Brickhaven Assisted Living sits at 1807 12th Ave in Albany, Georgia and only takes up to 6 residents, so folks get a quieter home with more personal care than you find in bigger places, and since it's been open since 2006 people say the building feels settled-in, with nice wood floors, plantation blinds, and gardens planted with fruit trees and flowers. There are different rooms to pick from, like studios, single rooms, and shared apartments, and every room includes housekeeping and the utilities. Residents get three home-cooked meals every day, with special meal plans including vegetarian choices or special diets if they're needed, and there's always help with eating for anyone that has trouble. Everyone gets a tailored care plan, and the staff can assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, plus laundry and dry cleaning, and there's always a nurse or a doctor on call for medication support, wound care, or diabetes and incontinence needs.
The staff has training to help people with dementia or Parkinson's disease, providing things like memory care programs, falls management, and supervision, and if someone needs hospice or just a short respite stay, they handle that, too. The place is pet-friendly and always has activities going on, like music therapy, animal visits, arts and crafts, tabletop games, fitness classes, outside trips, movies, and devotional services, with plenty of transportation help and support to get to doctors, shops, or church. They've got a wellness center, a rehab room where folks can get physical or occupational therapy, and a little salon for haircuts and massages, with a mobile hairdresser if that's easier. There's both indoor and outdoor spaces for walking or visiting-with a pleasant yard and plenty of room to read or enjoy the weather, and safety features like sprinklers and handrails throughout.
People living there can use the wifi, watch cable TV, join in family events, and if families need extra info, they offer family outreach and education programs. Staff help with scheduling doctor visits and keeping up with medical routines, and they're known for being helpful and kind, treating the residents like family. All meals, activities, utilities, and housekeeping are included in the starting price around $3,000 a month, and they take private pay, long term care insurance, Veterans Aid and Attendance, and even offer Medicare options. There's no smoking indoors, pets are welcome, and prospective residents can ask for a tour or a virtual visit, learn about licensing, or schedule an assessment to see if it's a good fit. Brickhaven aims for a homey feel but backs it up with staff expertise, safety features, and a focus on keeping seniors as independent as they can be, all while making sure they have a stable routine, good meals, plenty of things to do, and someone nearby to help any time-day or night.
