Ep # 154 The Magnolia, Assisted Living & Memory Care in South Charlotte

The search for the right memory care doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. We sit down with Andy Bahr, founder of Magnolia Assisted Living and Memory Care in South Charlotte, to explore a simple idea with powerful results: a six-resident home that pairs personalized routines with a one-to-three caregiver ratio. From safety features you can see—wide doorways, adjustable hospital beds, a secured walking path—to thoughtful touches you can feel—home-cooked meals, hydration stations, and activities rooted in each resident’s past roles—Magnolia is built like a place we’d choose for our own parents.

Andy shares why he left a successful career to build a community that treats dementia care as both clinical and deeply human. We unpack the opening timeline, how to book early renovation tours, and what “all-inclusive pricing” really covers so families can plan without surprise fees. He explains clear care boundaries, including when a Hoyer lift enables safe mobility and when certain medical needs fall outside the home’s scope. We also talk through the step-by-step move-in roadmap, from the first call and fit assessment to reserving a room, completing medical paperwork, and easing the first 30 days with predictable routines.

For families who need options, Magnolia’s partnership with senior placement advisors and the Alzheimer’s Association offers a wider net of support. We address the common misconception that placement services cost families more and explain how a good advisor curates communities, attends tours, and stays engaged long after move-in. If you’re navigating memory care in Charlotte—comparing assisted living, memory care, or independent living—this conversation brings clarity, resources, and a calm path forward.

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Magnolia Assisted Living and Memory Care in South Charlotte
Andy Bahr
7416 Quail Ridge Drive, Charlotte, NC 28226
980-497-7834
[email protected]
themagnolianc.com