Dial Retirement Communities

I like them. They get high marks on everything. The care services we have used have been good. I think they're doing a good job. My mom and dad seem content and that's what matters.

For my mother it was worth every penny, i love the staff, i love the care, i just don't care much for the facility. It's just very improperly lit, its just dark, its not very cheerful, it's absolutely clean, the accomodations are very nice, the care was excellent. The staff was just outstanding in changing to her changing needs, she was not forced to move into nursing care or more substantial care, they were able to accomodate her changing needs and they were changing by the week. They were able to care for her until the end and not having to move her was HUGE for the money, it didn't cost us any more and I have to say, their director of nursing, I wouldn't have wanted any one else to care my mother other than her, she was very caring and kind. She was more worried about my mother and what her care needs were than anything else.

My sister lives in the independent living and her side is just beautiful, the decor, the lighting, the shared space, its just very very comforting and comfortable, and very homie, just very nicely done. She like it a lot. Of course on their side, their interaction is a lot different than independent living, they're able to come and go more easily and they need very little assistance so they can have gatherings for cards and games and movies and physical fitness so they're able to enjoy more activities together. My impression is that it's a little pricey compared to other facilities but it's definitely a five.

They're wonderful, like everything in the world its so expensive, we looked in to some a lot higher and some that were less expensive, but we liked the look of it, the people, the food. They really enjoy it, I'm so happy for them. They play bingo they do sittercise they're always having something, ice cream socials or happy hours. It's just well kept and structured yet theyre free to come and go, I like how they keep track of each of the residents, I just feel very secure with them being there. I'm glad to know that care service will be available and they'll still be able to stay there.

When I consider what my mother had before to what my mother has now, it's wonderful, she loves it. First of all, I'm in the health care field and I had been in and out of different facilities and for the price and jsut the overall appearance of it, there just wasn't any doubt as to where to go. There has recently been an issue and my mother didn't want to say anything because she's afraid it's going to reflect negatively on her (it's nothing they've every done to make her think that) but overall she's very happy there and knows that it's not Independence Village but one individual. Before, her brothers and sisters thought she needed more care but unfortunately they didn't think it through; so she seems very happy, she's very involved, she had that kind of shuffling, head down look all the time and now she's walking with more authority again, she's being who she was.

We love and my parents love it! I think the value is really good. My parents have a blast with the activities. The mostly like the music I believe. They're always doing something so I can't keep up. I was really shocked that they, especially my dad who is not easy to please, just love it. They're doing something right!

Modern ,clean, great list of things to do. We have enough for a year or so private pay and they don't switch over to Medicaid.

This is my first choice. I have looked at four And this one fit all my needs. I still need to wait some. I am going to see about my money and My options. i would like to be able to move As soon as I can.

Julie was very informative and sensitive to our parent's situation. We liked the small town amenities and trips to the country that are available. Stacy was very helpful too.

We looked at 5 different communities for assisted living that can transition to memory care and Elk Ridge was one of our top 2. We chose Elk Ridge because after a few years you can go from private funding to Medicare funding, even in the memory care. I visited this community 3 different times once with my husband and once with my brother and we all agreed that this was the community for my mom. It is settled in a semi rural area with lots of greenery, currently their flowers are blooming and it’s beautiful. They have a beautiful courtyard of which my mom has a very good view of. The landscaping is really well maintained. We are really pleased that she is there, the staff made it really easy for her to settle in and be comfortable.

$2,055 a month for Independent Living, step-up facility, includes 3 meals/day/month, washer/dryer in unit, has patios/balconies, very active community/approx. 5 different activities every day, housekeeping service, lodge feel, concierge services, salon, massage therapist, happy hour every day.

Absolutlely the best fit for her. I am very impressed with the facility, education level of the staff and their assessment done Saturday AM was very professional and very hands on.

Talked with the director, highlights were view is gorgious, great management team and slow staff turnover.

Beautiful property, residents well cared for, OK lunch, new, open, airy, good vibes.

Legacy charges $1,000.00 more per month than Walden Place in Iowa City. The facility itself seemed dark and depressing to me. Walden place was very well lit with much more natural light coming in and much more cheery colors and nicer furnishing throughout. Also, no unit in the Legacy assisted living had any outside access. Walden place apartments each have their own balcony or patio which is very nice to have for smokers. Legacy charges $1,000.00 deposit for having a small pet. Walden place charges nothing. Walden Place has 4 resident managers available 24/7. One manager serves coffee to the residents at lunch and gets to know them personally as well as finding out first hand and fast if there is any maintenance needed or other things that may need his attention. He also reads the days activities and events to the residents at lunch. The facility offered us free lunch and provided a welcome committee resident to dine with us and answer questions from a first hand experience point of view. I could say a lot more positive things.

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Very nice facilities. Memory care is seperate building with 2 mirrored units - 1 less care and 1 for more care needed, private studio apt - perfect size. Comfortable common areas, dining room, small with a homey feel. I went to the IL dining room (more room and got to meet chef) and had lunch. Food was very good. Price in our range and Mom's doctor is right next door. Nurse has been in geriatrics for over 10 years. Don't know if there was anything I didn't like.

Like the others, very nice place but too large for us. People were kind and helpful.

Toured with my parents and had dinner there.

It's a very clean community. The care services are excellent. The food is very good. They seem to have a lot of activites, but we have not got involved yet. The value for the money is good. the only issue is they are, understaffed in the dining area. We picked this place because, they don't segregate people from independent and asstisted living. Also, the people were very helpful and honest. Overall, the facility is very nice , and everything is new.