Manila Country Home sits at the foot of Mahogany Mountain in Pleasant Grove, Utah, with six units making up a small, close community for seniors who need daily help, memory care, or short-term stays. The place has mountain views, quiet walking paths nearby, and a garden with outside sitting areas, so folks can watch birds or visit with friends outside if the weather's good, and the whole spot is tucked into a quiet part of town that feels safe because the property is gated, making it easy for people to settle in without too much noise or fuss and yet close enough that friends and family can visit from surrounding areas. The founders, David and Dian Gibb, started this board and care community after caring for Dian's parents, and every staff member brings decades of senior care know-how, including a licensed nursing home administrator, a registered nurse who checks medicines and medical records, nurses on staff, and a doctor on call, so people get proper attention for health and daily needs.
The community offers several types of care, including residential care homes where seniors can share a home with help from live-in caregivers, as well as options for assisted living, memory care, independent living, hospice, and respite care-good for those who need short breaks from home or family caregiving. The staff helps with medication, personal care, and all those smaller daily tasks that add up, and there's help for incontinence, memory support for Alzheimer's, and even diabetes care, with therapists for physical, occupational, and speech needs if required. People can choose private or semi-private rooms, including bigger spaces with walk-in showers, private bathrooms, walk-in closets, kitchenettes, and even photos or mementos on the walls, and two of the units have their own outside doors for a more independent setup. The renovated buildings stay clean with regular housekeeping, and there's maintenance, laundry, and room service available.
For meals, the kitchen puts out three meals daily with homemade food, snacks like cookies, and now and then homespun ice cream. A registered dietician, Diane Fager, keeps an eye on nutrition so the food is both healthy and still something people look forward to, with low or no sugar and sodium meals upon request, plus restaurant-style or room service options. Residents eat in a dining room with large windows showing off the views or can have their meal brought to their room if they like it quieter.
Amenities are pretty broad for a smaller place and make it homelike, with indoor family rooms, porches, a lawn, gardens, a theater room, piano and old-time music concerts by Steve Buhler, and even special things like a tree house, pond, and horses. Onsite and offsite activities keep people busy and social, plus planned events such as picnics and reunions. There's cable, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, a private bathroom or bath with tub, and staff makes sure there are devotional services, transportation to appointments and shopping, and activities built around what each resident likes. For those with pets, certain allowances are made, and the place stays wheelchair accessible throughout.
Manila Country Home's value rating stands at 3.8, with building features a bit higher at 4.2, meals come in at 3.8, staff at 4.0, and the overall score and community ratings both mark a solid 4.0. Safety's addressed by the gated entry, and smoking's not allowed indoors, so the air is clean in all living and public spaces. House rules welcome both men and women, but there are areas for women only, and the community gives tours so families can see daily life for themselves before deciding. The State of Utah licenses the home under number 2014-al1-89402, which adds peace of mind for health and safety standards. Those looking for a comfortable and down-to-earth senior living experience with plenty to do, good mountain views, personal care, and a home-cooked meal will find Manila Country Home's pace and personal attention a good fit for many needs.
