Elmcroft of Milford Chase

Of course it's hard to consider putting your loved ones into any type of facility. Most people feel that their parents take care of them so it's a tradegy when you even have to considered putting them in a care facility. However, a visit to Elm's Croft in Maritta, Georgia helped me and my family feel comfortable about considering a facility. Elsm's Croft is different from just any facility. Elm's Croft is an "assisted care facility" that offers peace and security to your love ones. For example, when we visited we discovered they have a 24 hour nursing staff. It is good to know that my dad will be protected with immediate care personnel on-site. They provide complete 24 hour personal care. They also offer fabulous dining in a restaurant-style setting. This gives your loved one a scene of social activities. They have plenty social activities designed to help your loved ones health and mental well being. Unlike other assisted care facilities they focus on the mind of the client as well. They focus on assuring your client a healthly frame of mind being placed in a assisted care facility. You will always have an update on your family members emotional state. The facility is safe and secure and they offer reasonable visiting hours for you to visit your loved one. Furthermore, arrangements can be made for a family member to assist in the care of the client on a regular basis with the assistance of the Elm's Croft medical staff. Overall I considered this a remarkable assisted living facility for my dad. We haven't made a decision yet, but Elm's Croft is on the top of the list. They made the thought of assisted care for my loved easy and tasteful. The staff was friendly and caring towards my needs and what we expect for my dad. I would recommend this facility to anyone located in the Georgia area. If your not sure if it's what you want to do request a free tour. It'ss convient and lasts about 30 minutes without obligation to you. Furthermore, they don't pressure you after the visit to enroll your loved ones. The one downside is that only a few insurance carriers are being accepted.

This facility, which offers memory care, short stay and respite care along with a senior day program, is easy to find, and there is plenty of parking provided for visitors. It is clean and free of odors—an older building that’s a little out of date, but elegantly decorated in a traditional style.

The building is ranch-style, so all on one floor; residents can easily walk out on the porch and sit and congregate. There’s a pod in the middle with beautifully landscaped places that residents can use for walks.

The facility is medium-sized, with two wings—all private rooms. Common areas include a living room/dining room, hair salon, library, and sun room.

There is a menu posted each week, so residents know what to expect during mealtimes. Several selections, touted as restaurant style, are listed daily—and residents seem to enjoy the food.

There is an extended activity schedule with diverse offerings, including a Beauty Day, Margarita Wednesday, Takeout Night, Cooking Classes—a lot of things you don’t normally see.

The residents appear well cared for and content. Some hire personal care to come in; otherwise, they charged for care a la carte, according to needs. Examples of extra care needs here include medication management, safety checks, transfer assistance and incontinent care.