The Blake at Malbis

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The Blake at Malbis

11626 US Highway 90, Daphne, AL 36526

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

4.6 from 9 reviews
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Assisted Living Memory Care Respite Care

Overall Review

Pros

  • pro The residents at Seabrook Pointe enjoy a fantastic living environment with excellent accommodations and an active community.
  • pro The staff members are described as friendly, courteous, and informative, creating a welcoming atmosphere for both residents and visitors.
  • pro The facility offers a variety of engaging activities, including outings and group discussions facilitated by an activities director.
  • pro Residents appreciate the quality of meals provided, with frequent snacks and changing menu specials that cater to their tastes.
  • pro The design of the facility includes well-appointed rooms and common areas that foster social interaction among residents.
  • pro Families feel confident in the safety and security measures in place for residents, particularly those in memory care.
  • pro Overall, both current residents and visitors express satisfaction with the cleanliness and elegance of the environment at Seabrook Pointe.

Cons

  • pro Some staff members talk amongst themselves rather than engaging with the residents.
  • pro The layout of the facility includes long corridors that could cause residents to get lost.
  • pro The location is not convenient, lacking nearby shopping centers and amenities.
  • pro There was a lack of availability for new residents during one visit.

Review

Seabrook Pointe has garnered significant praise from residents and their families, showcasing a consistent level of satisfaction with the facility's environment, staff, and range of activities. This community-oriented establishment excels in providing an aesthetically pleasing living space that feels both elegant and homely. Reviews highlight the quality of accommodations—spacious rooms that feature studio-like or suite-like layouts equipped with kitchenettes, providing residents comfort and privacy. Many reviewers noted how clean and well-appointed these living spaces are, contributing to an overall positive atmosphere.

The staff at Seabrook Pointe plays a crucial role in fostering a supportive environment. Both current residents and visitors commend the employees for their friendliness, approachability, and professionalism. The staff is described as courteous and engaging; they actively participate in creating a welcoming atmosphere. Several accounts mention the interactions between staff members and residents during meal times or communal activities, although some critics observed occasions where staff conversed among themselves rather than engaging with residents directly. Nonetheless, the general impression is that the staff takes genuine concern for the well-being of the residents.

Activities are another strong focal point within Seabrook Pointe. Reviewers were pleased to find a wide array of activities scheduled throughout the week, including outings, book readings by an activities director to spark conversation, bingo games, live music events, and opportunities for socialization all designed to keep residents engaged mentally and physically. The presence of organized events seems to foster a sense of community among those who live there. Moreover, feedback indicates sufficient recreational facilities including game rooms, dining areas featuring good food prepared by on-site chefs, movie rooms, beauty shops for personal grooming needs—all elements enhancing daily life for everyone involved.

For families seeking memory care services specifically for loved ones suffering from cognitive decline or other related issues, Seabrook Pointe offers distinct wings dedicated solely to this purpose. Parents who have moved their children into such facilities report feeling reassured knowing that their family members are housed in secure areas designed to prevent wandering while simultaneously promoting social interaction through personalized activities tailored for memory care needs.

Though many reviews paint an overwhelmingly positive picture of Seabrook Pointe’s offerings—luxurious living spaces alongside robust community life—some feedback does express concerns regarding logistics related to navigation within the building's layout due to its long hallways forming a square shape which could confuse some residents unfamiliar with their surroundings. However, other individuals appreciated how these corridors allowed them easy access to various common areas while facilitating movement throughout different sections without impediments.

Finally, many reviewers emphasized not only satisfaction with what was available on-site but also noted improvements made concerning resident transportation options (for doctor’s appointments or outings) as further incentives leading them toward choosing Seabrook Pointe over other facilities nearby lacking such extensive support networks. Overall impressions highlight reasonable expectations being met regarding quality living standards combined equally with meaningful engagements among peers—the ideal combination sought by families looking after elderly relatives seeking comfortable yet stimulating environments where they can thrive socially while receiving necessary care throughout their daily lives at this esteemed senior living community.

Features

Housing

  • 108 resident community capacity 108 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Description

The Blake at Malbis in Daphne, AL is an assisted living community that provides top-notch care and a wide range of amenities for its residents. With a focus on Memory Care and Respite Care, The Blake at Malbis offers specialized services and programs to meet the unique needs of individuals with memory impairments.

Residents can take advantage of various amenities to enhance their daily lives. These include an on-site beautician and beauty salon for personal grooming needs, cable or satellite TV in each room, community-operated transportation for outings and appointments, a computer center for staying connected, and a fully furnished living environment. The community also features a fitness room for physical exercise, a gaming room for recreational activities, and a garden for enjoying outdoor spaces.

Care services at The Blake at Malbis are comprehensive, ensuring that residents receive the support they need around the clock. A 24-hour call system is available to provide immediate assistance whenever necessary. The dedicated staff offers 24-hour supervision, assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing, help with transfers, medication management, and diabetes diet support. Additionally, residents benefit from specialized memory care programming designed to cater to those with cognitive impairments.

Dining options are flexible to accommodate special dietary restrictions. Residents can enjoy restaurant-style dining in the community's dining room where meals are prepared and served by the staff. For those who prefer cooking their own meals or snacks, there is also a kitchenette available within each residence.

Engaging activities are an integral part of life at The Blake at Malbis. Residents have access to arts and crafts sessions, book clubs, fitness programs tailored to their abilities, gardening clubs for nature lovers, live musical performances from local artists, planned day trips to various attractions in the area, religious services for spiritual enrichment, resident-run activities that encourage social interaction within the community, as well as educational speakers offering lifelong learning opportunities.

The location of The Blake at Malbis is convenient, with several amenities nearby. There are cafes, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, places of worship, theaters, and a hospital in close proximity to the community. This ensures that residents have easy access to essential services and entertainment options.

Overall, The Blake at Malbis offers a comfortable and supportive environment for seniors in need of memory care or respite services. With its array of amenities and dedicated staff providing personalized care, residents can enjoy their golden years surrounded by the comforts of home while receiving the assistance they require.

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Island Wing Company (1.8 miles)
  • Whataburger (1.8 miles)
  • Don Carlos (1.9 miles)
  • Burger King (1.9 miles)
  • Stix Restaurant (1.9 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (2 miles)
  • Logan's Roadhouse (2.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • City Hope Church (1.9 miles)
  • Providence United Methodist Church (3.4 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (7.3 miles)
  • Silverhill Covenant Church (8.3 miles)
  • Community of Christ (9.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Spanish Fort PREMIERE 14 Eastern Shore (2.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.2 miles)
  • Pj's Coffee (5.3 miles)
  • East Shore Cafe (5.6 miles)
  • The Coffee Loft (8.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Boltz Pain Center (2.4 miles)
  • Eastern Shore Children's Clinic (2.5 miles)
  • Southern Cancer Center (2.6 miles)
  • Nautilus Hearing (3.8 miles)
  • Pulmonary Associates (4.1 miles)
  • Deep South Dermatology (4.2 miles)
  • Pulmonary Associates (4.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • Hemacare Plus (3.8 miles)
  • Api Solutions (4 miles)
  • Compound Care Plus Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
  • Rx Advantage (4.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Infirmary Health System (4.6 miles)
  • Thomas Hospital (9.6 miles)

Parks

  • Blakeley State Park (7.4 miles)
  • Silverhill Kids Park (8.1 miles)

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