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The Magnolia

Updated 2026-08-02 · 2,195 reviewed · 111 listed · Scored from 31 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(31) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Magnolia
Services
Independent Living, Memory Care, Retirement Home
Reviews
31

What recent reviews say

The Magnolia's owners the team and the team have built a small, carefully curated home where residents live in private rooms with outdoor garden space and neighborhood views. Reviewers praise the cleanliness, bright surroundings, and the genuine care the owners bring every day to memory care and assisted living.

Staff greet residents and families with patience and knowledge, addressing concerns directly. The renovated facility avoids hospital sterility; instead it feels residential and calm, with enrichment activities, nutritional planning, and medical partnerships in place to support residents through their next chapter.

Praised for
  • clean, bright, well-maintained facility
  • attentive, knowledgeable staff and owners
  • home-like atmosphere rather than institutional
  • thoughtfully designed spaces and outdoor areas
  • owners deeply invested and caring
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Best for: Families seeking memory care or assisted living in a private, residential setting with engaged ownership.

Strengths

  • Small-scale, home-like setting with private rooms
  • Owners actively involved in daily operations and care culture
  • Renovated facility with modern decor and inviting outdoor areas
  • Attentive staff trained in memory care and geriatric support

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.33 average across the 87 independent living businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 56% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 81
Review volume 65
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can residents have private rooms?
Yes. The Magnolia offers private rooms for each resident.
What outdoor amenities are available?
The home includes a garden area, walking paths, and a back deck with green space overlooking the neighborhood.
Is the facility pet-friendly?
Yes. The home has a house dog on site, and residents can enjoy time with pets.

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Last updated 2026-08-02