Southside Boarding Home sits at 315 8th St SW in Fayette, Alabama, and you'll notice right away it's a boarding home, which means it offers a quiet, residential setting rather than a big facility feel, and it's licensed for up to 28 residents, so things stay close and neighborly, with people knowing each other pretty well and staff able to pay attention to everyone. Residents can get support for a range of needs including assisted living to help with things like dressing, bathing, eating, moving from a bed to a wheelchair, or managing medications, and there's special memory care for folks who have Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, with trained staff around to help if anyone feels lost or gets confused, and advanced security that stops wandering. Nurses work on-site, and visiting specialists come in too, so a speech therapist and a podiatrist handle things like communication or foot care without residents needing to find a ride into town, and the staff also help out with medication reminders, blood sugar checks for diabetes, and even insulin management, and there's care for folks who need incontinence support or physical rehab or hospice services.
For meals, the kitchen staff prepare healthy foods and make sure there are vegetarian and kosher options as well as meals that follow any special dietary restrictions, so nobody needs to worry about what they'll eat, and if a resident manages their own diabetes, staff can still help check in on them. Folks can arrange different types of rooms depending on their medical needs, with wheelchair-accessible showers, and whether someone likes being with others or wants more privacy, there are apartments and private spaces with common indoor areas so people can gather for movies, games, hobbies, or devotional activities. Southside runs a mix of on-site and off-site activities, from simple group events to excursions out into the community for fresh air and a change of scenery, and staff encourage movement and socializing to keep everyone's minds and bodies active, plus there are hair salons on site when it's time for a trim.
Residents can bring pets, and the staff help with pet care, so people don't have to give up animals if they move in. There's parking available if someone still drives, and for those who don't, the home has transportation set up for medical appointments, errands, and local outings, some complimentary and some at cost. Caregivers looking for a break can use Southside's respite care for short stays, and the home gives family members peace of mind with staff available 24 hours a day for emergencies. Some residents live quite independently with just a little extra help, and others need more specialized care, so the home works to find the right mix for everyone, in a setting where friendships and daily routines give a sense of comfort and belonging.
