A Grand New Day at Grand Court Fort Myers

Article submitted by Grand Court Fort Myers. They are located at 8351 College Parkway in Fort Myers, Grand Court Fort Myers is owned and operated by Brookdale Senior Living Inc. They can be reached at 239-433-4445.

With a new executive director, a new director of dining services, new programs and a new look, it's safe to say that it's a grand new day at Grand Court Fort Myers Retirement Community.

A recently-completed major renovation of the common areas greets residents, guests and visitors with the warmth and feel of 'Old Florida' but with a contemporary flair. A new director of dining services has revamped the menu with freshly prepared meals that range from traditional favorites to innovative and eclectic dishes. In addition, there are a number of new programs that will enhance the quality of life for all residents.

Indeed, much has changed in the months since Peter McGuckian became the community's new executive director.

"These are exciting times at Grand Court Fort Myers," says McGuckian. "We've made real changes that are specifically designed to have a positive impact on each and every resident. With significant upgrades in hospitality, comfort and healthcare services, Grand Court Fort Myers residents will experience a retirement lifestyle that, we believe, will be among the very best in quality and value in this area."

McGuckian's background in retirement community management is rooted in hospitality and care. He has served with high-profile resort hotel companies and in various capacities with senior living communities - including executive director and director of dining services - from Long Island to Ohio to Florida.

Two new programs that are sure to have a pronounced affect on quality of life are Optimum Life(r) and Innovative Senior Caresm.

Optimum Life(r) is a bold new initiative that defines the way we live. By balancing six key dimensions of wellness - emotional, intellectual, physical, social, spiritual and purposeful - Optimum Life(r) will help residents live at their peak level, and within a lifestyle that promotes health, wholeness and fulfillment. Educational programs and social activities are at the heart of the Optimum Life(r) initiative.

Innovative Senior Care (ISC) and its corresponding Care3 Wellness Program are proactive wellness and therapy systems that help residents retain or enhance their independence. The systems are designed specifically to address certain physical conditions before they can become problematic.

"By increasing a resident's strength now, the impact of future complications can be lessened or avoided entirely," says McGuckian.

The Care3 Wellness Program is also a new and better way of delivering the essential services that can make life more livable. Before ISC, receiving therapy treatment typically required residents to leave their apartments, travel to a healthcare professional's office, sit in the waiting room and make a return trip home after the appointment.

But that's no longer the case. ISC services are delivered on-site, just steps from the resident's door.

"Imagine the ease and convenience," says McGuckian. "No longer is there a need to arrange for transportation, no need to battle the elements, no need to allocate hours for a procedure that might require just a few minutes.

"In a very real sense, ISC's user-friendly model is therapeutic itself."

Grand Court Fort Myers offers numerous other services and amenities but these are just the highlights. The best way to get a feel for what the community has to offer is to see it for oneself. And that's as simple as picking up the telephone. Just call (239) 433-4445 to schedule a personal visit.

Located at 8351 College Parkway in Fort Myers, Grand Court Fort Myers is owned and operated by Brookdale Senior Living Inc., a leading owner and operator of senior living facilities throughout the United States. The Company is committed to providing an exceptional living experience through properties that are designed, purpose-built and operated to provide the highest-quality service, care and living accommodations for residents. Currently the Company owns and operates independent, assisted, dementia-care facilities and continuing care retirement centers, with approximately 52,000 residents. Reg. U.S. Pat. & TM Off.

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