The Lodge at Stephens Lake is a brand-new senior living community in north Georgia, up in southern Jasper, and it sits in a lovely spot close to restaurants, medical offices, shopping, the mountains, and pretty outdoor views that make for a peaceful place to live, where folks can take in the scenery or spend time in the gardens or the outdoor areas, some of which are enclosed and secured for safety. The community has a two-story building with independent living cottages, assisted living residences, and memory care apartments, including private and companion suites from 345 to 495 square feet, so people have some choices in the kind of place they want to call home, and it's designed for residents to age in place, which means folks can move between different levels of care as their needs change without having to leave the campus.
You'll find a cozy, home-like place that offers assisted living and memory care for people who need help with daily tasks but don't need full-time nursing, and there are also independent cottages for people who want to be more on their own but still close to help when it's needed, so people don't have to worry about maintenance or big chores because things like that are looked after. There are safety features throughout, including emergency response systems, personal medical alert systems, and safety or wellness checks, so someone is always looking out for everyone's well-being. The Lodge at Stephens Lake allows pets, whether you want one to live with you or just visiting, but taking care of the pet is the resident's job, and there are plenty of walking spots outside for strolls with a dog or just to sit in the sun.
The care team is trained in memory care, disease management, diversity, and safety, and there's a nurse on staff part-time, so people who need extra health support get what's needed. Staff help residents with things like bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, and using the bathroom, and for health needs there are services including hospice, in-home health care, medication reminders, dental care, diabetic care, and podiatry, so most of what someone might need is right on hand, along with therapies like occupational and physical therapy, and even visiting health professionals. Residents can get around with transportation services for medical appointments and general needs, though there's no ride for shopping trips.
Inside, there's cable TV for the common rooms, recreation spaces, and dining rooms that serve daily meals, including guest meal options. The dining area is described as lovely, a bit like a cruise ship with good food, and a chef manages many types of diets such as diabetic, vegetarian, low-fat, kosher, low-salt, renal, or other special options. There are lots of social and group activities, chair exercise, health education, yoga, stretching, and meditation, and the place offers fast internet and cable or satellite in the private rooms, along with things like private closets, climate control, and premium finishes, so you've got comforts but it's still simple to keep up. There's a strong sense of community, with staff and residents who know each other and spend time together at meal times and programs, which helps everyone feel at home and taken care of.
The Lodge at Stephens Lake offers tours for anyone interested in seeing the place and meeting the staff, and the whole community operates under state license ALC000708. Payment options include long-term care insurance, private pay, or veterans aid benefits, and there's a $1,500 entry fee to get started. The focus is on keeping life easy and safe so people can spend their time enjoying activities, the outdoors, and the company of others without worrying about chores or health needs.
