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Frequently Asked Questions

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📑 Admissions & Getting Started

How do I know if my loved one is ready for assisted living?

Common signs include: difficulty managing medications safely, declining personal hygiene, unexplained weight loss, frequent falls or near-misses, increasing isolation or depression, struggling with meals, confusion about bills or appointments, or family members unable to safely provide care at home. Our director is happy to talk through your specific situation and help you assess readiness honestly, even if the answer is “not yet.”

Start with a tour and conversation. If it feels like a good fit, we conduct an assessment to understand care needs and develop an initial care plan. We then review paperwork, establish your start date, and coordinate the move-in. Most families complete the process within 1-2 weeks from first tour to move-in, but could be complete in as little as a few days if all paperwork and documentation is complete.

We have limited capacity, and availability can change quickly. We encourage families to tour early and join our waitlist if a spot isn’t immediately available. Call (770) 258-8600 to check current availability.

Absolutely, and we encourage it. Tours are free, no-pressure, and available 7 days a week including evenings by appointment. Bring your loved one if they’re willing. Come back a second time. Ask anything. We want you to feel completely confident before you sign anything.

You’ll need: identification documents, insurance cards, a list of current medications, physician contact information, and the signed residency agreement. You’re welcome to bring personal furniture, photos, and decorations to make the room feel like home.

💵 Pricing & Billing

We charge one all-inclusive flat monthly rate. Call (770) 258-8600 or visit during a tour to receive the exact current rate. Rates are typically reviewed annually and any increases are communicated with 60 days’ notice.

Yes. All of our pricing is covered under the same flat rate billing. As care needs change, the monthly bill does not change. There are no level-of-care upcharges.

We accept private pay (check or ACH bank transfer), most long-term care insurance policies, and Veterans Aid & Attendance benefits. We do not currently accept Medicaid. Call us to verify your specific long-term care insurance.

Yes. We do have a community fee to cover the cost of getting everything in order to accept your loved one. Once we have all the necessary information, we must coordinate with care providers and medication deliveries, as well as getting all necessary documentation in order to ensure high quality care. Contact us for exact rates.

🥰 Care & Services

Our caregivers manages all medications: ordering, scheduling, administering, and documenting. We coordinate directly with physicians and pharmacies. Residents or families are notified of any changes.

We conduct regular care plan reviews and update the level of support as needs change. Because we offer a full continuum of care (independent, assisted, dementia care) your loved one can age in place without moving to a new facility. And the monthly rate stays the same.

Yes. Residents may keep their current physician. Families arrange transportation to outside appointments. We maintain communication with outside providers. We will not require you to switch doctors. We do work closely with Bowdon Family Medicine who provides on-site care for many of our residents.

We work closely with licensed hospice agencies to support residents who enter end-of-life care. Hospice is provided by the outside agency while our team continues providing day-to-day personal care, meals, and comfort. We are honored to walk this road with families.

🏠 Daily Life

Days include three fresh meals, morning and afternoon activities, personal care assistance, and social time. Activities range from chair exercise and Bible study to crafts, live music, and community outings. Residents always have the choice to participate or enjoy quiet time.

Yes. Residents are encouraged to bring personal furniture, photos, bedding, and decor. We want rooms to feel genuinely personal, not institutional.

Our dietary team prepares fresh, home-style meals daily. Menus are seasonal and designed with resident input. We accommodate diabetic, low-sodium, heart-healthy, and texture-modified diets. Snacks are available throughout the day. Mealtimes are social events, not just fuel stops.

👥 Family Involvement

Anytime. We have open visitation and genuinely love when family is present. Spouses, children, grandchildren, and friends are all welcome. We ask that late-night visits (after 9 PM) be coordinated in advance as a courtesy to other residents.

Yes. Family members are welcome to dine with their loved ones at any meal. We ask for a heads-up for larger groups so our kitchen can prepare accordingly. There may be a small guest meal charge for regular family diners; ask our director.

We contact families proactively when there are any health changes, medication updates, or significant care plan revisions. Our director maintains an open-door (and open-phone) policy. You will never have to chase us for information. We will come to you.

Please bring it directly to our director. We have a formal grievance process as required by Georgia state licensing, but we strongly prefer a direct conversation first. Our goal is to resolve concerns within 24 hours. We also welcome written feedback at any time.

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