Chelsea's Hidden Acres sits tucked away in the country, surrounded by green trees and wildlife, and folks say it's a bit of a hidden gem around Chelsea, Alabama, for adults 55 and older. The place has just 16 assisted living beds in a small, cozy residential care home, so everyone gets to know each other and staff treat residents like family, with a lot of friendships forming over time. The whole building and its peaceful grounds-complete with safe concrete walkways and a pretty garden-are made so you can stroll outside, enjoy the scenery, or even garden a bit if you want. Pets are welcome, too, which many seniors like, given how much animals can lift a person's spirits, though there are rules to follow for everyone's comfort and safety, and you won't find any indoor smoking allowed.
People can pick from private or semi-private rooms, with options for private or shared baths, and there are wheelchair-accessible showers for folks who need them. The community makes daily life easier by offering help with bathing, dressing, meals, laundry, housekeeping, and personal hygiene, and trained staff are nearby day and night, with licensed nurses handling medication management and providing skilled nursing support as needed. The kitchen serves home-cooked, healthy meals, with snacks and coffee always available, and residents gather to eat together in the dining room, which helps everyone stay connected. Fresh fruits and vegetables from the community garden sometimes make their way into those meals, adding a bit of homegrown flavor and nutrition.
Residents here get different types of support, whether it's general personal care, memory care for folks with dementia or Alzheimer's, or short-term stays for families needing respite. Memory care means 24-hour supervision and special activities to help improve memory, and the staff work with each person's special needs so everyone gets a care plan just for them. Skilled nursing and therapies like physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy are available, and there's also hospice care and wound care when those are required. If residents need to go somewhere, transportation can be set up through the community, and the place often has daily activities and outings-there are devotional services, social events, a beauty shop on site, and scheduled programs to help everyone keep active and engaged.
Chelsea's Hidden Acres offers a maintenance-free way of living where everyone can keep as much independence as possible, leaning on support when needed, and no one has to worry about the yard or chores. It's a quiet spot for seniors who want a safe, caring home in a comfortable, country setting, where everyone is treated with respect and included, and there's always something to do or someone to talk with, whether that means joining in group activities or enjoying the peace of the outdoors.
