St Marys Group Home of Wesley Glen Ministries sits in a quiet area at 884 Mush Bluff Rd., St. Marys, Georgia, and keeps things simple with space for up to five seniors, though it only has four licensed beds, which keeps the home from feeling crowded and helps keep a close-knit, homey feel. The place is made for people who need help with daily living, so residents get assistance with bathing, dressing, moving around, transfers, toileting, and even feeding, along with around-the-clock care from attentive staff, and it's true that everybody gets their own care plan, shaped to what they need, so nothing's ever cookie-cutter. Folks live in either studio suites, shared apartments, or single-bedroom units, some with kitchenettes or washer/dryer, and it's nice that they let you bring your dog or cat, because pets are allowed, so you see a few tails wagging around.
Every room comes with an emergency button and there's a panic system-with 24-hour awake staff, keypad entry, and security-so if something happens, someone's ready to help, and there's always a licensed nurse on the property. Staff helps with medication, scheduled health checks, and helps residents make doctor visits with arranged transportation, and they also do the cooking, laundry, housekeeping, and even help people relocate if they need it. Nutrition is handled with chef-prepared meals, and there's an on-site dietitian who works with special diets, including diabetic, so folks who need something special on their plate can have it, and if help is needed with showering, grooming, getting up and down, or managing incontinence, staff takes care of that too. People here can join all sorts of social activities-arts and crafts, parties for birthdays or holidays, games, movie nights, picnics, and off-site trips-and the community puts on events inside and outside, using garden space, walking paths, big balconies, and outdoor patios so folks can enjoy sunshine or shade.
There's a theater, a computer room, a communal kitchen, and a bistro, plus a spot for fitness and therapy, a games and crafts area, an on-site salon and barbershop, and apartments are laid out to be smart and easy to use with ADA-compliant bathrooms and plenty of closets for storage. Those living with Alzheimer's, dementia, or Parkinson's disease get extra help from caregivers who've been trained to handle memory support, and all residents can expect regular wellness checks along with support for fall prevention and any sudden needs that pop up. Utilities like phone, high-speed internet, and TV are covered, and maintenance and repairs don't fall on residents' shoulders. St Marys Group Home does offer respite care for short-term stays and has board and care home services for long-term non-acute needs, and they can accept payment by private pay, cash, check, or military and VA benefits.
Every month, a licensed nurse does comprehensive assessments to keep care right where it needs to be, and meal times are shared in a well-lit community dining area, making it easy for folks to enjoy being together at the table. The home means to provide a peaceful, supportive space with reliable help, flexible care, and a steady routine, so people can live safely and as comfortably as possible while letting families rest a bit easier too.
