Morningside of Dalton, about four miles outside Dalton, Georgia, is a medium-sized senior community with 48 beds and has been serving residents as part of the Five Star Senior Living network. The building has a simple setup with studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and semi-private suites, all with safety in mind, featuring emergency call response systems and cable-ready rooms. Residents usually need to be 55 or older, and Morningside's focus is on independent living, assisted living, memory care for folks with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, and hospice and short-term respite care. The rooms and apartments are roomy and comfortable, and there are common areas indoors and outside, like a lawn, garden, walking paths, and even an in-house barber and salon to help with personal grooming.
Meals are taken care of, so seniors don't have to cook, and the restaurant-style dining room serves food made by chefs and dietitians, with healthy meals offered all day during working hours. Residents find plenty of ways to stay active with planned trips, social events, recreational activities, and special programs that focus on the physical, social, and emotional parts of life. There's a dedicated activity room and a big, elegant dining room for gathering. They'll see visits from local schoolkids, singing groups, and all sorts of presentations to keep everyone connected to the larger community.
The staff, including the Executive Director, Community Relations Director, and Wellness Director, keep things running and provide personalized care. Designated Care Partners help residents with bathing and dressing and stand by for transfers if someone needs help getting around. The community has staff awake and on site 24 hours a day, so emergencies are responded to quickly. There's diabetic and incontinence care, with the expectation that residents can handle their needs mostly on their own, and a focus on hydration as a unique health feature.
The grounds are kept neat, with full landscaping and spaces for folks to sit or go for a stroll. The community offers scheduled rides for errands and appointments, plus it's close to healthcare offices and shops-Walmart Pharmacy is just four miles away, and other stores and restaurants are not far either. For entertainment, the community holds many events and social activities, aiming to build friendships and engagement among the residents. There are devotional services offsite for those who want them.
Morningside of Dalton allows families and interested residents to check apartment availability and pricing online. Estimated costs start at $3,660 for a studio, $4,610 for a one-bedroom, and $5,670 for a two-bedroom apartment. The community keeps its focus on safety, comfort, and meaningful daily life, with high resident satisfaction shown by a 9.8 out of 10 community score, the highest in Dalton, along with an 8.8 review score by residents and families. Families find it's a place with trusted care, a sense of community, and plenty of day-to-day support for aging adults.
