Gemstone Senior Living

I think, overall, I'm pretty happy with Gemstone, but I'm going with what Dad says. A. I don't know what activities they offer, and I don't know if my Dad is that interested in them. I do believe he needs to get involved in life outside his apartment, but he has been hesitant. B. I can't comment about the value for the money. We were in a time crunch, Gemstone was closest, and it is actually less expensive (by nearly $[removed]/month) compared with the other place we looked. I like the staff and the facilities. I'm a retired Austin firefighter, and I've been in *a bunch* of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and senior apartments, and Gemstone is up there with the nicer places.

When my Brother died I promised to take care of his wife. I found brookdale and they have been so good to her and helped us navigate during a difficult time. The executive director has been a blessing.

After a quick but informed intake of my aunt at the facility, they take great care of her needs going above and beyond. They communicate and keep us informed. Highly recommend Brookdale to everyone.

Mom has been a resident here for about 18 months now. We're very happy with brookdale lewisville. The staff and managements are very helpful and responsive anytime we have questions or conerns. I'm very thankful that mom is here.

This facility has a very warm, welcoming feeling. Everyone seems to really care about the residents and the residents all seem happy.

So Gemstone was going in kinda blind but did a great job. The staff was great. Better food for my mom. Nurses are on top of things. Nothing really bad except Opus Hospice made things difficult and they didn't organize things at all for my mom

Very clean space, very nice residents. Chef is a good listener and takes time for my food needs.

The people and the staff are amazing I love my home and I can keep my cat [name removed] with me. I recommend this place to all my friends.

The food is really great. The staff are very friendly. I feel at home here. I would recommend this place to anyone.

I love living here at Brookdale Lewisville. The staff are great and take good care of our community.

Very clean place very nice residents. Chef is a good listener and takes time for my food needs.

Clean community with friendly staff. Good place for residents to have care and support while maintaining independence.

The lady made me feel comfortable and was a nice in answering all my question I was impressed with her. Her name was misty.

Lot of time taken with me to make sure that I had all the information needed. Friendly staff always busy helping resident. Great atmosphere.

What we like the most about Gemstone at NorthStar community is that the staff are professional caring and attentive to the patient.

They have been really great with [name removed]! She gets the care she needs and the care givers are so sweet and patient with her. I would recommend, if I knew someone that needed assisted living.

They keep us up to date and what’s happening at the facility. Updates us on any issues with my mom. Very friendly staff! Different activities for the residents. Tries to keep them active. Nice community atmosphere!

I am very impressed with the cleanliness the décor the amenities, the care the staff. Very responsive staff. The process to get moved in was very easy and everything was explained.

Dad loves all of the activities and options. The food is great. Staff are responsive and keep me up to date with medications and any changes.

Food was generally excellent and nutritious. Nursing care and aides were friendly and competent while some were better than others, of course. Many activities and programs were offered and special occasions were marked with families invited to a really special meal. The only problem I had was that too many of the people living there were bed ridden or didn't want to leave their rooms at all or had some degree of dementia. These problems kept really stimulating activities to a minimum. However, in a wheel hair or on a walker, I'm sure I wasn't at my best either. I did go the art and craft sessions and attend all musical performances. Staying there was a seductive option as it was so easy. But PT and OT and health nurse all said I must go home, and they were right. I'm still acting like a hermit using long term care aides, but I'm getting better about seeing friends.