Truly A Blessing

Truly A Blessing sits at 6930 Buena Vista Road in Columbus, GA, and offers several types of senior care options for people who need different levels of support, so there's independent living if someone wants to live more on their own, regular assisted living for folks who need some help with their everyday tasks like bathing or getting dressed, and then there's memory care and nursing home care for those who need more attention, including seniors living with Alzheimer's or dementia. The facility operates like a board and care home and has six assisted living units, so it feels smaller and easy to settle into, and the staff are around and awake at all hours if anybody needs something during the night. Residents can have cats or dogs and, for those needing memory care, services take place either in the main building or at Truly A Blessing II, both with safety features like a wander guard to help find residents who might get lost, and there are activities and programs designed to help memory and keep people active. Meals come standard, with choices for different diets including kosher and vegetarian, and residents have the option of private, semi-private, and one-bedroom rooms, some with wheelchair-accessible showers and full tubs, and there are also large studio layouts plus fully-equipped apartments. The place has private baths, a resident dining hall, a hair salon, computer access, a big screen TV room, a theatre, a games room, and a community kitchen. There's a library and both indoor and outdoor common spaces where people gather or enjoy the weather, and there are special spots for family visits, such as private dining rooms. Transportation is available for residents to appointments or trips offsite-some of these are complimentary and some can cost extra, but there's plenty of parking for those who prefer to drive or have visitors. Staff help with medication, blood sugar checks, diabetic care, and can do things like help people get up, move around, or provide two-person or lift transfers if that's needed, and there's help for incontinence or speech and occupational therapy as well. Seniors who need short breaks or temporary care have respite stays, and hospice help is available for end-of-life support, so families can know there's somewhere for their loved ones even during short stays, or as needs change over time. The staff includes an on-site registered nurse, and care plans are put together for each person, with extra help available for those with physical or behavioral challenges. The community is open to people who speak English, and there's a section for outdoor smoking. Devotional services happen both at the facility and offsite, and the calendar has birthday parties, arts and crafts, cultural events, games, and daily entertainment. Residents can bring pets, enjoy family visits, and take part in plenty of safe activities, inside and outside. The overall rating averages at about 3.83 out of 6 reviews on one site, and about 7.5 out of 10 from web reviews, which might help people get an idea about what to expect, and the staff keep everything clean and the environment well-kept so it feels comfortable and friendly without getting too fancy.