Villas at Killearn Lakes is a gated community of nine homes off Deerlake Road South in Killearn Lakes Plantation, each about 7,000 square feet, built with the "small house" movement in mind so everything feels like a real home inside and out, not an institution, and they put a lot of thought into having bright spaces with windows, skylights, solar tubes, and big porches to sit and watch the world go by. Folks can live here with assisted living or memory care, and the place has a State of Florida license, AL13303, with "extended congregate care," which means residents usually don't have to move out if they want to age in place, unless they choose to, and they keep pets too, with animals allowed on site, so it feels homier that way. The rate here is all-inclusive with no extra charges for additional help-just one simple bill, and that's a relief for many, since it means no surprises.
There's a special focus on making sure everyone gets lots of attention, so you'll find higher staffing ratios than at most assisted living places, about one care partner for every six residents during the busiest 16 to 18 hours a day and one for every twelve during sleep hours, with at least two certified care partners on hand during the day or evening and one on duty at night, and that level of attention helps build real relationships between staff and residents, which is important for folks with memory needs or those just wanting a personal connection. Memory care homes have extra staff for safety and to keep residents with dementia or Alzheimer's secure and comfortable, and the grounds are park-like, with walkways, water features, a gazebo, and a strong focus on safety, with plans for perimeter security, especially helping folks who need reminders or could wander.
Life at Villas at Killearn Lakes is peaceful and neighborly, with a packed calendar of social, educational, and entertainment activities-there are crafts, music therapy, pet therapy, seasonal festivals, and performances, plus devotional services, beauty shop visits right onsite, and both indoor and outdoor social spaces. Staff, known as Care Partners and Community Engagement Coordinators, along with help from Dementia Care Specialists and FSU Interns, work closely to support each resident, making sure they're cared for whether they need help with bathing, dressing, or medications, and residents get nutritious meals with special settings for folks who need diabetic, no-sugar, or low-sugar meal options. Transportation and parking are available, and caregivers are trained to handle everything from incontinence and high acuity care to companionship, always with an aim for kindness and professionalism.
The community's design makes it easy for active, independent seniors to maintain their lifestyles if they wish, and there are different care levels to match changing needs, whether someone just needs a bit of help or more hands-on memory care support. People often mention the helpful, joyful, and kind staff, the meals and activities that win awards, and the way the homes feel comfortable and welcoming. Villas at Killearn Lakes takes pride in creating a place where folks can live as independently as possible with the right support, surrounded by friendly faces, relaxed grounds, and plenty of ways to stay engaged. Scheduled tours are offered for families who want to see things for themselves.
