Meridian Senior Living

When we first visited The Peninsula community it was very nice, there was nothing negative that stood out to us. The food they serve to the residents is very good.

We chose this community because of the location, price, and the amenities. Some of the amenities included a gym, a pool, and a nice outdoor space. The room sizes were good. My dad has said the food is not good. Our favorite part about this community is the other residents that are there.

The community is usually clean and the staff is also usually pretty friendly. They do have activities available for the residents to participate in. My dad does not, however, like the food much at all. We do feel like Chapel Hill is a good value for the price.

They had just repainted everything and put in new floors and furniture. We had a problem with a couple of the aids. After we reported our issues, they were able to straighten things out. My sister does not participate in many of the activities, however they are certainly available for the other residents. We also thought Smithfield Woods was worth the price.

The community was always clean when I visited including the common areas and my mother's room. The nurses were all wonderful. The activities director was also great. We picked The Peninsula for my mother because she had actually worked there herself for 10 years. She liked a lot of the staff and knew how the community operated. The care was really good. The only thing that we had an issue with was the food; she didn't like the food much and often complained about it. We ended up buying her her own mini fridge so she could have some of her own choices available. The activities available were great.

If you are independent it is great. I am one of the youngest residents. Most of the other residents are much older around 90 and the activities are geared more to older people. I would like some more active or outdoor activities added. They have larger units than others in the area. It has a nice layout and a walking area around the building. They have a nice exercise room.I am unhappy with the food. They have not worked with my dietary needs as they promised.

Small and quaint

While I enjoyed the atmosphere at Holly Brook, the location was a bit too far away from friends and family to suit my needs. The facility was clean and well appointed.

Smithfield Woods really made my Mom feel at home on the first day. The Memory Care unit is constantly doing things to keep the residents thinking and active. Would like to see more communication with families via email regarding things happening at the facility. The staff are very caring and attentive to the residents.

Very Nice place, [name removed] and staff were really nice and genuine, they seem to really care. Place had a home feeling to it..

Our mom was a resident at the Country House for 8 months. We were very pleased with the facility, care and feeling of safety. The place is clean, the staff is kind and attentive, and the activities were good. Trust is a huge factor and this place you can trust. The meals were good, the activities were good (would be great if they added variety), place is clean, nicely maintained grounds, and friends can be made if the resident wants. More aides would be helpful, especially on the weekends. It's difficult to get qualified aides for the salary all these types of assistive living homes pay. It's a shame because management takes a lot of money from the families. We wish they took Medicaid. The only reason we had to take mom out is because of the price. It's just too much to pay monthly. We wish she could have stayed with her friends and aides who cared for her 24/7. Would definitely recommend The Country House.

First impression, a bit run down but was recently purchased by Meridian with updates happening. Nice outdoor space and many opportunities for activities. Had greenhouse and garden boxes. Great space for 2 in the one bedroom apartment and big walk in closet. Pricing less than Mass. but one time fee required. Put us on wait list for opening. Hired

Overall very nice but on two floors instead of one level. Also I wasn’t comfortable with the outside areas because of the proximity to freeway noise.

This home is pretty awesome. Almost brand new, super clean condition. Not too many tenants yet as it only opened in August of 2018. [Name removed], our tour guide was fabulous and had all the answers. Once again, as with all of the homes we've toured, the base pricing is so important as they all charge for every other extra beyond room, meals, laundry services and activities. The extras will add up very, very quickly as mom degrades and requires more and more help.

Very nice place. However, they do not administer insulin and they do not provide transportation to Mom's dialysis center in North Pomona.

My mom says she likes it there--from what I observe staff is friendly and kind to her. She's only been there a bit over a month, but says she likes it.

The facilities are gorgeous, on the waterfront, ocean views from dining room, nice apartments. The staff was very nice and caring. I did feel they oversold us on medical capabilities when we looking. Once we got to contract stage, they discussed conditions which they could not accommodate and it was clear that this would not do until end of life. Specifically, my mother was on oxygen but also some dementia. When they were looking to sign us up it was no problem, once there they indicated it was a stretch. It took a fair amount of back and forth to get care plan in place. For instance if you request shower assistance, you need to separately request shampooing hair. Also some concerns about implementation of care plan in regards to hygiene. Although supervisors were available and responsive. The activity selection was only OK. Nightly movies were unusual selection for that demographic. Has potential for upscale solution for seniors, but at this point best suited for those with family near by.

The people were lovely and informative. The only reason for the 4 is the darker halls and outdated kitchens/bathrooms in the apartments from a 60 yr. olds point of view. My mother, 84, liked everything just fine.

My mother has recently made the move into this community and so far we are pleased with how things are going for her. The staff seem to be accommodating her needs and I am comfortable with the care she is receiving. She seems to be fitting in very well with the other residents and is enjoying a few of the activities they have to offer. I like that she has a healthy appetite and says how good the meals are that the chef prepares them throughout the day. Overall it has been the perfect fit and we are all very happy.

The staff take good care of you. They are friendly and encouraging. The food is good and they keep the community clean. They offer a lot of daily activities. I would recommend taking a look to see if this community would work for you.