The Palace: Miami's Luxury Retirement Home | Real Stories
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- Опубліковано 3 бер 2023
- This documentary takes you behind the scenes of The Palace in Miami, the top-rated senior living community in America, to explore the extravagant and glamorous world of the elderly residents who live there. With exclusive access, you will witness a bustling community full of parties and entertainment, while also seeing the thriving business side of The Palace. However, the video also highlights the existential contest the residents face against loneliness, slackening limbs, and weariness.
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I used to work there back in 2013-2017 and I will never forget an old gentlemen that was called Brocoli-Rob at the Palace. He was such a genuine and kind soul - and boy did he become a party-animal whenever we had some fun events at the Palace, where alcohol and great food + entertainment was involved.
It didn't matter that he was 83 the year that he literally ate 13 boiled brocoli's - and ever since then, he became known as Brocoli-Rob by everybody living and working there.
RIP my friend and charmer! 🥰
Did he answer to broccoli Rob? Did he call himself that?
@@wildalbalass4867 He did. And he loved the attention for it.
That’s a place for “new money”- not old money. There’s a difference .
@@cumberlandquiltchic1 The latter of which almost without exception hires in private personal carers. Regardless, those from both old and new money ("noveau riche"?) desire a genuine connection with another person or persons. It appears we all have more in common than not.
Was he, or any of you all, by chance a fan of *"The Office"* tv show?
Because it’s a great show. That’s and *"Parks & Recreation"* and also *"Letter Kenny"* 😂😂
I use to work there they are awesome with their employees we would get Christmas parties , bonus checks and our daily food was included 🥰
A tough job though, I'll bet!
Nice
Wow thats actually good to hear!
Looks like a wonderful place to work , it must be hard to live in Florida as an elderly person ,with the heat & humidity. I have been a few times on vacation, the last few time the humidity & pollen got to my breathing. They must spend most of the summer indoors in the air conditioner.
@@blazefairchild465 ~ Wow, I never thought about that. It’s odd to think how Florida is, at least in the mind of a lot of Americans, the retirement capital of the US. Interesting how that works.
I told my children I "never" wanted to be put in a home. But let me say if I had the money......I'd darn sure go here. Bless you all for making the last viable years still amazing ❣
No one wants to go to a home, but if people don’t save for retirement there’s not much else to do. Adult kids have to work the,selves to save up for their retirement. They can’t give up their jobs and their retirements to stay home to help the elderly toddle from the couch to bed. And if they have kids, especially special needs kids, then it would be very selfish to expect the adult kids to take on another demanding role. Our retirements are on us, especially if we want to avoid nursing homes.
@@mindyschocolate why are dozens of other countries able to provide a suitable retirement for their elderly despite those countries facing the same economic and social issues as the US?
@@Madronaxyz you nailed it. With 1500 $ a month you live a great life in Thailand or the Philippines that includes a private caregiver and most of all they do care because they respect the elderly. The young generation here don't respect the old people....I am old...
As long as you are Jewish.
But it’s not necessarily their last years at all!!
People are facing a tough time in retirement. Low-paying jobs, inflation, and high rents make it hard to save. Now, middle-class Americans find it tough to own a home too, leaving them without a place to retire.
treat residents like presidents
It’s a sad truth. Homelessness is rising within the aging population. This is a fantasy story…. For the population for the aging.
Looks like they keep dem ol folks "LIQUIRED UP" & PARTYING! Lmaoooooooooooooo
My first thought at the sight of the polished marble floors was that it would be very easy for someone elderly to slip and fall on them.
I thought,wow,that's a lot of floors to wash,my back hurts just looking at it 😊
Right, and obviously a huge oversight on the owners' part- curious about the "fall rate", guess they can afford to be sued, considering the amount of $ the residents pay
That is what i noticed first in the video too...
Yes, that drew my attention as well. I'm only in my early 60's but have a condition that can lead to fainting if not properly controlled. Two head injuries later, flooring, windows, stairs and even furniture placement and materials have become focal points in where and how I live.
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I wouldn’t be surprised if the residents had to sign a waiver of not being able to sue the owners for any accidental or non accidental falls. Seniors do fall and that’s a fact. Shiny floors or not.
Oh how I miss my days in The Palace. I live in Ocala, Florida now. I wish we had one here. I love guys, and I miss you all.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
The drink order! 🤣I think the guy could have asked in a nicer way.
How about the "king" telling the black gal she was good for obeying her "masters"? Ouch.
@@mikemeengs5720 yeah I caught that
@@mikemeengs5720 gal ?.....he's a racist jerk
@@JessicaWhiteheadAKA "Gal". Commonly used slang term used when referencing young women/girls.
@@mikemeengs5720 oh ok ....I just mentally combined that with his "obey your masters" comment that made, which was just as disgusting
This place would be my worse nightmare.
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What a nightmare for anyone with taste or a shred of dignity left.
Ugh!? Why?!
agree, all that glossy marble and fake gold eeeew
Ok seriously the staff at this place deserve gold medals.
If I had to live there - I guess I would need at least 20 Cocktails a day.....
More power to them, but I am a senior, and I would never ever wanna live in a place like that give me the mountains in a little cabin, and a cup of tea
Not many of us can afford to live out our lives in such a Grand place like The Palace! Besides, I don't live in Miami,and have zero plans to move there. I am 73, am having mobility issues and, even though it's cold and gets decent snow usually, I miss my best friend since 4th grade (which without doing the math, was a very long time ago), and the Northern Atlantic Ocean, which is where I grew up. It's true that children want to be you to be safe, but are busy living their lives with jobs, homes & friends. All 3 aren't having kids, and I had them too. I think back when I was their age and half way (moved there by ex)across the country from family and friends. Now 2 of my kids, both sons are married. And you know what "they say" about when they take a wife. I really like both daughters-in-law and they make my sons happy. My daughter took a job in Texas,married a Texan who is great for her, but I only get to see her every 5 years for milestone birthdays and it's just too hard for me to travel anymore. So I stay where I am so far. There are nice Senior places around here, but nothing like the Palace! Good thing, because when I have to move, I couldn't afford it anyway. I even wonder if I will be able to afford afford what's available. My big fear is I will end up in the " Nursing Home " that we all have seen. I wonder if all those who are at the Palace realize how truly blessed they are to have that place as their last home?
you really think they are blessed ??? I watched it twice now and believe me, they cant stand eachother. They fight over a choir next door because they feel desturbed when they play cards. Can you imagine the jealousy going on in there because one has 20 SF more than the other ?.This Pamela speaks like a baby to the guests.
Don't fear your future ...it is all about how you approach it. I am 71 and I volunteer in nursing homes. I rather be there instead of listening to the what have and what have not.
@@missvisi sounds like someone else is jealous...
@@tigerlilygirl2643 We all want to be comfortable but this life maybe yours but I would despise it, all they talk about is their wealth. Not the kind of folks I want to hang out with. My parents could have had a nice retirement but they choose to live in a developing country, giving back to the people. They worked tirelessly helping the poor but you can see the genuine smiles on their faces on all their photographs. I visited them but I couldn't find time to be with them. Their house was the place in the village where everyone came to for help or all kinds, from filling and understanding documents as they couldn't read or write, to all kinds of problems and the entire village children were in the living room all day, and the women were there at night watching television as it was the only place with a large television and with a satellite disk, that was installed just for them. Some times my dad would watch sports with the men in the village. People adored them for being so giving of themselves. They were people that always believed in giving back. They were also Catholic.
@@tigerlilygirl2643 i dont think it is jealousy Tiger girl. I am sad when I compare the " problems" with other nursing homes or assisted living. I volunteer in Veteran Homes and not all of them are old like me. I find young veterans who served for this country and they have real problems. Why don't you visit a nursing home near you and get an idea about what I mean....kind regards
@@tigerlilygirl2643 Took the words right out of my mouth !
I am almost 73. If I live to the stage most of these people are at, I just want to live in a place that plays Jimi Hendrix.
That’s awesome! I pray Good health and happiness to you. Rock on! 🦾
I am 56 and I would prefer death to living in a place like that. Still, I am glad that the residents seem quite happy with living there. But the overall energy in retirement communities does not suit me for some odd reason.
I won't have any family when I'm older. I'd love to live somewhere like this but won't have the money
We're Gen X...we'll never get old!
Why prefer death than a place like this ? I worked in State run homes and witnessed extreme abuse,this place looks pretty good to me,a better quality of life for some.
@ContrarianExpatriate I felt much the same at 56 as you do. However now at 73 with 2 new hips and 1, pending 2, new shoulders, l realise it would be overall safer as I have lost my balance and confidence. etc. I would like to be in such a lovely compassionate retirement complex, especially seeing the genuine care shown from the employees to the residents. Also, most of the residents appear to be having fun and really enjoying their lives.
You might change your mind when you get to 76
This is what looking after seniors should look like for all. What great staff... young in age and / or attitude ....vibrant ... how happy are staff n residents. The king....ace guy. They're all great anyway . The concierge desk guy with the red nose on.....howling 🤣🤣. Love this xx love to all at The Palace xx
they don't have it all. They don't have time. what is the future they have look forward to? They are trying to fool themselves. I wanted to travel when I was old, but I now feel what is the use, I will be dead soon.
I love it! 🥰 Getting older doesn't have to mean sitting quietly waiting for the reaper.. I know I'd never be able to afford such a place but I definitely want to be in an assisted living community..
What is the use of fooling yourself I feel it is pointless..I wanted to travel when I got old, and now I am old, I feel what is the use, I will be dead soon. Who am I fooling?
@@Dan-xx5jq I have to hold onto hope because I'm lucky to still be above ground..🤷🏿♀️
@@whispermcgaughy7251 You're young and I hope you have the best life possible. x
The woman moaning about the singing in the card room is the OG Karen 😂
I think I am the lone voice here , but I would just hate it . That way of living , and the people living it are so very much not my sort of thing . To be happy there one would need to be accustomed to that life beforehand . Not all affluent people live that way , so it’s not just a matter of finances . All that opulence of decor , dining , dressing and so on I would despise . I would prefer , for want of a better word , wholesomeness. It is lovely of course that the older members of society are not shelved somewhere bored and disheartened, but I hope I snuff it before I need to consider such places.
my parents could have had a great retirement but they instead moved to a poor country and worked to uplift the people there. They were genuinely happy although I missed them as they had no time for me as they were very, very busy. I realize now, i was being selfish. They were Catholic.
@@Dan-xx5jq God bless them Dan. So were they doing mission work? I'm a Catholic, too. I'm just not sure how much roughing it I could do.
Meanwhile, did you go visit your parents where they were working?
I have made my husband promise me that once I become too infirm to take care of in home he will abandon me in the woods to die 😌😌
Yup
It is ugly
What a wonderful place! What they do here can be done in most nursing homes; no, maybe not the level of luxury, but certainly the level of care and caring for our elderly as actual human beings and not just pieces of furniture.
I love this. My mom was in a rehabilitation home over the summer. They had Walmart trips, chef's dinners and themed dinners, hair salon appointments, and someone came and did their nails. All the activities keep them busy and socializing. Felt bad for her roommate who was in her 50s and bedridden due to her doctor. Hope she wins her lawsuit for malpractice. 🪬✌🏼💕😊
@@mangafq8 my mom who is unable to drive or walk and is on oxygen 24/7 is appreciative. Better than being stuck in the rehabilitation building. While I wish she never had to go to rehab. My sisters and I are glad she is back home (with family) and she is still with us. I do not go to Walmart either. 😊 Enjoy your your weekend. 🪬✌🏼💖😊
Only thing I worry about is their drinking. I use to be a nurse back in the day and drinking and medication doesn't mix.. I love the guy dressed up as a king thought!!
I'm sure they are aware of which patients can safely drink. When I worked as a hospice RN with very sick people, the doctors used to say, if a patient is still mentally well and wants a drink, in the end, why keep it from them if it will make them happy?
That looks like a fantastic place to work and live if you can afford it. The entertainment coordinator is fantastic. You can tell she loves her job. She's creative, she pays attention to detail and she's pushy. Thst's how she gets things done. The entire staff is wonderful and no detail is left unnoticed. Wonderful. This is a grand place and a great idea by the owners. No one else has a place like this. 💕❣🌹🌸✌👍
Yes she loves to spend the old peoples money if you have a lot of it and it is not yours all is easy she is e manipulated don’t trust her mygod how much do you need wenn you getting old it’s sickening
Looks like little es real
All your seeing is a video..Not everyday life ..
Choice is a privilege…After watching this I still believe in aging in an extended family context, even if you are not related. Adding/contributing to others daily life, no matter age is life giving 😊, and when its time to be on the receiving end there will be people of all ages to help with the care.
very nice if you have the money....but the staff...omg full of humor and overjoy.....hope they are paid well
The entire concept of retirement homes and assisted living communities is based on one extremely important foundation: Having genuinely happy employees who feel that they work at the right place for the right reasons - coming happy to work and looking forward to every day at work. That translates to great service and a positive atmosphere for the residents, making them happier and healthier. Which, of course, is great for the business - making it easier to find and keep the perfect people for the jobs.
Marble floors and chrystal chandeliers are all nice, but the wonderful thing about The Palace (based on the video and several comments below) seems to be that it is a great place to work at - and that is just inspiring to see. If the luxury would be removed, residents would still live in a happy and positive environment. But if the smiles of the staff would be removed, the luxury wouldn't be much of a help...
Keep up the wonderful work and take care of eachother, residents as well as colleagues! And thank you for a good dose of inspiration for someone like me, who has a somewhat related front-desk job. My job will never make me rich, but I am at the right place for the right reasons - and the feeling of going to work happy every day is actually a kind of luxury in itself.
the entire concept is making money from the aged
@@thewkovacs316 true but it does cost a lot to continue that kind of lifestyle at their convenience also ✔💯❗... They all seem 👀💭 so happy 😊 n laughing 😆 n that is continuing to contribute to their health 💖💟💖❗
My grandma lives there and she absolutely loves it. SHABBAT SHALOM!!!
I worked in a home that had a post office,ice-cream parlor, library, bird Avery, fish room,music room,activities galore,beautiful rooms,great dining, I loved it,but yet I loved working in a State run home also,NO air conditioning in the entire place,not even a fan,don't know how I lasted working there.
Thank God for my family, and their loving care in their home 💕
Wow, this is like night and day from the facilities I used to work in as a CNA. I am glad to see it and wish more of our elderly could live like this 🙏🏼
The test for what l think of this enterprise is how they manage their assisted living tenants. At the current average of $5k a month in Washington state, everyone in an assisted living home should be living quite comfortably but what l see are organizations what l see are facilities that cannot stay fully staffed bcse they don't compensate their employees enough. And one home in Pullman with 75 residents (75x5k=375k monthly) that run out of diapers and store the patient lifts in an unused room to avoid being categorized accurately.
"The best server is the one who listens to the good instructions" I cannot imagine how frustrating it must be serving rich old people all day.
It’s like working in a hotel with finicky guests! Get a few or more drinks in those folks and there’s a serious party. 🤣😂
What a strange place....some people just have too much money.
It seems like a regular retirement home but with marble floors and an open bar.
A lot of retirement homes are really bad so this is well above average.
Wow! That's an incredible place to grow old! Love it!
I’ve been to all The Palace and would definitely recommend them to families. They care for their residents as well as their staff. Love this place 😊
The activities director sings like Ethel Merman. All that vim and vigor, definitely gets a crowd going.
No fresh air daily, it’s like a prison.
They can go outside.
Thats every home in Florida, The house is sealed like a submarine with AC all year long. Its hot and humid almost all year long in FL
Exactly and they get them drunk!! Pretty reckless serving an open bar to people of older age on medications. Yeah waste a fortune sending your elderly parents to a Taj Mahal frat party!!!! Florida is beautiful, you'd think they'd be out a little more. I only saw them outside once through the whole entire thing, on a field trip/outting. Maybe AC is important for seniors, but there should be air conditioned patios or green room, porch, all that gawdy marble everywhere and not a single window!! It's like casino, very unhealthy. I'm studying to be an LPN and I can think of many offerings that would benefit their residents a lot more but maybe it's about numbers and turn over for them, so they aren't emphasizing health & fitness or medical care. That's that snotty crowd that come from a generation where such things weren't focused on. The event woman was calling out, "fruit, nobody wants fruit!?!", so I think it's that this isn't the healthiest crowd but a spoiled one and I'd skip it and money isn't even the main issue.
@@melissahouse3488 At least they're enjoying end of life, better then being in a depressing white box watching tv
God bless them. For me as a Catholic, I would need Mass, Adoration, praying the Rosary and so forth. The residents were happy so to each his own. 🙏🙏🙏
They provide that to the Catholic residents.
Christ Be With You...
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I couldn’t handle the activities co-ordinator. Whilst they have people twinkling on the piano and delicately playing the harp, they could also be playing the Beatles or the Rolling Stones!
Old yu like the slippery marble floors? Lol
This is very frightening to see. The shallowness and horrifying society we live in now. It's so sad and makes me not want to live on earth again. How dare these people parade around like they are above every body, when millions of intelligent hard working elderly people who gave us our freedoms and wisdom are treated deplorable because they lack the financial backing to live in dignity and respect in their final years.First of all, no matter what religion you are or job title you have we ALL deserve respect as aging adults! You all will get old one day and you better hope that you have one person in your life who will care about you enough to see that you are cared for properly and NOT for profit!!!! Thank God we don't have to stay on this shallow plastic surgery phoney earth forever!!!! You can't take anything with you only the kindness you gave to others with or without money!!!! God help us all!!!!
I wrote almost the exact things. It's embarrassing and although I'm sure some are ignorant and good people the bad ones are really disgusting.
Thanks for your comment. Exactly what I was thinking. Shallowness. I'd rather live in a cottage on the edge of the woods with my dog and boyfriend.
@@stephaniet9264 You're welcome! 🤗
I think drinking accelerates death coupled with boredom and too much money. I think I will attend a cruise.
Best looking Seniors I have ever seen,and they are great dancers and are a fun bunch.
How many have had facelifts over the years lol
They really offer a lot for that price,I worked in a home where it was $6,000.00 a month and you got a tiny room with a twin bed,and nothing to do all day.
There are a lot of really nice retirement homes across the US. They come at different levels of affordability. There are many good ones in a lower price range. My father's was nice. It had low-pile carpet, to accommodate walkers, but didn't have marble floors . It had happy hour every afternoon at four, but the champagne wasn't included, nor were hors d'oeuvres, except on Fridays. The other afternoons simply had pretzels and popcorn bowls set out, and the residents had to be served out of their own liquor locker, which they were responsible for stocking. So his place was not ultra, but it was still nice. the food was good, and the socializing was beneficial for him, as he was widowed.
Yea, these do exist all over the country. I visited one in Downtown Chicago on Michigan Avenue that you bought in like a timeshare for 1,000,000 and you could live there till the end, or until you need assisted living. Then you would sell your timeshare or your family would inherit it. Something like that. But it was also the palace concept.
Best way is to have a meal charge card and a social events card. No need to carry cash around.
That's what I was thinking too, we have 1 here n I use to do personal care there n it is very nice n they can go on outings n the senior citizens center if able to on certain days n they provide meals on wheels to the seniors out in community that aren't able to attend daily, it's a great senior program too ❗... My mom had meals on wheels n we'd wash n return the containers each day as they brought a healthy lunch for her too 💖❗... There's many resources you just have to ask n apply for them if they aren't capable too ❗...
So blessed to live in a beautiful home with people to socialize with....happy hour? Awesome!
The Monarch in the house is an absolute legend
Beautiful, it’s like having an apartment in a luxury hotel , but with lots of regulars you become friends with 😊❤
I actually watched this on some documentary here in U.K. , last year, not sure if it was with Louis Theroux ?!
Love this inspiring documentary! Hoping I have a great a retirement and golden years as these jovial folks. Thanks.
The fact they train their staff to look out for new arrivals until they get established tells me all I need to know about this place.
Best thing about this business is that the Palace is always fueled by the incentive to make sure its clients are safe and will live LONGER. The longer they live, the better it is for the business.
I really enjoyed this
This is definitely not my cup of tea! I like quietness and listening to nature.
How did they do with covid? You think you're locking down a facility like that with rich entitled elderly folks who get everything they want?
I don't think people in Florida faired too well (out of US) with Covid. I wonder when this was filmed?
Seems like it was filmed right before the 2016 election as they mentioned Trump and Hillary quite a lot, so well before COVID hit. It’s hard to believe how much life has changed in such a short amount of time.
@@brookespencer6212 They were talking about projective presidential candidates being between Hilary & Trump, so maybe around 2015-ish?? Kind of a while ago now. It's probably risen A LOT in price, I'd be frightened to know!!!! One month in there would bankrupt many elderly, that's the sad truth. For the kind of luxury food they can order and what's offered, beautiful scenery, safe atmosphere (although I don't agree with serving alcohol or /open bar in a facility that has many on medications!!), I suppose it was somewhat justified if everything was included but beyond the $5300 a month, it's becoming unrealistic as there won't be as many wealthy elderly to sustain that nor families that can pull that off. This country is a horrific shame the way it treats our elderly seniors, whatever happened to taking care of those who took care of us!?! It's an older documentary. Maybe I'll look up their website which I'm sure they have, and see what it says. I'm sure COVID ran rampant down there. Health didn't seem emphasized to me. I'm studying to be a nurse in geriatrics and I was concerned they're encouraging so much alcohol. I understand people need to have fun and have the right to drink & let loose, but it sends a poor message & seems a bit reckless even. If people are already imbalanced their walkers aren't going to help them mobilize. Alcohol has medical consequences, it shouldn't be used to mask your assisted living as the Taj Mahal frat party for your golden twilight years. I can think of so many other things they could be offering at a fraction of the cost and would benefit the aging mind.
@@brookespencer6212 We did very well in Florida without all the hysteria and closures.
@@brookespencer6212 Filming began in 2015 and it premiered in 2018.
Interesting and revealing resident/staff demographics.
Three words: Thurston Howell III
I absolutely love this!!
Is there any Church services? Bible studies? Prayer services?
How many more Jewish events do you need?
Gross
@@bodyloverz30 She asked about church /bible groups, not Jewish services.
They might have some, it looked like a wealthier Cuban crowd in there. So they need to offer and cater to the various beliefs & faiths. It didn't seem like Christian living was really being emphasized or health for that matter. They say the more wealth you have, the farther from God you become. That's a place about $$$$$$$$$$
@@bodyloverz30 as many as they want
What a horrible place,cold ,tacky
Making cocktails and giving alcoholic drinks and heavy food to this elderly people. That's not healthy neither for body mind and soul. They don't seem happy it all look like a charade.
I love the granny doing the rumba on the Zimmer frame.
Wait a minute! Did he say her masters?!
He was out of order…….is that how those people behave all day?
Yes that was so racist of him to say her masters, I know the black young lady felt the sting. Sad
@Edith Hardy I also work in nursing as a CMT. I most definitely would've lost my job that day because I would've corrected him in a calm manor on t.v or not. There is a way to speak to people
Yes, rich white people, that their kids don’t want to deal with, so they send them to be served by the brown workers. But only for 3-4 years, that’s the average time a resident lives there. So that brown girl says, he probably dead soon anyway. And let’s him go on being racist. She needs her job.
Nothing to be Offended about, Please calm down Karens!! What I see and Understand is that the elderly gentleman is dressed in the Costume of a King, so he’s Pretending, PLAYING the Part and saying what a Reasonable person would Expect a “King” to say. Sheesh!!!! No need to see RACISM in everything 💜
I was 35 and ready to move into a 55 and up residence 🤣🤣 I always say, if they let me in, they would never know I was there. I'd be so quiet 🤫 🤣
I would love to work there oh my goodness it seems so fun and rewarding! The King was so cute and hilarious, the way he talked to the owner’s son was so funny!
They didn't show you the bad parts..Like folks with on set dementia or worse. Some can be very rude when they don't get their way.
It is all superficial. They have only a few years like she said, mostly 3 years, and then they need to move into a nursing facility. Some may die on you. Some will have a heart attack and the ER will turn the dinning room into a triage center. I don't think it is all that great.
I'd love it here!
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*The elderly man on the couch, in the dark "sweat suit" is my spirit friend! Pay attention to him!*
-At first he points out the camera, then he waves, and at the end he put his arm around his gal and pulls her in closer to him! Reminds me of my husband! 😊
*And ALL with a big SMILE!*
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They also own a nursing home. A friend of ours was ill and he stayed there. They took very good care of him and unlike other such homes, when he had bouts of illnesses or infections they transported him the best area hospitals to stay for in patient treatment.
Wow this place looks amazingly fun, I wonder if I'll end up living here!? ♥️😊😘
Some scary face lifts in there.
If my grandma or grandpa or aunt or uncle lived there.. I would be there all the time to visit. Some look lost & lonely- but that Cookie Lady !! I want to bake cookies with her!! She is so cool !
This is great if you have the money for it. I used to make deliveries to one in WPB and it wasn’t so luxurious, but the flats/apartments where huge, and the facility was huge too, but to live there it was over a million dollars a year to live there. I was like OMG 😮I could imagine what it cost to live in this facility
according to those chinese men it wasnt expensive enough telling the owner to hike it up more than 5,300 a month. pissed me off
Starting price is $6000 per month
Son of owner stated, with a smile, that as it gets filled, prices will jump!
Very elegant and glamorous retirement home but I am not sure how healthy it is to have a daily happy hour 365 days a year with so much variety of free booze available to these elderly residents. Many must be on numerous medications that counteract with alcohol. I can see a daily coffee / tea / juice station set up with some healthy light refreshments but certainly not a daily happy hour where only booze 🍻 🍺 🍾 🍷 🍸 🥃 is served.
Maybe they don't take medications.
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Highly unlikely.
Most seniors that age are on at least half a dozen meds. I used to be a medical secretary for 25 years. A high percentage of our patients were seniors.
My parents did well and could have retired in comfort but they did the opposite, they moved to a poor country and gave back until their deaths. I was a bit annoyed with them then because I thought they could haved relaxed and enjoyed themselves like these folks, but they choose to instead live and work helping the poor.
I flew there to spend time with them, but I barely had 5 mins with them. I disliked it then as there were so many people that were constantly in the house looking for help, most illiterate and they needed their paperwork filled and i dad was there from morning to evening helping them understand everything. I was amazed how word got out like wild fire, that there two people there that will help them for free in helping them in all kinds of areas, as it was unbelievable how many people were there.
They working thru the Catholic Church. However most of the people they helped were mostly other faiths, so religion was never a factor. The living room was always full of kids watching television because they didn't have one at their homes. Before there even woke up there were people waiting outside to come in for some kind of assistance. They were helping people from morning to night I couldn't get any privacy with them. I kinda resented it then because I wanted them to myself. But I realize now I was being selfish.
I don't know if being Catholic is why they choose to live that way instead of living in the Palace??
I had to accept that was their lives and they were very happy. When they died, the amount of people that came to wish us, and although some were bare feet, you could feel their warmth. It was a special feeling. When people have fewer processions they are able to contact to your soul much more.
I felt they could have lived longer if they chosen medical in a developed country and they had the money for it but they gave their money away and accepted their faith. i now understand that once your time is up why prolong it and spend all that money, when a poor kid is struggling to just buy a school book to read.
I would have liked if they lived in a place like this, but that is not what they wanted. All their lives they gave back, even until the end. Now I am proud of them.
I feel majority of these people at this Palace are a very selfish bunch!!! These are the people that always took, took and took from this world. They are parasites. They think they are better than anyone else and entitled to the biggest piece of the pie!
Dan , I hope you are very proud of your selfless parents. What a shining example of proper living . They sound like extraordinary people , the sort that would solve every problem in this world if everyone was like them .
Dan, you had most wonderful ❤️ parents!! God bless you, and give you peace.
@@user-1994 Thank you! God bless you too! I am not a people person like them, so I want to give back to animals, like dog shelters. Take care.
Glad they did what they did to help the less fortunate :). We can't take any of our wealth/money or fancy items with us when we die so why not share the wealth and help others if we can.
@@MissX905 I agree . Friends of ours gave their young married children their inheritance while my friends were still alive .They left themselves enough to sustain the simple life they enjoyed and had always lived , medical insurance and so on. Their view was that life was most difficult when families were beginning with babies and mortgage, and their own money was not really helping anyone but the bank . They thought they’d give them money before time devalued it , and when it was most needed . I’m not advocating that necessarily for everyone , many of us can’t , but it seemed a good idea for them to be able to really be of help to the family .
I worked there it was awesome 😎😉
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@callmedani4 I believe I'd seen a special on this once before. How long did you work, what were you doing there as your job and why did you end up leaving? I had a elderly family member who lived in Deerfield Beach those passed on now but she's the one who first told me about this place. #NYGenXBIKERLady
For Whom?
I'm so happy for the residents there. My parents never cared for their parents in their elderly years. My sister and I were there for both our parents during different health events, but we were not going to become primary care takers in their last years. I've let my daughter know in no uncertain terms that she is not to become my caretaker either. I want her to enjoy her life, stay my daughter and not become my nurse. Other families may view this differently and that's OK too.
I'm with you, I cared for my parent's 11 years total n my kids missed so much being tied to their life being Me caring for them n now my body is broken from nursing care before my parents, raising 9 kids, 2 Biological but they're all brother n sisters still being grown n support each other also ❌⭕❌⭕❗... I know it's coming n I told them but my son is still in the mindset of caring for us
💞💖💞, I think I will be more of a parent in a home not 🚫 having to tie them down revolving around Drs n our care 😢💔❗... I want them all to continue their lives n travel with my grandkids 💖💟💖❗
I totally agree with that. I don’t want to be a burden to my daughters, we enjoy each other’s company and laugh a lot together and I want it if at possible for it to stay that way I don’t want them to resent or not look forward to seeing me. I rather hit the bucket before that happens and be able to leave them something financially to make their lives better.
This is like a joke for me. I would never be able to afford something like this. I’ll end up in a home that has 10 people to a room with all of us fighting over what we’re going to watch on tv. 😂
9:22: lol, the guy drops into push-ups and his buddy doesn’t miss a beat with the stretches.
Right?!?! I was like, what’s up with that?lol
Amazing staff and ethos
What a Wonderful place. I love the idea that anyone can go there. It’s Fun Time every day. WOW that’s my kind of happiness. The Staff were very considerate and you can see they loved being there. There was none of Your the hired help and staff. At the end of the day everyone had a Wonderful time. What’s tomorrow Guys?
Great to see the prayers🙏🙏 I saw the Carnival cruise ship that was last time i was in miami 3 yrs ago😁
So when someone sits on one of the grandiose chairs and realises it’s been urinated on? What then? What happens when there is a wafting smell of ammonia from a carpet? There doesn’t have to be double incontinence in old age but there is often stress incontinence. Maybe they’re not fast enough to get to the bathroom.
Are these seniors, having made a life in the place going to admit and be able to tell the staff of their incontinence problems? What about when age related memory loss turns to dementia?
What about those that do deteriorate? There must be a huge underlying fear and sense of terror as to what will happen when their health fails. We do know they cannot stay there so where are they dumped?
This place is like many assisted living set ups. They are not interested in the future of these seniors. Its all fake. It’s simply exploitative. God help you if you need any nursing care!
The opening lines said it all. It’s a business, that’s all. Lip service is paid to caring.
This is the antithesis of what I want.
it is run by a Jewish couple from Israel. They may have them in Israel.
@@Dan-xx5jq I know but the denomination is irrelevant to my questions.
Owner indicated that on average a resident stays 3 - 4 years, until health deteriorates and resident is required to go to a nursing home. The End.
They move to The Palace Nursing Home in Kendall for an skilled level of care. The new facility in Weston, which is north of the retirement home in Miami will have both types of facilities. They offer assisted living too.
Fabulous Place to live! Almost like a cruise ship vacation!!!
a cruise ship delusional environment ....taking a cruise with all the drunks and living in an over priced shopping mall....
I am beginning to understand why Florida is referred to as "God's waiting room."
omd to to funny I have to remember that. And suddenly they speak Baby language with the guests...next thing will be pampers and singing " I'm a small girl now" horrible how they treat elderly people as if they are babies.... I am 71 now and if any one dares to talk to me like that I throw a baby tantrum
And so many are homeless, ugh.
Sorry, but this kind of place is my worst nightmare.
Dear Beautiful Owners,
Please include an atrium with big plants, fruit trees, a fountain and plenty of wicker furniture seating. (And some parakeets in there too)
Thank you! 🥰
Sorry, but I'd rather die .... I would not even want to be burried there....
yup
You the employees are the key!
Happy hour every day? Count me in!
Am not racist but am surprised no black folks in there.. am sure there are old mega wealthy black people in FL.. 🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️
good point
Was thinking the same thing!@
There are...just don't believe they're in Miami. They're farther north like Ft Lauderdale, I believe.
I think it's a huge populous of Jewish & Cuban wealthy seniors. That seemed to be the majority of residents from what I observed. An that's probably due to those being of a large diaspora there. Let's be honest, this place is too expensive for any "normal" people. It's not relatable. I think they will struggle to get full capacity and retain it, as the years progress and more wealth is lost. Those Japanese people were certainly interested in the place though. Wealthier than average crowd, it's just sad they didn't seem too bright nor the place being managed properly. I don't see it being sustainable. When generations lose wealth, it hurts everyone. This place will have to scale down big time and probably close.
Sandy Davis is a gem 💎
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-I really hope her wish comes true!! 😌
*I need a miracle like that for myself.*
Not for one day in my life have I had the patience these employees practice for months and years.
Excellent doc. I appreciate how you show the shadow aspects of moving there. No life is free of suffering.
My comment is:
This is another example of capitalism gone wild in America. Everyone wishes their parents could live this well, but the vast majority of American elders live in variations on prison warehouses.
It'd be far more reasonable to have socialized medicine, where daycares and nursing homes are standard and well-regulated.
Americans love to idolize the excesses of the rich, and pretend that could be me someday, but this system is what is making your grandma suffer in that shithole.
Think I'd prefer a maximum security prison.
Geez, I’ll never be able to afford this. I’m a recent widow with little to no money!
God Be With You...
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Think the owner has had a little work? Duh.Guess she does not want to look like the inmates.
looks like a very nice place
Lovely pla e. Full of life and excitement
And I thought the Villages were depressing! I'm 74 and would rather have someone pull out my finger nails before I would go to a place like this!