Greenbrier Senior Living

This is not the place to put your loved one for memory care who still has mobility! They cannot handle this type of resident. My 90 year old father has Alzheimer's, and was literally kicked out after showing aggressive behavior. To add insult to the situation, the Brookdale staff called 911 after he became agitated when they woke him up at 6am one morning. The staff hid in a broom closet until police arrived! What kind of senior care is that!

This place was very depressing and dark. Also when we were suppose to take a tour all the man did was put us in the main room and talk. I asked where everyone was at because we did not see one single resident in the whole hour we were there. There was nothing going on.

If your loved one has difficulty walking, do NOT send them here. People FALL all the time and get hurt. The ambulance is always there. They do not restrain, which is ridiculous when people keep falling. I know someone who just had a brain bleed and must have gone to the emergency room a dozen times in the last year. I call this neglect and abuse.

This is the worst place ever. If i would have known about their lack of care I would have not let my Grandma go there. They just don't care about their patients well being. Abd the cost is outragous.

This place is aweful. The staff does not care about the residents. Its the same menu's everyday and they are always short on staff. I think they need to replace management, get a new team in there.

Having know some one in the place years ago it has truly changed, keep looking if you are looking into placing your loved one there. The good staff they have had, don't stay which is a red flag. It is hard to find exceptional caregivers of course you can replace a body but it is not always about just replacing the body. The staff is over worked and seem to be doing other jobs that should be under other departments categories descriptions which takes always from patient care. Unfortunately this has been observed for quite some time and the old saying you never know who is watching. There are residents that are quite aware and have freely spoke during my visits unaware of who was really listening. I feel sorry for the ones who put the effort in and go unnoticed while it seems the ones conducting are all about the money and themselves. When its suppose to be about the loved ones.

I lived in this facility. The food, nursing staff and executive director are horrible, [removed] and [removed]. We were served pinto beans 2-3 times a week. These poor residents had to order grilled cheese sandwiches because the food was so bad and then were served sandwiches with a half of a processed cheese slice.I, as a resident, was required to push another wheelchair bound resident to and from the dining room. The staff were to lazy to go get this resident and she often missed meals. There is no entertainment or outings for the residents. I have lived in assisted living for 5 years no and found Brookdale of Kingston to be deplorable. [removed]

Old derelict building. Loud annoying music through hallways, either rap or Elvis all day over and over. Half time food has to be thrown in garbage. Change your own bed. No regular cleanings of restroom. No activities. Clients wait around for hours for scheduled activities. Carpeting is black and filthy. On holidays staff has own parties and closes windows off so residents don’t see. Terrible inappropriate holiday decorations, sculls and spiders for Halloween, grinches for Christmas. Personal items disappear from rooms. Currently one resident has barking dog across from dining room barking at everyone non stop. Pay lots extra for bathing help, med distribution etc. no transportation. Verbal abuse to residents. Loud Spanish speaking workers in cafeteria, not peaceful or enjoyable. Inappropriate touching by cafeteria workers with residents during Covid and serving food. Don’t send a loved one here.

They make a lot of promises to take care of your family. It was less than 30 days after moving my father into the facility, when we realized that he needed to be moved elsewhere. They don't care about their residents in the least bit. It seems like every employee there hates their job and the residents are nothing but a bother to them. I was scared this is what all assisted living facilities where going to be like, but as soon as I moved him I realized how horrible the staff at Aldea Green were. I've spoken to two other families that have had horrible experiences with them and my father has met at least three other residents where he lives now that had a bad taste in their mouth from Aldea Green and that was their main reason for living in the new facility where my father now resides. If your family member is capable of fighting back and protecting themselves and basically being able to live independently, then it may be worth the value. But what I saw of the residents at Aldea, they don't seem very happy to be there and it has the appearance of a place you go to die. No quality of life whatsoever. I would never recommend this place, not even if it was free.

Extra care is very expensive and the staff complains when they have to do it.

This place is only good if your parent(s) are very independent and require no staff assistance. The staff are caring enough but they are never around to do their jobs: showering/bathing assistance, dressing assistance, toileting, etc., and we paid for all these services in addition to the rent which went up every year. When Emeritus sold to Brookdale the quality of the institution fell sharply and quickly. Its appeal is the size of the rooms and cost but trust me when I say it is worth it to pay more and actually get the services for your loved one. My parents would go weeks without showers if I did not assist them and the same with laundry and housekeeping. The facility is dirty and smells horrible...beware.

Not for assisted living. Consistent personnel turnover in clinical and managerial. Make rounds every 2 hours so mom laid on the floor for over an hour when she slipped to the floor from her wheelchair. Slow to contact doctor for medicine or changes to meds. No contact when a change in status. No care plan. Would not recommend this facility to anyone.

I have had nothing but problems since Brookdale took over ownership of this facility. They have a consistent turnover of personnel from the CNA’s to the administration staff. They have been lax in care, fall procedures, clothes have disappeared, medications have been late and not returning calls. I would NOT recommend this facility to anyone. Very poor.

It was horrible here and we got dad out in 4 days. They [Removed] and do not provide healthy protection. He was left soiled for hours and once he was unchanged since we left him from the day before. The bathroom was dirty with unsanitary stuff and they promised to clean the bathroom by the time we came back from an appointment. They didn't say sorry and when we tried to talk to the director, she said she would call us back but she never called back. We requested a refund and even asked to prorate the 4 day he was there. The community is totally unhealthy and it was a terrible experience. I do not recommend that place to anyone.

Not ideal for those needing help an support in their daily activities. They are only concerned about money.

Do your research before signing the contract. Check survey reports, both annual and complaints. Research medical malpractice lawsuits settled and pending. Meet with department heads and ask whether they are willing to accommodate special requests, particularly dietary preferences. Ask the director how complaints are handled and gauge for yourself whether she is realistic and honest, or looking to sweep issues under the proverbial rug. Question the nursing team as to their communication with families and handling of falls and other incidents. If these responses don't leave you with a feeling of comfort, keep looking! Decide for yourself why this facility is the cheapest in the area.

Corrupted. Executive Director and Food Service Director worked together previously. After numerous attempts and complaints. She still won't do anything about his conduct to employees. They act like its OK to scream and holler at people. They have to try hard to show residents they even care about them. Behide their backs they complain and say its because they are old and don't know what they are saying. Total disrespect. Stay away if you truly care for your loved ones. You will be glad you did.

I would rate this place very low. Most of the staff are excellent, but they usually don't last long. All of them look overworked and tired. The building looks nice, but that's about it. The services provided by Brookdale leave a lot to be desired. I just found out they are raising their rates again so I'm making plans to move my mother out of there. I can get in-home care that is better and cheaper than this place.

Staff and management are not very responsive to patients needs. They constantly neglect important patient safety and health items. Staff acts helpful when visitors are there, but it's just an aCT. They take minimal care for thier patients at best. Would not recommended to anyone!

AWFUL CARE ! ROUDE STAFF and very neglectful of patients ! .......This facility is the worst place to send your loved one.I speak from experience when I say this! I wouldn't even send my dog Molly to this Seniour living facility. My grandmother dose not get the care she deserves and needs ! rite at this moment she is in the hospital with a compound fracture to her leg today is 3/26/2016 ! When learning about what happened all the lighthouse of middle river said was" she fell in the shower " they called the ambulance to get her to the local hospital ! I have been in my grandmothers living quarters time and time again and I know their is a chair railings and other stabilization their for her safety. Something dose not add up and please take this into consideration when you choose to send your loved one! At this moment my grandmother will not be returning to light hose senior living in Middle river because after three months of being in their care too many un answered things have happened to my Grandmother in this facility ! PLEASE ! Consider what I'm saying this all is true and I stand by my word this place is not worth the 5,000.00 dollars we send a month to keep my grandmother there! Yes five thousand dollars a month and some change ! It's not worth it please do not send your loved one !