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Distinctive Living partners with senior living communities to provide assisted living, memory care, and independent living services. Their communities focus on providing holistic care in five Dimensions of Wellness — learning, connecting, activity, spirituality, and giving. Distinctive Living communities offer healthy, dietician-approved meals, places for worship, and opportunities to learn new life skills. Those seeking memory care will benefit from Distinctive Living’s Moments Matter program. This balanced approach to care supports residents with lifestyle programming tailored to their specific needs. With this thoughtful approach to care, Distinctive Living has earned 1,041 reviews and an average review rating of 4.2 out of 5.

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Silver Comet Senior Village

4900 Richard D Sailors Pkwy, Powder Springs, GA 30127

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
Review Score
94 reviews

The staff is wonderful and friendly. They give top notch care. There are plenty of activities for the residents to do. The food is tasty and has a good variety and alternative options. It is a clean building...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

A landmark for purposeful living, Silver Comet Village redefines retirement living. Offering independent living, assisted living and memory support options, Silver Comet Village is the best place to live and create new memories, experience life, and enjoy the company of family and friends. At...

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Bellevue at Neese Road

756 Neese Road, Woodstock, GA 30188

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
102 reviews

The friendliness and the staff gets a 5+. They are an amazing group! Staff is so kind and caring. They go out of their way to help. Yes, we would recommend Bellevue Village to other families.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Come and see Legacy Ridge at Neese Road's new renovations.

Mira Vie East Brunswick

606 Cranbury Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
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9.6
Review Score
18 reviews

Overall, we've been quite happy with Mira Vie. The staff are always caring and friendly and there are always activities going on. The facility is clean and the recent renovation is beautiful. The...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

The Chelsea offers an attractive new lifestyle alternative for older adults who may be experiencing some difficulty managing on their own at home. The Chelsea offers a gracious environment with many beautiful common areas. It is conveniently located within a short distance of shops, restaurants,...

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Liana of North Sarasota

2630 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
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9.5
Review Score
14 reviews

The room was by far the nicest of the facilities I visited, with plenty of natural light and space. The facility offered a variety of activities, although only a few residents seemed to participate. Because...

Provides: Memory Care

Mira Vie West Milford

197 Cahill Cross Road, West Milford, NJ 07480

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
7
7 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
55 reviews

Mira vie is wonderful, thank you. [name removed] was great with all my questions. The nurses are great and the aides with helping my dad settle in.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

The Chelsea at Bald Eagle is a beautiful assisted living community located beneath the picturesque Wyanokie Mountains in West Milford, Passaic County, New Jersey. Our safe and secure community provides various housing options depending on personal preference, from spacious suites and studio...

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Mira Vie Manalapan

445 Route 9 South, Manalapan, NJ 07726

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
7
7 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
26 reviews

My brother was in Assisted Living at Mira Vie for less than two weeks and then graduated to memory care. We are still paying for the room at Mira Vie memory care although my brother has been in gardens of...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

The Chelsea at Manalapan offers the very best of town and country assisted living.Located in the beautiful town of Manalapan, Monmouth County, fine shopping and dining are literally at our front door, surrounded by beautiful views of peaceful countryside and farmland. Step outside and relax under...

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Mira Vie Warren

274 King George Rd, Warren, NJ 07059

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
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1
1 Floor plans available
9.3
Review Score
19 reviews

It's 5 stars, although very expensive. They take very good care of their clients. I felt at ease. I live two hours away form my brother and I knew he was safe and well taken care of. The staff is awesome!!!...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

The Chelsea at Warren offers an attractive new lifestyle alternative for older adults who may be experiencing some difficulty managing on their own at home. The Chelsea offers a gracious environment with many beautiful common areas. It is conveniently located within a short distance of shops,...

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Tylers Mill Senior Living

1674 Delsea Dr, Deptford, NJ 08096

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
4
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9.2
Review Score
73 reviews

At Tyler’s Mill I would say it's 5 stars - but since then he's been moved to another facility and it's not as good. Tyler’s Mill was just more intimate setting and the patient to staff ratio is better. I...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Tylers Mill Senior Living at Deptford is an assisted living and memory care community in Deptford, New Jersey.For more detailed information about amenities, features and services, or to schedule an appointment, please call us.

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The Fairways at Naples

3053 Airport Pulling Rd, Naples, FL 34105

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.1
Review Score
18 reviews

The facility was very clean and neat. Most of the staff was very caring. I felt that the management and communication was a little unorganized.

Provides: Memory Care

An elegant yet comfortable community that provides privacy and security while encouraging interaction through our many programs.Specifically for those who require continuous care, The Fairways at Naples provides proven, life enriching programs that combine each resident's unique life experiences,...

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Mira Vie Toms River

1657 Silverton Road, Toms River, NJ 08753

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
17
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6
6 Floor plans available
9.1
Review Score
23 reviews

Mira vie has been fine, wish we had known a full interior renovation was going to be going on shortly after we arrived. Living in a construction zone has been problematic. They have been very accommodating ,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Located just minutes from the Garden State Parkway and close to the Jersey shore, The Chelsea at Toms River provides a comfortable and relaxing environment for seniors to spend their golden years. We feel independence, socialization, and an active lifestyle are vital to wellness, so our residents...

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The Village at Bellevue

8118-B Sawyer Brown Rd, Nashville, TN 37221

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
17
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4
4 Floor plans available
9.1
Review Score
53 reviews

When I arrived for my first tour, I felt at home the minute I walked in the door. I was impressed by how clean and light-filled the lobby and the dining areas were. The grounds were well-maintained and the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Putting More Life Into Senior LivingAt The Village at Bellevue you don’t have to give up on your best senior living life. It’s waiting for you here, where you can trade the stress and isolation that often comes from living life at home for a community full of activity, leisure, and great care.We...

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Mira Vie Montville

165 Changebridge Road, Montville, NJ 07045

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
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8.9
Review Score
53 reviews

They are communicative of what is going on with my dad. They met with me and made everything happen quickly. Priced better than others

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Located in Morris County, The Chelsea at Montville offers several senior living options in a comfortable setting. Our spacious community offers areas to sit and meet new people, space to enjoy a book from our library, opportunities to listen to a resident or guest play our piano, or take a...

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Crescent Fields at Huntingdon Valley

2507 Philmont Ave, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.9
Review Score
35 reviews

The facility is very nice and clean. They did have a lot of activities for the residents but mainly geared to women, ie. Crafts and flower stuff etc. My brother didn't really have an interest in those...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Bellevue at Woodstock

1000 Professional Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30188

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
8.7
Review Score
70 reviews

I gave this facility a raving review on Google, but that was when [Name Removed] was the executive director. She left in May for an ED job with another facility. The activities director left as well. The new...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Enjoy An Active LifestyleWhen you walk through the doors at our assisted living and memory care community in Woodstock, Georgia, you will quickly discover a vibrant and active group of seniors who are eager to embrace this season of life with passion. Tucked within the beautiful and historic...

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Mira Vie Brick

458 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ 08724

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
8.5
Review Score
31 reviews

They've been great. My only wish was if they had more of a welcome crew the day of move in. And a list of people to contact when you have questions. My mom didn't know she was supposed to sit at a certain...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

The Chelsea at Brick, an extended Assisted Living Community offers comfort, convenience and security. Our Senior Living Community combines private suites and shared units with services such as restaurant style dining, housekeeping, transportation and many different activities. The Chelsea at...

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Mira Vie Brookfield

1 Brookfield Ct., Belvidere, NJ 07823

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
8.4
Review Score
17 reviews

The entire entrance process was straightforward and efficient. My mom was able to move into her spacious, one bedroom apartment within one month of completing paperwork. There are a variety of activities...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Located in a beautiful country setting surrounded by mountains and open space.  The Chelsea at Brookfield offers three different levels of senior living: concierge level of living, assisted living, and Country Cottage, in private and semi-private apartments.  For residents with...

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Mira Vie Forsgate

319 Forsgate Dr, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
8.3
Review Score
33 reviews

The communication from the very beginning was very good. It helped understand what my moms experience would be like at the facility. They communicate updates with my mom too which I appreciate. The only real...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Located in Monroe Township, NJ, The Chelsea at Forsgate offers a variety of senior living options, including assisted living and memory care. We aim for our residents to maintain an active and independent lifestyle within a caring and supportive environment. We offer a lifestyle program that...

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Liana of Venice

2321 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34292

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
5
5 Photos available
8.0
Review Score
10 reviews

They have caring staff. It is clean with decent sized rooms. The only negative was some belongings went missing but that could have been due to resident himself or other residents faulty memory. I would most...

Provides: Memory Care

Parkdale Senior Living

44315 N Gratiot Ave, Clinton Twp, MI 48036

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
6
6 Photos available
8.1
Review Score
40 reviews

I have to say this place is getting better, their staff definitely has gotten better, they are caring and attentive to the needs of my mom. The activities are getting better and more frequent. My mom loves...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

You deserve to retire in peace without having to worry about the little things. Our community is designed to make life carefree. At The Parkdale, convenience meets comfort to offer our residents a senior living oasis they’re happy to call home. Your loved one never has to worry about being...

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Brooklyn Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care

4800 Idlewood Dr, Brooklyn, OH 44144

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7.5
Review Score
39 reviews

Polite, inviting, informative, asking questions about what I was looking for and getting a sense of what they could offer to help them settle in easier. Spacious, natural light, clean surroundings. Friendly...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Welcome to a new kind of senior living at Brooklyn Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care located in beautiful Brooklyn, Ohio. The community opened in November, 2018 with all new, state of the art programming for seniors needing Assisted Living or Memory Care. With a focus on wellness and...

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Bella Mar at Royal Palm

11911 Southern Blvd, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
7.2
Review Score
53 reviews

It is important when caring for the elderly that the people actually care! That care is displayed from the time you step inside the facility to the time you exit. The staff was about their business of being...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Welcome To Bella Mar!Bella Mar Royal Palm Beach is a luxury, resort-style, Assisted Living community with a Memory Care neighborhood, designed to take care of Moms and Dads within the Royal Palm and West Palm Beach areas. Residents enjoy a level of care and support unmatched in the region...

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Bella Mar Delray Beach

14100 Via Flora, Delray Beach, FL 33484

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
7.1
Review Score
43 reviews

Everyone at Bella Mar is helpful and supportive. Most importantly, the care, nursing staff and admin are diligent and professional. The dining hall is great. Their portions are small and their menu choices...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Maumee Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care

1050 Medical Center Pkwy, Maumee, OH 43537

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9
9 Photos available
7.1
Review Score
18 reviews

I would not recommend the MC unit - it is much more like a long-term care facility where people get parked in front of the TV all day. They schedule 3 activities for the day, but they are almost always...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Introducing Maumee Pointe, where our beautiful community becomes the backdrop to your new life and your fresh start. Be proud to call our community home with its well-designed, updated apartment homes with convenient features to delicious dining, enriching activity offerings, and beautiful...

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Mira Vie at Greenknoll

680 Route 206 N, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
6.5
Review Score
34 reviews

The facilities are immaculate, her room is a good size, and there are bigger rooms, the menu is intriguing, but Mom is not thrilled with the choices, the activities are varied and fairly regular, everyone is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Located in Bridgewater, New Jersey, The Chelsea at Bridgewater is conveniently located in a peaceful, serene wooded area in Somerset County. Residents enjoy personalized assisted living services in private and semiprivate suites in a variety of attractive styles. Residents are welcome to...

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Mira Vie Tinton Falls

One Hartford Dr, Tinton Falls, NJ 07701

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
2
2 Floor plans available
6.5
Review Score
20 reviews

The staff is very warm; the meals are wonderful. I do think it was not a great fit for my Dad, who really needed more intensive medical care than the staff was used to providing. The staff here is wonderful....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Chelsea at Tinton FallsChelsea at Tinton Falls provides seniors with an assisted living community to call home in a great, suburban location. Tinton Falls, New Jersey is a part of Monmouth County, and it provides residents and guest with a beautiful place to visit and call home. Those who are...

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8.5
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504 reviews

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504 reviews
8.5

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4 star

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3 star

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A Place for Mom has scored Distinctive Living with 8.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 189 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Distinctive Living has 504 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.2 out of 5.

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5.0
Tom C - Family/Friend
Independent Living
March 31, 2022
Verified Review
We Are Very Happy With The Place That We Choose, and My Loved One is Happy Here

This is the best place and we think it is amazing. We have been very happy with our experience here. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones and already have. My loved one loves the food and it is the best. They have healthy meals with large portions. Bingo, rosary, social hour, exercises, and more are some of the activities for the residents to choose from. They even have a shuttle bus to take residents to shopping centers. The staff are very courtesy, knowledgeable and professional to work with.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Lori G - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
December 14, 2021

My mom lived here for 8 months and I feel she was treated like family.


5.0
Dan S - Toured community
Assisted Living
December 9, 2021
Verified Review

This community was my first choice but they did not have any openings for my loved one at the time.


5.0
James W Mason - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
November 24, 2021
Wonderful Place

When faced with the difficult decision to reach out for assistance for my mother and after looking at several facility's we found Chelsea. From the first phone call to Community Director the decision was made to go with Chelsea. The staff from [name removed] the first person you see to the maintenance department, the caregivers, nursing, activities and food service staff has been nothing but flawless. We cant thank them all enough.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
October 28, 2021
Verified Review

Our family had an in person tour and all the staff we met with her very nice, but it is an older facility and our loved one is very particular and clean and we thought it just wasn't going to be the best fit. Also the pricing was just a little bit higher


5.0
C M - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
September 30, 2021
Verified Review
Just What We Were Looking For

I would recommend you look into the community for your loved ones. The size of the community is good for my loved one. The cleanliness of the community stands out to me. The staff are available to speak to when I have questions or concerns.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

5

Activities

No data collected

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
September 30, 2021
Verified Review

This was a very nice and friendly community.


5.0
anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
September 24, 2021
Verified Review
Moderate nothing special

The outside of the building is being let go. I am not sure why but it seems like it is rundown and needs a good cleaning or painting. Inside is not updated but it seems to be kept clean. My biggest concern was the inside and the help is a lot better and they are more kind. They are short of staff and we are waiting to see a change in that. They keep the resident busy with many activities.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

3.5

Care Services

4

Activities

5

Staff

4

Value for Cost

1


5.0
Angela C - Resident/client
Assisted Living
August 27, 2021
My review of The Chelsea at East Brunswick

I never thought I would enjoy living in an assisted living facility and I really enjoy it. There is always something to do. Everyone is friendly, I have made many new friends. You cannot make a mistake coming to live here.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
August 2, 2021
Verified Review

Our family had a virtual tour with [name removed] and despite everything going on with the virus they did a great job. They were able to take us around the community virtually and we had no problems with the communication.


5.0
Brenda H - Family/Friend
Memory Care
July 17, 2021
Excellent is an understatement

We were in a panic and Our care finder set up a last minute tour which the staff arranged for me to take seamlessly…the facility is beautiful…the staff had a beautiful rapport with all the residents we passed…and by the next morning my husband and I had decided on Liana for my mother…the staff literally bent over backwards to make the admission happen that very afternoon …. It has been less than 24 hours and the ease of being a led to talk with the staff has been phenomenal…… Thank you, Brenda

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
June 17, 2021

I love this place..large units. Friendly staff.Nice area..reasable pricing

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
June 7, 2021

Very welcoming environment from the moment you walk through the door. Staff are empathetic to the concerns and struggles that face an individual and their family when supportive care is now needed. The Director of Community Relations provide hope and support during the initial meeting and the admission process. Discussed the financial benefits of selecting an AL in home state versus out of state site. Answered any questions and stressed her availability for further questions even outside her work hours. Very comforting experience.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
May 18, 2021
Verified Review
Good experience

We chose The Chelsea because it had a homey feeling and was not too large. The room sizes here are a good size for what she needs my mom is in a studio apartment. She says the food is hit or miss depending on the dya. Overall the director and staff members are very nice. I would recommend to others looking.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

3

Care Services

4

Activities

No data collected

Staff

5

Value for Cost

3


5.0
Robert - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
April 28, 2021
Verified Review
Strongly Recommend

The staff is very nice and very welcoming. They answered all of my questions. They're very caring. My loved one has fallen a few times and they've immediately called me to let me know what's going on. It seems like a very well run operation. The room is not huge but nice. There's a bathroom with a big bedroom / living room area. I kind of expected it to be a furnished room, but it's not. And that' seems to be the standard across the industry. Everything I've seen has been pretty clean - nothing dirty, nothing laying around that shouldn't be laying around. My loved one tells me the food is very good. They've just now all been vaccinated, so they're starting to get activities going again.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

5

Activities

4

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


5.0
anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
April 7, 2021
Verified Review
Very friendly and helpful

We chose The Chelsea at Forsgate because of the friendliness of staff members as well as the location of it, it was close so we would be able to visit often. The room sizes here were adequate for what he needed. I would absolutely recommend them to other families.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

No data collected

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Sandy K - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
April 6, 2021
Verified Review
There's No Place Like a Home Away from Home

The whole staff go above and beyond to help you, including the directors. They get the struggle in regards to the pandemic. The nursing staff was wonderful. The feeling of home, from the second I walked in I could feel the warmth and it was the best feeling.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

No data collected

Care Services

4

Activities

No data collected

Staff

4

Value for Cost

3


5.0
Patricia S - Resident/client
Independent Living
March 5, 2021
Verified Review
I would definitely recommend

The cleanliness of the community and friendliness of the staff members would get a 5 plus, they are just so good. They have only recently open backed up the dining room, and the people here have just really gone out of their way.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

3.5

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
February 25, 2021
Verified Review
don't look any further you have found the right place

The community feels like home. They have a good layout and they have had a good covid plan and have kept the residence safe. The staff is very friendly and very quick and responsive. The residents are friendly too. I would recommend this community to others

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

5

Activities

4

Staff

No data collected

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Ken M - Family/Friend
Independent Living
January 27, 2021
Verified Review
We think it was a great place for our loved one to settle

During the time our loved one was there, they were very good and the staff members were excellent especially our main contact, she was fabulous.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

No data collected

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

No data collected

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


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