Altrus serves individuals in licensed Personal Care Homes in two models, Family Model and Group Model. We have provided these services since 1989 for every demographic including the frail elderly, mentally ill, and developmentally disabled. Personal Care Homes, commonly known as Assisted Living Homes, allow individuals to avoid institutional placement and remain a part of their communities.
A Personal Care Home is a great alternative to institutional placement that allows individuals to live in the least restrictive environment with a greater degree of freedom and full participation in the community. The goal in a Personal Care Home is for people to receive the care they need to thrive and to feel like they are at home. We encourage people to individualize rooms. We encourage family style meals and activities, fostering a large family atmosphere that is most conducive to well being.
Every individual is unique. Some prefer a smaller more intimate home. Others prefer a larger home with more activity. Our goal is to provide options in both arrangements to offer maximum choice for individuals.
In 1990 Mrs. Annie Wesby decided to follow her heart and start a personal care home. After caring for her own mother for many years, she decided her life was meant to give to others. This is when Wesby’s Personal Care Home was launched. Now, for 26 years she and her daughter Cynthia have been providing care to many in the Central Savan-nah River Area. Alene Cooper was hired at the opening of the home, and is still providing tender loving care 26 years later. Another delightful staff person, Eddie Lee Blount has been providing delicious home cooked meals for the residents for 16 years.
Prior to 1990, when she opened her lovely home in Waynesboro, Mrs. Annie spent many years caring for her mother in her elder years, where she was able to demonstrate her love for seniors. Today her daugh-ter continues her legacy as she seeks to ensure their comfort and safety in their late years.
Wesby’s PCH is set on a lovely one acre property in a rural area of Waynesboro, GA. The famiy home is right next door.The home contains two semi-private bedrooms, one with a walk-in shower; two private bedrooms; a large bright family room and spacious dining area. The home has a front and rear porch for enjoying the outdoors.
The home is located in the countryside of Burke County and is less than four miles from activities such as shopping, restaurants, City Park, sporting center, library, movie theater and County Sr. Center. The home has a comfortable van for the various activities which are a big part of the daily routine. Bible study on Monday and Wednesday, church services on Sunday, outings to Magnolia Springs State Park and area festivals and fairs.
Mr. Eddie Lee Blount prides himself on providing delicious home cooked meals for resi-dents at Wesbys. The home also provides transportation to medical appointments, events and other activities.
