Shady Oaks PCH

Shady Oaks PCH sits in Dalton, Georgia and has twenty assisted living units, so folks get to know each other pretty well, and with semi-private living quarters, there's some neighborly company without being crowded, and the apartments are built for safety, including non-slip floors, wide ADA-compliant bathrooms, and sprinkler systems for added security. This place covers many needs, because staff help with things like showering, dressing, eating, and managing medications, and there's always somebody awake on duty, ready at any hour, which gives families some real peace of mind. Seniors get chef-prepared meals-one or two cooked each day-and if someone needs a special diet, like for diabetes, that gets handled, too, along with podiatry and wound care, plus specialized help for those with Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, because the memory care wing offers personal plans and activities made for folks with those challenges. There's plenty for the mind and body here, what with a big library, computer classes, exercise equipment, and all sorts of arts, crafts, cards, and board games, and people join in devotional and social activities when they're feeling up for it, and since the gardens and outdoor areas are secured, people can take a stroll or just sit outside without worry. The building itself has safe, wide paths to help prevent falls, and those needing wheelchairs or walkers find the spaces easy to use, and if someone has unscheduled needs or needs help getting up or about, the staff is set up to pitch in, and there's also low-mobility support, incontinence care, and walking aid available. Every resident gets a personal care plan to fit them, whether for assisted living, independent living, short-term respite, or hospice care, and the staff help out with the laundry, housekeeping, and all the utilities are included, which keeps things simple for everyone. There's parking for folks and visitors, and the whole place feels home-like, with kitchens or kitchenettes, washers and dryers, and cable TV, so the residents have their comforts. Folks have access to a beauty shop, salon, Internet, and the game room, and there's always something going on, whether that's an education program, exercise class, or just a quiet afternoon reading. Shady Oaks PCH does its best to be a safe and comfortable spot for senior adults in Dalton who need some help, whether short- or long-term, and even if someone just wants a bit of company, there's always someone around.