Magnolia Estates of Oconee

Magnolia Estates of Oconee sits off Virgil Langford Road in Bogart, Georgia, on a big 19-acre spot filled with old Southern White Oak trees, and it's easy to spot with its old southern plantation look, big porches, and flowers all around, and folks around here find the grounds peaceful with walkways and an enclosed courtyard for some safe fresh air. Residents get assisted living and memory care, with nurses and staff up and awake to help any hour of the day, and with not more than 6 folks at a time, everyone's treated like family and gets their own attention, which sure helps with things like bathing, grooming, dressing, or help getting to meals and activities. People can bring their cats and dogs, and the place has indoor common rooms for talking and relaxing, plus a beauty salon right inside so haircuts and such are easy, and there's a mobile barber and hairdresser if needed. Magnolia Estates cooks up three homemade meals a day and always tries to work around special diets, like for diabetes or high blood pressure, and there's always somebody ready to check blood sugar or give medicine if needed. There's lots for people to do-regular outings, music and art programs, fitness classes, movie nights, and even pet therapy-and two folks always working full-time on activities, so the days don't get dull. People go out on field trips and to church, and drivers take groups or individuals to doctor's appointments or the store. Part of St. Mary's Health Care System, Magnolia Estates works closely with The Grove Senior Living and St. Mary's Hospice House for skilled nursing and hospice, so if someone needs more medical help or end-of-life care, it gets arranged. Magnolia Estates also lets families use respite care or short-term stays if they need a little help caring for a loved one for a short while. The staff here, including visiting therapists and podiatrists, pays careful attention to each person's needs, especially if there are issues like dementia or trouble with movement, by adding things like wheelchair accessible showers or simple one-person transfer help. The place helps people with everyday living but also works on keeping folks happy and connected, drawing on counseling, spiritual support, and special events, as well as winning recognition for having some of the best activities around. Smoking's not allowed inside, but there's a spot outdoors for it, and people over 55 can move in. It's family owned and run, licensed by the Georgia Department of Social Services, and takes pride in making sure everybody feels known and cared for, with meals, help, company, and some quiet fun, and the whole place gives the sense that each resident matters, plain and simple.