Kingsford Place

Kingsford Place, located at 505 Progress Avenue in Hawkinsville, is a small assisted living facility with space for only 6 residents, so it feels a lot like a home instead of a big building, and everyone gets pretty individualized care, whether they stay in a private or semi-private room that comes fully furnished, which helps take the worry out of moving day, and they've got a real focus on kindness and creating a comfortable, friendly environment, with helpful and joyful staff who make sure daily needs like bathing, dressing, eating, and getting around are handled with respect and attention, and the staff also provides medication help, meal preparation with three fresh, homemade dishes-plus special diets for diabetes or high blood pressure when needed-and there's always an effort to respond to each resident's abilities so folks can enjoy as much independence as possible. The place has a garden, walking paths, outdoor space for sitting, a small library if you like to read, and a dining room with meals served restaurant style, and residents have access to basic amenities like laundry, housekeeping, and a mobile hairstylist, which really is handy. There's support for both independent living and people who need more care, including the South Dooley Retirement Ctr or Royal Care service options, and for those with memory loss issues such as Alzheimer's, they provide specialized memory care with 24-hour supervision, secure and calming spaces, special activities aimed at mental stimulation, and some features to help folks who may wander or get confused. They've also got board and care homes on the property, and they offer respite care for short-term stays to give family caregivers a break, plus home care with trained aides, hospice care support when that time comes, and skilled nursing services that can include wound care, rehab, and round-the-clock help if it's needed. Kingsford Place's activities are aimed at keeping the mind and body active, so you'll find movie nights, book clubs, music therapy, tabletop games, outdoor trips, and even activities led by residents themselves, so there's always something to do, and they can also provide transportation for medical appointments or shopping trips and offer religious services if you'd like to attend. There's a healthy, social atmosphere with both community-run and resident-run events, and the staff is trained to help with non-ambulatory care for those in wheelchairs, help with getting in and out of bed or chairs, and transfers for those who need more than one person to assist, and there's a safety alert system in all rooms, which include a phone and all basic furnishings. Amenities include scheduled daily activities, movie nights, community-sponsored parties, a health room with a jacuzzi or sauna if that's something that helps, a barber/salon, dining options with all-day dining and food for allergies or other health conditions, and they keep a small, pleasant garden for folks who like to be outside. Kingsford Place is a licensed Assisted Living Community, regulated by Georgia's Department of Social Services, and keeps monthly rates starting around $3,000, but the cost can go up or down depending on care needs, room choice, and services used, and they accept private pay, long-term care insurance, and Veterans Aid and Attendance. The building aims to be a warm place that feels like home, staying focused on each person's comfort while still providing the health services folks may need as they age.