salon and spa, a library, a computer room, and common areas with internet access, so people can stay connected or just enjoy a book.
For health and wellness, Gold Choice works with families and healthcare providers to make care plans that fit what each person needs; there's even on-site pharmacy services, laundry and housekeeping included, and they help with transportation or getting to appointments. They accept Medicaid, checks, credit cards, some insurance, and they have a Patriot Promotion to help veterans and spouses with the cost of care, and if someone qualifies, the place handles Medicaid waivers for both assisted living and memory care, including for dementia.
You'll see people tending the garden, chatting at the bistro, or sitting for a game in the activities room, and the whole atmosphere is friendly with staff noted for being joyful and helpful, always aiming to keep residents comfortable and respected. Gold Choice Palm Coast has won awards for its service and activity programs, and although it's not BBB accredited, there's a business profile listed if someone wants to look it up. Whether it's a short respite stay or long-term living, the rooms stay clean, the meals focus on good nutrition, and the staff aims to make the place feel as homelike as they can manage, giving each resident the balance between safety, independence, and daily support.
