Cogir Senior Living

My mom has been very happy with our choice of Carmel Place.

My mom has been here a few months with early late stage Alzheimers, after living at a different memory care facility for a year. Bellingham at Orchard has been an excellent place for her. The staff are friendly and helpful, and despite my mom's behavioral challenges, she has been treated very nicely. They make sure mom eats enough to keep weight on from her endless walks around the facility. Administrative staff is easy to work with, too, and I know my mom is very safe and cared for.

I have just spent 3 weeks in rehab at Fountain View Village. It was a totally unexpected stay following a spine surgery. In the beginning I was in a great deal of pain and scared as all of this was unanticipated. I cannot say enough for the nursing care and attention they gave me to get through this period. These men and women together with the CNAs are priceless and I will be forever grateful. As I began with the therapy, my heart wondered if I would ever go home. It was soon obvious that these guys get you exactly where you want to go with a lot of work attention and skill. I progressed so quickly with their help and direction, even I had a hard time believing my own progress. The OTs and PTs are truly the best there are and I thank them with all my heart. I would be remiss if I didn't mention the admin staff. There level of concern and help was always there & obvious. Thank you all for getting me home and on track to fully recover from a tough ordeal. For anyone having to go top rehab, don't think twice about going here. It is truly one of the best in the Valley!!

We love Madorna Hills. Just the right fit for us.

My mother has been a resident for two years & our family is very pleased with the care & attention she receives from all the staff. They have had a recent change in directors (executive, marketing & life enrichment) & we are pleased with the new staff. There is a long time resident care coordinator who is excellent & some long time caregivers, medtechs, facility, laundry & kitchen staff who are truly compassionate & caring. These employees are very valuable & our hope is that they will continue to stay & provide excellent service.

My mom moved into Avamere about 6 weeks ago, she was hesitant about leaving her home. The people at Avamere could not have been more helpful. Her transition has gone as well as we possible could have hoped, and we are very happy with our decision. Avamere Wenatchee used to be Columbia Heights. In talking with locals about residential centers to visit, I was repeatedly warned about poor experiences with Columbia Heights. Avamere is a completely separate corporation, and have all new management and staff. I find that people in Wenatchee still often refer to this site as Columbia Heights, and that the fair to poor reputation of Columbia Heights is unfairly associated with Avamere. I expect that my mom's experience at Avamere is very representative, and that Avamere deserves a much higher rating. Any issues we had during the first few days of mom's move in were quickly handled. The management have a lot of direct involvement with the residents, and the quality of care shows as a result. I would recommend anyone looking for a care facility in Wenatchee to visit Avamere, and don't let the reputation of the previous incarnation color your opinions. Avamere Wenatchee is a quality facility, and my mom is fortunate to be here.

I am an independent living resident at Queen Anne Retirement Community. I will be honest, it was difficult initially for me to adjust to a one bedroom unit at this community after living in a 1600 square foot condo in Bellevue. It was not because of anything negative there. There are many activities to participate in, and the activity director is open to suggestions of new activities to offer and new places to go. This year I suggested we go to the Nutcracker, and just like that, it was on the calendar. They have a new chef, and he is very receptive to suggestions of new offerings. Their "Tres Leches" (3 milk) cake is to die for. The dining room is open from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm. I know of no other community in the area with such extensive hours for food service. The wait people get to know your name quickly, and this makes for a warm atmosphere immediately. As I assume with most senior communities, there is a bus to drive you to your doctor and dental appointments in the area. Both the assistant executive director and the executive director have their doors open so one can discuss problems or offer suggestions. Although I am not participating in the assisted living aspects at this facility, I have gotten to know many of the care givers. They are friendly, warm and caring. In my opinion, there is no better way to learn about a specific retirement community, than to speak to someone who actually lives there. While a marketing person can tell you many things, it is not the same. If you decide to tour this Queen Anne Retirement Community, you may ask for me to share a meal with you in the dining room, and I will be happy to answer any questions you have from a resident's point of view. Try it, you'll like it!

We have liked our life here. It has been easy to get acquainted with people, the employees are very helpful, friendly, and patient. We appreciate the option of having physical therapists and personal trainers on site and the focus on staying active with a nice selection of exercise programs. There are enough activities to keep one as busy as anyone wants to be.

Mom is very well cared for at Blossom Creek.

I am happy here, all my needs are met. Food is good, residents are friendly, staff are great, management is good.

Mom loves the place, friendly staff, decent food and the events they schedule are fun. The place is always clean. We love it because she is now within 2 miles of us instead of 28 miles and a different state, not having to cross the dreaded bridge.

It is a lovely setting with spacious grounds. The folks are friendly ; both the residents and staff. A good many activities planned to include outings. The food is delicious and nutritious with several choices. Nice lounges and a cozy library. Convenient to medical facilities. It’s a perfect choice for my mother.

My mother entered Independent Living at Columbia Heights, Wenatchee Bonaventure (before corporate change) in 2010 and 4 years later transitioned to Assisted Living there as well. She lived there for 7 years total before requiring another transition to Memory Care which required a move to a different facility. I will just say that management involvement is the key, and in Wenatchee, they have the key. Nothing is perfect, but as I look back, I am so grateful for the staff, (many of whom are still there), and for the way they cared for my mom.

My mother has been in memory care since its inception. She has received excellent care, though her deteriorating mental processes can cause disruptions for herself and others at times. Her physical care is consistent. Group activities help residents stay engaged. The physical grounds are well maintained. I highly recommend this facility to families seeking long term care for elderly loved ones.

My sister really loves it here. She seems to be happy at this facility and they do a good job in taking care of her. The building is immaculately clean and the housekeeping staff is very kind. The food is good and seems well portioned and she raves about the soup all the time. For activities, they offer things like yoga and a lot of movie watching. I would absolutely recommend this facility to other families.

Mom is in the memory care here and we are happy with the place. The have activities that stimulate her mind. The staff is very nice, very helpful and patient. The meals are served 3x a day and the hours are long no set time you have to get there by. Housekeeping keeps it clean and no odors. They will do her laundry and clean the room too. They will bring the memory care over to the assisted living so they can all play games and have a social hour. I would recommend this community.

The people that run Sunridge are really caring, and the staff is helpful as well. My loved one really likes the food, and she's been able to enjoy some of the activities already like the exercise classes, bible studies, and crafts. The place is clean, and my loved one's room has a bathtub, which was a big deal for her. So far our experience has been great.

My father is here currently and things are going as well as can be with any big life transition. The staff have been very helpful and open to questions and suggestions, and helping me get him as settled as possible. The facility itself is much older than some of the others we looked at but is clean and comfortable, feels as much like a home as possible and is maintained well. Since it is a bit older, the apartments are a little larger than some of the newer places we looked at. They have a regularly scheduled bus that will take everyone out to grocery stores, banks, Target, things like that, and sometimes they’ll go out to lunch or go for long drives, and they are open to suggestions by residents for new places to go. There’s also a driver on the staff that can take people to doctors’ appointments. The community itself has movies, a walking club, exercise, and there are multiple activities going on each day if residents want to participate. Location wise, it is on the edge of a lovely park with walking paths, and also close to coffee shops and restaurants which are very convenient when family is visiting. The only negative that I’ve experienced is that there was a bit of a staff change in the medical department and communications with that area have been difficult, but overall it's been a positive experience and I would recommend visiting to others looking for senior living.

My mother lives at Silverado Peoria and, overall, the experience had been pretty good. Generally, the staff is excellent, and they do pretty well complying with our requests. The community is clean and well-maintained with no strange odors. They do also have activities for the residents to enjoy, and I like that it is very close by. We have been trying to get a new wheelchair for my mother and it has taken some time for the staff to get the process going. I had to mention it again to them a couple of weeks ago, and it seems they are beginning to process the request. As far as meals go, they don’t have a lot of variety for those with special diets. My mother is diabetic and gluten free. They are constantly giving her chicken breast because they don’t have other suitable options. Despite these couple of issues, our experience with Silverado has been generally positive.

I really like to be outdoors and this place stood out to me the most out of the others because my room came with a balcony. I like to go outside and enjoy the sound of the school band playing next door. I’m on the third floor with the balcony and I’m nestled in the trees with a lovely view so it is very nice. They have even used my studio to show other people touring because of how nicely it is decorated. The staff there really takes care of us. They are pleasant, friendly, and always there for you. They have great communication and they are knowledgeable about what they’re doing. If there is a problem, they’re on it right away. Their cleanliness is very good too. They work on it all the time. They come once a week to do the laundry and I take my own trash out. It’s very convenient with the laundry room being right down the hall as well. The other residents are very friendly and welcoming; we always have so much fun together. There are plenty of things to do with tons of activities. The most popular is bean bag baseball and it really becomes a team effort. It gets very competitive, there are people out there that are 96 years old playing this! Everyone gets so involved and is cheering everyone else on, it’s very heartwarming. There is also bingo several times per week, exercise classes, and Zumba. The only negative thing that I would say is that they put too much salt in the food. The food itself is good, but it’s very unhealthy with how much sodium they put in. We actually have a meeting once a week with the chef and I would tell them about it and they do the best they can. I think it’s just because everyone is old and their taste buds start to go, so they add more salt for them to taste anything. The food is wonderful though, it’s flavorful and interesting. I would recommend this community to others.