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Vitality Living Frederica in St. Simons Island, GA

Vitality Living Frederica is an assisted living and memory care community in St. Simons Island, GA.

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Vitality Living Frederica in St. Simons Island, GA

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  • Interior

    A spacious and elegantly designed living room featuring modern furniture, chandeliers, and artwork on the walls.
  • Decor

    A cozy living room with a small dining area and elegant furniture.
  • Living Room

    A luxurious living room featuring elegant chandeliers, modern furniture, and large windows overlooking a scenic view.
  • Architecture

    A cozy lobby interior with stylish furniture and natural lighting.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy and modern bedroom with stylish furnishings and warm lighting.
  • Windows

    A spacious dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, illuminated by elegant lighting fixtures.
  • Dining

    A modern kitchen and dining area with light wooden cabinets, a table, and chairs.
  • Lighting

    A modern, elegantly designed dining room with a large table and upholstered chairs, featuring contemporary lighting and artwork.
  • Seating Area

    A modern lobby with elegant furnishings and a large chandelier.
  • Floor Plan

    3D floor plan of an Ocean Suite apartment, approximately 603-638 square feet in size.
  • Bathroom

    A modern bathroom with an accessible bathtub, storage cabinet, and a basket of towels.
  • Lobby

    A modern lobby seating area with comfortable chairs and sofas around a central coffee table.
  • Chandelier

    A spacious and elegantly designed living room with comfortable seating and a modern chandelier.
  • Exercise Equipment

    A modern gym with various exercise equipment and cardio machines.

3615 Frederica Rd, St. Simons Island, GA 31522

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.6 from 86 reviews
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Vitality Living Frederica Costs & Pricing

At Vitality Living Frederica, the monthly costs for accommodations reflect a premium living experience compared to both Glynn County and the broader state of Georgia. For instance, a studio apartment is priced at $3,975, which is significantly higher than the average cost in Glynn County of $3,361 and Georgia's average of $3,520. The disparity becomes even more pronounced with one-bedroom units; Frederica's rate of $6,345 exceeds Glynn County's $4,112 and Georgia's average of $3,412. Two-bedroom apartments are similarly positioned at $7,280, again surpassing both local and state averages of $5,098 and $3,921 respectively. While these costs may be higher than other options in the area, they likely reflect Vitality Living Frederica's commitment to providing enhanced services and amenities designed for an enriched lifestyle.

Floor plansVitality Living FredericaGlynn CountyGeorgia
Studio$3,975$3,361$3,520
1 Bedroom$6,345$4,112$3,412
2 Bedrooms$7,280$5,098$3,921

Overall Review of Vitality Living Frederica

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Caregivers feel genuinely invested

Residents and families consistently describe staff as caring and responsive to requests.

Multiple reviews say the caregivers and leadership treat residents like family and show up when families ask for help. Several residents also describe frequent communication and feeling comfortable asking for assistance. A few reviews specifically mention that staff go out of their way to support both day-to-day needs and move-in questions.

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Dining quality is repeatedly praised

Food stands out in reviews, with praise for chef-prepared meals.

Residents and families frequently mention that the meals taste good and that the dining experience is better than expected. Some reviews describe the chef taking an interest in residents’ preferences, and others highlight the day-to-day convenience of meals being provided. The community offers restaurant-style dining, room service, and a range of special-diet options.

  • A modern, elegantly designed dining room with a large table and upholstered chairs, featuring contemporary lighting and artwork.
  • A modern kitchen and dining area with light wooden cabinets, a table, and chairs.
  • A spacious dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, illuminated by elegant lighting fixtures.
common 10 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Reviews describe a steady mix of activities and outings.

Many reviews point to variety, including exercise, religious services, bingo, and community events. Residents are described as staying busy with outings and scheduled programming, and at least one review mentions a hands-on creative project. The community also lists on-site and off-site activities plus day trips and devotional events.

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Memory care support earns strong mentions

Memory care reviews focus on caring support for dementia needs.

Some reviewers specifically reference the memory care area when describing the experience, including comments that it felt more like a home than a typical nursing setting. Others highlight dementia-focused care as a reason they consider the community. The community also supports memory-care related programming and dementia waiver care services.

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Staffing and care follow-through raises concerns

A smaller set of reviews express worries about staffing and timely help.

While many reviews are positive, several raise concerns about staffing levels, urgent response times, and consistency in what families expect to be handled. One review describes a fall response that felt delayed and mentions other safety worries. Other negative reviews cite issues like excessive turnover and staff conduct, including a claim that staff were instructed not to assist in certain situations.

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Convenient area, with nearby options

Reviews mention the location feels convenient to get out locally.

Some residents and families describe the community as easy to get to and close to day-to-day destinations. The surrounding area includes nearby dining and everyday services, which aligns with comments about residents getting out around town. One review also flags the setting on a busy street as a consideration.

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Features

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Glynco Jetport (7 miles away) Glynco Jetport (7 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Organic Organic
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Jewish services Jewish services
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Mormon/LDS services Mormon/LDS services
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of St. Simons Island, Georgia, offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to the needs of seniors. With multiple restaurants, cafes, and pharmacies within close proximity, residents can enjoy convenient access to dining options and healthcare services. Additionally, there are several physicians' offices nearby for medical care. The presence of theaters and places of worship provides opportunities for entertainment and spiritual fulfillment. For outdoor activities, there are parks in the vicinity where seniors can relax and enjoy nature. Should the need arise, there are hospitals and transportation options available within a reasonable distance. Overall, this part of St. Simons Island offers a well-rounded community with essential resources for seniors looking to reside in a vibrant neighborhood with easy access to everyday necessities.

Restaurants

  • Brogen's North (0.1 miles)
  • La Plancha (0.1 miles)
  • Zaxby's (0.4 miles)
  • V Pizza (0.5 miles)
  • Certified Burgers & Beverage (0.5 miles)
  • Tavola (1.7 miles)
  • Tara Thai & Sushi (1.9 miles)

Physicians

  • American Eyecare Centers (0.1 miles)
  • Coastal Oral Surgery (0.5 miles)
  • Ferreira, Michael Coastal Endodontics (1.8 miles)
  • Schueneman Trent A MD (2.2 miles)
  • Golden Isles Center for Plastic Surgery (2.3 miles)
  • Southeast GA Physician Associates (2.3 miles)
  • St Simons Pediatrics (2.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (2.3 miles)
  • Seaside Pharmaceutical (5.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (6.1 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (6.4 miles)

Theaters

  • Island Cinemas (0.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Simons Community Church (0.9 miles)
  • St William Catholic Church (1.6 miles)
  • First African Baptist Church (1.9 miles)
  • Christ Church Frederica (2.2 miles)
  • First Free Will Baptist Church (5.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Wake Up Coffee Company (2 miles)
  • Palm Coast Coffee (3.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.3 miles)

Parks

  • Gascoigne Park (2.5 miles)
  • Mallory Park (3.6 miles)
  • St Simons Village Park (3.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Southeast Georgia Health System (5.8 miles)
  • ARC of Georgia (6.3 miles)
  • Southeast GA Sleep Management (6.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Platform (6.4 miles)

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