Victorian Manor sits on Michelle Street in Hanceville, offering a place for seniors who want independent living, assisted care, or even just a short stay to help caregivers have a break, in a building with real Victorian architecture and a peaceful feel, and folks there seem to value friendly faces and a calm sense of community. The staff can help with day-to-day needs like bathing, dressing, getting around, managing medicines, and even take care of more involved support like diabetes care, incontinence assistance, and dementia care thanks to specialized programs that focus on reducing confusion and keeping residents safe, especially for folks with Alzheimer's. There's always someone on hand, day or night, to answer a call in case anything comes up, and a nurse is there between 12 and 16 hours a day so medical needs won't go unnoticed, plus the high staff-to-resident attention makes sure help is nearby.
Residents live how they like, in a studio or a one-bedroom apartment, and some units come with French doors that open to private patios where you can sit outside and breathe in some fresh air, and some have full-size kitchens or kitchenettes, in-suite laundry, central air, and carpeting, with cable, internet, and a call system in every room if someone needs anything quick. There's regular housekeeping, furnished rooms, and on-call maintenance to keep things tidy and safe. Victorian Manor lets cats and dogs stay with residents, which matters to folks who have a loyal companion, and gives pet visitations from time to time. Downstairs you'll find common rooms like a small library, a gaming area, a fitness room, a computer center, and even a beauty salon for when someone wants to freshen up, with landscaped grounds and garden trails just outside, and even a bookstore for book lovers, which helps keep everyone feeling at home.
Meals come in a restaurant-style dining room, and the staff serves southern-style meals that include special diets like low-sugar for diabetes or other restrictions so everyone's needs are met at the table, and snacks are always on hand. Activities fill out the week, from yoga and stretching classes to trivia games, arts and crafts, and therapy visits, plus resident-run clubs and regular daily events, with outings and day trips to keep people active in the wider community, and staff drives seniors to medical appointments or community events in town. Spiritual needs aren't forgotten, with devotional services and connections to community religious activities for those who want them. For those who like to help, there are programs for residents to give back to the community and volunteer, and the facility hosts events where folks come together.
Victorian Manor runs as a nonprofit, with its main focus on making life better for the people living there, not on earning money. Brandy Bach, the executive director, and a team from Greenbrier Senior Living manage the place, making sure everyone gets the kind of help that fits their needs, changing as people need more or less over time. Seniors can find skilled nursing, memory care for dementia, respite stays, home care, and even hospice support if needed, all under one roof, so as needs change folks don't have to move away. The atmosphere aims to be welcoming, supportive, and flexible, and the Manor's known for being a calm and safe place where people can feel heard, enjoy good meals, stay active, and keep up with favorite hobbies, all with help close by when it's needed.
