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Our Mission
Care Homes:
Southern Charm Senior Living is committed to providing a safe, nurturing home environment where all residents receive personalized and compassionate care. We are equally committed to enhancing the quality of life of our residents through respect, dignity, and a deep understanding of their individual needs and preferences. We strive to create a community that feels like home, where every resident is valued, and their physical, emotional, and social well-being is our top priority.
In-Home Care:
Our mission is to provide compassionate and reliable care to help our clients maintain independence and quality of life in their homes.
Our Services
We offer two care options: in-home care and residential care homes. Our teams are available around the clock to meet each senior's unique needs. Care may include assistance with medications and personal care, companionship, and activities that promote physical, emotional, and social wellness. Our registered nurses are available 24/7.
Our care homes are the ideal setting for providing exceptional and compassionate care to those seeking a more personalized approach to caring for their loved ones.
- 24-hour caregiver on site
- RN available 24/7
- Companionship
- Long-term care and Respite care
- Medication Monitoring
- Assistance with personal care, i.e., bathing and dressing.
- Delicious chef-prepared or home cooked meals (Fish Fridays and Birthday meal-of-choice included!)
- Housekeeping and laundry service
- Transportation arrangements to appointments
- Scheduled activites, sunroom/outdoor therapy, pet therapy, music therapy
- TVs included with HULU or Direct TV
- Zinnia TV included for those with dementia
We also coordinate care with Hospice, Palliative Care or Home Health agencies to meet all resident health needs.
Our Teams
We have two registered nurses who help coordinate care. Their combined nursing experience includes over thirty five years of geriatric care and home health case management. We are certified in essentiALZ® by the Alzhiemer's Association providing evidenced-based, person-centered care practices. Our registered nurse, care coordinator has oncology experience as well as personal experience with hospice care. Our registered nurse, founder/owner has experience in geriatric care, dementia care, home health care, chronic disease management including ten years as a Certified Diabetes Educator, and wellness care.
Our caregiving team is comprised of Certified Nursing Assistants, Personal Care Assistants, Med Techs, and Care Companions. Each is highly trained and experienced in providing compassionate, top-quality care.
Our 24-hour on-call team ensures that your loved one has care at all times, giving you reassurance that your loved one will not go without needed care.
Our caregivers are carefully selected with vigorous pre-employment requirements including background checks, drug screens, and reference checks.
Our care standards are high with an emphasis on our mission as well as our core values: respect, compassion, integrity and safety.
MEET OUR FOUNDER
Our founder, Suzette Handwork, is the heart and soul behind Southern Charm Senior Living. With several years of experience as a registered nurse, Suzette's journey to founding Southern Charm Senior Living was inspired by the struggles that seniors and their families face when they can no longer manage their care. Raised in a rural area, Suzette witnessed firsthand the difficulties of senior care when caring for her grandparents became more than the family could provide. She vowed to create a place where residents would not only receive the care they needed but also be treated with dignity and love as part of a family.
Suzette pursued a degree in nursing at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, Arkansas, and most recently obtained her BSN from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia. Her professional journey spans over 30 years in the senior care industry, where she has been instrumental in developing programs for diabetes, enhancing care standards, and achieving excellent patient satisfaction scores. Suzette served as a case manager for Baptist Home Health in Saline County for four years, helping them earn first place in the Reader's Choice award.
Suzette's leadership is defined by her commitment to excellence, innovation in care, and a personal touch that makes Southern Charm Senior Living more than just a residence; it's a nurturing home. Suzette's philosophy is simple: every resident deserves to live their best life, surrounded by care, respect, and joy. Her dedication to this principle is evident in every aspect of Southern Charm Senior Living, from carefully selected staff to creating a welcoming environment. For Suzette, Southern Charm Senior Living is not just a business; it's a fulfillment of a promise to make a positive, lasting impact in the lives of the elderly.
In-Home Care
Discover how we can provide care in YOUR home
Consider in-home caregivers if you are undecided on whether our residential care home is the right choice for your loved one. Southern Charm Senior Services provides in-home caregivers 24/7. Often, seniors prefer to stay at home for as long as possible. In-home caregivers can make this happen by helping your loved ones with personal care, medication management, companionship, Alzheimer's or Dementia care, meals, errands, laundry, and respite care. Southern Charm Senior Services prides itself on providing exceptional care to our clients. Our team of dedicated caregivers is available 24/7 to create personalized care plans that meet each resident's unique needs. We strive to create a safe and nurturing environment for each client. Our caregivers are screened and background checked, and we handle payroll and tax responsibilities, leaving you peace of mind. Contact us today to see what differentiates Southern Charm Senior Services from other providers.
Residential Care Home
Southern Charm Senior Living features two boutique-style residential care homes for seniors located in cozy, safe neighborhoods. Our homes are centrally located in Benton, Arkansas, and easily accessible from major highways.
Both of our homes offer spacious private rooms with a great view of nature and beautiful landscaping. Bird feeders are strategically placed for entertainment while indoors. The homes both have two bathrooms with roll-in showers, handrails, and shower benches. They each have lovely, large sunrooms to enjoy a good book, play games, exercise, or view the intricate backyard landscapes. We have beautiful outdoor sitting areas on our front and back porches to enjoy a cold glass of lemonade or nature while sitting in a rocking chair. The home is just minutes from two local hospitals, medical clinics, and pharmacies. We strive to allow seniors to live out their lives receiving high-quality, compassionate care in pleasant surroundings, while remaining close to their families and the services they need.
Southern Charm Senior Living is the premier choice for ensuring your loved one receives highly resourceful and excellent care. With two nurse managers and our care delivery partners, your loved one is assured to receive high-quality care with attention to personal details.
