Etowah Terrace Senior Living sits at 1 Etowah Street in Rome, Georgia, and offers a range of living choices for people aged 55 and up, so you've got independent living for active people who like their own space but prefer maintenance-free housing, plus assisted living for folks who might need help with things like bathing, dressing, or taking medicine, and then memory care services designed for those living with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia, where staff focus on safety and try to keep confusion down with enclosed courtyards and routines that help folks not wander off, and they base rates on an all-inclusive model so residents know what they're getting. The community, managed by Mercy Housing out of Denver, Colorado, includes 77 affordable apartments and a handful of market-rate units, with income rules if you want the affordable rent, since the place uses HUD's HOME and LIHTC programs which means some units go to people at or below 50% or 60% of the area's median income and rents are capped based on income, so you've got a mix of all sorts of people living there, young seniors and folks who've been around the block. You'll find studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments that come with Wi-Fi, cable, and full kitchens, and there's a common laundry room, fitness center, theatre, arts and crafts space, clubhouse, library, walking trails, and plenty of space for group activities or quiet time, plus beauty salons onsite and a resident lounge for relaxing. Pets are allowed, with both cats and dogs welcomed, so folks don't have to give up a furry friend to move in, and the whole place is set up so those using wheelchairs or walkers can get around easily, no problem, and you'll feel the whole community vibe because people come and go for field trips or outings into the town, and they set up transportation and parking for rides to hospitals or pharmacies, which are close by, with four hospitals, nine pharmacies, and a stack of doctors in different specialties just a short trip away.
Devotional services are available right onsite, and for those who like to get out, there are ten different places of worship nearby, so whether you're Baptist, Methodist, or another faith, it's easy to find a place that fits. When it comes to food, meals are planned out with taste and nutrition in mind, often by chefs, but if you want to eat out, there are plenty of popular restaurants within reach like Harvest Moon Café or El Zarape Mexican Restaurant, so you won't get bored of the menu. For those needing higher levels of care, the community provides skilled nursing, long-term care, hospice care, home health help that's Medicare-certified, and non-medical home care services, plus there are adult day services for folks who just need a place to be during the day. Residents have access to reserved parking, outdoor spaces, home maintenance, and access to community programs led by full-time activity directors, so seniors who want to stay social and busy will find lots to do. The apartments have modern touches like safety features and lots of storage, and everything's meant to support an active life, but there's always personal care for those who need it, and the staff have a good reputation for being kind and helpful.
Etowah Terrace joined what used to be known as The Gardens of Rome, and it's part of a wider senior care network, so if your needs change over time, there are options within the same system, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home, and home care, all right there or nearby. Community events, clubs, movie nights in the media center, and group trips help keep everyone plugged into life, and they say residents feel welcome from day one. Some apartments are set aside for market-rate renters who don't need affordable housing, but most are for those qualifying under federal guidelines, with limits set by the size of your household and income, so the place mixes people from various backgrounds. Built in 2012, the property continues to work as part of an effort to lift up the whole area around it, aiming to keep things both lively and supportive for all kinds of seniors looking for comfort, safety, and the ability to stay as independent as possible, but with care close at hand if things ever change.
