Monarch Communities

Brandywine Senior Living Mountain Ridge is a really great assisted living facility, we were very happy with everything that they were able to provide. My loved one was in this facility until his care needs advanced beyond what they were able to provide.

Brandywine's staff could not be more helpful and pleasant. When I walked into the building I felt like this was home for my Mom - she was always a wonderful decorator and this is a place she could have decorated herself - she said the same thing when she walked in - she felt she was at home

This one was gorgeous. It was a beautiful community, and the staff were friendly and helpful. It was my favorite out of all the places we toured. Unfortunately it was a bit too far for it to be a viable option for us.

This place has been phenomenal so far! It's amazingly clean, and there was no smell, which I noticed can be a problem in these places. It really is like a beautiful, modern, top of the line hotel. It was heads and tails about any of the others we looked at. The staff are caring and really on the ball about keeping an eye out for my Mom. The residents seemed happy, and most are out socializing when I have visited. If I could give the activities 10 stars out of 5 I would! They've got a card room, billiards room, movie theater, beauty parlor, really anything they could need!

My Mom loves Brandywine! The staff at Brandywine is fabulous, they genuinely care about all their "residents". The move in process was very easy and my Mom was quickly integrated into the daily routine. Everyone made sure she was involved right from the start so she did not feel isolated as the "new person". This is probably the greatest strength of Brandywine, because I think it is so critical for a successful transition for the resident. My mom loves ordering off a menu for every meal and thinks the food is great. She is relieved that she doesn't have to do her own laundry or cleaning anymore. Brandywine has given my Mom a new lease on life, she is incredibly happy there, and I will be forever grateful for everything Brandywine has done and continues to do.

They were great. She was only there for a few months. They really showed an interest and took care.

It was fine. Everyone there seemed to be happy too. There seemed to be lots of activities, they had a private theatre and people were always coming and going there seemed to be a lot of activities going on.

We love this place! I can't think of anything negative to say about it. The staff are amazing, very loving and caring. It's a beautiful community, and from what I've heard from her the food is good! I really can't think of any way they could improve.

I think it's a good value, I think they are fantastic. There were a lot of things that I had in mind I knew my sister would like, the atmosphere is one of caring and concern. I looked at seven different places and one thing I looked for was location, it was not near a busy highway, the appearance, it has a friendly atmosphere, Mary in particular projected a very warm feeling. I can't imagine anything they could improve on. In a situation like this you can't give them what they really want, which is to be young and free again. The food is great and the food service, the maintenance, I can't imagine how they could improve. There is a range of times to eat and you are served with a choice of two different things each day along with things that are always available like a tuna salad sandwich or a pb&j. They are very caring.

The facility is very clean, and very neat. The staff are very attentive and kind, and the residents themselves are very nice. We couldn't be happier with it.

Very much impressed with all aspects. Very pleased with admissions and the head nurse. It's very clean and the programs they offer seem to be right in line and their individual attention was great! The only thing I can think of that could be improved, and I don't even want to say it is maybe a bigger parking area, and I think they are planning on that anyway.

Very professional. Staff are helpful. Facility is clean and well maintained. Highly recommend.

It's beautiful and has a good staff. When we were there they were in the process of updating everything. I'm sure once everything was complete it would be a very nice place because they were making some amazing upgrades to it. We had met with their director of community relations - I can't remember her name - she was awesome. It was like she couldn't do enough or couldn't care enough. I would recommend it.

My mother-in-law is being very well taken care of. The place is immaculate and well staffed. It's a good atmosphere when you walk in. They're genuinely nice and the food is really good. We sat and ate with her a few times. We couldn't ask for a nicer place for her, given the situation. Mom's going to have the path of her own since she has early onset Alzheimer's and things are changing as we go but it's nice to know she's taken care of. It's amazing the peace of mind that you get when you know that your loved one is being taken care of. I would recommend it to anybody - I would go there! The have a lot of engagement. She wasn't one to get out of her comfort zone or be very social but she's found herself a couple of friends and is constantly doing the crafts and things. It's a home run!

My aunt was starting to not be able to live alone and we felt it was time to look at assisted living. She really loved her apartment and the care she received at Brandywine at the Gables. It was truly her home! She didn't want to come to our house for Thanksgiving as she had made so many friends at Brandywine. When it came time for her to be cared for because of her dementia, Brandywine transitioned her and we felt she received wonderful care at this building!

Mom is doing well there. She's getting the highest care so she had to have an aid with her all the time. The care is good and she loves the bingo. I highly recommend it. It's been very easy for us to transition into. Mom is very happy there. It's very pretty, like living in a very luxury hotel and they have a little dog that lives there. My mother's always had a dog so she liked that. It doesn't feel sterile or seem institutionalized. The residents seemed to be very happy there. It's very clean, nothing smells, and the staff seems really engaged. My mom has a 2 bedroom, one shared bath room with roommate. My mom wanted a roommate so that worked out.

My mother has been at Brandywine for one week. It was difficult for her to give up her condo, but the staff has been very helpful and she seems happy. Thanks

We couldn't have been happier with Brandwine for the care they gave my father while he was there. The staff was so helpful not only for him ,but for the family. Within a weeks time, they knew us all by name. Even the chefs in the dining room came out personally to great us and talk about his likes and dislikes. We didn't see a staff member that wasn't cheerful and willing to help. If we had a question, it was answered within that day. The whole environment there was that of a 4 star hotel. Beautiful grounds and patios to sit and rock in the fresh air. Gorgeous interiors with a winding staircase and living room atmosphere. We know now that if we need a place for mom, that's the number one choice.

This has been a terrific place for my father who was tentative, scared and hesitant about assisted living. He really likes the place and now considers it home!! The other day he told my husband he was 'homesick' and he meant for Brandywine not Phoenix!! This is amazing to us. The staff are wonderful and really knew how to respond to him. He can be quite the handful!

Very nice but he needs a nursing home.