Southern Oaks Personal Care Home is a small assisted living home in Tifton, Georgia, with 16 units, offering care and support for seniors who need help with daily activities like bathing, getting dressed, or moving around. Staff members are there day and night to help with things like medication, showering, using the bathroom, feeding, and getting in and out of bed, and there's an on-call nurse if health issues come up overnight. The building has several types of rooms, such as studios, one-bedroom suites, and semi-private units, with shared apartments and washer and dryer facilities for laundry needs, and there's linen service to keep things clean.
Residents can bring their pets, and there's exercise equipment for those who want to keep active, plus computer classes, arts and crafts, and daily group meals. Meals can be prepared for special diets, including pureed foods, allergies, or diabetes, and if someone needs help eating, the aides assist as needed. Southern Oaks has walking trails, gardens, and a library for reading or quiet time. There's a barbershop, a snack shop, a movie theater, a game room, and a bistro, so there's always something to do, and the facility tries to keep life social and busy with activities every day. Staff help with home maintenance and cleaning, including vacuuming and dusting, and they also support residents with speech or occupational therapy.
For residents who have trouble getting around, special help is available, and emergency buttons are in place for safety. Everyone has access to transportation services-rides to appointments or shops-and there's free transportation help within the community, plus an optional massage therapy service. The home is pet-friendly, and the secure setting, with staff on duty at all times, helps keep people safe.
There are technology classes, internet access, a community kitchen, and daily social events to keep minds active. Southern Oaks supports people with memory problems, like those who have Alzheimer's, and care plans get tailored to each person's needs. The facility aims to foster a loving, active environment but remains steady and routine, giving residents the help they need without unnecessary fuss. Located near places like Bradley Place, Hargrove House, and Suites at Cypress Pond in Tift County, Southern Oaks Personal Care Home fits into the wider network of adult care homes, focusing on comfort, support, and respect for each resident's unique situation.