Oaks at Cedar Shoals is a senior living community in Athens, GA, focused on creating a comfortable and supportive place for older adults, and you'll find it's set up to make life easier, with apartment suites that have kitchenettes, private bathrooms, walk-in closets, cable or satellite TV, and emergency call systems, so people can have a bit of independence but still know help's nearby, and they take in residents that meet a certain minimum age so everyone's in the same stage of life. Residents can bring their own furniture and mementos to make their space feel like home, and the entire campus is wheelchair accessible, including showers, which really helps for getting around safely. There's no smoking allowed anywhere inside, either in private or public spaces, which makes the air cleaner. Both men and women live here, so there's always someone to talk to or do activities with, and pets are welcome too, which is nice for folks who don't want to leave their animal friends behind.
The staff includes trained nurses and caregivers who are always on duty to help with daily living tasks like dressing, bathing, medication, and meals, and they create personalized care plans for everyone, updating them as health needs change. Oaks at Cedar Shoals provides assisted living, memory care for dementia, adult day care, nursing, and rehab services, so if someone needs more care later on, they don't have to move away. Hospice and respite care are also available for those in need of short-term stays or end-of-life comfort. If a resident needs physical or occupational therapy, those services can be arranged onsite, and the team keeps a close eye on health with regular needs assessments.
The dining room offers restaurant-style meals throughout the day, and meals can be adjusted for vegetarian or kosher diets, with chefs and dietitians making sure food's both healthy and good-looking. Folks can enjoy meals when they want thanks to all-day dining. The community includes indoor and outdoor common areas, a card and game room, a courtyard, a library, and a resident lounge, where people often gather for social events, group activities, and quiet relaxation. There's Wi-Fi and high-speed internet, so residents can stay connected with family and friends. Beautician and barber services are right onsite to help everyone look and feel their best.
The activity program brings a lot of different options, like educational talks, spiritual services both onsite and off, outings to local shops and restaurants, and visits from school groups, singing groups, and other entertainers. Oaks at Cedar Shoals has a structured calendar designed to keep people active, learning, and socializing. Transportation is free for trips outside the community, and the grounds include walking paths that make it easier for residents to enjoy fresh air. Staff aim to nurture not just the physical needs but emotional and spiritual well-being, with faith- and knowledge-based programs and a focus on respect and warmth in everything they do, so family and friends can feel good knowing their loved one is cared for in a stable, well-organized environment.
