Toby Weinman Residence sits on the Menorah Life campus in St. Petersburg, Florida, and provides assisted living and memory care for adults 55 and over, being the only kosher assisted living facility in South Pinellas County, which matters a lot to people who keep kosher or enjoy Jewish traditions but welcomes and serves people of all faiths. The building holds just 24 residents, making it a smaller community, which means staff can give more attention to each person, and you won't get lost in the crowd. The facility's license number is 10306. Residents can choose from different floor plans including studio apartments, one-bedroom apartments, and Friendship Suites with two bedrooms and one bath, and the private units all have kitchenettes, large closets, emergency call systems, safety-equipped bathrooms, lots of natural light from big windows, and personal heating and air controls, which means people can make themselves comfortable year-round.
Those living here get help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication reminders or management from trained aides, and nurses are on staff part-time for medical needs. The facility offers respite care, in case someone needs short-term help or family caregivers need a break, and memory care is available for people with Alzheimer's or other dementia, set up to keep them safe and lower their confusion. There's physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and special programs like Renew You® Rehabilitation and outpatient rehabilitation for folks coming back from illness or surgery or just wanting to stay strong. There's also incontinence and diabetes care, medication services, skin and wound care, and evaluation and treatment of illnesses. They can coordinate care with outside healthcare providers as well, so people get more seamless help when they need it.
The community provides lots of activities to keep minds and bodies active, like art, music, games, fitness and wellness programs, scheduled outings, a gardening group, a resident music group, and game nights, and even Nintendo Wii bowling for a bit of fun. There are educational, social, and recreational programs meant to help residents stay connected, and people can always gather in the common areas with cable TV, the computer room, or the arts and crafts space. There are outdoor covered patios and a garden, which are nice spots for visits or quiet afternoons, and the short hallways make it easier to get around.
Dining is communal with a kosher kitchen, and chefs prepare meals daily with options for diabetic-friendly, renal, low fat, and low salt diets, and people can get room service or guest meals if they prefer eating in their own rooms. The residence has a bistro dining area, a coffee shop, and offers treats for visitors too, and a gift shop is available onsite. There's also housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and linen service, as well as beauty and barbershop services for staying neat. Residents and guests have onsite parking, and there's guest parking too. Wi-Fi and cable run throughout the building and each unit, so people can stay in touch with family or just watch TV if they want.
The Residence supports pets, so people don't have to leave their companion animals behind, and it's set up to be handicap accessible. People get a say in their care through family-centered planning with professional nursing staff, and around-the-clock help is always there, including 24-hour emergency services. The building sits next to the Bernard L. Samson Nursing Center and has a full-power generator for emergencies, so people don't have to worry as much during storms. Security systems are in place for peace of mind, especially for those who wander.
An up-front entry fee of $2,500 is required and the community uses an all-inclusive pricing structure, which means there are fewer surprise costs. People can pay by credit card or check. The atmosphere's intimate, aiming to help people remain as independent as possible, surrounded by caring staff, with activities and services designed to promote physical, mental, and emotional health each day. Those looking for services that support the needs of older adults, including memory care, therapy, rehabilitation, kosher meals, and cultural or spiritual support, may find Toby Weinman Residence fits their needs, especially for those wanting a nurturing environment with a focus on overall well-being.
