Hands That Care @ Columbia sits at 2159 Columbia Drive in Decatur, Georgia, and provides residential care home services for seniors who might need a little help getting through the day, and there's a range of apartment plans and unit types to pick from, including options for single residents or married couples, so different needs get met, and for those who love pets, some facilities allow them. The community can care for anywhere from 3 to 60 residents, depending on which location you choose, and some buildings keep staff on hand around the clock, which helps if someone needs help at any time, day or night. They make individual care plans so each person gets the kind of support that's right for them, including reminders, stand-by help, assisted transfers, and even using mechanical lifts if someone can't transfer on their own. If someone needs help with daily things like taking medicine, getting dressed, or bathing, the staff handles it, and they can also handle diabetes needs like giving insulin shots and testing blood sugar, though they don't do sliding scale therapy. They have secure memory care wings with alarms and bracelet systems for folks with dementia or Alzheimer's, and even when someone's prone to wandering or has big behavior challenges, the team is set up to keep them safe, since they've got dedicated memory care buildings and a property layout that keeps people from getting into trouble.
For comfort, residents get meals, laundry, transportation to appointments and events, and there are gaming rooms, café areas, wellness classes, and shared kitchens, so there's always something to do or someplace to go. Salon services are available, and there are structured group outings and entertainment, which keeps life feeling a little fuller. If someone's looking after a loved one at home and needs a break, respite care gives short-term relief. Residents who can handle their incontinence with reminders or on their own get the care they need, and they can take folks who need non-ambulatory care and high acuity care. Board and care options are there for people who want a smaller setting, and the price for a one-bedroom averages around $1,800. There's a focus on staying independent as best one can, with special programs and care tailored to many different health needs, and support goes from everyday needs all the way to memory support and behavioral care, with the aim of making life as comfortable as possible.
