Wickshire Port St. Lucie is a senior care facility located in Port St. Lucie, Florida, offering both assisted living and memory care services. The community provides housing and support for older adults who require assistance with daily activities and specialized services for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Apartments and communal spaces are designed to accommodate the needs of residents, including those requiring heightened security or specific adaptations for memory loss.
Care and medical support at Wickshire Port St. Lucie are tailored to individual residents through a range of health and support services. The care team assists with activities of daily living, providing full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting as needed. The community offers incontinence care and ambulatory care for residents with mobility challenges. Medication management, diabetes care, and access to podiatry services are part of the comprehensive healthcare available. Residents benefit from the presence of a massage therapist and regular fitness, yoga, and chair yoga programs, which are designed to promote overall wellness. Memory care services are supported by a secured community environment and spaces specifically adapted to accommodate those experiencing memory loss, with features like indoor and outdoor walking paths. Social clubs, community activities, and a full schedule of events are available in English, French, and Spanish, making the environment accessible to residents of different linguistic backgrounds.
Onsite amenities at Wickshire Port St. Lucie include a barber and beauty salon, landscaped outdoor areas, and walking paths for both indoor and outdoor exercise. The community’s secured memory care section is set up to ensure safety for residents with cognitive impairments, while engagement programs aim to provide mental stimulation and a sense of belonging. Transportation services are available, offering both complimentary and for-cost transportation for medical appointments as well as non-medical purposes, supporting access to off-site services, shopping, events, and outings as needed.
Resident and family feedback indicates that Wickshire Port St. Lucie is routinely described as clean, well-maintained, and welcoming. Staff members are frequently noted as friendly, caring, and accommodating, with low turnover rates contributing to continuity of care and the building of trust among residents. Many residents and families appreciate the variety of activities offered and the facility’s supportive social environment. Cleanliness and maintenance consistently meet expectations. However, some reviews mention areas for improvement such as food quality, dining service, and communication, including occasional delays in response times and language barriers. Opinions on memory care services are mixed, with some families expressing satisfaction and others noting care lapses. Most feedback highlights staff demeanor, affordability, customizing living spaces, and resident safety as positive features of the community. As of June 2024, no significant recent changes in services have been reported.
Costs at this community start at $2,795 and range up to $4,995. The average price in the community is $3,895, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,748. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.