Sugar Hill Assisted Living sits in a historic Georgian Revival mansion built between 1907 and 1909 on what used to be the Crane family estate, a spot that once welcomed famous musicians like Cole Porter and Ella Fitzgerald and even three U.S. Presidents, and now it's become a senior living community with 35 suites and studios, spread across two floors and surrounded by 19 acres of land, with gardens, walking paths, and outdoor patios where residents can enjoy nature or join in gardening groups. Rooms come private or semi-private, with kitchens or kitchenettes, cable, and internet, and they're set up for people who want to live independently or who might need a bit more help, with assistance for bathing, dressing, taking medicine, moving around, or housekeeping and laundry. Staff stay on-site around the clock, including awake staff at night, and there's a 24-hour call system for emergencies.
The place offers a Safe Haven Program which is a secured unit for people with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other memory issues, staffed by people trained for memory care, with activities and support tailored just for them; those in memory care have help with daily activities and there are programs meant just for them to keep them engaged and moving. Medical professionals come in on a scheduled basis-nurses, dentists, podiatrists, physical, occupational, and speech therapists visit and extra services like blood work and hospice care are available, and while diabetic care includes blood sugar checks, it doesn't include insulin shots, and for incontinence care, residents need to be able to handle things themselves; standby help for moving between bed and wheelchair is available, too.
Dining is made simple with three daily meals, a bistro dining area, room service, and meal options for people with special diets like low sodium or low fat, and there's a beauty salon, a fireplaced living room and music room, arts and crafts room, and places for book clubs, music groups, cooking clubs, and game nights. Transportation is covered, so residents can get rides to appointments, church, shopping, and outings to concerts, museums, and the like, with both free and paid options available. Residents find plenty of chances to socialize through arts, music, fitness classes, Tai Chi, and day trips, and they can join in spiritual groups or regular in-house religious services if that's important to them, with staff providing personal support as needed. Some pets are welcome, and there's companion care for residents who want extra company.
The mansion keeps most of its original charm and detail, so living there can feel a bit luxurious, and many describe the place as warm and family-oriented, with helpful staff and an executive director who tries to make things easy for families moving in. Pricing is all-inclusive with various payment methods allowed-private pay, VA benefits, insurance, credit card, or check-plus room prices usually range from about $4,500 for studios to $2,950 for semi-private rooms, and fees for things like respite stays, community membership, and a second person if needed. Residents do need to be at least 55 years old, and the general care offered tends to suit people needing light or medium assistance, rather than heavy care.
Sugar Hill Assisted Living covers a lot of ground in terms of medical, social, and daily support, and all while making the most of its unique building, spacious grounds, and past history, keeping things balanced between independence and help, and trying to offer people a comfortable, active, and safe place to call home as they age.
