Oak Hammock at the University of Florida

06/24/2025

Oak Hammock at the University of Florida was named as one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work from WeCare Connect – the industry leader in senior care surveys. Recently, the entire staff was surveyed in an effort to discern employee sentiment. Scores came in above national standards in the areas of employee engagement, leadership, workplace culture and growth and development. Our team members love working at Oak Hammock!

06/22/2025

Oak Hammock is proud of our affiliation with the University of Florida and we enjoy sharing their stories. In this article, UF researchers are calling for a national transformation in how we address the ongoing epidemic of obesity and Type 2 diabetes, starting with a fundamental shift in how we approach health, agriculture and food.

New study calls for big boost in U.S. food and vegetable production

06/19/2025

The safety and well-being of residents and team members are top priorities for Katrina Peterson. Having served in the security department at Oak Hammock for six years, Peterson takes her role as Team Leader seriously and personally. Her genuine concern for others shines through in her daily interactions with residents, colleagues and visitors to the community.

The safety and well-being of residents and team members are top priorities for Katrina Peterson. Having served in the security department at Oak Hammock for six years, Peterson takes her role as Team Leader seriously and personally. Her genuine concern for others shines through in her daily interact...

06/17/2025

More great photos from the welcome new residents reception last week. Fun to see new faces and familiar smiles! We loved celebrating our newest residents at Oak Hammock.

06/15/2025

Oak Hammock is proud of our affiliation with the University of Florida and we are proud to share their stories. A new study from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences confirms that hybrid termite colonies have now been established in south Florida. The study documents how the invasive Formosan subterranean termites and Asian subterranean termites are not only coexisting in urban environments but also breed with each other.

Scientists confirm that two of the world’s most destructive invasive termite species are not only spreading in the United States but also hybridizing – the process of two different species crossbreeding to produce a hybrid.

06/13/2025

Oak Hammock hosted a warm and festive celebration to welcome our newest residents! Delicious food and lively conversation filled the air as new friendships blossomed and old friends reconnected.

06/12/2025

One of the many benefits of living at Oak Hammock is all the beautiful flora and fauna! This magnificent creature was spotted on the grounds eating the vibrant Alabama Sunset Coleus plant as a morning snack. Don't tell our groundkeepers their gorgeous landscaping is also a tasty treat!

06/11/2025

What is storytelling? Do we all have stories worth sharing? To a dedicated group of Oak Hammock residents, the answer is a resounding “yes.” Each of us carries a story shaped by our travels, professions, challenges and passions—a story that, when shared, not only connects us with others but also becomes a meaningful gift to our families and friends.

What is storytelling? Do we all have stories worth sharing? To a dedicated group of Oak Hammock residents, the answer is a resounding “yes.” Each of us carries a story shaped by our travels, professions, challenges and passions—a story that, when shared, not only connects us with others but al...

06/10/2025

Oak Hammock at the University of Florida was named as one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work from WeCare Connect – the industry leader in senior care surveys. In the last four years, turnover of employees at the community has been reduced by nearly 40 percent. Oak Hammock employes nearly 350 team members who are focused on a service vision: “Compassionate professionals, inspired service.” Our team members love working at Oak Hammock!

06/08/2025

Oak Hammock is proud of our affiliation with the University of Florida and we enjoy sharing their stories. Originally from South America, the charismatic tegu made its way to the United States via the pet trade of the 1990s. After wreaking havoc in Florida’s ecosystems, the exotic lizard was classified as an invasive species. But a recent discovery from the Florida Museum of Natural History reveals the reptiles are no strangers to the region — tegus were here millions of years before their modern relatives arrived in pet carriers.

Originally from South America, the charismatic tegu made its way to the United States via the pet trade of the 1990s. After wreaking havoc in Florida’s ecosystems, the exotic lizard was classified as an invasive species. But a recent discovery from the Florida Museum of Natural History reveals the...

06/04/2025

Staff scheduling can often feel like solving a complex, ever-changing puzzle. For Amanda Foshee, scheduling coordinator at Oak Hammock, it's a challenge she embraces daily. But unlike a typical jigsaw puzzle, the one she pieces together has real-life impact—determining how to best staff our Health Pavilion to care for our most vulnerable residents.

Staff scheduling can often feel like solving a complex, ever-changing puzzle. For Amanda Foshee, assisted living scheduling coordinator at Oak Hammock, it’s a challenge she embraces daily. But unlike a typical jigsaw puzzle, the one she pieces together has real-life impact—determining how to bes...

06/03/2025

Oak Hammock residents were treated to a special rendition of "Taps", played by Gary Langford and Craig Eaton, as a tribute in honor of the U.S. military men and women who died in the service of their country.