Tnk Personal Care Home sits quietly in a neighborhood in Augusta, Georgia, offering assisted living and board and care for older adults who need daily help but want to keep some independence, and you'll find this place isn't one of those big, crowded facilities, since the settings have just a few beds, sometimes as small as three or four people, and you'll see they've also got units that can hold up to 13 or 44 when needed, but usually it feels small and homey, which a lot of people like because you can know your neighbors and the staff gets to know what each resident needs. The home provides help with dressing, bathing, medication, walking, and other daily tasks, and they've got care for people with Parkinson's, memory problems, and special needs, even bringing in nurses and doctors for regular checkups and monthly visits if anyone's keeping score, and there's always a trained caregiver on hand, with a nurse available all the time if something comes up.
Inside, residents get to choose from furnished one-bedroom units, studios, or shared spaces, each with a private or semi-private bath that follows ADA guidelines, and they've got washers, dryers, and kitchenettes in every unit, so folks can have some comfort like they're used to at home, and meals-three times a day with snacks-can be tailored to dietary needs like diabetes or allergies, all served in a dining room where people can also linger because there's always coffee or a game going, if you like that sort of thing. There are on-site amenities, including a movie room, beauty salon with barbershop, a fitness area with exercise equipment, a greenhouse and reading room, plus decks, porches, and walking paths for fresh air, and people can bring their cats and dogs, which makes things feel homier.
The staff provides personal laundry, housekeeping, and linen service, along with helping anyone who needs to get to the doctor, go shopping, or make it to appointments and social events, and transportation is available for those who want it or need it, and you'll find activities like birthday parties, planned social gatherings, arts and crafts, fitness classes, and creative games every day, so no one needs to sit alone unless they want to. There's also an emergency alert system and in-room emergency buttons for safety, plus plenty of common areas to read, socialize, or unwind.
People who stay here get a personal care plan, and the staff works with families and doctors to stay up to date, handling things like medication, managing chronic conditions, and making sure everyone has what they need, including move-in help for those first days. They offer respite care for short stays when caregivers need a break and support for hospice and end-stage care, plus they connect with local medical labs like Doctors Hospital Laboratory, outpatient clinics, and even facilities like Augusta Eye Surgery and Gracewood Developmental Center if residents have special health concerns. Rooms have cable TV, Wi-Fi, and telephone, and there's always parking for family or friends who come to visit.
With a small, close-knit setting, Tnk Personal Care Home focuses on respect, kindness, and helping each resident feel at home, providing support without taking away dignity, and doing the basics well, so people can have some comfort, safety, and connection in their later years, whether they need just a little help or a lot.
