Merryvale Assisted Living sits in Oxford, Georgia, and provides a range of living options like assisted living, memory care, independent living, respite care, hospice, and nursing home services, all in one community operated by Ae Oxford Facility Co LLC. The community supports aging in place, so residents can live in the same place even if their care needs change over time, and folks who need help with things like bathing, dressing, or medication find round-the-clock staff always ready to help, while those with Alzheimer's or dementia have a secured memory care building with special programs, safety features, and activities tailored for cognitive needs like snoezelen rooms and monitored units. Rooms look different from each other, with various layouts and furnishings, and the building has many comfortable living spaces plus cozy indoor common areas like a library, salon, game room, TV lounge and meeting rooms, with fireplaces in shared rooms and enclosed outdoor courtyards and shaded patio spaces for folks to gather or enjoy raised garden beds and outdoor walking paths.
Meals come included, served restaurant-style with different diet options for people needing special care, whether it's low or no sodium, no sugar, or gluten free, and the staff includes visiting dentists, podiatrists, physical, speech, and occupational therapists, as well as visiting chaplains for devotional services. Seniors who need help moving around or transferring from bed to chair can get assistance, and there's care for incontinence or blood sugar checks and insulin for diabetics, plus transportation options that cover parking, rides included in the cost, or rides you pay for, depending on the need, and you'll find complimentary transportation services for appointments or outings.
People can join activities like Book Club, Veteran's Club, worship services, Bible studies, exercise, Bingo, Wii Bowling, golf, and tennis, or enjoy visits from local musicians and actors, while the outdoor and indoor spaces make room for all sorts of social gatherings. The facility lets folks smoke outdoors but not inside, and the common areas are wheelchair accessible including showers and walkways. Security matters for those at risk of wandering (elopement risk), and the staff is trained for different levels of care, so even those who need help with every little thing-like reminders to use the restroom, or managing medications-get the attention they need, yet the atmosphere aims for a homelike feeling with personalized help and a sense of belonging. Housekeeping and meals are taken care of to make daily life easier, and there are plenty of comforts for people to settle in, no matter their level of independence, so folks can enjoy a safe environment and a variety of opportunities for connection and healthy living.
