American House

first impression great. Love floor plan of bedrooms and size. Pet can visit. Going smoke free, 91 years old needs his cigar outside. Over priced. Get more at Belmont for money except upfront cost.

I really liked, but the rooms that were available were too far away from the rest of the amenities in the facility. She would have had to walk a ways to get to the dining room and such. Tricia Marks is the director, and she is really, really nice. It's in a good location, and the inside of the building is kind of a Western motif.

Some peopel are really happy to be working with elders and for some it's just a job. I would say the majority though are glad to be there. My parents think the activities are kind of cheesy. They might be in their 80's, but they think they're kind of childish and sometimes they talk to them in these high voices which is understandable because they don't really know who they're talking to, but they think it's a little childish. My dad ended up moving in with my mom, which is fantastic. They totally have their minds and it's good, but they're more into conversations, not parties, especially kind of weird parties. When she first got their I went to some loud music thing, it was way too loud and she got kind of rattled. She kind of likes it quiet and adult like so when they throw a party it's not her thing. 3/4 of that place is independent living and 1/4 is enhanced care so that's what makes it do able. They actually have people around there that can have conversations. I told them I wouldn't put them in a place I wouldn't live in myself so they trusted me. I must have looked at 50 different places and this was as clsoe to home as they could get. When I saw this I was like, this is it, it was like a huge weight lifted off my shoulders.

Toured, so far high on list but cost is concern.

Really seems to offer a lot for a good price.

It's beautiful, and very nice, although I don't think the apartment is as nice as the one where I am at now but my family isn't as close to this one. When I looked at it, American House had just bought it, it had been senior apartments before and they were just in the process of changing it over.

We only kept her there at Elmcroft for one night before she fell and went to the hospital but the experience with Elmcroft was great on the front end. Matt and Tina were wonderful to work with. We worked with them for 2 months in preparation to move her down to Nashville. I looked at a few other places but I pretty much zeroed in on Elmcroft. It was clearly the choice. It was the best management, the best facility and the best location for us.

Things are going pretty well, surpisingly. She doesn't like her roommate but that's just my mother, she's high drama, she enjoys hating her roommate. American house has been very wonderful saying we can try to get her a different roommate but she didn't want to change. Things are going well, she loves breakfasts, lunches, hates the dinners, she loves it there. I don't know how many activities she does, she's never been a joiner, she goes down and visits and gossips. The care really has been excellent, they're very nice to her, they know her name, they give her her meds, they're always very nice as far as when we check her in and out. I had heard horror stories about american house and I think they were unfounded. I mean it is kinda depressing, the clienteles a little... there are people that have extreme disabilities or are extremely senile, its not real fancy or real pretty but none of that bothers her. I'll give them a glowing report. In the medical field when people hear "american house" everybody goes ughh but it's really not that bad.

This community was in a nicer area and really seemed like it was the newer one of the American House chain. The only issues we had with this community is that it is small and seems like the residents wouldn't have too much room to move around in common areas.

We looked at all the other communities in Johnson City and they are truly the best. We compared all the prices and they were the best deal and really the best community to care for our loved ones. They are very good to their residents and care for them very well. They are very cooperative and accommodating. They listen to us and will try to do everything they can to please us. Our loved ones love it here. We are very pleased with them and would highly recommend them.

It was pretty nice. The decision for where we ended up was based on the proximity to the hospital where my friend's doctor has privledges and it just to happened that by luck, there was a community right by it. Unfortunately it was not American House.

Very nice. No openings... wait list is 2-3 months out. Did not see any apartments... nothing unoccupied.

They really made it easy to transition my mom into this community. The staff is really friendly and helpful. I am very pleased with my decision.

Staff friendly, lobby nicely decorated.

We liked American House, but it was pretty dark and not as cheery as Ashford Court.

Possibility. Progressive asssistance

Close to shopping (Kroger), garden out back. I didn't like that the windows seemed small. Visited it about a year ago. Seems affordable.

Lovely views from villas but carpet & kitchen dated. Layout very functional.

Mother would not fit it. A little too uppity for her even though a was a very nice place.

Very nice smaller facility, great menu, good activities. Furnished respite room. Friendly happy residents