Welcome to

Sodalis Defuniak Springs

Assisted Living

A dynamic, fun and welcoming place to be!

DeFuniak is one of its most notable attractions, renowned for its nearly circular shape and clear, spring-fed waters. The lake is surrounded by a picturesque park, making it a popular spot for both locals and visitors to enjoy outdoor activities such as walking, picnicking, and fishing. The city is also celebrated for its well-preserved Victorian architecture, which reflects the historical significance of the area.

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ElderLife Financial Resources
Resources for financing senior living levels of care are available more than ever before. And at Sodalis Senior Living, we understand that everyone has unique circumstances that help determine how they can best afford the costs of senior living for themselves or their loved ones.

To help seniors and family members navigate through the many options available for financing, Sodalis is pleased to partner with Elderlife Financial Services.

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Defuniak Springs Amenities

Assisted Living

Whether you enjoy the freedom of personal independence or the comfort of being catered to, Sodalis Defuniak Springs is tailored to meet your personal needs and preferences. Our community offers a wide range of options and services for seniors who want to enjoy a carefree lifestyle, providing everything you expect and more.

Studio, one-bedroom, and companion apartments
Professional care team who customizes a detailed plan to meet medical, physical and social needs
Full-time concierge
Full-time Activity Director creates engaging live entertainment, off-site outings and group activities
3 nutritionally balanced meals a day served restaurant-style in our dining room
Weekly housekeeping, including linen laundering and change and beds made daily
Professional and trained clinical staff available 24-hours a day
Spacious public areas and beautifully landscaped courtyard
Spacious public areas and beautifully landscaped courtyard with walking path and garden
Covered front and back porches
Scheduled medical and shopping transportation
On-site beauty salon
Cybersenior area where residents can check Email, surf the internet, or Skype with family
TV Lounge
Pet friendly
In-house therapy room
Wireless personal emergency service
Monthly rate includes all utilities (except telephone)

Respite Care

Sodalis Defuniak offers respite stays, if rooms are available, for those needing extra help throughout the day or while on vacation. From single day to a full week or more, our community is here to provide your loved one with social interaction, mental stimulation, delicious meals, and entertainment.

Floor Plans

Engaged living, a tranquil setting, and compassionate care are hallmarks of Sodalis Defuniak, a community that encourages an active lifestyle and daily activities for residents, both on campus and throughout the beautiful Defuniak Springs area. With designer touches throughout, you’ll enjoy a spacious apartment home and a list of amenities, knowing that you have a full range of personalized care available.

Studio
Living Room | Kitchenette | Bath
Rates start at $3,100* / month
320 sq.ft. 

One Bedroom
Living Room | Bedroom | Kitchenette | Bath
Rates start at $3,999* / month
430 sq.ft. 

Living It Up

When care is your concern, you and your loved ones are able to live worry-free, with the confidence that our 24/7 care staff is there to help in times of need. Every effort has been made to make Sodalis Defuniaka place where you feel comfortable and secure.

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Dining – Three delicious meals each day and snacks as you wish, on your own time, are locally curated by our trained chef. Restaurant-style cuisine with a touch of traditional home cooking is provided by our courteous and friendly wait staff in the gracious Sodalis Defuniak Springs dining room.
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Activities – Choose from a variety of activities, wellness programs, technology engagement, and more each morning, afternoon, and evening. Our full-time engagement director offers daily activities designed around the interests of our residents such as bridge and bingo, live music and entertainment, dancing and walking clubs, and memory enhancement programming.
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Care – Live with vitality at Sodalis Defuniak Springs with care services tailored for your specific needs. With our “residents first” philosophy, our team embraces a proactive approach to the health and wellness of our residents, making our community distinctly capable of providing the highest levels of care, delivered with the warmth and hospitality of a family member. If issues ever arise unexpectedly, staff is available 24/7 to assist you.

News & Events

March Firestarter Defuniak Springs – 2025

Name Rebekah Hansford Position Med Tech Fun fact about Fire Starter Can talk like Donald Duck How he/she got into senior living Its her passion to help others Favorite part about working with seniors I love helping in activites and creating bonds with the residents Favorite part about Sodalis family They make coming to work fun Hobbies/Interests outside work Spending time with family

February Firestarter Defuniak Springs – 2025

Name Heather Magnus Position Lead Med Tech Fun fact about Fire Starter Loves being with people and making them laugh How he/she got into senior living Started CNA in a nursing home 15 years ago Favorite part about working with seniors Getting to know them, their history and stories. Favorite part about Sodalis family The fact that we are small and are truly a family Hobbies/Interests outside work Loves music and hanging out with her children and friends.

Sodalis Visitation Policy

SODALIS SENIOR LIVING – VISITATION POLICY  PLEASE NOTE THAT VISITATION HOURS ARE UNRESTRICTED. If the doors are locked,  please ring the doorbell and staff will assist you. Doors may be secured at various  hours but are typically open between the hours of 8am and 8pm.  Visitors  Our communities currently have no visitor restrictions.  Visitors might include:  Family members and loved ones of residents at the end‐of‐life, no restrictions of  length of time, age or number of visitors;  Essential Caregivers;  Total number of visitors must meet or exceed license specific criteria, if applicable; The right to private and uncensored communication, including, but not  limited to receiving and sending unopened correspondence, access to a  telephone, visiting with any person of the resident’s choice during visiting  hours, overnight visitation outside the facility with the family and friends in  accordance with facility policies, physician orders, and Title XVIII (Medicare)  and Title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act regulations without the  resident’s losing his or her bed. In accordance with 400.022(1)(b) and  429.28(1)(d). Florida State Law.  Consensual physical contact is allowed between visitors and a resident; • Emergency Responders;  Persons with legal authority to enter, including:  Government personnel performing their official duties, including surveyors whose  presence is necessary to ensure the ALF is protecting the health safety of residents  and providing appropriate care;  Law enforcement officers and;  Representatives of the Long‐term Care Ombudsman’s Office and representatives  of Disability Rights; and  Providers of essential services which include contract doctors, contract nurses,  home health and hospice workers, health care professionals, contract professionals,  clergy members and spiritual counselors, whose services are necessary to ensure  resident health and safety.  This list is not exhaustive. A facility must use its best judgment to determine which  persons are “essential” to protect the health and safety of a resident. The Executive  Director will be responsible to uphold staff adherence to all visitation policies and  procedures, the Health and Wellness Director will act as the second in line to enforce  the above policy and procedures.  Furthermore, an ALF can have scheduled visits and unscheduled visits. See Expansion  of Reopening Visitation at 26 TAC §553.2003 (Texas) for all requirements.  Regulatory Requirement/References  We adhere to the Florida Statute 408.823 – “No Patient Left Alone Act”      1. End of Life Situations  A resident, client, or patient who was living with family before being admitted  to the provider’s care is struggling with the change in environment and lack of  in-person family support.  The resident, client, or patient is making one or more major medical decisions. 4. A resident, client, or patient is experiencing emotional distress or grieving the  loss of a friend or family member who recently died.  A resident, client, or patient needs cueing or encouragement to eat or drink  which was previously provided by a family member or caregiver.  A resident, client, or patient who used to talk and interact with others is  seldom speaking.  Rules 7 and 8 don’t apply to our setting they apply to infants and children and  are not listed.  Please reference the posted “No Patient Left Alone Act” in each community  for further details.  *The policies and procedures may require a visitor to agree in writing to follow  our policies and procedures. We may suspend in-person visitation of a specific  visitor if the visitor violates policy and procedures.   Activities and Dining  Some examples of visitors joining in activities and dining:  A small group, such as members from a local club or a group of high school students  who volunteer to participate in an activity with residents, such as putting up  decorations or putting on a performance.  Family joining a resident for a meal at an individual family table, are allowed. • ALF staff taking residents in community buses to an event or an outing. Memory Care Units and Alzheimer’s Certified Units  Infection prevention strategies to prevent the spread of communicable diseases are  especially challenging to implement in dedicated memory care units and Alzheimer’s  certified units where numerous residents with cognitive impairment reside together.   These residents can have a difficult time following recommended infection  prevention practices.  Changes to resident routines, disruptions in daily schedules, use of unfamiliar  equipment, or working with unfamiliar caregivers can lead to fear and anxiety,  resulting in increased depression and behavioral changes such as agitation,  aggression, or wandering. We follow recommended guidance from the CDC for  considerations regarding residents with dementia, in memory care or Alzheimer’s  certified units.  Salon Services Visitors  Sodalis can allow a salon services visitor (barber, beautician, or cosmetologist  providing hair care or personal grooming services to a resident) to enter the facility  to provide hair care or personal grooming services.  The salon requirements for salon visits.  Inform the salon services visitor of applicable policies, procedures, and  requirements;  Maintain documentation of the salon services visitor’s agreement to follow policies, procedures and requirements;  Maintain documentation of the salon services.  Document the identity of each salon services visitor in the facility’s records;  authority, that is more restrictive than this rule the community in that area will abide  by that rule.  Immunization/Illness Policies  Residents that become ill may still have visitors of any age, but their visitors will be  encouraged to wear PPE but is not mandatory depending on the illness. Sodalis can  ask about a visitor’s about their vaccination status but must not require any visitor to  provide documentation of their vaccination status as a condition of visitation or to  enter the facility. A personal visitor may refuse to provide information about their  vaccination status. All Sodalis communities are private businesses and consult with  their Legal and Human Resources to address state and federal mandates regarding  vaccines.  Residents and Staff regarding COVID-19  Screenings are no longer required for residents, visitors, or staff. o Residents and staff are asked to report if they feel feverish or have  symptoms of respiratory infection. If a resident tests positive increased infection control measures are  implemented including quarantine as applicable according to the CDC  quarantine tool to determine need and length, also Sodalis policies are  followed. Residents […]

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