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The Terraces at Via Verde

1155 Via Verde, San Dimas, CA 91773

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.1
Review Score
7 reviews

I placed my love on in this location where the workers are so caring and professional. They work there because they want to provide the best care for love ones when families can no longer be the main care...

Provides: Memory Care

The Terraces at Via Verde in San Dimas provides compassionate care and dedicated support for those navigating the intricate paths of Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s, and other related dementias. We're located near Via Verde Plaza, which houses Vons, Century 21 Citrus Realty and more...

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Kingston Bay Senior Living

6161 W Spruce Ave, Fresno, CA 93722

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.9
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28 reviews

Its great! They are very hospitable, caring and competent community of caregivers, nurses and administrators. I give them a five star. My dad was very lonely and depressed three weeks later and he is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Welcome to Kingston Bay Senior Living, offering Assisted Living and Memory Care in the heart of Fresno. Life at Kingston Bay Senior Living starts with spacious, elegant appointed surroundings, coupled with exceptional, personalized and supportive care.Our signature In the Moment Memory Support...

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CountryHouse at 70th and O - Lincoln 3

240 So. 70th St., Lincoln, NE 68510

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.9
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6 reviews

5 for all the categories that are listed. We had a good experience with CountryHouse, thank you. The director was very nice and they were all caring and helpful towards our loved one. Based on the experience...

Provides: Memory Care

CountryHouse in Lincoln (70th and O Street location) was designed and is staffed specifically to benefit individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. From our many years of experience working with those needing memory care and their families, we know that consistency,...

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Astoria Senior Living Oakdale

700 Laurel Ave, Oakdale, CA 95361

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.9
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25 reviews

We give the overall experience a 5 because of the health care workers. My husband was there for 6 weeks before he passed away. I thought he would be there much longer. Originally, I was thinking of another...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

At Astoria Oakdale, we’re dedicated to treating people like family.This is at the heart of what we do, and has been our company's highest goal for nearly 35 years! For us, it's a joy and privilege to hear our residents’ life stories, see their smiles and share life together.Our community is home...

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CountryHouse at Folsom

2005 Iron Point Rd, Folsom, CA 95630

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.6
Review Score
4 reviews

I'm so grateful I found CountryHouse Folsom for my Mama, and for [name removed] help from A Place for Mom! I found one other place that felt & looked comparable but it was more expensive & primarily assisted...

Provides: Memory Care

CountryHouse in Folsom was designed and is staffed specifically to benefit individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. From our many years of experience working with those needing memory care and their families, we know that consistency, security, comfort and a sense...

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Holland Farms

2800 Sunset Dr, Norwalk, IA 50211

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.5
Review Score
10 reviews

Hi, I recently had to relocate my mom to an assisted living facility and after much research we decided on Holland Farms. This is a beautiful building and the staff at the front desk were so welcoming right...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

CountryHouse at Elkhorn

3720 George B Lake Parkway, Elkhorn, NE 68022

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.5
Review Score
7 reviews

The staff and directors have gone above and beyond with the transition of my dad to this facility. The residents are always friendly and they have adequate activities to keep them entertained daily. I feel...

Provides: Memory Care

Sage Mountain Senior Living

3499 Grande Vista Dr., Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.5
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23 reviews

The front desk, care givers, activities and Med tech staff are very caring, friendly and professional. The facility is beautiful.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Welcome to Sage Mountain Senior Living. Sage Mountain opened in November 2018, located in Thousand Oaks and offering seniors a homelike setting in an elegant environment. The care team at Sage Mountain has a passion for helping seniors and their families transition through aging. They can be...

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TreVista Senior Living at Concord

1081 Mohr Ln, Concord, CA 94518

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.5
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25 reviews

Clean, safe and well ran facility with spacious rooms and good amenities at an affordable cost. Located in a neighborhood setting, off busy streets. I would highly recommend this senior living facility.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

When you make the decision to move to your new home with us at Entrust Senior Living of Concord, an Assisted Living and Memory Care community, you will find we are not just another senior living community.We measure our success not only by the Wellness factor, but also the Happiness factor!It has...

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TreVista Senior Living at Antioch

3950 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA 94509

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.3
Review Score
40 reviews

Professional, caring team of staff and medical personnel. Awesome service!!! Ran into a financial glitch with payment and TreVista accounting team were patient and understanding during payment resolution. My...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

TreVista in Antioch is a vibrant, warm and welcoming community conveniently located in the East Bay area. Its location set back on a large, treed area of land makes it both convenient and a quiet, peaceful and beautiful place to call home. The community and grounds have recently undergone...

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CountryHouse Grand Island

833 Alpha St, Grand Island, NE 68803

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
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8 reviews

This was the second place we took Dad to. He needed memory care. The staff knew how to handle his dementia. The staff was very friendly to their clients and visitors. We were always kept aware of both Dad's...

Provides: Memory Care

CountryHouse in Grand Island was designed and is staffed specifically for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. From our many years of experience working with those needing memory care and their families, we know that consistency, security, comfort and a sense...

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CountryHouse Omaha

5030 S 155th St, Omaha, NE 68137

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8.0
Review Score
2 reviews

Overall experience was 4. I would give 5's to Cleanliness, friendliness, food, Administrative staff and activities. Quality of care was good overall (4 rating) but too often had to wait quite a while or...

Provides: Memory Care

CountryHouse in Omaha was designed and is staffed specifically for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. From our many years of experience working with those needing memory care and their families, we know that consistency, security, comfort and a sense of...

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The Kensington Senior Living at Hastings

233 N Hastings Ave, Hastings, NE 68901

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review Score
2 reviews

Across the board, The Kensington Hastings was a great place for my Dad's respite stay. He received excellent care. They had a lot of activities and really good food. And the staff were awesome.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Constructed in 1914, The Clarke Hotel was the premier destination for social and political events in the Hastings area for many years. Fully renovated in 1987, The Clarke was transformed into The Kensington and earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places. The Kensington...

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CountryHouse at Council Bluffs

1831 East Kanesville Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review Score
14 reviews

I truly believe that if we hadn't found Country House for my mom, she wouldn't be with us anymore. The prior facility she was living in didn't give her the attention and care she needed and I honestly...

Provides: Memory Care

CountryHouse in Council Bluffs was designed and is staffed specifically to benefit individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. From our many years of experience working with those needing memory care and their families, we know that consistency, security, comfort and...

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Serra Sol Memory Care

31451 Avenida Los Cerritos, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review Score
4 reviews

My wife suffers from alzheimer's disease and after many months of being her caretaker my health was beginning to decline. I investigated several memory care facilities and finally found the perfect place...

Provides: Memory Care

At Serra Sol, it’s about so much more than where you rest your head at night. Our entire community is our residents’ home. First, the basics. We offer a safe and secure environment that keeps the needs of those with memory loss tops of mind, including secured entries and exits, alarm systems and...

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Astoria Senior Living Tracy

1960 W Lowell Ave, Tracy, CA 95376

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review Score
9 reviews

We picked this community, because of the distance, convenience, cost, and service/value. It's a good facility, with friendly staff, who are attentive to residents. I would recommend to others. Again, the...

Provides: Memory Care

Astoria Gardens is a beautifully landscaped, single-story community, specially designed to meet the needs of those who should not live at home but do not need a nursing home. A wide array of supportive services are offered in gracious and comfortable surroundings. Residents of Astoria...

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Astoria Senior Living Omaha

9220 Western Avenue, Omaha, NE 68114

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7.8
Review Score
52 reviews

My mom liked their food better and I liked the proximity to my job. I think I would recommend, I do wish they had more exciting activities but understand each facility is different and working within their...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Brighton Gardens provides assisted living in an apartment-style setting that offers the simple pleasures - nutritious food, comfortable surroundings, and the support of a warm, caring and competent staff. Our Skilled Nursing Center emphasizes resident care and dignity in private or shared...

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Sunol Creek Memory Care

5980 Sunol Blvd, Pleasanton, CA 94566

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7.3
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30 reviews

My mom seems to be thriving there, now my anxiety lies in the fact that I think she won’t want to come home! I would recommend this place with 100 stars their personalized care. 200 characters huh? The...

Provides: Memory Care

Sunol Creek provides compassionate care for those with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias. Since our opening in 2014, our community has established itself as the East Bay’s premier place for Memory Care, proudly offering dedicated support for families in Pleasanton, Livermore,...

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CountryHouse Kearney

5605 Avenue K, Kearney, NE 68847

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7.0
Review Score
3 reviews

We chose this location because it is closer to our home to make it easier to visit and attend appointments. The facility is also very nice and staff are helpful and great working with my difficult...

Provides: Memory Care

Welcome to CountryHouseDevoted exclusively to benefiting those living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, CountryHouse residence for memory care is not “typical” memory care. We’re all about experiences. Do more. Engage more. Live more.Walk into any CountryHouse community and see...

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The Kensington Senior Living at Cumberland

One Baltimore St, Cumberland, MD 21502

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6.5
Review Score
11 reviews

The Kensington is on target for assisted living. I'm a nurse, and I would say the care they provide to my loved one is spot on. And the one-bedroom suite layout is perfect for her.

Provides: Assisted Living

Nestled in the Allegheny Mountains near the source of the Potomac River, The Kensington stands as proud testament to Cumberland's storied past. When it opened in 1926, the Algonquin Hotel was well known for its elegance and hospitality. Now on the National Register of Historic Places, it's...

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CountryHouse at Granite Bay

8485 Barton Rd, Granite Bay, CA 95746

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6.0
Review Score
9 reviews

I feel confident that my mom is getting the best care. They offer lots of activities to keep her engaged, and they are proactive with the doctor's communication as they have medical staff. I would recommend...

Provides: Memory Care

CountryHouse in Granite Bay was designed and is staffed specifically for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. From our many years of experience working with those needing memory care and their families, we know that consistency, security, comfort and a sense of...

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Sage Glendale Senior Living

525 W Elk Ave, Glendale, CA 91204

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5.9
Review Score
11 reviews

My mother needed respite care for about two weeks. [name removed] was very helpful and answered all my questions during a tour. We were able to get her situated and settled in a very short time with the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Welcome to Sage Glendale Senior LivingWelcome to Sage Glendale, a warm and welcoming community offering Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care in the heart of Glendale. Life at Sage Glendale starts with spacious, elegantly appointed and amenity-rich surroundings, coupled with...

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Evergreen-Dickinson

2143 6th Ave W, Dickinson, ND 58601

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3.0
Review Score
3 reviews

This facility has been pretty good. The staff is all great. They're always friendly and outgoing. They're good at their job, just overwhelmed. The staff has good intentions, but the follow through isn't...

Provides: Assisted Living

Dickinson has always been a place of opportunity and optimism. In the 1880s, it held the promise of new life for pioneer families.  That spirit has endured through good times and difficult times -- the belief that life is what you make of it.And it continues to be renewed by...

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CountryHouse - Cedar Rapids

5710 Gibson Dr, NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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CountryHouse is a very caring and loving facility. The staff are top notch. They all truly care about their residents no matter the level of care. The staff is extremely friendly to the residents and their...

Provides: Memory Care

CountryHouse in Cedar Rapids was designed and is staffed specifically to benefit individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. From our many years of experience working with those needing memory care and their families, we know that consistency, security, comfort and a...

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CountryHouse Cumberland

15 Cumberland St, Cumberland, MD 21502

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care

CountryHouse in Cumberland was designed and is staffed specifically for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. From our many years of experience working with those needing memory care and their families, we know that consistency, security, comfort and a sense of...

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7.8
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7.8

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A Place for Mom has scored Agemark with 7.8 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 116 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Agemark has 346 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.4 out of 5.

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5.0
Deborah T - Family/Friend
Memory Care
January 12, 2021
Verified Review
Overall it was a wonderful experience

We were quite happy with the community, and the cleanliness of the place was excellent. The meals we were able to eat there were pretty good, and the activities were appropriate there was always something going on. While our loved one was passing, the staff members were there with us and they were very sympathetic and understanding. They were more than capable dealing with the multiple personalities of all the residents, they were so gentle and kind.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
January 11, 2021

New community with a beautiful view (at the top of a hill). They addressed my concerns about brush fires and evacuation protocol very well. I think residents are very safe in this facility. Seem to have an excellent care system, activities and dining menu. The few residents I saw seem very happy.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
December 28, 2020
Verified Review
Overall a good community for a loved one

From our understanding they have had no positive cases of COVID. When we were able visit and eat their with our loved the meals and dining services was very good. We would absolutely recommend this community to others.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

4.5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Robbie - Family/Friend
Memory Care
November 16, 2020
Verified Review
A great fit

We chose Kingstson Bay because we liked the location as well as what it looked like. During the tour we thought it was very clean and they worked with us on the price. He was in a private room with a shared bathroom and it was very spacious. We ate here a few times before COVID and the food was really, really good. They were fresh meals and plated very nicely. I would absolutely recommend.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

4

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Memory Care
November 4, 2020
Verified Review
Awesome!

The size of the rooms this community offered really stood out to us as well as the people there. It felt like home. We were able to eat some meals with our loved one before COVID and we thought they had a good menu, and the residents has different options to choose from.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Ruth Andrews - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
October 15, 2020
Verified Review
I would recommend The Kensington to anybody

We chose the Kensington Senior Living at Cumberland because my dad is from this area and he had always said he wanted to go to a facility close by. After looking at some close to where I live, this was a far better situation. The room sizes here were very nice. The food here was also very good, they were good, home cooked meals. He absolutely loved it. My favorite part about the community was that they were all very friendly, it was like a big family. They got great care and attention. I would recommend to anybody.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Memory Care
May 26, 2020
Verified Review
Tre Vista Senior Living And Memory

The community is always clean and well kept. They are making sure to keep all the residents safe from the Covid-19 pandemic and have done a good job protecting everyone. Given the situation with the pandemic and community lock down, they do have activities available for the residents to participate in that are at a safe distance.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Diane Hughly - Industry reviewer
Memory Care
May 18, 2020
Verified Review
Review of Sunol Creek Memory Care

I am a hospice nurse and I am impressed with the compassion and clinical expertise exhibited by all staff at this facility. I love to collaborate with all staff members, as everyone has the patient's/residents' best interest in mind. I recommend this facility highly.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
April 14, 2020

Really enjoyed speaking with [name removed]. The residence sounds very nice, and [name removed] is very caring.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Judy Deliramich - Family/Friend
Memory Care
January 29, 2020
Verified Review
Review of Sunol Creek Memory Care

It's wonderful! We toured many places and this was the best hands down. My mom has been here 5+ years and its always pleasant to visit her. Activities, music, games - she is very happy. Also yummy food and it smells nice, kind of looks like a high end resort.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Mark Cooley - Family/Friend
Memory Care
November 21, 2019
Verified Review
Review of Sunol Creek Memory Care

Caring, attentive, and aware of Dad's needs both physically and emotionally. Excellent facility.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
November 15, 2019

Nice place. Super accommodating. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Met a few residents who were inviting us to come join them. (First time tour)

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Memory Care
November 6, 2019
Verified Review
Review of Sunol Creek Memory Care

Caring, attentive, and friendly staff, great staff to resident ratio, developmentally appropriate stimulating activities, pretty comfortable, and cleanly environment, good ongoing assessment of medical issues. Knowledgable management.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
H. Schomaker - Family/Friend
Memory Care
November 6, 2019
Verified Review
Review of Sunol Creek Memory Care

Wonderful staff. They communicate often and clearly. Nurse-staff caught a health issue I didn't notice. Care is very loving and understanding. They know how to care for those with dementia with dignity.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
October 21, 2019

Very nice new facility, ideally close to our home. Being new hard to judge longevity of staff. Visited memory care and saw staff involved with group of residence. Many nice amenities for the more self sufficient. Move in fee seemed high, and price for small space was on upper level compared to others visited so far. Because of location may still be considered .

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Gary Johnson - Family/Friend
Memory Care
July 25, 2019
Verified Review
Review of Sunol Creek Memory Care

This is an awesome place for people with memory issues. The staff is wonderful and all of them care about the residents and see to their needs. They do an outstanding job!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Tim Johnson - Family/Friend
Memory Care
July 23, 2019
Verified Review
Review of Sunol Creek Memory Care

My brother has received great care for the past 18 months. The entire staff is awesome. [name removed] and everyone care about the comfort and care of all residents. Highly recommend.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
June 17, 2019

[Name removed], Senior Living Consultant, provided me much-needed guidance and counsel toward my parents situation of my dad being diagnosed with Alzheimers. I really appreciate the honesty as well as two books she gave me on caring for those with the disease. It was wonderful to see the remodel of the facility. It's in a great location with access to paved City pathways. The grounds have a lot of trees and other greenery with space for the residents to enjoy the surroundings.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Dawn - Family/Friend
Memory Care
June 5, 2019
This place wasour salavation!

My dad lives in the memory care community. I can not imagine going through the last 9 months without the caring ,compassionate and most of all educated people that provide care to my dad. He is in need of total care and he is always clean, and well taken care of. The team has met every challenge both medically and behaviorally that he has given them. Family is included in any and all decisions and we feel apart of that team. If he wants Cheetos in the middle of the night he gets Cheetos! They see him first and his disease second. Sure, its a nice clean facility, food is good, lots of activities but Brighton Gardens is sooo much more that. The support and caring they have shown not just my dad but the whole family is priceless. We could not have gotten better care for him.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Memory Care
May 9, 2019
Verified Review
Review of Kingston Bay

Great place! I live in the area so I've seen this facility almost daily. Never thought I's be helping a family member find a place but you can't say never. My aunt fell in her home and her health took a down hill spiral. I needed a place for her right away. The people that helped me were polite, educated and truly cared. I highly recommend Kingston Bay.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


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