Bickford Senior Living

Too small for dad and memory patients seemed lower functioning than mom. Not a good fit

I didn't like it because he was trying to sell me on it, he wasn't showing it to me. He was telling me what all the other places would tell me and what was wrong with them. He was just trying to sell me, it looked too confining to me. In fact, the memory care I think was on the thrid floor and there was no way the residents could get fresh air.

The young woman who met with me and showed me around was lovely and enthusiastic. I forgot she was a salesperson. Big mistake. A salesperson will often say what he or she decides is the most important thing to say to close a sale, regardless of whether or not there is any true comprehension of what a person's needs really are, regardless of whether the salesperson has any intention of seeing to it that promises are kept. My mother-in-law's needs regarding oxygen are still not being met, and she has been there for 2 months. We presented our relative warts and all, so there wouldn't be any confusion. The salesperson claimed that there was nothing we were describing that would be too difficult to handle. We should have had in-depth consultations with the actual care-givers, nurses, and aides. I've come to the conclusion that all that glitters is not gold, and the reality is that good, consistent care can be found in very plain, utilitarian environments, and lousy, inconsistent care can be found in the most upscale places. This is not to say that Sunrise of Worthington is a poor place on the whole. I would not recommend it for people who have any special issues, such as needing to be on oxygen 24/7, or who have any disabilities. There is not adequate preparation for anything that falls into the "out of the ordinary" category. There appear to be a variety of activities. What we witnessed, however, was that sometimes activities are scheduled, not enough residents show up, or the person in charge is not there for some reason, and then there is confusion and people drift off. For a new elderly person with dementia, this is a confusing scenario. Things like this have happened too many times, making the transition very hard on my mother-in-law and our family. We are called frequently to come and take care of things that we were assured would not be issues! It is mostly about oxygen- it's as though the staff can't handle anything about it. This type of thing seems very basic, and we were very careful to make this particular need a top priority. It seems like a simple, basic need, but it's highly individualized, in reality, and we don't think anyone gave it much thought. We emphasized it and went over it constantly before Mom was moved in. Obviously, she is still alive. Obviously, she is getting "enough" air. But, the amount of time and effort on OUR part, to see to it that oxygen needs are being me,t has been enormous, and we do not feel there has been much value in all of the cost when the services have not been provided as promised. There are many good things about Sunrise. Residents who have been there a long time seem content. The staff seems to know people on a level that is more in-depth than we witnessed in other nursing/assisted living communities. The service in the dining room is good. There is a lot of effort made to ensure that residents have a personalized living experience. I love it that people are allowed to have pets, and the place welcomes family at any time. We don't feel that anyone is deliberately staging things, as though they expect an inspection any minute. I've eaten there and the food is good. The staff seem to care that people are given variety of food to choose from, and they try and accommodate people. The place is clean and inviting. I just wish the assessment for our relative had been more accurate and that the salesperson had not been our initial contact, because I feel she ended up speaking all the employees ("Oh, no problem... I'm sure we can take care of that.... absolutely..."), when the only person she can really say she has control over is herself.

It was more expensive. The reason that my mother didn't go there was becasue they have a $5000 community fee or buy-in and their rate was about $7000 a month.

I think they have 28 rooms (or was it 40?). Up the street from Panera in Moline. Memory care patients there also.

Did not accept medicaid or VA benefits.

The facility was fine just.

All inclusive, specialize in alzheimer's.

Mom and I visited a couple weeks ago. Very nice, but short on storage space in the room. They also don't transition to Medicaid.

Facility was attractive and location was convenient. Staff was very welcoming We feel Mom would receive excellent care here. The negative aspects inlcuded the size of the facilty with several floors. I had the feeling of being in a hotel.

seems nice, private pay, large company.

It is a very nice place. Really like the Memory care part.

Friendly staff. Small and large studios, 2 room apart. toured assisted living can tour memory unit later, social activities available, hair salon on site, physical therapy on site, separate dining area with 3 meals available, bistro for inbetween snacks, medication management available 24 hrs, all areas clean, outside patios and porches in the assisted living area, medium size community(less than 50 rooms)

Seemed too much focus was on appearance of place and not on care. Almost too big and formal. Not a warm feeling.

We visited this place. An impromptu visit. Very, very nice place; however, too expensive.

Toured- second time touring. Liked, but rooms were small.

too many people to care givers.

Bickford may be a good choice. Small and comfortable, with attached memory unit for easy access from assisted living quarters.

Newer, family owned. CNA's. 1 bdrm #3400 plus care level.

We had a tour of both memory and assisted living care.