The Montclair in Decatur, Georgia, offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care services in a quiet, supportive community. Residents live in private suites or condominiums in a mid-rise building, with comfortable seating, TVs, and beds in each room. The environment feels welcoming, with vibrant flowers at the entrance, seasonal wreaths, and lush landscaping. Walking paths, garden walkways, outdoor patios, and views of a small lake all add to a peaceful setting, and there are gazebos as well as shaded sitting areas, so people can spend time outside watching the geese, blue herons, turtles, squirrels, and rabbits that make their home nearby.
Chef-prepared meals come three times a day in shared, restaurant-style dining areas. There's a coffee bar, an in-house cinema, a fitness center, and an indoor saltwater pool, and people can enjoy activity rooms with puzzles, crafts, and many other events planned by full-time staff. There's a library and high-speed Wi-Fi, so everyone can keep up with news or family, and windows let in lots of natural light in the common areas, which are filled with comfortable furniture and home-like decorations. Care partners provide help with bathing, dressing, medication, and movement whenever needed, but they also respect privacy and encourage independence. Staff are present 24 hours a day, and health services are available through trusted local providers. The Montclair provides medication reminders, insulin administration, and has the ability to monitor blood sugar. Transportation, scheduled housekeeping, linen and laundry service, beautician services, and in-house massage therapy all help make life easier.
Memory care services are available in a secure, purpose-built section with its own building. Residents with Alzheimer's or other dementias receive specialized attention, including safety technology like bracelets and a computerized alert system that help prevent wandering. The Eden Alternative program shapes care here, focusing on dignity, kindness, and well-being, and life enrichment activities are designed to keep everyone active and engaged. There's an emphasis on providing a safe, caring, and stimulating environment, with personalized support tailored to each resident. The Montclair also accommodates people with major behavior needs, offers diabetes management, hospice, respite care, and aging in place. It accepts residents who need one or two person transfers, mechanical lifts, or who are non-ambulatory.
Outdoor features include gated access to the South Peachtree Creek Trail, with paved, railed walking trails that connect to nearby parks and the Williams Library. The location is near the Clairmont entrance to Emory University, with a pedestrian tunnel under Clairmont Road for easy access. The grounds have patios shaded by trees and umbrellas, landscaped gardens, tranquil water features like ponds and lakes, and scenic views. The community is wheelchair accessible throughout and supports independent living options for those wanting a more hassle-free, social environment. Residents are members of the Clairmont Place Condominium Association, so ownership gives some the ability to vote on community matters. Montclair's mission centers on care from the heart, and the staff work hard to foster a friendly and joyful place to live. Pricing includes multiple levels of care, and amenities cover nearly every part of daily living, from meals and housekeeping to transportation and therapy. There are devotional services, both on and off site, and plenty of outings. The Montclair also supports seniors who live at home with trained aides that provide non-medical help and companionship. Tours are available for anyone interested in learning more about life at The Montclair.
