Samantha R. Wilson Care Center in St. Augustine, Florida, has served older adults for over 26 years and provides different kinds of care under one roof, including assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care through the Clare Bridge of Jacksonville program, a dedicated Alzheimer's program called Clare Bridge Crossings for early to middle stages, and palliative or hospice services for comfort in later life. San Marco Terrace Rehabilitation and Care offers rehabilitation, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy for residents who need to get stronger or recover. The Grafton House assisted living community helps those needing a hand with everyday activities, like bathing and dressing, and gives an option for people not needing a nursing home but who can't live alone, while also offering programs, support groups, and respite care services.
The center also provides care at home, senior apartments for those wanting a maintenance-free lifestyle, and support for independent living as well as continuing care, or CCRC-level, services so that as people's needs change, they don't have to move away from familiar faces. They've got 120 certified beds, usually around 109 residents, and offer both private rooms and cozy common areas with furniture that aims to make everything feel homey and pleasant, plus landscaped gardens, walking paths, and outdoor spaces where people can relax. On-site, residents can use a library, computer center, fitness room, beauty salon, games room, and enjoy group activities, off-site outings, and hobby groups.
Meal services include a restaurant-style dining hall, prepared by a professional chef, with options for people with allergies or diabetes, while private rooms include cable TV, internet, kitchenettes, air conditioning, and private bathrooms. The staff includes nurses, certified nursing assistants, and licensed practical nurses, offering a full range of personal care, medication help, dementia care, psychiatric support, dental help, and help with wound care, with emergency systems and 12- to 16-hour nurse coverage, plus a 24-hour call system in case anyone needs help at any time. The center follows strong infection control policies, including face covering requirements for safety.
Samantha R. Wilson Care Center takes Medicare and Medicaid, is fully sprinklered, and participates in quality surveys and resident/family councils so people's voices can be heard about their care. It's a for-profit organization, not run by a hospital or a large chain, and not classified as a special focus facility. Staff help manage medications, transportation, laundry, and daily activities, while social and spiritual well-being get just as much attention as physical health, with programs for mental wellness, personal services, and family outreach. The community's designed to be welcoming but practical, with amenities like a garden, movie theater, dining room, arts room, and music area, plus guest services and a convenience store. There are lots of services available whether you want short-term rehab, long-term care, memory help, independent or assisted living, or simply an activity-filled day with friends, and the focus stays on helping people keep their dignity, stay independent, and feel at home.
