Blackoak sits in a quiet, gated community in Columbus, Georgia, and folks who come here find a warm spot with lots of care options, whether they're after assisted living, memory care, or just a safe place to live as they age, and this place keeps things small with room for just three senior residents, which makes for a snug, home-like space where staff offer help around the clock. The house itself is a single-family home with three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, so residents get space and privacy, and they can enjoy a big great room with vaulted ceilings and a brick fireplace for gatherings or just a quiet evening, while ceramic tile and LVP floors run through the whole place making it easy to keep things tidy. Blackoak gives residents a fenced backyard and a storage shed, several outdoor spots like patios, balconies, courtyards, porches, a sundeck, and even some gardens if anyone likes sitting in the sun or having a bit of fresh air, and with window coverings and ceiling fans in every room, comfort gets a fair shake all year round. The kitchen comes with all the basics-smooth top stove, refrigerator, dishwasher-and there's a shared kitchen too, plus they keep things clean with routine housekeeping, bed making, and linen service, and staff fix whatever breaks.
Blackoak handles different levels of care, so seniors get help with things like dressing, bathing, medication, and moving around, and staff watch out for folks with memory issues like dementia and Alzheimer's, making sure their safety and routines come first, offering secure areas and memory-friendly activities, and giving them a sense of routine. There's support for people who need skilled nursing care, wound treatment, help after surgery, and even outpatient physical and speech therapy on-site, with nurses and healthcare staff available 24 hours a day and regular wellness visits by a licensed nurse, and they always have someone ready to respond with call buttons in every room and emergency pull cords. Blackoak delivers monthly HVAC filters to help keep heating and cooling costs down, and they've arranged for transportation if anyone needs to reach a doctor or run off-site errands, plus there are daily meals and snacks, including options for those with special diets like diabetes, and folks can eat in a big dining room with friends or family during welcoming visiting hours.
Residents can take part in birthday parties, movie nights, arts and crafts, group outings, and scheduled meetings with family, with a computer area for those who want to stay connected and a reading area too, and they offer both private and shared rooms-some with walk-in closets and garden tubs-to suit different needs. They're pet friendly if someone's got a small companion, and there are plenty of sit-down spots and a big yard for fresh air; plus, there's an on-site fitness section and areas for physical activity or social gatherings. Safety comes standard, with panic buttons and secured grounds, and the community offers a calm, tidy environment, regular preventative health checks, and specialist care if needed, including for folks with Parkinson's or special mobility needs.
Blackoak doesn't take Section 8, but they do try to make things simple so that daily living is easier for older people, and they offer respite stays for families who need short-term help. Residents can choose from small studios or one-bedroom suites-some with features like big closets, large balconies, functional designs, and all fixtures and appliances in working order. Folks can join in social activities, use the arts and crafts studio, or just relax with the peace of knowing someone's always nearby if they need a hand, and, for those interested, Blackoak keeps the place welcoming with grooming, beauty services, and concierge help, making sure everyone gets personal care at their own pace.
