VERO BEACH – Renaissance Senior Living of Vero Beach, a premier senior living community serving the Indian River County area, has opened for occupancy. Ideally situated near the center of Vero Beach at the corner of U.S. 1 and 10th Avenue, Renaissance Senior Living offers 36 deluxe assisted living apartments and 24 Alzheimer’s units in a dedicated memory care wing, known as The Harbor.
“We are excited to open our doors and introduce the Indian River County community to Renaissance Senior Living of Vero Beach,” said Liz Earman, the assisted living and memory care facility’s executive director. “This is an amazing state-of-the-art assisted living and memory care facility that Vero Beach will be proud of.”
The Harbor is the result of years of planning and development with notable experts and researchers in the field of memory loss. As a result of those efforts, the overall theme, design, colors, furniture, and common areas all reflect a 1950’s theme to remind residents of happier times. The apartment suites are configured especially for those with memory loss. Also, a series of local nostalgic pictures, when available, are located throughout the facility.
The colors are bright and cheery with large six-foot windows in each apartment. Flooring types, textures and furnishings were chosen based on successful trends in memory care treatment. A large area called the Town Center is the hub of activities and socialization. This includes the Town Diner and Town Clinic.
The state-of-the-art technology will play a huge part in the delivery of service, care and life enrichment.
“We are very excited about the resident-focused, life enrichment programs and the technology that will help our residents with memory stimulation and behavior management,” said Bryan Cook, COO of Legacy Senior Living, management company of Renaissance Senior Living.
One specific technology is SimpleC, an electronic memory stimulation system. Trained staff works with families to select stories, pictures, interests, and recorded trusted voices that assist in memory stimulation and provide timely reminders for activities of daily living. This technology will be led by trained staff, delivered through an intuitive touch screen monitor or tablet in each apartment and is the result of years of study and development with top-tiered research institutions, including the Copper Ridge Institute, Emory University, Georgia Tech and Georgia State.
Created in the Floridian Vernacular architectural style, Renaissance Senior Living is conveniently located between downtown Vero Beach and the “Miracle Mile”. The community offers ample areas for relaxing with friends and meeting new ones. The 60-unit assisted living facility offers 36 spacious studio and one-bedroom assisted living suites plus 24 purposefully designed Alzheimer’s and memory care suites in The Harbor.
Common areas include a casually elegant dining room, a private dining room for families to use, special café areas, libraries, care and game areas, and a large wellness area complete with exercise equipment specifically designed for seniors. Additionally, a state-of-the-art therapy suite offers residents onsite access to therapy services needed, provided by sister facility, Grace Rehabilitation and Care Center.
More information is available at renaissanceverobeach.com or by calling (772) 562-8491.
Renaissance Senior Living of Vero Beach is part of a family of senior living communities throughout the Southeast owned and/or operated by Legacy Senior Living of Cleveland, Tenn. The parent company specializes in offering independent living, assisted living, and Alzheimer’s care services. It was founded in 2002 by Barry Ray and Bryan Cook, senior living industry veterans. More information is available at legacysl.net.
