Country Gardens Dunwoody is a senior living community that offers many different care options under one roof, so residents can get independent living, assisted living, memory care, home care, and even hospice services if needed, and they welcome people with complex care needs, which means there are a lot of ways to receive support as your needs change, and they even have home health care for those who qualify for Medicare. There's also care for folks who need skilled nursing or adult day services, and families can find short-term respite care, an overnight program, and a senior day program, so everyone can get helped in a way that fits their own situation. There's something called the Cottages, which is a private, secure area built for people with Alzheimer's or other dementias, and they pay close attention to things like wandering or major behavior issues with safety bracelets and specially trained staff, and they've got caregivers around all the time along with a nurse on staff.
Apartments come in several options, including studios and semi-private rooms, and the memory care studio starts around $4,195 a month while the semi-private room starts closer to $3,395; each apartment is set up with accessibility in mind and includes basics like telephones and furniture, and, for those who like having pets, cats and dogs are allowed. Dining can be restaurant-style or room service, with menus for low-sodium or low-sugar diets, and staff can handle meal prep for special dietary restrictions, and they've got both indoor and outdoor common spaces, a barber/salon, walking paths, Wi-Fi, and wheelchair accessible showers, so residents are as comfortable and independent as possible. Activities fill the calendar with options like yoga, art, gardening, cooking, trivia, Wii bowling, karaoke, wine tasting, outings, educational programs, and community service, and there are intergenerational programs and resident-run events too, since everyone is encouraged to stay active and social. Brain fitness and memory-specific programs like Dakim are there for cognitive support.
There's a strong attention to healthcare, meaning visiting professionals come by, such as a podiatrist, dentist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, and speech therapist, and staff can help manage medication, blood sugar testing, insulin injections, bathing, dressing, transfers, including mechanical lifts. Their memory care area has Life Skill stations that help those with dementia stay interested and engaged, and 24-hour supervision and an emergency call system provide peace of mind for residents and their families alike.
The staff speaks English and make an effort to treat every resident like family, emphasizing respect and kindness, partly because they've had over forty years to work out their approach, and the community is described as cozy, warm, and supportive, where people help each other, join meals in the big dining area, and look out for one another. There are supports in place for seniors who are independent, as well as those who need light, medium, or heavy care with daily activities or mobility, and all those amenities mean folks can feel safe, stay as active as they want, and get help when they need it.
