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.
