A.G. Rhodes Wesley Woods Becomes A.G. Rhodes DeKalb

A.G. Rhodes is making a name change at one of our communities: from A.G. Rhodes Wesley Woods to A.G. Rhodes DeKalb. This is a name change only. The leadership, staff, quality of care, and daily operations at this location remain the same.

The change aligns with Emory removing the Wesley Woods name from its Clifton Road campus, and we are honoring a request to remove the name from our building. What remains unchanged is the exceptional care provided at this community and across all A.G. Rhodes homes.

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Celebrating the Heart of Our Homes

Caring Like Family

Employee Spotlight: Novella Bobo, LPN, A.G. Rhodes Cobb

For Novella Bobo, every shift at A.G. Rhodes Cobb begins with the understanding that someone’s loved one is depending on her.

“When I go to work, I have somebody’s family member in my hands. Somebody’s life is in my hands. I’m going to do my best to make them happy.”

Read more about Novella HERE.

Georgia Tech Partnership Continues to Grow

A.G. Rhodes continued its partnership this spring with Georgia Tech’s SimTigrate Design Center through the Design for Health Collaborative Learning and Research initiative, which brings together students, researchers, elders, and staff to explore innovative approaches to aging and wellness.

Building on months of observation, interviews, and participation in horticultural therapy sessions, students developed adaptive gardening tool prototypes inspired directly by feedback from elders. During a recent visit, elders tried the prototypes while students gathered additional input on usability, comfort, and ideas for improvement. The feedback and collaboration will be used to help shape the next phase of the project.

Continuing Our Commitment to Person-Directed Care

Congratulations to the newest A.G. Rhodes Care Partners to complete Eden Alternative Associate training. The Eden Alternative approach supports person-directed care by emphasizing purpose, connection, choice, and well-being for elders and care partners alike. Through this training, participants explore practical ways to help create environments that combat loneliness, helplessness, and boredom while strengthening relationships and enhancing quality of life throughout our homes.

2025 Impact Report Now Available

We are proud to share A.G. Rhodes’ 2025 Impact Report, highlighting the meaningful difference made possible through the support of our community. The report reflects our continued commitment to exceptional care while sharing stories of the elders, families, Care Partners, volunteers, and partnerships that bring our mission to life.

Celebrating Older Americans Month

May marks Older Americans Month, a national observance recognizing the important contributions of older adults and promoting healthy aging. This year’s theme, Champion Your Health, highlights wellness, connection, and active engagement, and here are a few recent snapshots from our many activities and programs that demonstrate these values.

Supporting Creativity Beyond Care

Congratulations to A.G. Rhodes physical therapist Melinda Chatterton, DPT, on the publication of her book, Boppy in My Dreams, which is a story to help children understand loss, remembrance, and healing. Team members recently gathered in rehab to celebrate with a special book signing and show their support for Melinda’s accomplishment.

Remembering Darla Phillips

March 8, 1966 — May 8, 2026

One of our beloved team members, Darla Phillips, Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Manager at A.G. Rhodes Atlanta, passed away recently.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues. We are thankful for the compassion and dedication Darla brought to caring for the elders in our community.

Team Welcome & Accolades

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Welcome to our newest A.G. Rhodes Care Partners! See our latest staff updates HERE.

We know how wonderful the A.G. Rhodes community is. We want everyone to know! Kind words mean a great deal to our Care Partners. If you have some kind words you'd like to send a staff member, you can send them a Care Partner Praise HERE!

"We appreciate the excellent and compassionate care she received at A.G. Rhodes over the years. It was a blessing for us because we live far away - we always knew she was with people who truly cared about her. I loved watching Mom and other residents working with Kirk. He let me join in too and it was always the best experience. I learned so much from him and it was fun to watch Mom dig in dirt since she really didn't do it in her previous life!"

~ Brenda

In Memory Of...

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of our residents who have recently passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. 

Melba Rary

Barbara Woolard

If you have a loved one who was an A.G. Rhodes elder and recently passed away, please email us at communications@agrhodes.org if you would like to include their name and link to the obituary in the next issue.