Vernon Springs Senior Living sits in Sandy Springs, just outside Atlanta in a good location, and it's a smaller, family-run community that's been recently renovated and kept very clean, with large rooms and a warm, homey feeling, where the staff know everyone and the residents often know each other well too. The facility mainly accepts folks who need medium to heavy assistance, whether that's with moving around, managing medications, bathing, or dressing, and staff are there around the clock, including nurses and a doctor on call, ready to help in emergencies, which gives peace of mind to families and residents alike. There's a secured memory care area that's purpose built in its own building for people living with Alzheimer's and dementia, and the team there can take care of residents who may wander or show sudden changes in behavior, using bracelets and technology to make sure no one gets lost, and their approach covers everything from reminders for the bathroom to handling more complicated behavioral symptoms.
The rooms come in a choice of studio, one-bedroom, or semi-private options, all set with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, remote-controlled heating and air, emergency nurse call systems, and even private patios, ranging from 300 to 700 square feet, so every resident has their own space to feel comfortable. There's visiting doctors, podiatrists, dentists, therapists, and even a hair stylist, plus a full-service salon, garden space outside, beauty services, a spa room with a therapeutic whirlpool, and social common areas both inside and out, including areas for games, social gatherings, and restaurant-style dining, where professional chefs prepare meals that can be kosher-style or kosher and adjusted for special diets like gluten-free, low-sodium, or low sugar. Vernon Springs also observes Jewish activities and holidays, which is special for those looking for that environment, and the meal services help make things easier and cheaper for residents.
For activities, there's a full-time activities director who organizes everything from art classes, music therapy, gardening, stretching, brain fitness games like trivia or Wii bowling, karaoke, local trips, wine tasting, religious services both onsite and offsite, and a whole range of ways to encourage friendships and keep the mind sharp, whether for those who like something social or a bit quieter. There are pet-friendly policies, so some folks can bring their cats or dogs, with help for pet care, and the facility even allows outdoor smoking in certain areas.
Vernon Springs handles all-inclusive care, covering meals, utilities, laundry, and housekeeping with no surprise extra costs, and the monthly community fee is $3,000, with respite stays costing $4,000 monthly, giving some options for both long-term and short-term needs, especially useful for folks who need extra support after surgery or for family members needing a break. Residents get help with things like bathroom reminders, transfers using mechanical lifts if needed, and support for blood sugar monitoring or injections for those with diabetes.
There are three basic floor plans to choose from, all the suites are private, and there's resident parking plus free transportation for outings and appointments. Devotional services are offered both onsite and offsite for spiritual needs, and the facility creates a welcoming, respectful environment focused on helping seniors live as independently as possible. Legacy Healthcare Services are part of what's offered, bringing in extra therapy and healthcare support as needed, and the whole place is designed so seniors with a range of care needs-from more independent to those needing full memory care-find comfort, safety, and a friendly setting with help always close by.
