Five Star Senior Living

The Gardens of Virginia Beach has proven to be a first class facility. My mom went in, with a little hesitation and resistance, but, as soon as she saw her room, met everyone and experienced all that they have to offer, along with the friendly, welcoming staff and residents, she is thrilled ! I could not be happier with the choice I made for her, as well as how I have seen her thrive, since moving in.

My first experience with a rehab center was not good, to say the least. So when I again needed rehab I chose The Forum at Clackamas Town Center. I'm so glad I did. it was night and day from the previous place I had stayed. I was treated like a princess from day one to my last day there. They actually cared for me and taught me how to walk post surgery. I highly recommend The Forum at Clackamas Town Center for physical rehab.

Great community, friendly staff!

[Name removed] extended enormous time in taking me on a tour of the property and then doing the same several weeks later with me again along with Mom and Sister. Both times she provided exhaustive information about the community and answered all questions forthrightly. The property itself is very nice, clean and the residents all seem quite happy.

I was very pleased with the care my mother received at The Devon. Her room was cozy, spacious and cleaned daily. The entire staff made it their job to get to know her and communicated with me on a regular basis. Everyone was so kind and attentive, I felt comfortable that she was in good hands. I visited frequently observing and interacting with other residents, all requiring different levels of care. The personal attention paid to my mother was not an isolated occurrence. They all seemed happy, healthy and well adjusted. The Devon is a small facility in a beautiful stone, historic building and does not feel like an institution. It actually feels like "home". Many activities are offered throughout the day that keep the residents stimulated and engaged. I would highly recommend The Devon if you are looking for a smaller, non institutional assisted living facility for yourself or your loved one. It is a great alternative to some of the larger step-down communities in the area.

Staff is very friendly and helpful.

Staff is very friendly and helpful.

I investigated and toured many Senior communities in the area and chose Leisure Park for many reasons. Professionalism and friendliness of the staff, value, numerous activities, but a major reason was the ability for them to transition from "independent" to "assisted" to "skilled nursing" as they continued to age. Sadly this transition was necessary but for the most part it was seamless. No one likes change but the staff made it as smooth as possible for them. Thank you.

My parents moved in and they are happy there. They have had to adjust from living on a 36 acre farm but they know that this is the best place for them. The rehab people are very nice and helpful and the nursing staff take care of them. If something is needed, the staff communicate that with me immediately.

My Mother moved in on [date removed]. Overland Park Place is clean, inviting and a nice place to live. Residents there are very friendly and welcome new residents. Overland Park Place has many activities to get involved with and the food is great. All the staff working at Overland Park Place are great and show that they care. My Mother needed additional services like getting dressed in the AM. Interim Healthcare Services provided these services and did a great job. As time went on she needed more services such as help eating, bathing and bathroom visits and Interim Healthcare Services did a great job. Even though this place is called Independent Living you can also age in place. I highly recommend this place for Mom, Dad or other Senior family member needing a place to live.

While we've had little problems here and there, the overall services are very good. Unfortunately, mom doesn't participate in any of the activities, I still see a number of activities and everyone is friendly and enjoy interacting.

We moved my mom into the Villas a couple of weeks ago. So far she really likes it there. The food is great, the people are friendly and she feels very comfortable in her apartment. [Name removed] was so very helpful and kind with her moving in, he was always there if we had any questions and if we needed something fixed, he got it fixed for us!! Our family feels she is safe and in good hands with the staff at the Villas, our minds are at ease!!!

Awesome place

My mother moved from a "premium" assisted living facility out-of-state. As she grew older, she was less able to enjoy the amenities there and needed additional attention from our family in NC. We were happy with our decision to move my mother to Heartfields. The staff were extremely accomodating and friendly. The smaller community suited my mother nicely. She wasn't able to remain in her room, as she did at her old facility. Although my mother wasn't always willing to join the group activities, I was very happy that she was always invited. I was pleased with the transparency of her care with the Doctors Making Housecalls. The care coordinator at Heartfields was terrific. She knew my mother's needs and reached out to ensure that we had a plan to meet her needs. Heartfields isn't posh, but has a lot of heart and invested in the relationship with my mother and our family. It was a great fit for us and my mother.

I am sad when I see nasty reviews about Aspenwood. My mom has lived there more than a decade and never had a concern that was not immediately handled nicely, professionally and peacefully. Then I remember that every assisted living place is not the same, not one-size-fits-all. Just like college searches, the "right" place for you or your parents will "feel right" and you will be right at home. I'll agree that Aspenwood is not fancy, frilly and overwhelming but, then, neither is my mom! We - she and I - wanted someplace quiet, safe and with great round-the-clock care from wonderful staffers. We found that at Aspenwood. The Residents' Council meets monthly to discuss the dining room, housekeeping and other services. In 11 years, mom has never felt the need to attend but, the couple of times I have sat in, I found that individual maintenance issues, timely response to service requests and the lack of a particular dinner item were rare but quickly resolved. My mother is treated like everyones' grandmother - the nursing staff is tremendous and caring. Walk through the facility, by yourself or with a staffer, and you will see how clean, peaceful and safe Aspenwood is, everyday. I look forward to welcoming you personally because I know just about every well-loved resident!

Hello, I recently had a stroke and stayed at Morningview for respite and physical and occupational therapy. The staff is wonderful,very caring and positive. The food is great. I would very much recommend staying at Morningview either for respite or as a regular resident.

We’re the “Snow Birds.” My husband and I were living at the [removed]. My daughter and her husband found the Villa and introduced it to us. It was a tough decision and we talked about it… A lot! Finally, we all decided we should stay for six months, just to try it out. So we came up to the Villa stayed from October till April and then we’d head back to the Lake for the Summer. It was a great opportunity for us, and our family, to get an idea of what our lives would like at a Senior Living Community. My husband, who originally was not in favor of downsizing and leaving his home at the lake, surprised all of us. The first day we arrived the Sales Director, [name removed] greeted us at the car, pointed to a sign in the lobby with our names on it welcoming us both and proceeded to wheel my husband into the dining area. After we ate a wonderful lunch – my husband asked the server how much of a tip would she like, she thanked him and responded that “tipping” is not allowed. “All this great food, in such a nice place and NO TIPPING!” He turned to me and said, “Honey, I think I’m gonna like this place.” The grounds are meticulous with a nice park-like atmosphere and lots of flowers. The Executive Director [name removed] and his staff do a very good job at communicating with the residents about the goings on at the Villa. I particularly like having a Chapel – it does both Catholic and non-DE nominal services, which I think is a comfort to the residents who no longer have the ability to get to their place of worship. I also like the wide array of activities the Villa offers. [name removed] the Lifestyle360 director does such a good job at taking us to new and exciting places - and there is always something going on here. Naturally things happen, nothing is perfect, personnel and schedules change - most of the residents understand it. And It’s good to know ahead of time what’s really going on instead of hearing it through the grapevine. Overall, I have to say I am very pleased with our life here at the Villa and would encourage anyone who is looking to downsize to meet with [name removed] and [name removed], take a walk around the grounds, meet the other residents and see what your life can be like living amongst friends and people who care about you like family.

Caring professional staff.

[Name removed] needs to be recognized for her tireless efforts. This women is relentless in the goal to have everyone have a great experience during special events. This women is a WOW! All day long.

Wow! What a beautiful place! I’ve visited a few communities and this one really shines! It is very well kept and the staff is very caring and compassionate towards the residents. It has great care staff, delicious food and resort style activities/classes. Always seem to have entertainment and nice parties just about every week!