Green House Model

A VISION COME TRUE

The Woodlands at John Knox Village—the first Green House in Florida—is a revolutionary, state-of-the-art, skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation center. The Woodlands is dramatically different from any other traditional skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, and is recognized around the world as an innovative model of care for people who need support and rehabilitation services.

INNOVATIVE REHABILITATION

You can depend on our team's extensive experience. We evaluate, assess, and treat residents who present with various medical diagnoses, orthopedic conditions, and neurological impairments. We work closely with you to develop an individualized care plan and regimen that fits your needs and your schedule. Additionally, our in-house therapists provide you with consistency and reliability during your personalized rehabilitation program.

THE GREEN HOUSE MODEL

The Green House Model is based on three fundamental core values that embody The Eden Alternative: Meaningful Life, Empowered Staff, and Real Home.

Meaningful Life. Each person individually determines how to best make their life meaningful. Our residents have autonomy, the ability to choose and control their life and health care, and can develop close relationships with our team and with each other. Our relationship-based care approach embraces “elderhood” as an opportunity for continued growth and development.

Empowered Staff. From our leaders to our Shahbazims (which are our nurses’ aides), we believe that an empowered staff is a staff capable of best meeting the needs of our residents. Our Shahbazims work one-on-one with our residents and with each other, and partner with our nurses and clinical support team.

Real Home. Twelve residents (or elders) live in a Green House home, as opposed to the numbers of residents who may live together in an institutional nursing facility. Residents find each home is a warm welcoming place of comfort, safety, and refuge. Private rooms have ample sunlight, and each room is positioned around a central living area that has a fireplace, kitchen, and dining rooms. You get the benefits of communal living with the perks of having your own room and space. We also prepare all meals on site every day.