Southern Manor Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care services for seniors, so folks can get help that matches what they need, and the staff provides care day and night, with a National Board Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner and a National Board Certified Assisted Living Executive Director on hand, which is rare in the area. The place has 45 private rooms, and residents can bring their own furniture and decorations to make spaces feel like home, with rooms of various sizes in both assisted living and memory care wings. The memory care program offers a secure environment, 24-hour support, and programs to reduce confusion and wandering for people with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, and there's a special Southern Manor Companion Care program and non-medical home care through Southern Manor Home Care. There's medication management, emergency alert systems, laundry, housekeeping, and meal services that can cover special diets such as diabetes or food allergies, and every new resident receives a personalized nutrition assessment, with meals planned and prepared by chefs using good quality ingredients for taste and balance.
Residents enjoy a wide calendar of activities and outings, including exercise in the morning, in-house manicures, therapy dog visits, dinners out at local restaurants, trips to places like Tybee Island, Bingo nights, walking paths, and gardens, and there's a big sunroom, a relaxing lobby, and a lifestyle center where folks gather after activities or just unwind. Southern Manor's staff, including a Lifestyle Director and a Resident Services Director, focus on programs that keep people active, engaged, and social, so residents can join in arts and crafts in the arts room, join movie nights, or take part in resident-led activities, and people say the staff stands out for being helpful, joyful, and kind. There's specialized support for veterans, too, and a dedicated memory care wing for those who need supervision and programming for dementia, with regular assessments to adjust care as needs change. Safety measures include a 24-hour video surveillance system, electronic medication monitoring, and emergency systems.
The building has amenities like a barber and salon, telephone service in rooms, and all-day restaurant-style dining in a community dining room, and the grounds have walking paths and outdoor spaces for fresh air. Southern Manor Senior Living has been recognized with awards for quality care, activities, and friendliness, and belongs to a network with neighboring places like The Gardens at Southern Manor, Lakeview Manor, The Lodge at Bethany, and Camden Place Assisted Living. Since it's locally owned and operated, decisions reflect a family-centered, personal touch, with programs and care customized to the individual.
Residents and their families can download a brochure, and free guidance comes from senior living advisors. The facility has educational offerings, a member portal, and regular community events and conferences, with options for those interested in personal care homes (PCH). Language spoken by caregivers is English, and the Seniorly community score is 6.8, reflecting feedback and safety in the neighborhood. People choose Southern Manor Senior Living for its care, its options, and the thoughtful approach that comes from being deeply involved in senior living solutions right in the region.
