The Ostolaza Residence Personal Care Home sits in Evans, Georgia, and only allows six residents at a time, which gives people living there a chance for more personal care and attention from staff, and with the small size you can expect staff to know the residents' needs and routines pretty well, and the community really tries to create a homelike feel with simple decorations that change for seasons and holidays so it feels pleasant and familiar. The home offers both short-term and long-term stays and gives help with the basic daily tasks like bathing, dressing, managing medications, using oxygen or wheelchairs, and assists people who can't walk on their own or need a lift to move around, all with a staff on duty around the clock and extra services for residents who deal with memory issues like Alzheimer's or dementia, with a separate, secure memory care building and wander-alert systems, including bracelets and alarms to help keep everybody safe.
Meals are home-cooked three times a day, and snacks are served between, with choices for special diets like for diabetes, low salt, low sugar, and food allergies, so you don't have to worry about getting meals that don't fit your needs. The rooms come furnished, and there are both studio and semi-private types, with costs running about $5,250 to $6,500 depending on the type, and the building is easy to get around for people who use wheelchairs. The staff watch over health with things like regular checks of vital signs, help with incontinence, and diabetic care, including insulin shots, but they won't do sliding scale therapy, and they also coordinate care with doctors and help arrange rides for medical appointments. There's personal laundry and housekeeping service, and staff will help new residents get settled in and arrange moves.
Residents have many activities to choose from, including onsite programs like reading, music, cards, arts and crafts, daily exercise, and movie nights, plus community trips, devotional gatherings, a fitness trainer who visits, and inspiration services every month; there's both indoor and outdoor space to gather, including gardens and walking paths. Special activities support social, mental, and spiritual needs, with some geared for people who have trouble with memory or behavior, and the property's locked and uses special alarms to keep people from wandering away. The home tries to be supportive and compassionate, focuses on developing personal relationships, encourages family visits, and offers hospice care, respite care, and different medical support levels so residents can stay even as their needs change. The neighborhood has parks, libraries, theaters, and fitness centers nearby, and there's parking on-site plus free rides for outings and doctor visits. Residents are allowed to smoke outdoors in special spots, and can use the phone for calls as needed. Staff help watch over those who might try to wander or who have physical or behavioral issues. The Ostolaza Residence Personal Care Home aims to create a safe, caring, simple place to live for seniors who need varying levels of help.
