The Gardenias in Hampton, Georgia, gives seniors a safe and private place to live, with staff there around the clock to help with emergency situations, and there's an emergency call system in every unit, so residents can always reach a caregiver quickly, and with private bathrooms, individually controlled temperatures, and windows in each room for a nice view, it's a comfortable place for daily life, and there are several room choices including studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and semi-private suites, all with easy access for wheelchairs and walkers. The community has walking paths, a sunroom, an enclosed courtyard, patios, raised garden beds, and plenty of indoor spaces for group gatherings like a library, a movie room, a beauty salon, a barber shop, and a residents' lounge, with guest meals available in private dining rooms or the main restaurant-style dining room, where the kitchen serves healthy meals and snacks, plus can handle special diets such as vegetarian, low sugar, or low sodium needs.
Residents can get transportation to appointments or outings with a little notice, and there's resident parking for those who still drive, and the staff provides maintenance, cleaning, laundry, and even dry-cleaning and linen service, so the everyday chores are taken care of, which is helpful for people who'd rather spend their time on activities, talking with friends, or enjoying hobbies. There are scheduled activities like yoga, art classes, cooking groups, gardening club, trivia, story time, music, devotionals offsite, crafts, and other recreational events, and there's a real focus here on movement and socialization, so people living at The Gardenias can stay active in ways that fit their physical and cognitive abilities, including some activities made for people with memory challenges.
For health needs, The Gardenias has nurses on site, with a Director who holds a master's degree and over 20 years of experience, and a doctor is on call, while staff are awake 24 hours-residents can get personal help with dressing, bathing, medications, diabetes care including insulin shots, and incontinence care with regular reminders, and there's stand-by transfer help for those needing assistance from beds or wheelchairs, including lifts if needed. People can age in place here, because The Gardenias has care services that change and grow as someone's needs do, and the community welcomes people on respite stays, for short-term recovery or to give caregivers a break, as well as those needing long-term care, hospice, or specialized memory care for dementia and Alzheimer's.
The secured memory care area is purpose-built, located in its own building, and has locked entries, alarmed windows, and a wandering alert system using bracelets to keep memory care residents safe, even if someone has a tendency to wander or to act out, and staff follow individualized care plans with constant supervision and programs meant to enhance memory and bring comfort and structure to daily life. The property allows certain pets, and there's a recreation room, activities for groups and individuals, and a musical group residents can join, with staff speaking Spanish and French as well.
Families and residents won't have to worry about extra bills piling up, because the monthly rate covers utilities, dining, activities, medication help, cleaning, laundry, personal care, and most regular maintenance, and fees depend on the level of care needed. The Gardenias is licensed by the state and provides a peaceful, well-designed environment with southern hospitality at its core, aiming for safety and companionship, and there's a tradition most afternoons when residents enjoy "High Tea" with pastries and treats together. The overall feeling is one of dignity, with help and support available, a focus on comfort, ease, and a good balance of privacy and community for adults aged 55 and older.
