Elders and their families choose Villas at Killearn Lakes because we offer something truly different from traditional assisted living facilities. Locally owned and inspired by a group of dedicated partners who experienced what was missing in standard care models, The Villas was built to prioritize connection, dignity, andexceptional care. Each of our small, beautiful homes care for just 12 Elders, allowing for an unmatched care partner-to-Elder ratio and deeply personalized attention. This is where care truly meets connection—where familiar faces, meaningful moments, and genuine relationships are part of everyday life. The Villas isn’t just a place to live; it’s a place to belong. ... read more
Care Member says "Our mother entered the Villas at Killearn Lakes in the fall of 2024. She is a very content "Elder," telling us multiple times she is very happy and howwell she is treated by staff. She said she is "where she belongs" as she realizes she can no longer live in an independent living facility.
Her relocation from an independent living facility was needed as her memory issues made her forget to take important medications, even when we would repeatedly call to remind her. She would miss taking these necessary medications, sometimes as many as three times a week. This is not a problem at the Villas as all medications are given to her at the appropriate time by caring staff.
If she has a doctor appointment with required blood draw and/or urinary tests, the Villas LPN takes care of this process using a third party with a nominal fee. It is well worth the fee as the fasting labs are taken before Mom has eaten without disrupting her day to get ready, drive to the lab, and get her back to the Villas long after breakfast is over.
Another problem she had living independently was meals. She had so many food choices she became overwhelmed. She would take items and pick at her choices saying nothing tasted good. The uneaten food remained on her plate which caused unwanted weight loss. At the Villas, each meal is prepared by staff per a chef’s planned menu for that particular meal. It is no longer her decision to make, and the food is more like what she has eaten throughout her life. She is quite happy to the point of gaining a few needed pounds. Meals are served at regular times daily and smell great. If the meal served is not to her liking, the staff will make her an alternate item. They know her likes and dislikes and feed her accordingly. Menus are printed and distributed each month so you can keep up with your Elder’s diet.
There are many activities the Elders can enjoy, from Sunday devotions to pet therapy, exercises, crafts, tactile activities, puzzles, bingo and musical guests. There are regular activities like the Friday socials and Sunday devotions. Activities are held in all six Villas, so each Elder has access if they are not as mobile as other Elders. Staff remind and encourage Elders to attend. An activities calendar is available and distributed to all including the Elders' relatives via email. Activities are open to those wishing to attend and some, including holiday specific activities, are promoted for the Elders' families. Current monthly activities and menu calendars are posted on the back of each Elder’s room door. Activity pictures and videos are posted on a private Facebook page.
We had a stylist come in to cut Mom's hair and trim her fingernails. When I asked Mom's Villa Supervisor if we could use the room with the hairstyling sink, I was told, "Of course, this is her home." There is an independent hair stylist, manicurist and massage therapist available, for an additional fee, through the Villas as well. A podiatrist comes quarterly to maintain her toenails. There is an extra charge for this service but, once again, it is well worth the small fee for a medical doctor to cut her toenails and check for any potential foot problems.
The Villas are enclosed with secure gates, so you needn't worry about your loved one roaming away. Families and friends have access at all hours. There are walkways to help the 12 Elders per villa stay active with needed walking. Each villa has a large, comfortable activity room and a screened back porch. There are chairs on all front porches where the Elders chat, enjoy the company and solve all the problems of the world.
We are very happy with our mother's placement at the Villas. If she is not doing well, they call us immediately so we can take appropriate action. The staff is willing to help us as needed. We inform them if she needs to be ready for an appointment and she will be ready. They assist with showers, shampooing and laundry. They change her bed linens and make up her bed daily. They encourage her to drink fluids per her doctor's request. Each villa also has a generator.
The Villas are a local business. Managers are usually on-site and easily accessible if you have any concerns. In addition, they know each Elder on a personal level. We have been helped immeasurably and relieved of the stress of our mother’s many daily necessities. If you are looking for a terrific “home” for your loved one, you really cannot find a better place than the Villas at Killearn Lakes.
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