Charter Senior Living

6.0 miles (13 minutes) from our home. 2nd Assisted Living Facility facility we visted. The facility shares an entrance drive with a high-end residential neighborhood of 1 story zero-lot type homes similar to Dot's. All well maintained with expensive cars parked around the homes. No traffic concerns or about the neighborhood declining around the facility. The facility is all on one-story which is a benefit. Doesn't have a grand entrance as you enter into a large area that immediately opens to the dining area. We visited at lunchtime so we saw most of the residents. Most all were highly independent, dressed well and interacting with each other at the table areas. Caregivers were assisting some in and out of the area and they all knew and spoke with the director who was touring us. He did not call all of the residents by name though he did speak with them. Quality of facility and rooms were similar to the first facility but not quite as nice. Large common areas are used for activities and watching large screen TV. Level of care seems comparable to 1st facility, but less entertainment, not quite as fancy. Still nicer than what I was expecting. We were toured by Executive Director and he is very very knowledgeable of assisted living business and very caring of all residents. We toured several apartments (all nice) and met with a lady who kept talking about how wonderfull the place was. Her apartment was lovely with furniture she chose from her 10 room house. She stated she could have chosen any assisted living facilities in the area and chose here because it's most like living at home with an extended family and staff that love and care for you. Doesn't feel like you're in a hotel like other higher priced facilities. This facility is part of FiveStar Senior Living and pricing is mid-tier; no hidden costs. One time move-in fee is $1,000, but the director agreed to waive $500 because Dorothy's a vet.

Beautiful setting, rural and quiet. 75% of facility smelled of urine. The Memory Loss unit looked the best I've seen, all residents happy and participating in activities.

I stopped by Morningside of Jackson today on the way home from Memphis. The facility is basically a replica of what exists in Morningside of Franklin but lower priced. Very impressed by the Family feeling. Some of the furnishings in recreation areas were not as nice as Franklin (Fold-up tables & chairs that reminded me of school cafeterias, but clean and functional). The recreation area seemed smaller with smaller size TV. Studio and alcove (2 rooms)apartments seemed a bit larger with bigger closets. I especially liked the way the studio they have available has a back door that opens out into an enclosed courtyard. They seem to have more activites with bigger events than what Franklin showed us.

I really liked. The alsheimers unit was huge. Trying to remember size of rooms. I think they were small.

Very nice staff, facility is undergoing a remodel, which did not scare us away. The facility was well located and hidden from view and next to a pre-school. Amenities and rooms looked nice, and only worried about future care options. Would recommend this facility though

Clean, well staffed.

Enjoyed talking to The Director; but not sure of the place,will keep checking

good , small,near heatland

nice facility.

Like this, Cat is okay. Transportation to dr visits - Dr comes to building on Tuesday and Thursday. Laundry once a week, Cleaning once a week, daily - take out trash

will most likely be the spot for her "respite/evaluation " time

Clean, recently remodeled and newer ownership. One price for all services instead of rental price and assistance level of care prices. All Apartments contain full kitchens.

She loved the decor and was very impressed with the Alzheimers unit ... and we very much liked the manager PLUS it was the first place where she felt the food was good. However, it was smaller (fewer residents) than she liked and it was further from me than she wished to live.

Warm friendly staff & environment. Great list of resident activities, good floor plan and nice apartments; No spend-down options.

Visited. A possibility for my mom and dad.

When originally toured a few years back and was fantastic, we had wanted to move in. Went back on recent tour and overall were amazed at how far down they had come.

We toured The Cottages and realized that they are set up in little pods; it's not a normal complex building you'd see at other communities. if my loved one were to be placed in a pod with residents who aren't communicative or friendly, she would essentially be stuck in "pod hell". at [community name removed] all of the residents are housed in one large complex, which makes it a lot easier to make friends throughout the building.

At first this community had a really friendly and lively atmosphere to it which was one of the reason we chose Trail Creek, but they are going through some changes in management so its shifting that dynamic a little bit.

I toured Charter Senior Living and it just seemed like the facility was more depressing than some others we saw. It was not going to be the right fit for us

Brookdale Gainesville is an affordable option for your elderly loved one for their care. The services are middle of the road. My loved one had adequate space for them during their stay. The food was ok, it wasn't terrible. It is what I expected, my loved one was able to pick items off the menu that they enjoyed.