Sunnyside Village - Where Living Is Easy
Sunnyside Village - Where Living Is Easy
Sunnyside Village Retirement Community
5201 Bahia Vista Street
Sarasota, FL 34232-9931
Phone: (941) 371-2750
(9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time Zone) Monday through Friday
A non-profit organization sponsored by Sarasota area Mennonite Churches, Sunnyside Village has been committed to meeting the needs of persons 55 or older since 1968.
Accommodations and services are available for those actively independent seniors; those needing assistance with the activities of daily living; and those requiring comprehensive, compassionate nursing care.
Sunnyside Retirement Community, Sunnyside Health Center, and Sunnyside Manor all function together to make Sunnyside Village one of the most desirable retirement lifestyles in the nation.
Sunnyside Mission Statement:
The mission of Sunnyside Village is to enrich the lives of residents, staff and the community by providing homes and facilities, services and programs in a Christian environment.
The Sunnyside Story:
The need for housing and health care for older persons was a concern of Will Overholt. As a result, he purchased property on Bahia Vista street in Sarasota, Florida and built Sunnyside Rest Home. This 49-bed facility began operating in 1968 under the direction of the Sunnyside Beachy Amish Mennonite Church, the church Mr. Overholt attended.
A voluntary service program of the church was the source of a large part of the staff at Sunnyside Rest Home. The room rates were the lowest in town.
When Sunnyside Beachy Amish Mennonite Church was faced with the challenges of organizational and operational expansion, a group of local Mennonites assisted in the process. As a result, there was a change of ownership.
An Acquisition Committee made up of persons from Sarasota area Mennonite churches met on September 23, 1976 to explore the idea of purchasing Sunnyside.
Officials of the home office of the Mennonite church and the area conference, Southeast Mennonite Conference, were supportive. The Southeast Conference stressed that the operation be self-supporting. The Mennonite Church officials offered their resources but recommended that the ownership be kept on the local level.
A corporation was formed, and the purchase papers were signed on August 1, 1977. The purchase was contingent on the ability of the group to obtain funds and a building permit to add 11 beds to the facility. This was accomplished, and work began on the addition.
Planning for a retirement community continued over the next five years. Several options were evaluated and in the spring of 1983, Sunnyside Village began with six efficiency apartments. Since that time, Sunnyside Village has expanded to include 38 duplexes, 66 villas, 122 garden apartments, and a beautiful Lakeside Community Center.
Retirement Community:
Today's seniors expect more from a retirement community; and Sunnyside Retirement Community, a component of Sunnyside Village, always exceeds those expectations. More than just functional, Sunnyside Retirement Community offers attractive duplex homes, villas, and garden apartments for the convenience of seniors with active, independent lifestyles.
Surrounding the lake on the 33 beautiful acres of Sunnyside Village, the Sunnyside Retirement Community has the feel of luxurious condo living with a campus-like atmosphere. The Retirement
Community is the heart of Sunnyside
Village.
A variety of floor plans is offered, designed for comfort and security for maintenance-free living. Each residence has an emergency call system which is directly linked to the Sunnyside Village Health Center and is monitored 24 hours a day. Sunnyside Retirement Community offers residents a fair, sound investment with an equity plan. All services are delivered by caring, competent staff.
Duplex Homes
The spacious duplex homes, consisting of one bedroom/one bath and two bedrooms/two baths have large attached garages, ample storage, and when available, screened lanais. Each home is equipped with all-electric appliances, including a washer and dryer.
Villas
Each villa has a screened lanai for enjoying the beautiful Florida weather. Floor plans with ample storage in two bedrooms/two baths, two bedrooms/one bath, and one bedroom/one bath apartments are available. Each has easy access to a laundry room with washers and dryers and all-electric appliances. Three-foot doorways throughout each offer wheelchair accessibility.
Garden Apartments
The garden apartments at Sunnyside Retirement Community have screened balconies that overlook the sparkling lake and the beautiful grounds. These all-electric apartments are available in one or two bedrooms with one or two baths, have a washer and dryer, covered parking, and
three foot doorways throughout.
Retirement Community Services and Amenities
Services and Benefits
Volunteer Board of Directors
20 home-prepared meals per month
Maintenance and groundskeeping
County water and sewer
Telephone service
Cable television
Complete social and activity calendar
Scheduled transportation for shopping, cultural trips, etc.
24 hour patrol
24 hour emergency call system
Real estate taxes
Property Insurance
On-site health center, including assisted living and skilled nursing
Amenities
33 acres of beautifully wooded campus
Large panoramic view in many apartments
Individually controlled heating and air conditioning
Private patio and balcony
Smoke detectors/sprinklers
Fully equipped kitchen
Elegant dining
Private dining room for special occasions
Heated swimming pool
Exercise room
Complete library
General store
Beauty/barber shop
Branch bank
Large auditorium with stage
Arts and Crafts room
Full-time chaplain
Shuffleboard
Bicycle/walking paths
Computer center with e-mail
Bridge socials
Wildflower society
Personal garden areas
Additional Services at a Nominal Fee
Electricity (each home is metered separately)
Long-distance telephone calls
Additional meals served in the dining room
Meals delivered to resident's home
Housekeeping
Handyman
Unscheduled transportation as needed
Any additional services ordered by resident
Sunnyside Manor Services and Amenities
Comfortable one and two-room apartments on ground level
Private bathrooms with showers
Individually controlled thermostat air-conditioning and heating unit
Carpeting/window coverings in all apartments
Refrigerator in kitchen areas
Comfortable lounge areas
General store
Ice cream parlor
Craft & hobby room
TV lounge with VCR
Beauty shop on premises
Individual mailboxes
Chaplain on site
24 hour nursing assistance and monitoring of emergency contact system
Assistance with showering, dressings, and personal grooming
Medications administered according to physician's orders
Three delicious meals per day
Tastefully decorated dining room
Private dining rooms for special occasions
Special dietary requirements as requested by physician
Regularly planned recreational, social, and educational events co-coordinated by the Activity Director
Scheduled shopping trips
Housekeeping services weekly
Daily bed making
Flat linen laundry service
Utilities including installation and maintenance of cable TV and local telephone services
Maintenance of Sunnyside Manor's appliances, building, common areas, and grounds
Transportation to scheduled physician office visits, as follows: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM within a ten mile radius of Sunnyside Manor
Transportation for personal appointments available for a fee
Sunnyside Health Center Services and Amenities
60 bed Health Center
Every room has courtyard or green space view
Licensed, skilled care facility
Dignity and understanding from a professional staff dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of every resident
Comprehensive Nursing Care
A team of senior health care professionals under the supervision of a full-time RN Director of Nursing Services
24 hour supervised care backed up by an emergency call system
Private or semi-private rooms are available
Safety-designed, private baths and laundry service
Three meals are served in the dining room daily with special nutritional consideration of a licensed dietician
Planned recreational, religious, social, and leisure activities are available to the residents of Sunnyside Health Center
A Social Worker and Chaplain make up part of the available staff
Additional Services at a Nominal Fee
Special services, such as optometry, podiatry, and dental care
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy
Medication and personal supplies
Beautician and barber services
Transportation to medical appointments
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