Sunshine Inn Assisted Living sits over in Myrtle, Mississippi, and folks say it offers a medium-care assisted living environment for up to 20 residents, which feels like a home instead of something too big or impersonal, and people seem to like that there are plenty of indoor and outdoor common areas to talk or just take it easy, including a library, game room, landscaped courtyard, bistro, and a fitness area, and sometimes there's a jacuzzi or a steam room, though those things can change, so it's best to check with the folks who run the place about what's currently offered. Residents usually get three homemade meals a day, with choices for special diets if needed for things like high blood pressure or diabetes, which is handy since not everyone eats the same. The staff helps with basic needs like bathing, putting on clothes, grooming, getting in and out of bed, or moving to a wheelchair, and they're trained to handle memory care and more complex needs too, including for people with Alzheimer's, diabetes, or those who need two people to assist them; they can also give insulin injections, and it helps that there's always awake staff on hand around the clock for emergencies or just regular help. There's regular transportation arranged for doctor visits, errands, and outings to religious services, and for those who can't get out much, there's help with moving in or handling day-to-day chores.
Folks here can take part in scheduled activities like music therapy, fitness classes, art projects, pet visits, movie nights, social clubs, and games, and there's always something to get involved in, both in and out of the facility, which can be good for making friends and breaking up the day. For those who want to keep up appearances, there's a hairdresser and sometimes a traveling stylist. Apartments come as studios, one-bedroom suites, or shared living quarters, and all are designed to be safe, with big closets and panic buttons for quick help when needed; some apartments are even pet-friendly since many folks enjoy having their small animal companions around, and there's parking for those who still drive. Residents can join clubs or groups that eat together, and there are devotional and chapel services for those who wish to worship, along with spaces for crafting, board games, or just talking with neighbors.
The staff at Sunshine Inn Assisted Living try to help residents keep as much independence as they can, while being there to support them if they need help with things like washing, keeping up with medicine, or getting around safely, and they do check in with a physician every month to stay on top of health issues. The facility is reviewed by a system that shows most folks rate it quite highly, with lots of 4 or 5-star reviews. The whole place aims to provide safety, comfort, and activities that let people enjoy their days, with plenty of options for taking part or having quiet time, and the staff focuses on knowing each resident well enough to shape the care plans to fit what each person needs and wants. There are special programs for those dealing with incontinence, for those who use wheelchairs, and even physical therapy, meaning the basics seem well covered, and the whole place tries to keep a community feeling where everyone's included and nobody gets forgotten, especially since it partners with the Long-Term Care Ombudsman service to make sure someone's looking out for residents' interests. Sunshine Inn Assisted Living isn't the biggest place, but sometimes that's the sort of scale where everyone starts to feel more like neighbors than just names on a list.
