Magnolia Manor sits in Columbus, Georgia and has served older adults for more than 25 years, and you'll find a quiet setting with landscaped grounds that back up to the woods, separated from the busy town nearby, and they really do make things a little easier for folks who want personal attention as they grow older. There's a wide range of care, so you can choose between independent living, assisted living, catered living, memory care, rehabilitation services, skilled nursing, palliative care, respite stays, and even supportive housing options, and people can get as much or as little help as they need, thanks to a large staff of healthcare professionals trained in things like aging, mobility, dementia, medication management, chronic illnesses, and first aid. Magnolia Manor uses names for the different residences, like Columbus East with a 210-bed skilled nursing center, Columbus West with a 166-bed nursing home, and the Columbus Memory Care building with 44 assisted living apartments just for folks with memory concerns, and the whole place has a single-floor layout, so there aren't stairs to worry about.
Assisted living and memory care residents get help with things like bathing, dressing, grooming, using the bathroom, and taking medicines, and everybody can enjoy extras like housekeeping, laundry, linen service, maintenance, safety checks, plus three healthy meals in a restaurant-style dining room and snacks during the day. There's the option for private dining if you want, and, if friends or family visit, guest meals are available. The rooms themselves come in cozy studios or large one-bedroom suites, and you get your own bathroom, shower, cable or satellite, climate controls, and telephone hookup, but there aren't full kitchens-mostly kitchenettes in some apartments. Utilities are included except for telephone service, and you don't have to worry about chores or repairs because there are people who take care of that.
The grounds and buildings are all on one level and they allow folks to safely move around, and there are secured outdoor spaces where people with memory issues can enjoy some fresh air without risk. Magnolia Manor has a focus on safety, so every room has an emergency response system, they're ready for storms or emergencies, and the staff is awake and around 24 hours a day. People looking after residents are trained in ethics and memory care, and they make regular safety and wellness checks.
For people with health problems that need more attention, there's rehabilitative care and skilled nursing, with physical, speech, and occupational therapists working on-site, and the staff can help with things like urinary incontinence, mobility, and chronic medical needs, and the community offers both short-term therapy for recovery and long-term care for those who need it. Magnolia Manor accepts private pay, checks, and credit cards, and has general and medical transportation available, including wheelchair rides to medical appointments and events.
For exercise, there are chair fitness classes, brain games, and all kinds of activities: music groups, arts and crafts, organized outings, seasonal events, life enrichment activities, and spiritual and religious services led by an on-site chaplain, all so people can keep up with things they enjoy and make new friends. There are beauty and barber shops, salon services, and a focus on wellness and social programs, so residents can spend time with others or just relax. Magnolia Manor has no shortage of ways to be part of the community, including volunteer programs, organized fundraising, religious services and spaces, and even a magazine called Manor Living Magazine. They allow pets, so you don't have to give up your companion animal when you move.
The place encourages spiritual, social, mental, and physical growth, with Methodist values at its core, and people are supported to stay as independent as possible, but still get help when needed, so life's a little less stressful and there's more time for hobbies, friendships, and new routines. English is spoken by staff for communication, and they have a set process for getting information and answering questions about day-to-day or campus-specific matters. Magnolia Manor is licensed by the state of Georgia (license number ALC000218), and they work hard to create a safe, friendly, and caring place for older adults who want a mix of independence, personal care, or specialized support, whether that means help with daily chores, a secure home for someone with memory loss, or a rehab stay after illness or surgery.
