Pete's Place Assisted Living, part of the Florida Baptist Retirement Center in Vero Beach, FL, stands as an older, well-kept community of Villas close to the Atlantic Ocean, shops, US One, and Interstate 95, offering daily life with comfort and support, and folks there get a mix of housing and services based on their needs, so some might choose independent living, some need a bit more help with assisted living, and some require more focused support like memory care or skilled nursing, and there's also respite stays for short-term care. The facility offers specialized care plans, including memory care for people with dementia, diabetic care for those managing blood sugar, ambulatory and incontinence care, and help with bathing, dressing, medication management, and transferring in and out of bed or chairs, with staff on-site 24 hours to help with emergencies, and staff can monitor insulin when needed. Pete's Place calls some of its services and areas by unique names, and has Christian-focused housing as part of its faith-based approach, with devotional activities and offsite services, so folks can stay spiritually active if that's important to them.
Residents find both indoor and outdoor common areas with beautiful landscaping, lawns mowed for them, outside patios, a TV lounge, and spaces for shared meals, birthday parties, trivia games, karaoke, stretching classes, gardening club, music, and even live dance or theater performances. There's a library, a recreational area with a piano or organ, and regular outings or day trips, all designed to keep everyone active and social. Housekeeping, laundry, and drycleaning are part of the regular services, and a beautician visits for hair care. The community allows pets, so there are pet-focused programs, and smoking's allowed outdoors in set areas. Every unit is on the ground floor, accessible for those using wheelchairs or walkers, and the rooms come with cable or satellite TV, air conditioning, high-speed internet, and there's resident parking, along with transportation to appointments or events available at cost.
Pete's Place serves people who speak English, Spanish, and French, and staff offer concierge and family caregiver support, with continuing care retirement services for those who might need more help over time. Meals are provided daily, aiming for good nutrition, and the overall approach focuses on supporting each resident's needs-whether that's medical, daily living, or social engagement-and there's a strong sense of community, both for faith and for friendships, so people usually have a way to stay as independent as possible while getting the help they want. There's no published price information, and there's a minimum resident age, though the specific age isn't given. It's a place with a broad range of services, a schedule full of activities on and off-site, and a comfortable, supportive setting where staff work to make sure seniors are looked after in body, mind, and spirit.
