Crystal Oaks of Pinellas

Crystal Oaks Of Pinellas specializes in the health care of the deaf and hard of hearing. Its services include physical, occupational and speech therapy; restorative programs; and wound care, which is overseen by a physician. Crystal Oaks is nestled in a quiet, wooded area in Tampa Bay, Fla., near the Florida Beaches. Rooms are comfortably furnished, and residents are encouraged to decorate their rooms with personal and family items. Each room is equipped with alert buttons, door lights and visual fire alarms. Tampa Bay has one of the largest and most active deaf communities in the country. Maintaining contact with the deaf community is crucial to the health, well-being and quality of life of the residents at Crystal Oaks. Planned activities include outings, events and activities with the local Friends of the Deaf Service Center, bingo and deaf clubs.