Mount Vernon Towers Personal Care Center sits right at 300 Johnson Ferry Road NE, over in the Sandy Springs area of Atlanta, and folks around there know it's a senior community set up to make things easier for people as they age, with different care levels like Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care for folks with dementia or Alzheimer's, Skilled Nursing, and even a Continuing Care Retirement Community for when needs change over time, and what's nice is you can choose to buy or rent a condo in the main towers if you're still pretty active and independent, but if you need more help, the Wellness & Personal Care Center is right there for short-term or long-term stays, whether you're coming out of surgery, doing rehab, need a break from home, or just need some extra hands with daily things like getting around, bathing, taking medicine, or eating. The staff includes a facility manager and trained caregivers who are there 24 hours a day, always with background checks and proper certification, and there's also a visiting doctor and dentist, with most of the team having hospital or health care experience, and the executive director these days is Rita Malone.
The place has a reputation for being friendly and kind, and people say the staff really treats folks with respect and does their best to help everybody feel comfortable, whether they're staying for a few days or moving in for good; this community has three meals a day-made so there's options for kosher, vegetarian, no sugar, or low-sodium meals-with snacks in the afternoon, and everyone sits in a restaurant-style dining room or even a private dining space for special events, and there's always daily menus and specials. For activity, residents are encouraged to join in art classes, book clubs, stretching classes, swimming, games, concerts or theater shows, fitness classes in the exercise room, outings into the community, faith services, and visits from educational speakers, so there's always something going on for the mind and body. Memory care in particular has its own special programs for those needing extra support.
What stands out is every resident gets a personal assessment, which helps decide what kind of help they need, and everyone has to be able to get out in an emergency, though aides, walkers, or wheelchairs are fine, as long as folks can respond with a little help. Most living units come fully furnished with a bed, bedding, TV, bathroom, and some even have private showers for more privacy, and residents only need to bring personal things. There's air-conditioning, cable TV, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, a spa that was recently renovated, a swimming pool or hot tub, and wheelchair accessible showers. Housekeeping and laundry are available, and there's also personal help with shopping, writing letters, and transportation-though rides may cost extra, depending on the trip.
Respite care is a big focus, so support is always there for someone who needs a short stay, help after surgery, or backup when a regular caregiver needs a break, and because it's private pay, some folks use long-term care insurance or certain life insurance plans to help cover costs. The Personal Care Center keeps things calm and supportive, and the goal has always been to make sure everyone feels safe, respected, and comfortable, whether they need help with medicine, diabetes management, incontinence, or getting around for daily routines. The grounds keep up a fresh look with newer suites and recent renovations, and the culture is just known for friendliness, good neighbors, and a staff that aims to keep up both dignity and good company for anyone who calls Mount Vernon Towers home.
