Country Place Senior Living of Canton - Mulberry sits in the wooded hills of East Texas, close to the First Monday Trade Days flea market, and has a very home-like feeling with only 24 suites, so folks get to know each other and the staff well, which really helps make it feel like a friendly family. All the suites are designed with comfort in mind, and each one has a kitchenette, spacious bathroom with safety features like dual-direction doors, built-in wardrobes, and its own heat and AC controls, so everyone has their own space while still being near a common area for socializing, since every suite is less than 150 feet from a comfortable gathering spot where people can meet up, talk, or just relax by the big brick fireplace that splits the living room into two cozy nooks. The dining room has four-person tables with red and white checkered cloths and little touches like denim and miniature trucks for a familiar, pleasant look, and folks sit together for three nutritionally balanced, home-cooked meals every day made by a chef and meal planner, so everyone gets a good meal and some conversation, and guests are welcome.
The staff is onsite all the time with certified caregivers and a licensed nurse, and they help with daily needs like dressing, bathing, grooming, medication assistance, and memory care for those who need it. The community handles oxygen help, incontinence care, chronic illness, pain management, and safety checks every night, and each suite has an emergency response system included in the rent for peace of mind. Residents get weekly housekeeping, personal laundry service, all utilities except private phone, basic cable TV, and free high-speed internet, with parking for guests and help with pharmacy medication administration if needed. There's a gym for exercise, and people take part in yoga or chair yoga, resident gardening, music groups, book clubs, story time, and field trips, with both onsite and offsite activities run by a full-time activity director. Folks can bring their cats or dogs, and everything is made with pets in mind, so the courtyard has comfy chairs and raised beds for gardening and relaxing outside.
The building has lots of places to gather, like the gracious living room, a relaxed family room with a big flat-screen TV, an arts and crafts area, a book discussion club, a cooking club, and an indoor chapel for devotional services, plus a beauty salon, a library, and a recreation room for games or other activities. Apartments come in different sizes, with private or semi-private layouts, apartment-style floor plans, and plenty of closet space. Residents get transportation to local doctors, complimentary guest meals, and plenty of off-site activities, and the grounds include a paved walkway, a white picket fence, landscaping full of color, and walking paths among the woods. The community also has a dedicated nurse, 24-hour certified staff, and a call system for emergencies, so someone is always ready to help.
Country Place offers physical therapy, home care services, respite care, and financial advice including VA benefits assistance, and levels of care change as people need more help, ranging from little support all the way up to skilled nursing, Alzheimer's care, and memory care in spaces set up to prevent confusion or wandering. People can move about freely among the TV lounge, meeting rooms, outdoor patios, and gardens, or settle by the baby grand piano or one of the fireplaces, and activities run all day to keep everyone active and connected. Meals can be served in rooms if required, and line-of-sight bathroom designs help folks stay independent longer. The community's small size means personal care and attention, but they still have plenty for everyone to do, and folks say the food, comfort, and care are all really good, which shows the staff works hard to keep things friendly, safe, and comfortable for seniors who live there.
