Smith Manor Assisted Living in Lucedale, MS is a medium-sized community with 15 assisted living units, so families will find it more personal and less crowded, and the rooms are private, with spacious studio layouts and generous closet space that let residents have their own comfortable place, and the whole building is wheelchair accessible, with showers to match. The place focuses mostly on seniors who have memory concerns, offering Board and Care Home support, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Memory Care, and even Independent Living, and there's a whole team of trained staff including kitchen and floor workers, an activities director, and night shift personnel, all around to help out when needed.
Residents get individualized care plans, and there are services for those with diabetes, Parkinson's, or higher medical needs, and the staff can help with things like medication management, incontinence care, and mobility problems, and they've got a licensed nurse on-call 24/7 for extra assurance. People who need support for Alzheimer's or other dementia get care in a safe and steady environment-there are secured, indoor common areas set up for both socializing and activities, and the grounds are fully secured to help prevent confusion or wandering, but still have landscaped walking trails outside for those who want to enjoy the outdoors, and pets are welcome which is nice for animal lovers.
Meals come with kosher and vegetarian options, and the dining hall is a place to gather with other residents, and there's help for getting to devotional services offsite if that's important to someone. The Smith Manor community offers things like computer classes, a large library, a beauty and barbershop, regular housekeeping, and move-out cleaning services, plus there's transportation help for going to appointments or just heading out to do something fun, and residents can park their own cars if they've still got them. Housekeeping keeps things tidy, and staff encourage friendships through planned activities and outings.
Hospice care, respite or short-term stays, and home care are available, so folks can come for just a little bit if needed, whether for recovery or to give families a break. The general feeling at Smith Manor is warm and home-like-staff talk about kindness, respect, and dignity, and they try to help everyone keep their independence as much as possible, with choices for activities and daily routines. Nearby, folks might know Sparrow Hills and Amelia's Garden, which are also in Lucedale, but Smith Manor sits about 26 miles from Vancleave, MS. The community's rated 1 out of 10 by local standards, making it the second highest in Lucedale. Overall, Smith Manor Assisted Living gives seniors and their families a place focused on comfort, reliability, and day-to-day support, where there's always someone around and a schedule of things to do if people feel like joining in.
