Magnolia Trace — Local services in Huntsville

I began the process of volunteering at the Magnolia Trace nursing home, to spend time with lonely residents. I've done this before at other nursing homes, and know how lonely residents can enjoy someone else's company. The staff were originally enthusiastic that I volunteer, but then came back after a week and told me that all the residents would be too tired to interact by the time I would get there, after work around 5PM. Really?! None of your residents would be interested in company and conversation at 5PM?! So, they denied me as a volunteer. I started to suggest that I come earlier in the day, and the person I was talking with made up another excuse and basically hung up on me. Seems very flippant and cavalier of them to deny their residents this opportunity. I feel sorry for the residents that this is the attitude of the staff that...

When my wife and I moved into Magnolia Trace (MT) in 2021, we had questions about living there the rest of our lives. We joined several MT activities--fitness under a full--time Fitness Director, going to Miss Mary Bobo's for lunch in Lynchburg, TN, eating with new friends, etc. After almost 4 years of living at MT, our questions have been answered. We found a new family, a community known for its loving kindness and many new friends which support, care, and pray for each other. There are many fun activities to choose from and enjoy with our new family. We have NO doubt that we have chosen the right place to live out our lives with the benefit of assisted living and accredited skilled nursing, if needed. One of the best decisions...

I found my mother lying in filth. Dead bugs on the floor rotted food in the corner. She has not been bathed in over a month. She has not been showered. The refrigerator was never cleaned in her room the air conditioner had mold in mildew pouring out of it That was day one. Day two I came back to find her still without a bath without her hair washed. I press the nurse call button I called the front desk nobody answered the phone 20 minutes before somebody came in and their response to me is “I’m so sorry you’re upset.” Do not put your loved one in here unless you...