Arbor Terrace at Crabapple

Arbor Terrace at Crabapple Celebrates Ten Years of Serving Seniors

When Arbor Terrace at Crabapple marks its 10th anniversary on October 24, staff members will celebrate a decade of providing excellent assisted living and memory care to seniors in the Milton, Alpharetta, and Roswell communities. Eleven staff members will also celebrate their 10th anniversary, as theyve been with the community since it opened in 2009.

We like to say that experience counts at Arbor Terrace at Crabapple, said Executive Director Sharon Egitton. The job of caring for seniors can be physically and emotionally demanding. We hire top-notch staff, and we value and support them. As a result, they stay with us and provide unparalleled care every day to our residents.

Arbor Terrace at Crabapple stands out for attracting and retaining compassionate team members the essential ingredient to ensuring residents receive consistent, exceptional care.

Nearly 30% of our staff members have been with us five years or more, and 40% are in their third year, or better, said Egitton. For many of us who work here, Arbor Terrace feels like home. Our colleagues, the residents, and their families they all feel like family to us.

Crabapples Atlanta-based parent organization, The Arbor Company, requires its employees to complete monthly training to provide careful, consistent care. They offer competitive pay and excellent benefits as well as more than 30 years of experience in the senior living industry. Arbor staff are valued and respected for the vital role they play in residents health and happiness.

Theres a vibe here that visitors feel right away, said Egitton. Our staff are truly focused on each individual. We work hard to create deep connections with our residents. We get to know them and love them.

Managers at all levels of the Arbor organization are supportive and respectful. Christine Cavanaugh, senior care counselor at the community, has experienced these admirable traits herself.

Theres nothing like getting a call at the end of the day from the companys president, who just picks up the phone to say, I heard you did a great job today! Thats the kind of support we enjoy as employees of The Arbor Company, said Cavanaugh.

Overseeing the care provided to residents at Arbor Terrace at Crabapple is Resident Care Director Shelia OConnell who is a registered nurse (RN) and her team of four licensed practical nurses (LPNs). A part-time RN, numerous med techs (staff trained to administer medications), and resident assistants round out the team.

Arbor Terrace at Crabapple offers assisted living as well as memory care for seniors living with Alzheimers or other forms of dementia. While the quality of care and the experience of their staff attracts seniors and their families, residents also enjoy lovely surroundings, great amenities, gourmet dining, and a wide array of activities.

Our engagement programming is unparalleled in the industry, said Egitton. We have activities seven days a week, throughout the community, brought to us by our five energetic and highly talented professionals.

Arbor Terrace at Crabapple has an ongoing partnership with the George Center for Music Therapy and the Goddard School. Both programs provide intergenerational experiences that include singing and playing instruments along with the residents. The seniors are affectionately referred to as grandfriends by their little preschool-aged buddies. Additional programming includes Tai Chi, choir, continuing education classes, exercise, art classes, weekly outings, and more.

For adults of any age, living well means staying engaged in life: socially, physically, and mentally, Cavanaugh said. We make sure our residents never stop learning. Living at Arbor Terrace at Crabapple is a great new chapter in life. We work hard to make sure every single day is engaging.

Arbor Terrace at Crabapple
Assisted Living / Memory Care

770-649-1009
AT-Crabapple.com
12200 Crabapple Road, Alpharetta, GA 30004