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My older cousin whom has a number of health issues came and stayed with us for around a month. My experience was to move him in there, dealing with admin some which overall was positive. We helped him move in, have been several times. Most of the communication went well. It was clean and well run. They were great on protocol with Covid was handled wonderfully.

My Dad has resided at Briarcrest for over 3 years. I can't say enough about the friendliness staff and residents. It is like a big family there. Every time I come into the building I hear laughter and conversation. They have live music often and it is great seeing some of the residents dance to the music they remember. My Dad talks about the food all the time. The verity and the quality is the topic of many of our conversations. The building is dated and needs updating but it looks like they are starting to make some improvements. I could have taken Dad to a newer building at a higher cost but not everything important to my Dad in how new it looks. Best decision I ever made moving Dad to Briarcrest Estates.

It took me 5 years to finally decide the timing was/is right. to move to Briarcrest Estates. My husband who had been in a nursing home for three years died two years ago. The house was sold and I purchased a condo. So much for history! In that 5 years of looking, I never looked at any other independent senior living facility, but I did frequent Briarcrest about once a year. It was amazing -- it didn't appear anything changed including the friendliness of the residents. We didn't speak of money and most times I didn't even take "a tour" I just felt welcome and enjoyed that feeling a great deal. After living with my daughter and son in law for the better part of a year, I knew I needed to be around people to enjoy and to talk with. I talked about the loneliness with my children, they looked Briarcrest over and agreed that it seemed promising and everyone loved the unit I chose. And so, I'm delighted to be here and with a whole circle of new good friends.

Hartland Hills is an excellent place for your loved one. The location, staff, and the cleanliness make this an excellent place to be. The community overall is wonderful as well. The communication with the staff was fair at first, and it has improved over time. There are three meals served daily and the residents have choices to choose from. The Marketing Director was very welcoming and helpful during the tour and move in process. The warmth and concern of the staff in regards to my loved one and family was amazing during a life transition!

We're very pleased with Bluebird Estates. We've been very pleased with their communication with us. Our loved one says sometimes the food is pretty good, other times not. They do have lots of activities. They bring in entertainment and keep the residents involved if they choose to be. We think it's a good value for the cost. The only thing we wish was different has to do with transportation. They do provide transportation, but only during a small window during the day. You have to be back / picked up by noon.

Our mother’s 96th birthday was last week. I tried to have her favorite pie delivered to her but was not able to accomplish it. [name removed] the manager at Country Squire in St Joseph where she lives took it upon himself to go get the cherry pie to her. It was a complete surprise and she loved it! [name removed] went above and beyond in doing this for her. We say a big ‘thank you’ to [name removed]. He and the staff at Country Squire and Freudenthal are truly special and caring individuals. - Her children

Meals are sometimes cold

Friendly, inviting atmosphere. Nice apartments/grounds.

Blair House is definitely a great place for seniors who are still able to take care of themselves but need a little help with meals. It's a great community, and my dad has been able to make some new friends. He still feels independent and not like he's in a nursing home. He seems genuinely happy there.

I would recommend Blue Water Lodge to others for their loved ones. The staff are very friendly, helpful and willing to answer the family's questions. The buildings have communal washer and dryer for the residents to use for free. The apartments have a kitchenette in them There are three meals a day with multiple choices for the residents to choose from the community provides. The meals are complete with salad, dessert, roll, and sides in addition to the main dish. The family is able to eat with our loved ones in the dining room for a small fee. The community has lots of activities for the residents to choose from. The community has a pleasant smell to it. The community has a taxi service contract that the residents are able to utilize for appointments that set up through the office.

It's a good place to go, but in regards to the cost; everyone seems to have a different price, but for the same apartment. For example: what my mom is paying compared to other people who have the same size apartment can differ. Different residents get locked in at different times, and some people have a raised rent. They've increased the rent for one person by [price removed]. So my mom is concerned about having to move to a state facility or having to find a new place in general. Other than that concern, they're great people. Every time I've visited Essex they're super nice and they know me by name. They take the residents out on bus trips and outings; I just think they're really nice people. I would recommend Holiday Essex House to others.

I chose Edgewood Downs because it is close to my granddaughter and she is able to come over to visit often. We both came to tour and really liked the facility. The room sizes are pretty small. I find the food to be very good. The staff have been super helpful and really helped me integrate into the community and made it easier than I ever thought it would be. I would definitely recommend to others.

The Golden Oaks community is a beautiful place, and I really like my studio apartment. I can walk outdoors, and the shower has all the handicapped necessities. It is large and relaxing. My family and I just fell in love immediately. I look forward to eating in the dining hall with all my new friends. I really enjoy the activities such as the senior exercise classes, the Mexican train and all other board games. I would absolutely recommend this community to others

This is a great place to be. the residents are very friendly and helpful. The food is also awesome. The staff are very courteous and friendly. They have activities like morning stretches, they had a carnival, painting classes, Easter egg hunt and more for the residents to stay busy and active in the community. The tour was great and very inviting and I got to view the different apartments and all the residents stopped to speak and tell you how they felt.

This has been excellent for the family and our loved one. The staff have been willing to work with my loved one when we brought them in. The staff are very friendly. Thy are always around to answer our questions or address our concerns about our loved one one. There are activities for the residents to participate in if they want to. There is a dining room for the residents to eat and socialize in. There is a menu for the residents to order off of. Also, if the residents don't feel well, there is a list they can place their name on and the staff will bring the meals to the resident's rooms.

This community is very nice and we would have went with this community but it was too far from the hospital that my loved one goes to for treatments. The tour was great it was just not the right community for my loved one.

Our loved one was only at Birch Heights for a couple of weeks, but it was no fault of the community - they were an amazing community. The staff were amazing and it was such a positive drastic change we noticed with our loved one just in those couple of weeks. We started to notice just how incredibly happy our loved one was, and her apartment was just unbelievable. Birch Heights gave our loved one the chance to participate in activities she never would of done on her own, and she was quickly making friends. The staff really put themselves out there to speak with the families and keep everyone updated. They gave the families an idea on how things were progressing with their loved ones. It is an expensive place to send your loved one, but if you can afford it we would absolutely recommend them. They are an exceptional community.

I love the cozy atmosphere, and I feel safe and secure. I grew up in this area, and I’m close to my family who visit often. I’m amongst people my own age and I fit in. I eat breakfast lunch and dinner with my friends every day, what more could a man ask for? This is my home.

The people here are really nice and I'm making new friends.