Goldencrest at Morrow - Memory Care sits on Lake Harbin Road in Morrow, Georgia, where the grounds have nice views of a lake, walking paths, and courtyards with gardens, and the building stays all on one level so folks don't have to bother with stairs or elevators. The place has 45 beds, rooms that are like small apartments or cozy suites, some with showcase areas outside, and studio layouts to pick from, all designed for comfort and easy access, so anyone using a wheelchair or walker finds moving around simpler. The community has two separate wings-one secured for residents who need extra safety because they wander or have higher risk, and another for those who can move around more freely, and each wing has its own kitchen and dining room set up for all-day, restaurant-style dining. The staff stays on site 24 hours a day to help with things like bathing, dressing, getting to and from bed, taking medicine, and even keeping track of diabetes or incontinence, and there's always support for people with Alzheimer's or other dementia, which makes sense since that's a focus here, and the folks who work here have training in memory care and know how to help if someone tries to leave or acts out.
The building has a beauty shop, barber services, free Wi-Fi, a library, movie nights, and an arts room where people can work on crafts or painting, and there's always a homey feeling with common lounges, dining rooms, and outdoor seating areas, plus pet-friendly policies so folks can have animals with them. Residents have lots to do with daily activities-some planned by the staff, others run by the residents themselves, so there's a little bit for everyone, from games and movement to devotionals and special memory-boosting programs, as well as group events to keep things social, and these activities are set up to help with keeping minds and bodies active, which is important for people with memory problems. Meals come prepared, saving everyone the trouble of cooking, and menus include allergy and diet-friendly options like gluten-free, low-sodium, or no-sugar diets. There's help too with housekeeping, laundry, and dry-cleaning, and a move-in coordinator gives support to new residents, which makes the adjustment a bit smoother.
The facility accepts private pay, insurance, and veteran's benefits, has a community fee, and different charges based on the care a resident needs, with the estimated starting price for a studio at about $3,428, which is considered affordable in the area, and there's resident parking and complimentary transportation to help folks get to appointments. Safety is important here with an emergency alert system and a 24-hour call system, and everything is set up so those who need more help can always reach someone. The community has gotten high scores for friendly staff, tidy spaces, and care, and the management company, Purple Door, LLC, focuses on memory care, so their staff knows a lot about how to help people with memory issues, including people who have trouble with moving or who need hospice or respite stays for a little while. There's support for handling all the basics, like getting dressed and bathed, help with medicine, special care for folks with bowel and bladder problems, and programs that encourage social, mental, and emotional engagement, always aiming to give seniors a well-rounded place to live as independently as they can.
