What’s green, tasty, and a lot of fun to make? Key lime pie! Below is our very own Chef Bobby’s delectable key lime pie recipe for you to enjoy with family and friends. And summertime is a great time of year to enjoy this tart, fruity treat! Bobby Z’s Key Lime Pie • One 9 oz. graham cracker pie…
In 2018, while serving as the Governor of Florida, Rick Scott implemented new regulations regarding hurricane preparedness for assisted living communities throughout the state. The regulations required all communities to have a backup generator and a detailed Evacuation and Emergency Plan (EPP) in place. Scott put the new rules in place after 12 residents at the Hollywood Hills Rehabilitation…
Recently, Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) conducted an unannounced re-licensure survey at Grand Oaks of Jensen Beach. Upon completion of the in-depth inspection, AHCA reported that Grand Oaks had zero deficiencies! The average number of deficiencies for a nursing or assisted living facility is seven, making Grand Oaks of Jensen Beach’s zero deficiencies all the more impressive.…
Residents of Grand Oaks Assisted Living in Jensen Beach recently received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. “I was very pleased the majority of our residents at all Grand Oaks communities consented and received their first vaccine dose,” said Laurie Allen, Grand Oaks Administrator. On January 21-22, the first doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine were administered to…
This time of year, we look forward to focusing our attention on the many reasons we have to be thankful. But all too often, as we age and experience difficult life circumstances, we lose sight of the things we have to be grateful for. Sometimes, it’s nice to have a reminder of the things seniors can be thankful for,…
A recent study published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry indicates that a specific form of technology can reduce depressive symptoms in lonely seniors by as much as 50 percent. Over 1,400 aging adults participated in the study, which was conducted at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon. The researchers examined four different types of online…
Ask any dog lover if their canine companion is good for their heart and they will say, “Of course they are!” But the heart healthy effects of owning a dog go beyond falling in love with their furry hugs and slobbery kisses. According to several studies and a new health report from Harvard Medical School, having a dog may…
Welcome to the New Year! As we say goodbye to 2019, we wanted to acknowledge and celebrate all of the fun times, amazing events, love and laughter we had here at Grand Oaks of Jensen Beach! We’ve compiled a photo collection of the best moments from the past year for you to enjoy. These photos include community events, like…
