Sodalis Defuniak Springs is an assisted-living community that provides residents with everyday help while keeping essential clinical resources close at hand. Around-the-clock staffing is in place for routine assistance and for prompt response to needs or emergencies. The community can coordinate directly with outside physicians and specialists, and short-term respite stays are accepted for those recovering from surgery or whose caregivers need time away. Regular physical and speech therapy sessions are available on site in a dedicated therapy room, and structured diabetes management helps residents monitor blood sugar and follow diet or medication plans ordered by their doctors.
Additional safeguards include an individual emergency call system in each apartment and secured community access points to help protect residents who may be prone to wandering. Nurses oversee medication management, incontinence care, and ambulatory support, while a visiting or on-site physician, podiatrist, dentist, optometrist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, and speech therapist round out clinical coverage. Staff members receive memory-care training, and spaces have been designed to reduce confusion for residents coping with cognitive changes. Hospice care can be arranged when needed, allowing residents to remain in familiar surroundings throughout the end-of-life process.
Apartments are studio style with in-unit climate control, and some feature wheelchair-accessible showers and views of outdoor courtyards. Cable, high-speed Wi-Fi, and all utilities except phone are included, and parking is available for residents who still drive. Common areas consist of a TV lounge, library and computer space, central fireplace, and landscaped outdoor seating areas. Not all apartments include every feature; prospective residents should confirm specific amenities during a tour.
Meals are prepared by a professional chef and served restaurant-style three times daily, with an all-day dining option for those who prefer flexible hours. Menu selections accommodate low-sodium, no-sugar, vegetarian, and other dietary requests. Residents can invite guests for a meal, pick up a quick bite in the bistro, or enjoy scheduled barbecues and picnics when weather permits.
Recreational and wellness offerings include an activity center, fitness and live-well programs, light therapy sessions, indoor and outdoor walking paths, arts and crafts workshops, and reminiscence programs that support cognitive function. A full-time activity director organizes classes, clubs, intergenerational visits, and community service projects, while planned social events, birthday celebrations, and group outings keep the calendar full throughout the year.
