Cogir Senior Living

We toured Lake Shore Commons but we did not choose them because the value for the money was not quite as good as another we looked at and it is definitely more independent with less care provided.

It is a really nice place there is no question about it, and the price is very comprable. The only small complaint is that there are a lot of people in assisted living and they seem to just roam around the community and even fall asleep out in the open. I love my apartment, it is a one bedroom but it is very spacious. It has a full kitchen a nice patio, and im right across from a forest and i can see the beautiful grounds. On the independent living side everyone has a patio but on the assisted living side they do not, and there is no kitchen but they do have a microwave. All of the apartment seem comprable and the food here is very good.

They've had high turnover in the administration. I wasn't impressed with the community at first. The new Director is fantastic and has only been there for three or four weeks. If there is any issue the new director works with the families in trying to resolve the situation. The community hasn't had a hair stylist even during the reopening of the community post pandemic.

Overall the community is very attentive and gives a good level of care. They do have a high turnover in management and staff and that is concerning. They have been very with communication and keeping us informed. I would recommend this community to others.

We chose Cogir of Vancouver because of the sales manager I talked to, he really worked with us and was fantastic. He was very understanding and laid it all out on the table. The room sizes here were great, it was a very nice 2 bedroom. They sent out newsletters to my parents, but I got very little communication and I wish that I would have gotten more. The food was really good here, my dad loved them. They were very strong on their covid protocols. Had everybody else been as positive and upbeat as the sales manager, I would definitely recommend but we did have some issues that never got resolved so I am on the fence due to covid.

Make sure that this is the right place for your loved one. It is assisted living, so if you're on the border between independent and assisted, then this probably isn't the way to go. But for a lot of the residents here, it seems like the right level of care. It's definitely made my life easier knowing that my loved one is watched 24 hours, and I'm completely comfortable with his safety and security here. It's a nice place, in a nice area, and I don't have worry about him here. My loved one feels comfortable with the staff. He relates well to them, and they're the ones who keep him going since he feels less connected to the residents that are differently abled than him. It's really clean inside. My loved one finds the activities to be kind of silly, for instance flower arranging, caring for babies, hitting a balloon around. He's not crazy about the food, and it's gone downhill quite a bit since Covid. They're currently understaffed. Since my loved one is pretty self sufficient, I don't feel like he's getting care sometimes when he might need it. I did appreciate that they got their residents vaccinated quickly. I'm happy that he's safe, and I feel better having him here than having him at home.

I am happy here, there is no retirement home that is perfect, but when it's time it a good place to live. I would definitely recommend this community to others.

2 floors, more amenities but more residents, nice walking paths & gathering areas

The apt sizes are ok it depends on what you're used to, but they offer several different sizes. The food was not as good during covid, it is getting better now we are starting to go back to the dining room is small groups. I would recommend this community to others if you can afford it.

I think the value is good at this facility, however, there is no internet in the rooms, and cell service is bad. They don't like food, not enough veggies and its poor quality. overall I would recommend this facility to others.

I have been coming to Garden Valley retirement, helping my sister friend for 7 years. We have enjoyed new friends throughout the years. Before the covid-19 virus became a daily change in gathering together with others. I must say the food is very bad. In my opinion increasing the rent price each year is not nice, when most of their entertainment has been stopped.

I like being here. Many games to play and I have made many friends. I do think the food could be much better.

The residents have been getting bored and restless. The quality of food wasn't there due to delivering meals to the residents, due to COVID. All I heard from the residents was complaints over the food. I'm not sure if there was a limitations and needing to follow corporate guidelines. Post COVID the community was particular about following the safety protocols. I think they could have been better at providing stimulation/activities for the residents. Madrona Hills has gotten particular about the safety and cleanliness to keep COVID out of their community. I feel the price should have been dropped or a refund given due to the community not being able to offer all the amenities offered that was in the contract.

The overall look of this community is very pretty, the rooms are spacious. They have trivia and karaoke. The food was fine, our loved one never complained about it. This community is very bright and cheery.

It's not bad, compared to the others. There are a few things lacking, it is good for the money. The service like transportation it is offered at limited times (only in the mornings, twice a week) for the residents to get to doctor appointments. They are offering meals at the door, and they are very friendly. It is an older place. There are not to many activities offered. My loved one moved in right before COVID. They provide three times a day, since residents can't get to the dining room, and bring snacks to each room. It is a beautiful place and the dining room is nice. Prior to COVID they had coffee and snacks prior in the dining room. There is a pond outside with chairs and very friendly. It is nicely priced compared to other communities. They do have cleaning services once a week and bring clean towels in.

Emerald Pond could use some improvements, the food is horrible. They have been through quite a few chefs, and their current chef just recently left. The rooms are adequate, nothing luxurious but are pretty good. If their loved one was very well and mobile we would recommend this to a family or friend.

I originally chose this community because is was under new ownership and it was what we could afford. My mother passed away in their care. At first, the care seemed okay, the food was good and she gained some weight She was in the memory care which was an affordable memory care. When we went to empty out my mother's belongings, we found her room to not be very clean. I would not recommend community to other families.

Inadequate management Newer residents not mentally appropriate for this alleged retirement community.

Up until Covid-19, I loved it here. Now that chef [name removed] has left - our food is not so good! New employees that have recently been hired are not the warm and fuzzy type that we were used too. I guess we're spoiled!! I know everyone is doing the best they can do with the restrictions that have been enacted by Governor [name removed]! Let's all pray that we will survive!!

It is O.K. - Not bad - Not good. I can afford to live in this studio apartment. Everything goes up, including my rent but not my income! I try to eat what is served, or I give it to the dog, or usually garbage. I keep food in my refrigerator to eat on those days. Housekeeping just O.K. The view is superb! Breathtaking, marvelous Cascade Mountain view wonderful!