The Cottages of Milledgeville sits in a calm, gated neighborhood at 1010 Fernwood Drive, only minutes from downtown, where folks mainly in their mid- to late-seventies enjoy both privacy and community, and there's a real peaceful feeling in the air. The place has homes with no-step entries, wide doors, nine-foot ceilings with crown molding, and each cottage includes a one-car garage, private sunroom, fully equipped kitchen, washers and dryers, and even a floored attic for storing holiday decorations the staff will help bring out when needed. Residents can choose from many floor plans like studios, one-bedroom deluxe, or two-bedroom cottages, and the grounds are carefully landscaped so spending time outside feels nice-there's always somewhere to go, whether you want to walk, sit, or join a porch social with ice cream and boiled peanuts in the summer.
There are indoor and outdoor areas for socializing and relaxing, like a common room for games or coffee, and two activity rooms-one set up for first-run movies with a fresh popcorn machine and another for cards, bingo, or bridge, and there's a private dining room for family meals or celebrations. Folks can join activities like art classes, live music, yoga or chair yoga, covered dish dinners, happy hours, Bible study, karaoke, outings around town, and sometimes educational speakers or live theater, and there's always a chance to meet others and stay busy or just relax. Meals come from a professional chef, served restaurant style, and there are gluten-free, vegan, and low/no sodium options, with guest meals welcome. Pets are allowed, and some apartments in the larger community even have patios, pools, or waterfront views, depending on the unit.
The community offers independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff check on everyone daily, help with medication management, personal care, hygiene, and scheduling or supervising doctor visits, and there's a nurse call system in each residence for extra peace of mind. Housekeeping, laundry, yard work, and maintenance are all included with the monthly fee, along with utilities like cable or satellite TV and Wi-Fi, so there's less to worry about. Most units have air conditioning, heated floors, raised toilets and countertops, and other features that make things easier for folks with mobility needs, and there are security systems inside each home.
People can find companion suites so couples can stay together even if one partner needs more help, and there are private bathrooms, ground floor units for easier access, and a secure environment for folks who need memory care. There's no buy-in fee or long-term commitment, and lease options are flexible. Families and residents can use the private dining rooms for celebrations, and the whole property aims to let people live as independently as possible while support's always available when needed. The staff work hard to keep the atmosphere friendly and close-knit. The Cottages of Milledgeville offers a blend of roomy, well-designed homes, a range of care services, planned events, and relaxed living, all designed for seniors who want comfort, safety, and community as they grow older.
