Claiborne Senior Living was founded by the Tatum family after Rob discovered a need for his grandmother, “Bobo” who was showing signs of dementia and memory loss. He wanted her to enjoy the sense of community that is found in a senior living community setting. With no great options in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Rob determined to develop a senior living community to meet the need.
Bobo moved into the flagship property in Hattiesburg, originally called “Whispering Pines” which opened in 2015. Though she progressed from Independent Living to Assisted Living, the Tatum family watched Bobo make a turnaround and live again. She got dressed, she went to meals, she participated in community activities.
“Watching the smile on her face at a Mardi Gras party made it worth it; that memory still sticks with me,” remembers Rob.
Rob has continued developing senior living projects to provide other families the chance to watch their loved ones enjoy these years. Not nursing homes, these communities are designed to be places where people enjoy life and the sense of community, where residents can make new friends and stay connected with old, overall, where life is fun!