Pricing ranges from
    $4,200 – 5,040/month

    The Gardens Senior Living & Memory Care Community

    625 Gentilly Rd, Statesboro, GA, 30458
    4.8 · 45 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Warm, caring memory care facility

    I placed my mom at Gentilly Gardens and have been very pleased. The staff - especially Director Jordan Sears - are warm, attentive and treat residents like family; the facility is clean, safe and home-like. Meals are thoughtfully prepared, activities and grounds (there's a lovely pond) keep residents engaged, and memory-care needs are handled with compassion and clear communication. I feel confident and would highly recommend them.

    Pricing

    $4,200+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $5,040+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.82 · 45 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.8
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.4
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      4.8

    Pros

    • Attentive, compassionate and family-like staff
    • Strong, highly praised leadership (Executive Director Jordan Sears)
    • High-quality memory care with competent, experienced staff
    • Transparent and regular communication with families
    • Clean, well-maintained, home-like facility
    • Engaging activities program (music, games, crafts, devotionals, fishing, exercise)
    • On-site grounds and pond amenity with outdoor opportunities
    • Delicious, homemade-style meals and on-staff chef
    • Good medication management and personal care
    • Accessible layout for wheelchair and rollator users
    • Laundry service and other daily living supports
    • Flexible and accommodating for couples and special situations
    • Safety, peace of mind, and smooth transitions noted by families
    • Long-tenured, consistent staff and organized operations
    • Additional services available (physical therapy, senior advisors, memory-care backup planning)

    Cons

    • Isolated report(s) of subpar care and criticism of hospice involvement
    • Occasional mentions that meals could be improved or were only 'okay'
    • A few comments noting limited activities for some residents

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive, with a consistent emphasis on high-quality, compassionate care and a warm, home-like atmosphere. Multiple reviewers describe the staff as attentive, kind, and family-like, frequently highlighting that employees go “above and beyond.” Executive leadership, most often named as Jordan Sears (Director/Executive Director/Dr. Sears in various reviews), receives repeated praise for professionalism, responsiveness, transparent communication, and putting residents and families first. Many families reported peace of mind after placement; comments include smooth transitions, regular updates, and confidence in the hands caring for their loved ones.

    Care quality and memory care are recurring strengths in these summaries. Several reviewers specifically note competence in memory care, sensitive handling of delicate situations, personalized attention for dementia, and the ability to accommodate complex needs or couples who wish to remain near each other (including arrangements for two separate rooms). Medication management, laundry service, and other day-to-day supports are called out as reliably provided. Reviewers also cite long-tenured staff and a stable team as contributing to consistent, dependable care.

    Facility and environment are described as clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully designed with a quaint or home-like feel rather than an institutional one. The grounds and on-site pond are frequently mentioned as valuable amenities — reviewers appreciate outdoor walking, fishing expeditions, and scenic views from porches. Accessibility is noted positively for wheelchair and rollator users. Safety and a welcoming atmosphere are emphasized repeatedly, with visitors and residents described as friendly and social.

    Dining and activities are prominent, often positive, themes. Numerous reviewers praise the food — homemade dishes, an on-staff chef, and specific favorites (e.g., squash soup, shrimp and grits) are cited — along with a focus on diet and nutrition. Activity offerings include music, games, crafts, devotionals, exercise programs, and social opportunities, contributing to a vibrant resident life. That said, a minority of reviewers reported that activities were limited for some residents or that the food could be improved; these appear to be occasional and isolated comments amid many positive dining/activity reports.

    Communication and family engagement receive strong endorsement. Families report transparent, regular updates, professional and compassionate advisors, and an accessible director who encourages tours and open dialogue. Several reviewers explicitly recommend touring and meeting Director Jordan Sears. The community is described as accommodating and flexible — from scheduling and move‑in coordination to tailoring care for individuals and couples.

    Notable negatives are rare but important to acknowledge. At least one reviewer reported a negative experience, criticizing the facility and hospice involvement; this stands in contrast to the many positive accounts and may represent an outlier or a specific case. A small number of reviewers also mentioned limited activities or that the food was merely acceptable rather than excellent. These concerns appear infrequent relative to the volume of positive feedback but should be considered by prospective families, particularly those whose needs or expectations around clinical/hospice coordination or activity intensity are especially high.

    In summary, the dominant pattern across reviews is of a well-run, compassionate senior living and memory care community with dedicated staff, strong leadership, a clean and inviting physical environment, good dining, and varied activities. Families commonly express relief and gratitude for the quality of care and communication. Prospective residents and families would likely benefit from an in-person visit to assess personal fit, sample meals, observe activities, and meet leadership (many reviews specifically recommend meeting Jordan Sears) to confirm that the community’s strengths align with their specific needs and expectations. The few negative remarks suggest that, as with any community, individual experiences may vary, so direct observation and discussion of specific care plans and hospice coordination are advisable.

    Location

    Map showing location of The Gardens Senior Living & Memory Care Community

    About The Gardens Senior Living & Memory Care Community

    The Gardens Senior Living & Memory Care Community sits overlooking Lake Yarborough in Statesboro, and you'll see right away that they've put a lot of thought into making things comfortable and safe for seniors, including folks with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, so the buildings have a dedicated memory care wing and monitored units to help prevent wandering, while special safety and accessibility features like handrails, sprinkler systems, and emergency alert buttons are all over the property for peace of mind. You'll find nicely renovated rooms with several size options in both the Assisted Living Wing and memory care area, and residents can add their own personal touches to feel more at home, with some rooms coming with kitchenettes, washers, dryers, and cable TV, and the place is designed to allow pets and gives easy access for those with mobility challenges, so wheelchair assistance or non-ambulatory care is also available when needed. There's a focus on helping folks stay engaged, so the facility hosts a bunch of organized activities-things like group outings, movie nights, dinners out, and even beach trips to Tybee Island, while inside, there are communal areas like an arts room, multipurpose game room, library, fitness center, and barber or salon, plus walking trails and a garden for some fresh air. Residents get three meals a day through all-day or restaurant-style dining, and the kitchen can handle allergy-sensitive or diabetes-friendly diets, with nutrition assessments done for each new person who moves in.

    Residents who need help get assistance with things like bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication reminders, and the trained staff is available around the clock, so someone's always close by whether there's an emergency or just a small need. The community uses individual care plans, so support is shaped by each resident's health, daily routine, and personal goals, and memory care includes structured programs, supervision, and secure areas to help those with dementia keep a good quality of life. Housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning are provided, and there are nurses, medication support, incontinence care, and even occupational therapy and podiatry services on hand, though nursing is only part-time. The Gardens also offers transportation for local outings and trips, runs wellness checks, and keeps a close eye on health and safety through scheduled assessments, so families know there's oversight. Payment options include long-term care insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid, and the facility meets all the required standards for licensing, certification, and inspections. People interested can visit, talk to staff, and check references to see if the fit feels right, and the Caregiver Tips section helps families understand the differences between options like assisted living, memory care, independent living, and skilled nursing. The community supports English and has staff who handle multiple needs, plus close-to-home amenities like Wi-Fi, gym, beauty salon, and social spaces help make life a little more comfortable for seniors and their families.

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