Like most residents, the DeYonkers took full advantage of the community-enhancing lifestyle at the full-service facility, reading in the library, playing bridge a couple of times a week and swimming in the outdoor heated pool. They enjoyed walking down the hill to shop, dine or visit their doctor. When walking became more difficult for Mr. DeYonker the couple would use the shuttle service not only for the doctor and medical center but to go and see movies and other entertainment. The transition to assisted living and then acuity care could not have been easier, according to Sandy, their daughter.
“The Lighthouse Memory Center was an easy move in 2014 to support our mom in the care of our dad. She and any family member could visit him at any time of the day or night and stay as long as we wanted, including for meals, if we chose to. The staff there was upbeat, kind, and attentive. We find it difficult to use words strong enough to show our gratitude to Ponté Palmero for allowing our parents to live the last phase of their lives in comfort, safety, and happiness.”
Security and loneliness remain two of the key challenges for members of our aging community. Ponté Palmero is designed to address both concerns. The 24-acre, gated community is monitored 24/7 so that every resident feels secure throughout the community and in their homes. The clubhouse, fitness program and activities that range from trips to the Metro Opera, casino and baseball games to inhouse musical performances, parties and TED talks are specifically curated to allow residents to live life fully from a cultural, social and physical perspective.
Every day is filled with options, from daily exercise classes like chair exercises and water aerobics to trivia hour and bingo. A matinee movie shows each weekend day beginning Friday. The wine club takes full advantage of the Northern California location, as do the trip itineraries to the Railroad Museum or Red Hawk Casino. There’s even a ukulele club!
All of these activities and amenities are included at Ponté Palmero. See what else is included in our cost comparison worksheet.
“They grew to love it more each day, saying they couldn’t imagine living anywhere else."
Each year, the holidays provide us with a chance to craft new memories with friends and, especially, family members. Though much of our focus is spent on the big moments, it’s often the quieter times when we share insights and hold important discussions across generations. Few conversations are more important than with our elders about possibly downsizing their home and entering “life without chores.” While good cheer and great times remain key elements of our holiday season, bringing the family together to plan the future remains a key opportunity, especially given the wide range of senior residential housing now available in Northern California.
For example, Ponté Palmero is what senior care experts call a continuum community, a single resort-style community where our parents and grandparents can live independently, in an assisted living environment or a high acuity and memory care facility. Individuals and couples move into such residences like Ponté Palmero with the confidence they can remain within the social community and physical environment for many years. Residents are thrilled to find their furry friends are welcome too and there are no additional pet fees. Like discovering a new neighborhood, our parents will develop and sustain deep friendships with other residents and staff, establish key familiarity with the landscape and revel in the knowledge they have a dynamic community to call home.
“Our parents, Jim and Peg DeYonker, moved into Ponté Palmero in October of 2009,” says Sandy DeYonker. “From day one, it was a perfect fit for them. Over the years, they grew to love it more each day, saying they couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. They lived in a beautiful two-bedroom apartment with a view and full sunlight with first-rate additions, including a full kitchen with cherry wood cabinets and granite counters. They developed friendships that lasted through the rest of their lives.”
A Life without Chores.
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The logistics of everyday living, tasks that often become quite burdensome as we age, are easily handled thanks to a comprehensive shuttle program and other amenities such as weekly housekeeping. Residents appreciate not having to deal with mundane chores, landscaping and meal preparation unless they want to.
Residents can select from a variety of spacious units to fit one’s exact residential needs. Spacious independent living floorplans range from 1300 ft2 to 1500 ft2 with 2-bed, 2-bath units, an additional den, attached garage and back yard with patio. These duets feature full kitchens, are furnished with stainless steel appliances as well as granite countertops, in-unit washers and dryers and attached garages.
The Villa Andante and Villa Bergamo assisted living apartments vary from 1-bed, 1-bath to 2-bed, 2-bath
floorplans. These well-appointed assisted living apartments provide 752-ft2 to 1,039-ft2 of living space.
“I have been living at Ponté Palmero for a little over five and a half years, and I love it! It’s a very pleasant atmosphere and the grounds here are very well maintained. I feel very safe and never have to worry when I am out walking in the community.”
Shirley Mertz, Resident
The Lighthouse memory care section of Ponté Palmero is designed for our residents with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia who often have difficulty recollecting the memories that are the signposts of life’s journey. We know the clinical dimensions of this condition and the emotional toll it can exact on residents and their families. The goal of the Lighthouse is to provide a reassuring link to the past, but more importantly, help plot a course for creating new memories through a meaningful, enriching daily regimen.
When comparing retirement communities you will find there are some very important questions to ask as you will soon find that “not all communities are created equal." Be sure to inquire about the living space square footage, amenities and items that will have an “extra charge."
We want our parents to be comfortable in every aspect of their lives from the social community to personal safety to exceptional amenities. Like a 5-Star resort, Ponté Palmero offers a chef-prepared, locally-sourced seasonal menu. Breakfast begins with eggs any style or design your own omelet, among other options. Lunch, served from 10 am to 3 pm, features a rotating menu of soups and sandwiches, salads and a "bistro" option. Dinner guests may enjoy pork loin, cornmeal-crusted catfish or the clubhouse meatloaf, to name a few of one-half dozen selections.
“As a chef here, I make sure that residents have every special diet that they need whether it be gluten-free, diabetic and that I give them a variety of culinary experiences,” says Diann Holm, director of food services. “Whether it be monthly themed dinners or special occasion dinners, I always use the highest quality of product and make sure they feel they are at a five-star restaurant when they eat.”
As parents, we all face difficult discussions with our children, be it about school, life choices or the future. As children, the time may come when we are asked to converse with our parents about what their future holds, including relocation with their pets into an independent, assisted or memory care residence. As we enter the holidays, questions about our parents' downsizing into a vibrant senior residential community may join our musings about selecting the right sized turkey or stringing the lights. For those of us in the Sacramento Region, a visit to Ponté Palmero will show exactly what high-end senior living looks like, an opportunity to provide our parents with a wonderful new community to call home where they can build new friendships and new memories. Visit the Ponté Palmero website to learn more or see it for yourself…
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The lower bowl clubs have an improved experience with guests able to enjoy
views directly into the lower bowl from the Budweiser Legends Club, United Club
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The lower bowl clubs have an improved experience with guests able to enjoy
views directly into the lower bowl from the Budweiser Legends Club, United Club
and Pepsi Club.
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As parents, we all face difficult discussions with our children, be it about school, life choices or the future. As children, the time may come when we are asked to converse with our parents about what their future holds, including relocation with their pets into an independent, assisted or memory care residence. As we enter the holidays, questions about our parents' downsizing into a vibrant senior residential community may join our musings about selecting the right sized turkey or stringing the lights. For those of us in the Sacramento Region, a visit to Ponté Palmero will show exactly what high-end senior living looks like, an opportunity to provide our parents with a wonderful new community to call home where they can build new friendships and new memories. Visit the Ponté Palmero website to learn more or see it for yourself…
Come visit us for our holiday “Friendsgiving”celebration on
November 14th from 4pm-7pm at
3108 Ponté Morino Dr #210 in Cameron Park.
The Lighthouse memory care section of Ponté Palmero is designed for our residents with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia who often have difficulty recollecting the memories that are the signposts of life’s journey. We know the clinical dimensions of this condition and the emotional toll it can exact on residents and their families. The goal of the Lighthouse is to provide a reassuring link to the past, but more importantly, help plot a course for creating new memories through a meaningful, enriching daily regimen.
When comparing retirement communities you will find there are some very important questions to ask as you will soon find that “not all communities are created equal." Be sure to inquire about the living space square footage, amenities and items that will have an “extra charge."
The logistics of everyday living, tasks that often become quite burdensome as we age, are easily handled thanks to a comprehensive shuttle program and other amenities such as weekly housekeeping. Residents appreciate not having to deal with mundane chores, landscaping and meal preparation unless they want to.
Residents can select from a variety of spacious units to fit one’s exact residential needs. Spacious independent living floorplans range from 1300 ft2 to 1500 ft2 with 2-bed, 2-bath units, an additional den, attached garage and back yard with patio. These duets feature full kitchens, are furnished with stainless steel appliances as well as granite countertops, in-unit washers and dryers and attached garages.
The Villa Andante and Villa Bergamo assisted living apartments vary from 1-bed, 1-bath to 2-bed, 2-bath floorplans. These well-appointed assisted living apartments provide 752-ft2 to 1,039-ft2 of living space.
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At Ponté Palmero my monthly bills and conveniences are included.
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The average household has $2,375 in monthly bills at retirement age. Ponté Palmero takes the guess work out of monthly expense - all is included!
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from 24 hour security and cable to house and yard maintenance…just a few things included at Ponte Palmero
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At Ponté Palmero, access to excercise facilities and activities is included.
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The average person spends $50 per month on health and fitness each month. At Ponté Palmero, not only is your health and wellness top priority, but encouraged and included in fees.
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Ponté Palmero has many programs and facilities for all levels of activity.
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Like a 5-Star resort, Ponté Palmero offers a chef-prepared, locally-sourced seasonal menu
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Lunch, served from 10 am to 3 pm, features a rotating menu of soups and sandwiches, salads and a "bistro" option. Dinner guests may enjoy pork loin, cornmeal-crusted catfish or the clubhouse meatloaf, to name a few of one-half dozen selections. All included!
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Breakfast begins with eggs any style or design your own omelet, among other options.
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Home maintenance, lawn care, housekeeping and much more is included at Ponté Palmero at no additional fee!
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All amenities a life without chores deserves are included at Ponté Palmero.
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