Assisted Living

What is Assisted Living at Shell Point?

No one can predict or even anticipate what kinds of health issues they may face in their retirement years. As one grows older, it may become helpful to utilize the assistance of others to maintain a daily routine while continuing to live as independently as possible.

Assisted living services have been designed to enhance dignity and independence through programs that convey the exceptional lifestyle for which Shell Point is known. Full-time recreational staff plan daily and weekly events that challenge residents to grow socially, spiritually, educationally, physically and emotionally.

Additionally, there’s the peace of mind that comes from knowing that a medical staff of skilled physicians who specialize in gerontological medicine is accessible onsite. Additionally, a team of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) visit each building for appointments with patients as needed, right in their apartments for added convenience.

Supportive and Welcoming

Shell Point residents may choose from three excellent assisted living facilities: King’s Crown, The Arbor and The Springs. The dedicated assisted living care team creates a comfortable, welcoming living environment that is focused on meeting residents’ needs and enabling residents to manage their personal and physical needs through the availability of many supportive services.

Getting Started

When it comes to making any kind of selection in life, it’s always nice to have more than one great option from which to choose. Such is the case at Shell Point in regards to assisted living. Residents looking for this level of care have the option to choose between three excellent assisted living facilities – King’s Crown on The Island, The Arbor in The Woodlands and The Springs in Waterside, at the gateway to Shell Point.

Like so many other decisions in life, assisted living is one that requires planning. Residents are encouraged to learn more about the assisted living options available to them at Shell Point and plan for a move when it would be best for them. To assist with this process, we offer Tea and Tour events in each building several times throughout the year. This offers you the opportunity to attend a presentation by Shell Point’s Director of Assisted Living and Long-Term Care, Rachel Zellers, tour the building with our healthy living coordinators and view the various types of units in the building.

There is a waiting list for assisted living and the wait for a particular type of unit varies based on your location and size preferences. Don’t wait for a crisis to begin planning for a move to assisted living. You know your health best and are encouraged to begin working with your healthy living coordinator if you are considering a move to assisted living anytime between now and three years from now.

Click here to meet your healthy living coordinator and learn about the many services and resources they can help you with. Your Shell Point healthy living coordinator has the knowledge and expertise to help you navigate the Continuum of Care and supportive services available to you including assisted living.

When is it time to move into Assisted Living?

As we age, it is easy to notice how those around us are aging, but it is often difficult to realize we too are changing. Our minds may be bright and our hearts youthful, but at some point we begin to slow down and everyday tasks become more burdensome. Perhaps it is becoming harder for you to leave your home as often as you’d like, which is leading to increased isolation in your life.

Below are a few important questions that you should ask yourself in determining whether you or a loved one may be ready for assisted living.

Do you have a fear of falling and worry that there will be no one there to help you?
Do you forget to take your medications? Do you know what they are for?
Do you struggle getting ready in the morning?
Do you feel lonely or depressed?
Is your home less clean and tidy than it used to be? (Are laundry or dishes piling up?)
Do you lose your balance in the shower?
Have you been losing weight or don’t have an appetite?
Do you find it uncomfortable to drive?
Have you stopped attending many of the social activities you once loved?

Your physician can also be an excellent help in determining whether you or your loved one is ready for assisted living.

Many people wait until a medical crisis before considering or making the move to assisted living. The most difficult time to make a move is when your health is in question and you’re feeling weak. Don’t let that happen to you or your loved one.

The truth is, assisted living provides many levels of care and you can never move in too early. Making the decision to relocate early can allow you to stay independent and make the choices that are best for you. Assisted living provides supportive hands to handle the daily chores of shopping, meal preparation, and assistance with the activities of daily living and housekeeping with the benefits of having a physician, pharmacy, and lifestyle amenities in close proximity.

King's Crown

The Island at Shell Point

In the 1980s, the concept of assisted living was still in its infancy and a national discussion revolved around the question, “What is assisted living?” The retirement industry had only just started to develop supportive services, which were intended to reduce the reliance on skilled nursing as a long-term living option.

Shell Point’s very first residential assisted living building, named King’s Crown, opened its doors on March 3, 1987. The concept of assisted living was quickly embraced by Shell Point residents as they looked to retain as much of their independence as possible, while recognizing their growing need for a supportive environment. The building appealed to many as an environment to enjoy the dignity offered by a private apartment, combined with personalized support that was designed to meet each individual’s needs, right in their own home.

Since opening 30 years ago, King’s Crown has grown and flourished while caring, serving, and satisfying the needs of its residents. This same mission remains a vital part of its enduring commitment to excellence in assisted living care at Shell Point.

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Contact Information

King’s Crown
(239) 454-2175

Rita Southern
Executive Director of King's Crown

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The Arbor

The Woodlands at Shell Point

Shell Point added its second assisted living facility in 2005. The Arbor’s residential units feature a wide variety of floor plans, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. The building offers beautiful vistas of nature preserves and the golf course.

The front desk is staffed to greet visitors and provide concierge-type assistance throughout the day. Nearby is a quiet living room with double-sided fireplace and an elegant dining room that serves lunch and dinner. Breakfast is a casual affair, in the Country Kitchens that can be found on each floor of the building.

Residents enjoy a variety of special amenities, including a state-of-the-art media screening room, billiards room, beauty salon, activity and craft rooms and sun rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows. A full-time activities staff coordinates programs and activities for residents. The onsite fitness center offers supervised fitness classes.

The Arbor is also home to a specialty medical center, where a comprehensive array of physicians offer appointments onsite including cardiology, podiatry, ophthalmology and more. Contracted by Shell Point, these caring professionals afford residents the unique opportunity to receive even the most specialized care without the need to leave the community.

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Sara Sterling
Arbor Executive Director

Contact Information

The Arbor Phone
(239) 454-2292

The Arbor Lobby Interior

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The Arbor Lobby Interior

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The Arbor Dining Room Interior

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The Springs

Waterside at Shell Point

Shell Point added its third assisted living facility in 2012. The Springs offers multiple apartment styles ranging from a studio to a one bedroom deluxe. With four floors offering varying vista views, there is truly the perfect apartment for everyone.

In 2018, The Springs received a $28 million renovation, which included a comprehensive redesign of the building’s exterior façade and interior common spaces and the addition of a 5,300-square-foot recreation wing and a 32,000-square-foot wing that holds 27 standard living apartments with covered parking.

The excellent location of The Springs, as well as access to Shell Point’s comprehensive resident activities and healthcare services, are just two of the many benefits that future residents of the facility will enjoy. Residents may receive assistance with medications, dressing and bathing, ambulation, bed-making, access to physician services, and emergency assistance as needed. Recreational staff plan daily and weekly events designed to challenge residents to continue to think and grow educationally, spiritually and socially through enjoyable activities with friends.