Summer's Landing Vidalia sits in Vidalia, Georgia, and works as an assisted living and independent living community for people 55 and older who want some help with daily tasks but still enjoy their independence. The staff receive special caregiver training, including how to help residents with memory care needs, and they're on-site and awake 24 hours a day in case someone needs help in the night. The community provides support with things like dressing, bathing, medication management, and mobility, and they can assist people who need help moving from beds to wheelchairs. There's a program for monitoring blood sugar levels and a general diabetic care service, though insulin administration isn't available. People who manage their own incontinence needs can receive help, but the expectation is that residents manage incontinence themselves.
Physical and occupational therapy services are available along with skilled nursing care and on-call physician services. Hospice and respite care options are offered for those who need extra support or temporary care. Meal services focus on nutritious and tasty food, including all-day and restaurant-style dining, and the staff can provide diabetic-friendly and other specialized diets. Housekeeping and laundry services are included for linens, while residents have different apartment choices such as studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, or semi-private rooms. Some apartments come with full kitchens, private balconies, walk-in showers, and other amenities like air conditioning and cable television. Residents have access to an on-site barber and beauty salon for haircuts or grooming.
Group activities and social events keep people connected and active. There are regular movie nights, resident-led programs, and community spaces like a library, garden, outdoor patios, walking paths, and community rooms for people to relax or socialize. The facility offers group fitness classes and organizes offsite outings. Common indoor areas allow for easy conversation and companionship, which is important to many who live there.
Transportation to doctor's appointments and other outings comes complimentary, and there's parking for those who still drive. People who use wheelchairs can get around easily because the entire facility is accessible for non-ambulatory residents. Community dining helps bring people together, and meal plans are available for those with specific needs. The minimum age to move in is 55.
The staff also provides guidance for long-term care planning, family caregiving, and understanding long-term care insurance, and the environment is seen as family-oriented and compassionate overall, even if the online reviews aren't especially high, as the facility holds an average rating of 2.3 out of 3 reviews on its listing. Summer's Landing Vidalia is part of the Summer's Landing network and aims to blend care and independence for people looking for a comfortable and supportive setting as their needs change.
