Homestead Retirement Home sits in a peaceful part of St. Cloud, Florida, in a very old historic building with a main entrance, a lobby, a dining area, and several rooms for residents, and folks say it feels like home because the staff are friendly, helpful, and stay close to residents, building trusted relationships over time while offering personal guidance. Homestead runs assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and independent living, and licensed caregivers provide support for daily living, so residents who need help with things like bathing, getting dressed, moving from bed to wheelchair, or managing medications will find trained aides there ready day and night, offering 24-hour supervision and a call system in every room. Family members can relax knowing the staff can handle emergencies, provide health monitoring, help with diabetes care and special diets, and accommodate non-ambulatory or incontinence conditions, plus there's a program focused on mental wellness and safety.
Residents have choices between studio apartments, one-bedroom suites, and semi-private living quarters, all fully furnished, and some have kitchenettes, cable or satellite, and fast internet, and if someone wants a roommate, that's available too. Meals get served restaurant-style, all day, with special options for folks who have allergies, diabetes, or dietary restrictions. Housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and move-in coordination help keep life running smooth, and respite care is possible for those needing a short-term stay, so there's flexibility for different needs. Homestead can care for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, non-medical home care, and anyone needing assistance with bathing, dressing, daily activities, medication, or in-room emergencies.
On the grounds, residents use indoor common areas, a chapel, a small library, a fitness area, a pet-friendly garden space, a beauty salon/barber, arts room, community kitchen, and walking paths, and they can join daily scheduled activities, resident-led events, movie nights, devotional off-site visits, group movement programs, and social gatherings, so no one has to feel alone unless they want privacy. Activities, engagement, meals, and shared spaces aim to help older adults connect and move about, with garden and outdoor areas for relaxing and connecting to nature, and families can rely on regular needs assessments to track health or recommend changes.
With 35 licensed beds and 40 assisted living units, Homestead belongs among the senior living communities in Osceola County, recognized for playing a key role in providing long-term care and peace of mind for families. There's help with transportation, move-in planning, a concierge, escorts within the building, telephone access in the rooms, and the ability for caregivers and aides to respond at all times with the support of a 24-hour emergency response system. Residents who prefer English will find familiar communication, and the range of care covers everything from independent living to skilled nursing and memory care, so no matter what stage a person's in, there's likely a service or support to help them.
