Vaughan Place Senior Living in Selma, Alabama, sits on 24 acres with cedar-lined streets, a quiet 1.7-acre lake, and single-story buildings that really give a small southern town feeling, and when you visit, you'll see tree-lined walkways and shaded porches where folks like to sit and chat. The gated entrance and no-through traffic setup help keep things feeling private and secure, while the grounds themselves offer walking paths, gardens, and sitting areas with hanging flower baskets and a screened porch full of rocking chairs for relaxing. The community has independent living at Cedar Lane Garden Homes for seniors who want to keep doing things on their own without worrying about fixing up the house, and it offers assisted living at Cedar Hill, along with memory care for people living with dementia or Alzheimer's. There are 32 assisted living units, all on the ground floor for easy access, and people can choose between private or shared rooms, some with their own bathrooms and kitchenettes, all with air conditioning and furnished or unfurnished options, and every unit has a 24-hour emergency call system so help's always close by.
Staff at Vaughan Place Senior Living provide help with daily tasks like dressing, bathing, and medication management, and they're around all day and night for support, working to keep things comfortable, safe, and welcoming with a joyful and helpful attitude. Folks get nutritious meals made with quality ingredients-sometimes even organic-served in a restaurant-style dining room that does its best to handle special diets for people with diabetes, allergies, or other needs, and there's always a focus on balanced nutrition, plus snacks. Housekeeping, laundry, linen, and even dry cleaning mean residents don't have to worry about chores, and there are transportation services for doctor's visits, errands, or going out on a group outing, so you don't feel stranded or stuck inside.
Memory care is available with staff trained to help seniors who have mild to advanced dementia, and the secure setup of Vaughan Place helps prevent wandering and confusion, all while keeping the environment as homey as possible. Medical care here might include medication management and regular health monitoring, and the facility also provides help with incontinence and diabetic care, and offers a hospice waiver for end-of-life support. People who can move around on their own but need a little help with things like showering or cooking won't feel rushed or fussed, since the care's geared to respect everyone's independence at their own pace, and the staff know that folks want to keep their dignity when they need support getting dressed or handling personal hygiene.
Apartments and suites are sized for privacy or sharing, with common rooms for folks to gather for activities or a good chat, and there are amenities like cable TV, phone and internet, a beauty/barber shop, a fitness center, and even a sunroom for reading or resting. Residents can expect regular wellness and exercise programs, arts and crafts, social events like game nights or movie nights, devotional activities, and lots of outings to local shops, churches, and attractions. The onsite healthcare facilities make coordination with outside doctors easy, and community-sponsored programs encourage people to keep moving, learning, and socializing, even if you just want to join a simple gardening group or sit in a warm common area with friends. From move-in help to daily support, the staff try to make everything as easy as possible, freeing people from daily worries so they can spend time enjoying the little things, like strolls around the lake or afternoons on the porch. Vaughan Place Senior Living has won "Best of Senior Living" awards for its efforts to create a supportive and compassionate place, but more than anything, it's the friendly faces and sense of belonging that seem to matter most to the people who call it home.
