Donegan Square

Donegan Square sits on Donegan Avenue in Kissimmee, Florida, and is a senior living community that helps older adults with many different needs, so you find residents who are active and need just a little help, others who need regular support with bathing, dressing, or getting around, people with Alzheimer's or dementia needing secure memory care, and some who stay for temporary respite or adult day care, and the community swings between independent living apartments, assisted living, memory care, care homes, nursing homes, and even a skilled nursing facility, so folks don't have to move far if their needs change. The community keeps residents safe with 24/7 supervision, safety checks, fall prevention features, and monitoring devices like Wander Guard for those at risk of wandering. Caregivers help with daily needs like medication, hygiene, and grooming, plus you see aids providing company and support in the rooms or out in the large indoor and outdoor common areas. The grounds offer an indoor atrium, a memory care center, a fitness center with a pool, a ballroom, woodworking shop, library, movie room, arts and crafts center, billiards lounge, and guest spaces. There's a computer room, piano, general store, covered or uncovered parking, and walking paths that wind through raised garden beds, a courtyard, a hummingbird and butterfly garden, and party areas, so it's got plenty of spots for visits and fresh air. Pets are allowed, with dog and cat policies, and people can stay in companion suites or apartments with kitchenettes, and get meals either in their rooms or in shared dining rooms. Meals are home-cooked, with refreshments, snacks, and shared or private dining, and staff helps with laundry, housekeeping, medication management, and transportation to medical appointments or outings. Wellness programs focus on activity, social life, holistic health, and off-site devotional activities for those who want them. Medical and care services include incontinence support, diabetic care, high-acuity care, physician visits, medical supplies, hospice, therapy to reduce confusion, and services for those with mobility limits. You find a strong focus on keeping the environment homelike, and there are special arrangements for moving in, along with senior resources like legal help and geriatric care management. There's a security gate, companion services for those who need non-medical care, and regular oversight for safety, but the facility doesn't provide around-the-clock skilled nursing found in a hospital, though it does have a skilled nursing wing for those who need more care for a time. The community welcomes seniors who want independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, or day care, and the many amenities make it possible to stay engaged, eat well, and get medical help right at home without feeling isolated.