Avista Senior Living

The staff is extremely friendly to residents and visitors and the staff has been consistently patient with my mom as she struggles to adapt. Before she moved in they had got the apartment into great shape. There was new carpet, paint, and it was clean. Also, all the common areas are maintained nicely. I identified a maintenance need, and the maintenance man was there within a few days (not immediately because I'd stated it did not need immediate attention) and noted that he had already identified the problem and had the necessary part on order. My mom seems to enjoy the food (she isn't complaining, which she would if she didn't like it) and I ate in the dining room for several meals and I found the food tasty but I know I'd gain weight if I ate there routinely. I noted that the staff all work at meals to ensure that new residents are not left out, so when they arrive at the dining area a staff person greets them by name and will take them to a table with a vacant seat and introduce to the people there, facilitating getting to know people. I think they steer the new person away from less friendly folks. They have activities for the residents, and the activity manager [Removed] is particularly nice. I have noted an activity that we'd been told about that isn't actually offered, which is group walks on the greenbelt that is a couple of blocks away. Perhaps I misunderstood what I was told, and this was instead an ad activity organized by some of the residents (and not happening anymore). One thing I particularly like is they allow residents to place some personal item(s) on the door or adjacent hallway wall, or item near the door. For someone like my mom, who suffers from memory loss, this is a great aid to being able to find her way around Garnet Place on her own and not need assistance to get to and from the dining or activity room areas. They also allow things to be hung from walls and ceiling in the rooms so that you can really personalize it, no restrictions noted on hanging things. I can say the experience thus far is extremely positive, and I have hopes that my mom will settle in well.

I toured this community when I was trying to find a place for my friend and wound up speaking with [Removed], who is the manager. It wasn’t overbearingly fancy. It was very nice though. The grounds were fabulous and very well kept. The facility, when I saw it, was absolutely clean. If somebody had enough money and was able to partake in some of the activities that they provide, I would say it would be great. What I did notice is the amenities are many and you don’t see a lot of residents taking part in them. The facility itself is just a bit on the smaller side and cheaper in price. We ultimately went with a home care option instead.

My father-in-law and I toured here when we were trying to find the right place for him to move in. The facility was very nice. The only issue we had was with the woman that gave us a tour. She seemed like she wasn't very informed on what they offered there for their residents. My father-in-law felt like she didn't know what was going on. It's probably one of the nicer facilities around here but he was disenchanted with her lack of knowledge and the experience.

When I toured, it was a really nice community and our tour guide was terrific. The rooms are clean and looks like a nice facility to stay in. If my Mother was more independent it would have been great for her. They just didn’t seem to have the facilities or ability to take care of a person in a wheelchair. If you’re using a walker, it would not be a big deal.

I toured the Windriver Place community. It was a nice and clean community. The staff was friendly. I that it was too small of a community for my parents. I thought it was also overly expensive.

We toured Syringa Place. The staff was friendly and they gave a nice presentation of their community. It was a clean and well-kept community. We chose another community that was more in-line with our budget.

My grandparents had recently made the move into this community and so far things seem to be going okay for them. They have overall made a smooth transition and have been doing the best they can with there situation. The only complaint my grandmother has had is that she feels like she is in more of a memory care facility then an assisted living. She said it is often like a ghost town and not many people are active.

This community was very lovely it has a nice view of the mountains. The landscaping is lovely nice areas to walk and sitting areas that you can enjoy the fresh air. The staff is very nice appears very professional. It didn't appear they offered a lot of activities to keep the residents busy. Inside the community appeared to be clean and well maintained.

This community was very nice to tour. The size of the rooms that we saw seemed to be about the size of rooms in other communities. The staff was very friendly along with residents that we met. However, the pricing for this community was more on the expensive side than others we had looked at.

My mom and her cat has been adjusting well. I am pleased with the staff so far. Her room is fantastic, it has a great view of the mountains. The transition has been very good. There were 2 things important when picking a community. 1) I needed to be in close proximity to where she is 2) Finding a safe and good environment. The financial aspect is good, we locked the rates for her room and board. If her dementia progress, they have a memory unit which means we would not have to move her again in the future. So far it has been a good fit.

Mom was only here for a 2-week stay but from what I understand it went well. Mom did some of the activities there and enjoyed the staff and the other residents. She liked the food no complaints. I would recommend the community.

We toured the Pioneer Valley Lodge and it is a nice community. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. It was a clean and well-kept community. We chose another community that had provided a special care unit.

We had visited quite a few communities and they each had their own unique qualities but what was going to cinch the deal was where they were located. This community had the perfect location. Mom is doing ok here it has taken time for her to adjust and feel like she has settled in. But the staff has been very accommodating and kind very helpful when in need of anything. She has started making friends slowly and started doing some things. She hasn't complained about the food so I am guessing she is liking it. The community is always clean and well maintained the temperature is always comfortable.

My mother in law was doing very well here before getting ill but she is starting to recover slowly. Prior to her being sick, she was doing the activities and social events and she likes being around the other residents.The community is on a smaller size scale which is a better fit for her not as many people so it is not as loud as some others. The caregivers are super nice and sweet. The food is good.

My loved one had a short respite stay at this community. The staff did everything they could to make him feel comfortable. The community was clean. This community is more for independent living and our loved one needed a little more care than they were able to offer.

I thought they were a nice and clean community. I did not see any problems and the person who gave me the tour was on time and professional. I was just looking for a place that was convenient for me to travel around.

My sister has only been in the Stratford 3 weeks but so far I am very satisfied.

This community was my first choice however since it wasn't for me I left the decision up to my loved one. It was on the smaller side nice facility very homey. It was clean smelled good the staff and the residents seemed friendly and happy. There were lots of activities residents could do.

This is a very nice place. There is a very nice common area where residents and visitors can sit around the fireplace. The dining area is very spacious lots of windows for natural light to come in. The food is good but there could be more of a selection. The staff is always friendly and helpful. There is very good communication with the staff and family they are good about getting back to you. I would recommend this location to people.

This is a very nice community. The people I met were nice and knowledgable. They allow pets and seem to offer a lot of daily activities. This community did not seem to offer the staffing level for the amount of care my loved one needed. This community would be good for a more independent resident.