Magnolia Manor of Marion County sits in Georgia as part of the Magnolia Manor Senior Living organization, and they've been run by Magnolia Manor Inc since 2004, with Angela Watkins as the manager since 2012, and being a non-profit, faith-based ministry of the United Methodist Church, they serve seniors of all backgrounds and faiths, and gosh, they've got a wide mix of living options, including independent living, catered living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation care, skilled nursing, supportive housing, and a specialized 14-bed Memory Care unit with its own enclosed garden area for folks with Alzheimer's or dementia, all aimed at helping seniors with different needs settle in and be comfortable, and they also provide some home care and hospice care in nearby communities so people can get some help even if they're not living right there. There's a total of 70 certified beds available, with a nurse staffing rate of about 4.97 hours per resident per day, which is higher than most places in Georgia, though the nurse turnover rate is a bit high at 68.5% compared to the state average, and they offer both short-term rehabilitation, usually for a stay of about a month, and outpatient therapy that happens two or three times a week for a few weeks, plus they've got on-site therapy for physical, occupational, and speech needs, and adult day programs, which makes things flexible for different situations.
Amenities might include utilities, meals, 24-hour staff nearby, local transportation, emergency response systems, religious services, planned group activities, worship and pastoral counseling, barbershop and beauty salon, exercise and weight rooms, social gatherings, and, at some Magnolia Manor campuses, nice touches like private balconies or patios, so there's some comfort mixed in with the more practical parts of living there. Magnolia Manor has a history of offering activities meant for both physical and spiritual health, with worship services and ways to stay connected to faith, but they're also known for making sure residents have chances to be active and social with entertainment or exercise, and their campuses stretch across Georgia in places like Americus, Buena Vista, Macon, Moultrie, Richmond Hill, St. Marys, and St. Simons Island.
Like anywhere, there are areas where Magnolia Manor of Marion County has work to do, because their most recent inspection report showed 5 deficiencies, with 12 total over more than one recent inspection, including ones tied to resident rights, nutrition, pharmacy services, and infection control-so issues like missing high standards for safe, clean, and homelike environments for residents, some medication errors, and nutrition problems that have affected many, and a record of one infection control deficiency, though it didn't reach the highest level of severity, and it's worth knowing these reports go public so people can weigh the strengths and weaknesses themselves. The Magnolia Manor organization did earn a 5-Star CMS Quality Measure rating and got a 2021 AHCA/NCAL National Gold Quality Award, which suggests there's attention to quality in some areas, but day-to-day life may still come with the kinds of ups and downs you'd expect anywhere. The staff try to focus on personal care, respect individual needs, and offer ongoing medical and supportive help, mixing high-level nursing services with everyday comforts, and while they don't list awards for the Marion County campus alone, the broader network's reputation and faith-based philosophy shape daily life. Magnolia Manor of Marion County seems to offer seniors a broad set of services, a comfortable and faith-driven setting, and care that's tailored to people at all stages, but, like any facility, there are real areas where improvements could make things even better for the residents who call it home.
