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The Methodists of South Georgia created Magnolia Manor to minister to the needs of older adults in the name of Christ and the Church. When this ministry was born more than half a century ago, our founders embraced a vision: no resident would ever have to leave if, through no fault of their own, they were unable to pay. The way we fulfill that vision is through The League of the Good Samaritan, a benevolent fund that pays for care when residents’ money runs out.

More than 60% of the residents in Magnolia Manor facilities require some form of financial assistance–either through Medicaid, Section 8 (HUD), Veterans Benefits and/or The League of the Good Samaritan. Often, the care and services that we provide to residents exceeds their ability to pay by thousands of dollars, but they still live with us because we made a promise. Most budget years, private pay and reimbursement from government agencies results in an average shortfall of $6.14 per resident each and every day. It is through The League that we are able to fill this gap.

The Evening with Magnolia event will raise funds for the League of the Good Samaritan.

About Magnolia Manor

Magnolia Manor was founded in the late 1950s when the South Georgia Conference of the Methodist Church commissioned an internal study on the needs of the elderly. The study identified the need for housing where residents could feel safe and secure without having to worry about home maintenance or isolation from others. They also identified a need for long-term care for the elderly, including skilled nursing. At the same time, Kate Witte, a long-time resident of Americus, left a bequest of land designated to provide a home for the elderly. The two missions came together to create a beautiful ministry. The Rock of Ages Foundation was created from the bequest, and in 1959, the Foundation deeded 392 acres of land to the South Georgia Methodist Home for the Aging, Inc., known from its inception as Magnolia Manor.

In 1963, Magnolia Manor opened its doors in Americus and quickly became recognized as a leader in retirement living. Over the last 50 years, the ministry has expanded across denominational and geographical boundaries, embracing residents from all faiths and walks of life. Our ministry has grown to include locations in Macon, Richmond Hill, Moultrie, St. Marys, Buena Vista, St. Simons Island, Midway and Columbus, Georgia. We are a faith-based, non-profit organization and operate on the values of the Christian faith. Although our roots are in Methodism, we proudly serve persons of all faiths and beliefs. Every day we meet the needs of over 1,000 individuals through independent living, catered care, assisted living, personal care, skilled nursing care, Alzheimer’s and specialized memory care. Our mission, vision, and values serve as motivation each day to continue improving the quality of care for our residents.