Winnwood

Independent living and assisted living together make up the care offered at Winnwood in Marietta, GA, at 100 Whitlock Ave NW. Charter Senior Living operates the community. Having both levels on one campus lets a resident start in independent living and move to more support later without leaving the property.

Independent living suits a resident who still manages daily routines but wants to hand off home upkeep such as yard work and repairs. Assisted living adds supervision of daily activities such as bathing and dressing, along with supervision of residents taking their own medications and staff on site around the clock. Meals and housekeeping are part of both levels, and residents can move between them as needs change.

Daily life at Winnwood includes a salon, a movie theater, a library, a game room, fitness activities and a putting green, along with restaurant-style dining and a regular calendar of social events. Short-term stays are also available for a family caregiver who needs a break or a parent recovering after a hospital stay. Ask how the day is structured for assisted living residents and how staff monitor changes in a resident's needs over time.

Because both independent and assisted living are offered here, ask what triggers a move from one level to the other and how the monthly cost changes when it happens. Request a written list of what is included before signing anything. Families can also compare senior living in Marietta to see other nearby options.