Assisted
Living
Stresses Independence
& Care

Many seniors need help with daily living activities, but prefer to retain an independent lifestyle. Assisted Living offers the perfect solution providing security, ready access to medical services and a sense of community. Fayette and Coweta counties have many high-quality facilities with services that range from minimal to comprehensive.

Ashley Glen Assisted Living in Peachtree City

Ashley Glen Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care offers an assisted
living experience that blends personalized, quality care and supportive
surroundings.

"Our caring, and specially trained staff members are here round-the-clock, says Elaine Gaillard, Marketing Director. "They know our residents personally and are always ready to help."

Staff members make a positive impact on the residents' lives. Meg Williams, a personal trainer and group fitness instructor who works out of World Gym, visits twice a week to share some mid-morning exercise with the seniors. "We play games, sing songs, use colorful balls, balloons and streamers - whatever it takes to make exercising as fun as possible," says Meg.

And it is fun. Residents look forward to Meg's visits and enjoy stretching, moving and visiting with her. "We all love Meg," resident Caroline Barrett says with a big smile.

Last April, Ashley Glen marked its fifth anniversary caring for seniors in the area. And it celebrated with a makeover and addition.

Five new residence suites and a beautifully updated look were added to the facility. The improvements were seen throughout the entire building, including entryways, flooring, lighting and furnishings. Ashley Glen's
residents decorated and donned yellow hardhats, as a show of cooperation and support during the renovations.

In addition to comprehensive activity and social programs, Ashley Glen provides services to residents, such as scheduled transportation and delicious meals and snacks.

The Village offers an enclave within Ashley Glen for residents with Alzheimer's disease or other memory impairments. "This special program provides a caring, nurturing atmosphere where warmth and love are shared," says Elaine.

Southland Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center

Southland Nursing Home, a 155-bed skilled nursing facility in Peachtree City is dedicated to quality and
customer service and it shows. Their mission statement and core values stress quality and customer service and every day, each associate helps to implement those values.

In 2003, a major highlight for Southland Nursing Home was receiving the Step II Quality Award by the American Health Care Association (AHCA), a non-profit organization representing nearly 12,000 senior care providers across the nation. AHCA's Quality Award has very stringent criteria and Southland was one of only 11 facilities across the nation to receive it last year.

Southland Nursing Home also had their tri-annual Joint Commission survey in 2003. Joint Commission evaluates and accredits more than 16,000 health care organizations in the US. It is the nation's premier standard setting and accrediting body in health care. Southland scored 91% on the one-day survey, which is "very rare", according to Vicki Christian who performed the survey. Southland is very proud of the score as it reflects their high standards of quality care and safety.

Clearly, the residents and quality of care is what matters most to all associates of Southland Nursing Home.

Wesley Woods of Newnan-Peachtree City

Gracious independent and assisted living is available at Wesley Woods of Newnan-Peachtree City, a retirement community in Coweta County on a 52-acre campus. The residential living accommodations overlook a beautiful site with recreation areas that include a pond and walking trails. The common areas feature a reception lobby, living room, dining areas and activity rooms.

October 2002, Wesley Woods opened a 16-bed sheltered Skilled Nursing Unit that accommodates the needs of residents who require skilled nursing in a more supervised setting.

In November 2003, Wesley Woods opened its 10-bed memory loss unit specially designed to meet the needs of individuals with memory impairment. The home-like environment enables residents to maintain their independence as long as possible. The residents also participate in stimulating activities and group sessions that complement the residents' individualized care plans.

While the memory loss unit is secure, residents are comfortable with its open, airy design and outside courtyard. The CNAs are certified nursing personnel with Alzheimer's training.

"Our goal is to offer seniors spacious and gracious retirement living throughout their lives," says Executive Director Terry Thompkins.

Christian City in Union City

According to Bob Crutchfield, President & CEO of Christian City, the best feature that Sparks Inn, Christian City's assisted living and personal care facility offers is its caring staff and
volunteers. "The vast majority of our staff, if not all of them, have a sense of mission in their lives. They love older people and give sacrificially to work here," he says.

Christian City is located on a 400+ campus and offers a comfortable retirement community, which includes a skilled care Convalescent Center, Sparks Inn, Friendship Place for Alzheimer's care and Life Lease housing for independent seniors. Sparks Inn residents enjoy three delicious meals a day, housekeeping and linen service and special activities. Some of the services available are a Prescription Service, On-site Bank, Beauty Salon and Barber Shop.

Besides the regularly scheduled activities -- dancing, gardening, socials, games, films, gospel sings, crafts and exercise classes -- residents enjoy a full range of special events like beauty pageants and talent shows. There's a state-of-the-art strengthening center and indoor heated pool where residents enjoy water aerobics.

Promoting independence, dignity and quality of life in a faith-filled and supportive atmosphere is the focus of the Christian City team.

Other area Assisted Living Facilities include Azalea Estates Assisted Living and Retirement Community in Fayetteville, Beaulieu Convalescent Center in Newnan, Cambridge House, Dogwood Forest in Fayetteville, Georgian Place in Newnan, and Heritage of Peachtree.