Question 1

What transportation services does Seaside at Fort Myers offer to assisted living residents?

Accepted Answer

We offer complimentary transportation to doctors' offices twice a week and as needed.  We have dedicated our lives to ensure there is purpose in every breath of each resident we’re honored to serve. Which means life extends beyond our community’s walls.

Question 2

What safety features or security measures does Seaside at Fort Myers provide to protect residents who wander?

Accepted Answer

Our attention to detail extends to wandering residents as well.  These residents are generally provided with greater supervision and security and we have team members and other caregivers that are accustomed to the impulsivity and reduced safety awareness that people with changing cognitive abilities may exhibit.  The team members are trained to respectfully and humanely redirect the resident to the appropriate activity or location.

Question 3

What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?

Accepted Answer

Our Memory Care communities are designed to empower residents to make their own living choices. Our approach is to educate families on new and productive patterns of communication with their loved one who is living with memory loss. Our entire team is NIDE (National Institute of Dementia Education) certified or scheduled to be trained. That includes everyone from the chefs and housekeepers to the concierge and nurses. This allows us to interact with our residents as unique people rather than objects in need of care.

Question 4

Is Seaside at Fort Myers affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?

Accepted Answer

We have several hospitals in the area that are easily accessible to the residents, dependent on their care needs and preferences.

Question 5

Describe the neighborhood around Seaside at Fort Myers. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?

Accepted Answer

We are located 5 miles from beautiful Fort Myers Beach and 8 miles from Sanibel Island, and we are near shopping centers and restaurants.

Question 6

What places are near Seaside at Fort Myers or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?

Accepted Answer

We are located 5 miles from beautiful Fort Myers Beach and 8 miles from Sanibel Island, and we are near shopping centers and restaurants.

Question 7

What programs or activities does Seaside at Fort Myers offer to enrich residents' well-being?

Accepted Answer

At Thrive, residents engage in events and activities they’ve always loved, along with new friends they’ve made who love them as much as they do. We’ve dedicated our lives to ensure there is purpose in every breath of each resident we’re honored to serve. We understand that older adults and their loved ones depend on us not only to live, but to live well. It’s a challenge we welcome every day. We offer weekly shopping trips, lunch bunch at restaurants, religious services, Happy Hour, Karaoke, Morning Exercise, and Movies in the Theatre, to name a few.

Question 8

What makes the chef or dining program at Seaside at Fort Myers exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?

Accepted Answer

We offer three (3) chef-prepared meals daily and have restaurant-style dining with no assigned seating. Our meals can be customized to dietary preferences and restrictions. “At mealtimes, residents gather around the table and enjoy cuisine that can only be described in one word. Mmm.”

Question 9

What safety features or security measures does Seaside at Fort Myers offer to assisted living residents?

Accepted Answer

Safety is so important. We educate and train our team members, residents, and guests to first think of how to live their best life.   At Thrive we work together to support people in making choices that move them closer to feeling the joys of life.   We call this process of decision making SafetyThird. It’s a unique model that focused on the human experience. We also offer 24/7 surveillance, there is a Concierge at the front desk daily from 8:00AM - 8:00PM and after that, the only access is for people with their key fobs.

Question 10

How does Seaside at Fort Myers keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?

Accepted Answer

We have a Concierge at the front desk in the main lobby that is the heartbeat of our Community and can help any resident get to the person they need to talk to or get the information they require. There is also a weekly newsletter and monthly resident council meetings as well as an electronic display board in the front lobby with important information on it. And the President has an "open door" policy and is readily available to answer any questions and assist them in whatever they need.  And team members are constantly observing residents cognitive, physical, emotional functioning and have a care plan developed based on those needs. They are trained to report any changes to the nurse, who in turn inform their family or responsible party.

Question 11

What programs or activities does Seaside at Fort Myers offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?

Accepted Answer

Senior living doesn’t have to be sedentary.  We offer a variety of engaging activities and interactions that enrich, stimulate, and inspire older adults, with team members cheering them on every step of the way. We offer daily activities that address their Emotional, Intellectual, Physical, Social, and Spiritual aspects as well as Outings. That’s how we Thrive!

Question 12

How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?

Accepted Answer

We believe that the highest standards will provide residents and family with worry-free confidence in the overall resident experience.  Knowing the needed help and team members are available when scheduled or requested needs arise is part of the overall “experience.”  Staffing requirements vary by state licensing requirements and other considerations, such as the size of the community and services offered. At Thrive at Beachwalk, we follow the requirements set forth by the state regulations and ensure that the team members are

Question 13

Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?

Accepted Answer

Our residents' health and cognitive functioning are evaluated prior to their move-in and periodically based on resident needs, physician orders, and regulatory requirements.  At a minimum, these assessments may be done quarterly and when changes in resident condition necessitate an evaluation.

Question 14

What techniques does Seaside at Fort Myers use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?

Accepted Answer

The residents receive three (3) chef-prepared meals daily that can be customized to certain dietary preferences and restrictions. “At mealtimes, residents gather around the table and enjoy cuisine that can only be described in one word. Mmm.” Meals on the go in Memory Care is important. For some residents, movement and eating go together. That is why we have handheld foods readily available.

Question 15

If Seaside at Fort Myers accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

Accepted Answer

Our attention to detail extends to our sense of space and we take great pride in our thoughtful, intentional design. So much so, that we not only have we created beautiful, purposefully-designed environments for you, but we have welcoming spaces for your pets, a.k.a. fur-babies, too! We are happy to be pet-friendly, as long as the cats and dogs are under 25 pounds, have their up-to-date shots, and are able to be cared for by the resident.

Question 16

What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?

Accepted Answer

We don’t focus on giving great care. The focus is too low of a bar to shoot for. We focus on building meaningful relationships with our residents. We. Have found great care to be a by-product of great relationships!  Many of our key leaders bring valuable experience to our industry from other fields. Our leaders believe that if we love our team well, they will, in turn, love our residents well. We have systems in place that assure residents are both free to explore their environment and maintain the dignity they deserve.  We use both technology and team member observation, to assure residents this freedom while keeping them protected.

Question 17

How does Seaside at Fort Myers keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?

Accepted Answer

We have a Concierge at the front desk in the main lobby that is the heartbeat of our Community and can help any resident get to the person they need to talk to or get the information they require. There is also a weekly newsletter and monthly resident council meetings as well as an electronic display board in the front lobby with important information on it. And the President has an "open door" policy and is readily available to answer any questions and assist them in whatever they need.  And team members are constantly observing residents cognitive, physical, emotional functioning and have a care plan developed based on those needs. They are trained to report any changes to the nurse, who in turn inform their family or responsible party.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What transportation services does Seaside at Fort Myers offer to assisted living residents?

What safety features or security measures does Seaside at Fort Myers provide to protect residents who wander?

What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?

Is Seaside at Fort Myers affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?

Describe the neighborhood around Seaside at Fort Myers. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?

What places are near Seaside at Fort Myers or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?

What programs or activities does Seaside at Fort Myers offer to enrich residents' well-being?

What makes the chef or dining program at Seaside at Fort Myers exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?

What safety features or security measures does Seaside at Fort Myers offer to assisted living residents?

How does Seaside at Fort Myers keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?

What programs or activities does Seaside at Fort Myers offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?

How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?

Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?

What techniques does Seaside at Fort Myers use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?

If Seaside at Fort Myers accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?

How does Seaside at Fort Myers keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?

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