81 Oaks Senior Living has a warm and inviting atmosphere where people can choose from spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with modern touches, private layouts, and features like air conditioning, full kitchens, and Wi-Fi. The campus has beautiful landscaping, peaceful oak trees, walking paths, secure courtyards, and a gazebo, so residents can enjoy plenty of time outdoors or relax with a good book in the Oak Branch Library or the sunroom. There are handy touches throughout, like controlled access, wheelchair accessible showers, and safety features in each apartment, while a 24-hour nursing staff and emergency maintenance ensure everyone feels safe at all hours. The community welcomes pets and has enclosed walkways and garden spaces for easy outdoor movement.
Residents get choices for their care, including assisted living or memory care in the Grove neighborhood. The healthcare team takes care of daily wellness checks, medication management, diabetes support, and more. The holistic health and wellness program covers exercise classes, nutrition, incontinence care, and even high acuity and non-ambulatory support. In apartments or villas-ranging from 350 to 600 square feet-people can age in place while staying connected to others across three planned phases of growth. There's always help on hand thanks to an electronic health system that coordinates with doctors and home health providers.
There's a lot to do, both for mind and body, because the Activities Director puts together things like social outings, creative workshops, cultural events, and holiday celebrations. Residents often gather for movies in the Heron's Nest Theater, enjoy reading or games, or spend time on art and crafts at the Manatee Art Studio. There's a state-of-the-art fitness center with exercise and therapy equipment, outside lawn games, and a variety of physical activities, plus a monthly calendar packed with stretching, classes, and movie nights.
Dining feels like a restaurant experience whether people eat in the main dining room, the bistro, or the private Siesta Key dining room for family occasions-options include room service and meals for special diets like vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free needs. The Bayfront Salon and Spa keeps everyone looking and feeling good, with services like haircuts, manicures, and massages always available on-site. On top of that, there are concierge services and transportation for appointments, plus on-site laundry and housekeeping to make day-to-day living easier.
The layout and variety of event rooms mean there's space for all kinds of community activities and gatherings, which is helped along by a friendly staff, educational resources, spiritual opportunities, and an intergenerational master plan. The memory care approach, led by the Grove neighborhood, focuses on strengths and gentle empowerment for people with Alzheimer's or dementia to give residents dignity and meaningful engagement.
The facility is licensed for up to 125 residents, with 98 assisted living units and 57 villas and cottages, and the owner, Larry Baucom, stays personally involved so choices reflect warmth and family values. The environment, with resort-style touches and thoughtful decor, allows people to enjoy comfort and sophistication while still getting the personalized support they need, all near parks, medical centers, pharmacies, and cafes. At 81 Oaks Senior Living, the focus stays on providing safe housing, plenty of choices, ways to connect, and support for health and well-being every day.
