Marie's Personal Care Home

Marie's Personal Care Home sits in Columbus, GA, as part of Purple Door, LLC, and it keeps things small and home-like, only holding up to six residents in a close setting where the staff knows everyone by name, and you really start to feel like family after a while. The place offers help with just about everything seniors might need, like assisted living, memory care for folks with Alzheimer's or dementia, adult day services if someone doesn't need to stay overnight, hospice care at the end of life, short-term respite stays for folks whose regular caregivers need a break, and even skilled nursing and Medicare-certified home health care. They'll help with things like bathing, dressing, using the bathroom, and they keep staff awake and on-site 24 hours a day to check in or help in an emergency, and they've got the right know-how to help with diabetes, incontinence, behavior changes, and all those other things that pop up as people age. Adults under 55 can live there if they need care, but mostly the place is for folks aged 55 or older. They always try to keep everyone busy and part of things, with group activities to help people make friends, plenty of outings and day trips, and special support for memory care residents to keep their minds active. Their kitchen puts out meals meant to taste good but also have the right balance of nutrition, and if someone has a birthday or a big family moment, there's a private dining room for celebrating. There's a cozy residential feel with both private and group spaces, like a TV lounge, fireplaces, outdoor patio gardens, and high-speed Wi-Fi and cable at no extra cost. The staff is trained, friendly, and keeps track of things like daily reminders for grooming and medication, and they work hard to treat everyone with respect and kindness, proven through community reviews and a Best of Senior Living Award. For getting around, residents have either parking or rides with the home's own transportation, at no extra charge for regular trips, and there's always someone ready to plan an outing or adventure if folks want to see more of the city. The average price for a 1-bedroom memory care room sits at about $2,500, and everything from activities to adult day services, beauty appointments, supervision, and help with transferring or using lifts is available in a setting that feels less like a facility and more like a familiar house where everyone's looked after.