Morningside of Decatur sits at 2115 Point Mallard Drive SE and offers several choices for seniors, including assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, and short-term stays, all managed by Five Star Senior Living. Apartments come in different sizes and styles, many with kitchenettes, natural light, and comfortable seating, and the community includes lovely grounds, a pond, a lake, a gazebo, gardens, and both indoor and outdoor pools, making for a nice setting with places to sit outside or take walks. People can bring pets, since there are pet-friendly policies and a dog park, plus pet therapy is available for those who enjoy animals.
Residents can get help with daily tasks like bathing, medication reminders, and mobility, with staff available anytime day or night, and the CareSteps program lets care plans be adjusted based on what each person needs as they age. The facility has TVs with basic cable and satellite service, internet, and there are computer workstations for those who want them. The dining program offers three restaurant-style meals a day in shared or private dining rooms, plus snacks, chef-prepared food, and the MyChoice Dining Program for flexible options; some apartments have kitchenettes and full kitchens for more independence. For recreation and fitness, there are movie nights in an on-site theater, game nights, a fitness center, an indoor heated pool in the Cottages Clubhouse, exercise classes, a bar and cocktail lounge, happy hours, library, card and game rooms, clubs, group outings to nearby shopping, parks, or social events, and a calendar filled with lifestyle enrichment activities and volunteer opportunities.
Residents get weekly housekeeping, linen service, laundry, transportation to appointments or outings, concierge service, covered parking, and a gated entrance for security. There are beauty salon and barbershop services, in-house doctor visits, religious services in a chapel, and access to VA aid assistance. Fox Rehabilitation services support fitness and mobility, while continence care, medication management, and help with hygiene are always available. Some seniors get home care and companionship while living in their own apartments. The focus rests on supporting each resident's independence as much as possible, whether someone needs just a little help with one task or more support day to day.
Morningside of Decatur keeps a warm, inviting community feel with its cozy common areas, tastefully decorated lobby, friendly staff, welcoming front porch, and routines like happy hours or family-style dining. Monthly pricing for assisted living care starts at $3,500. The on-site executive director is Sammi Brooks, and the community is regularly checked through routine Five Star surveys and inspections, which look at everything from safety standards to amenities. Different specialties like memory care for those with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, programs for activity and engagement, and both long-term and temporary stays mean the needs of many seniors can be met without feeling overwhelmed or alone.
