Jaybird Senior Living

I chose this facility because I got a good feeling when I talked to people who were already in here and the resident assistants were all happy with their jobs and have a smile on their faces. It was a good facility during my friends stay here. All of the he staff here were friendly and helpful and the food was wonderful. We had absolutely no issues with the facility. It was very clean and the apartment she was in had a beautiful scenic view. It overlooks a pond and a nice farm field/valley.

My Mom started living at Emery in August of 2018. Simply put, she absolutely loves it at Emery. The friendly, dedicated, and caring staff look after her every need. Her room, and the entire facility, is always very clean. She loves the food, especially being able to make requests. I really appreciate the level of communication provided. Monthly newsletters keep me up-to-date, and it is nice to see her picture included every month. I also appreciate how Emery keeps me informed on any medical issues, or something as simple letting me know that she needs something for her apartment. How Emery has kept everyone (residents and staff) safe and healthy during Covid-19 has been amazing! Overall, I couldn't have selected a better place for my Mom to live.

Artis Senior Living of Elmhurst has treated and cared for our Dad like family. They have worked tirelessly to keep the residents safe and family informed during the pandemic. Truely caring and knowledgeable staff.

My husband has been at Artis Senior of Elmhurst for fifteen months. The staff has been loving, caring and most supportive to our needs. I cannot thank them enough or adequately for everything everyone has done for us, going well beyond the norm. I feel like they have become "our family". Artis Senior Living of Elmhurst is a wonderful home for my husband.

Vintage Hills staff are a friendly group, they have been awesome to my dad. They are very protective of the people they are caring for. Someone was visiting my dad and one of the staff members heard the visitor ask for my dad's ss number. The staff jumped right in and told my dad not to give it to her. I'm very thankful for all the staff at Vintage Hills in Indianola!

It was a really hard adjustment for my father-in-law to not be on his own at home, but the staff has been wonderful in the transition. Now he is very comfortable about the people and place, is eating and likes the food, and has established friendships with staff and other residents. It is a relief to have him feel good and be healthier than he had been for the 3 years before the move to Emory Place.

BDP is exceptional in facility, Staff, activities, amenities, & food. That is our experience after 2 years living here! The key criteria in your decision are people & size (feels like family.... not a "cold, over-sized institution" … that's BDP!). Wonderful place to live with caring,professional Staff & fun/active residents that will "make your day"! The best choice for senior living in the Iowa City area. Stands out among many choices!

So friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Glad to have my mother there.

We moved my father here from Seattle and the worry of this his transition and all that goes along with it couldn't have been better because of the care and concern from the entire staff at River Glen. The River Glen team help us mange all of Dads medical transitions and with guidance and support. It is such a stressful and emotional moment in a family's life when you need to find the right type of care for your parent, and you want them to feel independent, supported and cared for as well. The facility is beautiful and very "homey" feeling, the food is delicious, and the staff is really fist class! We did a lot of research before selecting River Glen and the flexible month to month program is a unique offering that allowed our family to make this transition without the stress of having to sell my father’s home of 40 year in order to make the finances work. Most other programs do not offer that. Dad is getting adjusted in his lovely apartment and I feel so grateful that is down the street from me with the care and love he deserves. River Glen- thank you for making this transition so easy on our entire family.

My brother, [Name removed], can be a pistol at times, but the staff at Emery Place truly knows how to handle him. I wish I had the patience like the people at Emery Place!!! I am so happy that he is there because I don't worry about him at all. The piece of mind I have is priceless!!!

I moved my mom into assisted living at River Glen about seven months ago. I toured and researched MANY care facilities and found that River Glen was the best fit. The community is smaller than most so it has more of a family feel and easy to maneuver. The apartments are spacious and bright with full, private bathrooms and nice sized kitchenettes. I really like that the dining room is open all day. Since my mom likes to sleep in, she doesn’t have to rush and can eat whenever she wants. The property outside is gorgeous with multiple porches, gazebo and walking paths with beautiful landscaping. Every single staff member, nurse and aide greets my mom (and her dog) by name which usually includes a big hug. Her medications are meticulously managed by the top notch nursing staff. There are various daily activities which include something for everyone. The social/activities staff are so much fun and full of positive energy! My mom seems so much healthier and happier now that she is safe and no longer has the stress of managing her house or worrying about being a burden while living in our house. She has the independence and privacy of her own place with 24 hour nursing care yet we can see each other often.

My 86 yo mom fell and was having a difficult time managing the pain/staying on top of the medicine schedule and caring for herself, living alone in a single family home. Mom’s two week respite care stay at River Glen was fabulous. I kept calling it her “vacation”...clean and quiet studio apartment, delicious food, caring staff and nurses, peaceful and friendly environment. Mom was able to rest, heal and return to her activities at home. Very thankful to EVERYONE there! And I know mom is going to miss the new friends she made there, too.

Very caring environment for residents. Anytime I go to visit, I feel very welcomed, as well as comforted in knowing that kind and considerate people are taking care of my loved one. A genuinely caring facility in all aspects. Great staff who make you feel like a valued family member.

My brothers and I were 100% satisfied with the care and support our mother received as a resident of this community. The staff was caring and professional, and always treated mom with the upmost dignity at all times. In addition, community administrators were always helpful and supportive to our family throughout mom's stay. As a family, we could not have been happier with the care mom received. Thanks!

Very helpful and friendly people who work here. Thank you so much.

Very pleased! Already see improvement in such a short time :)

[Removed] from River Glen helped to make my dad's transition to assisted living a better experience than it otherwise would have been. They consistently help me with questions and are dedicated and compassionate. River Glen is a lovely facility with good care.

My loved one is doing fairly well with being here. While looking into various options we moved forward with this place because of their cleanliness, it’s a newer facility, and the location was more convenient. The staff is absolutely friendly and knowledgeable. They definitely seem to know what they are doing. They provide activities to their residents like puzzles and group exercising. Also, they provide transportation to random outings off site like shopping and groceries. Overall I would recommend this place to other families.

They are doing very well I love the community and I love the people. My dad has to wear a wristband and if he gets to close to the doors they will lock, I feel good about him being safe. They have handrails all over for fall risks. This community is well lit. They have 3 large common area spaces 2 with T.V.'s and one diningroom. The food is good and the menus are healthy. The staff engages him to join the activities like singing and music. The staff are easy to get a hold of and they answer my questions quickly. I would recommend this to my friends or family.

Courtyard Estates has been excellent to my father in-law. The staff is very kind and has winning ways with the residents. They can be a little hard to find at times, but I know that this is because they are giving attention to all the residents. They do a great job with the residents, and I’m very pleased about that. The food is very good there, and I like that they have the ability to provide food at any time, since my father-in-law is having a bit of a hard time acclimating to the meal schedule. My father-in-law has been thriving since moving in here, and we are so happy with that. We would definitely recommend Courtyard Estates to others.