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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 880 reviews and an average review rating of 4.2 out of 5.

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Liana of North Sarasota

2630 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243

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

So this is what one of my coworkers reviews placed Liana Living of Sarasota stands out as one of the most exceptional memory care facilities I’ve encountered. What truly sets it apart is its extraordinary...

Provides: Memory Care

Mira Vie East Brunswick

606 Cranbury Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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14 reviews

[name removed]the Executive Director, and his team are absolutely the best! I would definitely recommend Mira Vie East Brunswick!

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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Bellevue at Neese Road

756 Neese Road, Woodstock, GA 30188

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
Review Score
98 reviews
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

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

Mira Vie West Milford

197 Cahill Cross Road, West Milford, NJ 07480

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.3
Review Score
44 reviews

The staff do lots more nice things for the residents than families know. Room size is great and Ellen, the activities person is just wonderful and creative.

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 Warren

274 King George Rd, Warren, NJ 07059

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.3
Review Score
16 reviews

I will give them a 4 only because there was a change in management that seems to have shifted the "vibe" there over the last 3 months or so. I would recommend.

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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Mira Vie Toms River

1657 Silverton Road, Toms River, NJ 08753

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.3
Review Score
18 reviews

The staff is friendly and attentive. Food is very good and plentiful. The facility is always kept clean and neat. They keep a close eye on the medications. There is always some type of entertainment or...

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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Tylers Mill Senior Living

1674 Delsea Dr, Deptford, NJ 08096

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
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70 reviews

For the most part, this facility is great. Especially [name removed]. She couldn't have been more helpful. All of the aides are great except for one who is particularly nasty. Also, mom lost socks, panties...

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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Mira Vie Manalapan

445 Route 9 South, Manalapan, NJ 07726

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

Mira Vie is okay. My ex-husband never was and obviously still is difficult. However, l feel they need more staff, not only for the patients' care, but also for maintenance of the facility. But, I have...

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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The Fairways at Naples

3053 Airport Pulling Rd, Naples, FL 34105

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

My wife suffers from alzheimer's and has for many years. Fairways has been her home for almost two years after we were no longer able to care for her at home. The people there really care for the residents...

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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The Village at Bellevue

8118-B Sawyer Brown Rd, Nashville, TN 37221

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
Review Score
48 reviews

The staff at The Village at Bellevue are kind, friendly, and supportive. My brother loves the food and appreciates the kitchen staff's willingness to substitute items for things he doesn't like. There are...

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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Silver Comet Senior Village

4900 Richard D Sailors Pkwy, Powder Springs, GA 30127

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
Review Score
72 reviews

Silver Comet Village Independent Living is a fantastic senior living community that I highly recommend. My Dad has been living there since [date removed], and he is happier and more content than he has been...

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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Mira Vie Montville

165 Changebridge Road, Montville, NJ 07045

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

My relative was at Mira Vie in West Milford. She liked it there very much and felt that she got good care. She made friends and enjoyed the ambience of the place.

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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Bella Mar Delray Beach

14100 Via Flora, Delray Beach, FL 33484

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.8
Review Score
40 reviews

The sides are all amazingly caring and concerned...there is a new talented chef in the kitchen...and our apts are kept immaculate...I was apprehensive about my garments being washed and wrinkled...they have...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Crescent Fields at Huntingdon Valley

2507 Philmont Ave, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.7
Review Score
19 reviews

I was looking for a new living experience for myself. Wanted independent living with activities for active seniors. Needed some assistance because I am not a driver. I wanted a close by community close to my...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Mira Vie Clifton

782 Valley Rd, Clifton, NJ 07013

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.6
Review Score
17 reviews

Super friendly staff. Facility well located near highways. Less ideal is residents want to walk outside of the premises. My mom liked to take long walks and was slightly restrained by the location

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Bellevue at Woodstock

1000 Professional Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30188

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.5
Review Score
68 reviews

[name removed] was extremely helpful and accommodating. The staff we met were extremely friendly and caring. I would recommend.

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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Liana of Venice

2321 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34292

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.5
Review Score
9 reviews

All of management and staff really care. Chef [name removed] makes the best meals I've ever seen. Absolutely tons of activities...basketball (sitting), painting, crafts, pets come visit, recently dogs and...

Provides: Memory Care

Maumee Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care

1050 Medical Center Pkwy, Maumee, OH 43537

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.2
Review Score
16 reviews

Everything is made fresh! A little on the pricey side, but the Apartments, Personal Care, Aides, Nurses, Chef and management of the facility are wonderful ! We are very happy with our choice for our mom And...

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 Forsgate

319 Forsgate Dr, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review Score
30 reviews

Mira Vie was so good to us! I am thankful. They were very gracious with my dad, but unfortunately, my dad had a level of dementia not fit for Mira Vie! I send my love to all the staff. They were very patien

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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Mira Vie at Greenknoll

680 Route 206 N, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7.9
Review Score
30 reviews

Hello this is [name removed] and I love the Chelsea. They are very good and they have wonderful people working here everybody’s good and [removed] I guess. My favorite part is the activity room with all the...

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 Brick

458 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ 08724

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7.9
Review Score
24 reviews

The best part is how friendly and helpful everyone is. My mom is always saying how well cared for and respected she feels. They could improve on maintenance issues and housekeeping of the individual...

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 Fanwood

295 South Ave., Fanwood, NJ 07023

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7.7
Review Score
10 reviews

My Mother has been at the facility for approximately 45 days as of today. The facility is very clean and the staff is very nice and attentive to her needs. I love that her medical needs can be met on-site....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

NEW INFOAvg resident age is 94 !! Age Min 65 years plus plus Best towns for referrals to be coming from/desired location:UNION COUNTY- Fanwood/Scotch Plains- Plainfield- Westfield- Cranford- Clark- Rahway

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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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7.0
Review Score
31 reviews

The staff was wonderful. From the aides, kitchen staff, housekeeping etc. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

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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Mira Vie Brookfield

1 Brookfield Ct., Belvidere, NJ 07823

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7.0
Review Score
13 reviews

From the initial visit, back in July, through moving in day [date removed] until now we are extremely pleased. The director, nursing staff, everyone has been terrific. She has her meds managed by [name...

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 Tinton Falls

One Hartford Dr, Tinton Falls, NJ 07701

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7.0
Review Score
15 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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A Place for Mom has scored Distinctive Living with 8.4 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 577 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Distinctive Living has 1,180 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.2 out of 5.

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Devan - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
December 17, 2024
Verified Review
Maumee Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care review

All categories are 1 if I could rate below that I would. Horrible experience please be advised when you are referring people's loved ones to Maumee Point

Cleanliness

1

Friendliness

1

Meals & Dining

1

Care Services

1

Activities

1

Staff

1

Value for Cost

1


1.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
November 12, 2024
Verified Review
New ownership made it Not a good place for Mom

We moved Mom into [community removed], where she was very happy and well cared for. Distinctive living bought Chelsea and changed it to Mira Vie. The problems began shortly after they took over. Unfortunately they did not take into consideration this was a memory care facility not Senior Living. Complaints about how nasty and greasy the food was, scrambled eggs were greasy and nasty, her Ginger Ale, when available tasted watered down. Representatives went in the seniors rooms while they were at lunch "to take measurements" without first notifying the families or the residents, leaving closet doors opened and things moved. Upsetting a whole wing of people. With this just the beginning of her complaints. Mom's became agitated and we noticed she was becoming more confused, to the point she told us she wanted Out of this prison NOW. We moved Mom out of there in July. We don't know what Mira Vie's intentions were, but the went about it the wrong way. With that being said, we were not pleased with the live meet and greet over the internet they did for residence families, it was more like a "Look who we are" and gave most of the people online with them the impression they cared more about their image then the Seniors they claimed to care for. So, we have nothing good to say about Moms experience or ours.

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1

Friendliness

1

Meals & Dining

1

Care Services

1

Activities

1

Staff

1

Value for Cost

1


1.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Memory Care
August 1, 2024
Verified Review
Beware if you care for your loved ones.

If you like the price to go up 3 times in 6 months. He had a broken wrist and bed sores. They never informed us of injuries and money price increases. When they took [cost removed] out of the checking account without an explanation I Gave them a 3-month notice for moving out. Then when I moved him out they told me I didn't give the notice and tried to charge me [cost removed] They play a great game with your health and money. Don't let your loved ones go there.

Cleanliness

3

Friendliness

2

Meals & Dining

2

Care Services

2

Activities

2

Staff

2

Value for Cost

1


1.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
July 18, 2024
Verified Review
Review for Proveer at Grayson Valley

I would not recommend.

Cleanliness

1

Friendliness

1

Meals & Dining

1

Care Services

1

Activities

1

Staff

1

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1


1.0
Lisa - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
July 8, 2024
Unprofessional cares

I have a relative in this facility which does not have enough personnel and the ones there don’t have empathy for these patients. The cares they are a lot on their phones, that door that goes out the packing patients escape from back there, the alarm of that back door doesn’t sound to loud. No one can hear it from up front. They are not really pain attention to these patients. No commitment at all. I saw and witnessed it myself. And I spoke about it to the director [name removed], and nothing was done about it. After that incident they treated me like it was my fault And when I go the other side it always smells like urine. There’s a male patient always lock up in his room screaming for help and no one pays attention to him.

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1

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1

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1

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1

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Karin - Family/Friend
Memory Care
June 26, 2024
Verified Review
Inspired Living at Bonita Springs review

[name removed] passed away [date removed]. He got a blood infection during his 13 days there. He got septic was on a vent in the ICU for several days. I got him home with Hospice. I don't recommend that place at all. Not enough staff at night and to get better care and supervision you have to pay more. I regret going there and [name removed] deserved better. My heart is broken over it.

Cleanliness

2

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

3

Care Services

1

Activities

3

Staff

4

Value for Cost

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1.0
J L
Memory Care
June 13, 2024
Family member of previous resident

My family member past less than a month ago, I witnessed several times people not getting treated fairly. Witnessed drinks taken away from residents, I am sure it’s because people not wanting to help with restroom issues, There was a new man that I believe was maintenance that was trying to make a difference doing things to better the place, was very polite and patient with the residents. I am relieved that my family member has passed so I am not having to worry about his care, or people not speaking English, I got tried of requesting the littlest things repeatedly. Soap to wash hands, the TV to work, clothes to smell clean. Room to be cleaned. This is not a cheap place, you are getting fooled by the staff that people care and are taking care of your family member, being feed the same food every week. I hope the state makes a visit and shuts the place down. The manager is rude, and doesn’t appreciate the 1 or 2 good employees that she does have, she should hire English speaking

Cleanliness

1

Friendliness

1

Meals & Dining

1

Care Services

1

Activities

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1

Value for Cost

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1.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Memory Care
May 9, 2024
Verified Review
Review for Inspired Living at Hidden Lakes

Don't go there unless your entire family speaks Spanish or Haitian. Only the always absent office staff speak English. The meals were disgusting.

Cleanliness

1

Friendliness

1

Meals & Dining

1

Care Services

1

Activities

1

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1

Value for Cost

1


1.0
Judy - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
December 9, 2023
Good except for the bridge over the water.

Bridge to gazebo is rickety. I got a sliver in my hand from the railing. Also could be dangerous if someone fell. They could easily fall into the water. It should have vertical supports to the railing to prevent someone from falling in the water.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

5

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5

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Mary A Cook - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
December 4, 2023
Very Disappointing

They feel 30 min. is an appropriate wait time after pushing the call button that residents wear. However, my mother's waits were much longer and often left unanswered. We had to find another place for mom after many meetings, emails, phone calls, and promises from staff as Inspired Living was not a safe place for her.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

2

Meals & Dining

2

Care Services

1

Activities

2

Staff

2

Value for Cost

1


1.0
Jeff Boren - Family/Friend
Memory Care
March 13, 2023
Read the fine print

Make sure you give your 30 day notice before you new bill will be due because If you stay one day over the 30 Days you are not prorated you pay a full month. TOTAL [profanity removed]!! Read all the fine print.


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Karin - Family/Friend
Memory Care
February 1, 2023
Verified Review
Full of regrets. Wish I never did it.

My husband got a blood infection at Inspired Living and was medically mistreated there. They have now blocked me in their email. I don't think they're trustworthy. They poorly transitioned him from home to memory care. And they failed to update me with critical challenges he experienced in in the 13 days he was there. He went to the ER three times in those 13 days, by ambulance, which I had to pay for. He ended up on a vent and septic. He is now at home with me in hospice care for his final days. I want my money back, even though I know that's impossible. They don't deserve it. I regret ever taking him there and trusting them.

Cleanliness

1

Friendliness

1

Meals & Dining

1

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1

Activities

1

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1

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1.0
Sandra T - Family/Friend
Memory Care
January 4, 2023
Verified Review
Not a Good Experience

The rooms were awful. My loved one was there a short period of time. The interaction with the staff was okay. Overall, I would not recommend to anyone.

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anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
October 12, 2022
Verified Review
Inappropriate evaluation and placement

I think people need to understand that these facilities want people to rent their apartments, they are not interested in the appropriateness of the patient. They say that they will be able to care for people and be able to handle their needs, but a lot of times it is not appropriate for what they provide. They really did not evaluation of my mother at all. She had a walker and they put her the furthest away from the dining room and also they never walked with her. She walked in here with a walk and within less than 10 days she was unresponsive to me. She had a huge decline just within a day and no one called to inform me, because they have no one to asses the residents. She had not eaten in 6 days and no one told me that. The only reason they called me was because she fell. They promise a lot of things that they would do and did not carry through with any of them. It is a beautiful place but I would tell others to be very careful. It was a horrible experience. They should have known that my mom was not appropriate for the type of care that they said that they provided. It would be a great place for someone who is more independent and just need a little bit of care, but for those who are more elderly and frail and need more health needs, I would definitely not recommend them. They are more worried about filling the bed rather than caring about the patients needs. Make sure to advocate for your loved one.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

1

Activities

3

Staff

4

Value for Cost

2


1.0
anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
September 6, 2022
Verified Review
Tour experience

We toured Inspired Living at Ivy Ridge and it was a no from the moment that we walked in the door. The urine odor was absolutely awful. We wanted a place that did not have that typical "nursing home" feel to it and we got that immediately here.


1.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
August 18, 2022
Verified Review
Look elsewhere

Do not go here, do not put your loved one here. This is one of the worst experiences I've had. The biggest issue right now is about a month ago, there was mold growing on the grates of her two air conditioning units - one in the family room and one in the bedroom. I reported it and they blew me off. I had to go over and take photos because they said nothing was wrong with it. When I showed them the photos, then all of sudden they said, "Oh ok we will go up and clean them". They wiped off the grates. Last week my mom had to go to the hospital for something related to her heart. I went over to Inspired Living late Thursday afternoon to get her room ready for her release on Friday. Upon going there, I noticed it hadn't been dusted and it smelled horrible when I walked in the room. My sister turned the air conditioning unit down to 68 when mom was gone because it was always hot and muggy. It reeked like mustiness, so when I started looking around while dusting I bent over to wipe off one of her chests with my microfiber clothes and the entire bottom of the chest had mold on it. When I pulled it off the wall the entire backside of it was covered in mold as well. I went into the bedroom and it was all over her bedroom dresser and her bedside table. Everything in that unit, for a month, had been feeling wet. In fact, it's so bad that there was condensation inside of a plastic container I got her from Publix. Even the kitchen cabinets had mold inside of them. Before I discovered the mold on those surfaces, they told us to buy a dehumidifier and DampRid when they cleaned the grates off. We bought two canisters of DampRid, but did not buy a dehumidifier. I didn't think that was something I needed to invest in, as they should already have properly working air conditioning units. We couldn't bring her back when she was released on Friday, so we had to bring her to our house. They agreed to put her up in this corporate show room that has no kitchen table and no bedside table. It's barely furnished. They've quarantined her room and we can't access any of her belongings. Now she is in a room that's God awful, I mean it looks nice because it's their showroom, but it has none of her belongings. We had to take her cat away, and there's not even a kitchen table, only two chairs. She's been eating meals in her room, but she has to eat them in her lap. I've had to bring things like a TV tray and a lamp because the bedroom is missing those things. She's also at the very end of the hallway which is really far from the elevator, and they're not even helping her. I reported this last week on Thursday and they haven't talked to me about a game plan. We had to go back on Tuesday to ask about it, that's when they told us they had just gotten approval from corporate to hire a mold remediation company. All of her clothes are in there, she also has upholstered furniture alongside a brand new sofa. I'm very concerned about her mattress or if there's mold inside of her furniture. When I spoke to the Executive Director I told her that I wanted to know who was doing the mold remediation and that I needed a copy of the report before I moved her back in that room. She replied and said that she couldn't give me that. I also let her know that I didn't want to move her back in unless the air conditioning unit was replaced. She replied that IF the mold remediation company says it needs to be replaced, then they will; but if not, they won't - as it's up to them. I didn't agree with that, they should replace it regardless. I took her to the doctor yesterday and Inspired Living said they disinfected and cleaned her walker, but upon putting it back inside my car I noticed that the entire bottom side of it was moldy. There's a velvety-Velcro fabric that she can attach things to, and the whole part was moldy. Now I have a [age removed] year old mom who is crying and out of sorts. She just wants to be with her stuff and with her cat. It's been a week now, she's in this temporary room and I don't know when or if she will be able to move back. If that room smells like it did last week, there's no way we will move her back in. Even the temporary room she's in, is hot. It appears that the air conditioning is on and blowing cold air, but when you take a few steps back it's actually blowing hot air. I don't think it's safe and I'm wondering how many more rooms and residents have mold, but they don't have any family who are checking in like I am. I would not recommend Inspired Living at Ocoee. They have a great sales team and they did a great job to sale the place to us. I guess we didn't look beyond that, because if I did, I would have never put her there.

Cleanliness

0.5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

2.5

Care Services

3

Activities

4

Staff

4

Value for Cost

3


1.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
April 5, 2022
Verified Review
My Tour

They professional but not friendly. It felt all business, not family type atmosphere. Someone had an elderly dog and we could smell this awful smell when we got off the elevator. It was awful.


1.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
April 4, 2022
Run, do not walk away

Moved my mom in [date removed] to AL. Within 2 months the chef, nursing director, activities director all vanished. Food is like prison food-bologna sandwiches for supper! Had to beg to get my mom's apartment cleaned so we did it ourselves multiple times. This place will not stay in business much longer as it is still almost empty and another woman moved her mom out the same week we did. The good nurses also left. Staff is nice and friendly but they seem to be eating a lot all of the time.

Cleanliness

2

Friendliness

3

Meals & Dining

1

Care Services

2

Activities

1

Staff

2

Value for Cost

1


1.0
melinda quinn - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
August 11, 2021
Terrible

The Chelsea is not a healthy place for your parent. They are very short staffed and don not train their staff to be considerate and caring Most of them can barely speak english and this is difficult for old folks The aids and nurses are overworked and irritable and short with the residents. I even had an aid yell at my father. The medical support is weak. The place is often dirty and unkept Don't be fooled by their tour. The management is uncaring also

Cleanliness

1

Friendliness

1

Meals & Dining

1

Care Services

1

Activities

1

Staff

1

Value for Cost

1


1.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
May 1, 2021

Okay something smelled on the care cost side. $1200 highest care costs while all competitors are twice that. Did not make sense. Then told to review articles about Meridian the owner. Build the facilities, gets them in, and then flips it and you are stuck with new pricing. [name removed] is out with COVID. I was very excited about this place but now it makes me sick inside to move my dad from CA and get into a hot mess.

Cleanliness

1

Friendliness

1

Value for Cost

1


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