Monarch Communities

The Hearth at Southbury is a lovely place; very comfortable.

Mom's been there for less than 2 weeks and on the plus side: Staff and administrators are lovely. They are all friendly, responsive, patient and seem genuinely happy. On the minus side (and this might be true at all facilities of this kind), even though it is called "assisted living," the cost of assistance comes in addition to the rental fee and is very expensive. Every added bit of assistance after 2 things puts the residents into a new "points" category and adds hundreds of dollars a month to the cost. Also, if a resident chooses to eat 2 meals per day in the restaurant as opposed to 3, there is no reduction in monthly rent, which seems unfair to those who prefer to have one meal per day out or in their apartment. The "red carpet host" program, which we were told means that a seasoned resident would help mom get comfortable, hasn't really been followed through on but we think that overall, she feels likes the place and things will work out.

My mother is very pleased with the accommodations, and she likes it there. The food is good. The only complaint is that it gets warm even with the thermostat turned down and the window open. You still need a fan to get some air flow. It seems that the air is not on in the room, but it's on in the offices. Other than that it seems to be working out okay, I would give them a four.

I toured this community while looking into care options for a loved one. The facility was well kept and clean, and all of the staff I met seemed friendly and professional. We ended up selecting another community, but this is somewhere I would have considered as an option for my loved one.

We toured this facility while looking into care options for a loved one. Spring Meadows was a nice looking place overall! However at the time we toured it wasn't really an option for Dad, he needed some degree of memory care (which they were working on but hadn't fully implemented at the time of our tour.) Dad also likes to take walks, and this place was not located in a good area for that. But the facility itself was well kept and clean, and the staff seemed friendly and professional. It is worth a look if you're searching in the area!

Went to visit on a Monday. Rooms were very nice. Staff I was in contact with were all nice. This is definitely a contender for my mother.This facility does have memory care, and residents are unable to wander out.

Bella Terra is a clean, well designed facility. The apartment seems lovely; it is bright and sunny and well appointed. There are a wide variety of activities and seem well received. There are some issues. The food is not of the healthiest variety. The food value is negligible for the money. There are issues with laundry as there are not quite adequate facilities for residents. Often, when questioned, the response to concerns is "Yes, we get a lot of complaints about that". Yet, nothing changes. Every detail incurs a charge to the resident, so the place is costly. However, since my mom seems to be adjusted we will go forward and hope it continues to provide a good atmosphere for her. Despite its price, it definitely was the nicest place in the Ocean county area.

Overall I think they do a good job at Bella Terra. The facility itself is always well kept and clean, and they take great care of my loved one. She really seems to enjoy it here! My only complaint is that their communication and follow-through could use a lot of work. You have to be very persistent to get any sort of response from them, at times.

We toured this community when we were looking into care options for our loved one. This seemed like a nice place overall. The staff we spoke with were friendly, and the facility was well kept and clean. However, our loved one was a bit beyond what they are able to provide carewise.

I thought they did a nice job overall at Brandywine at Seaside Pointe, however it just wasn't a great fit for my loved one. The facility itself was always clean and well kept, and the staff all seemed very friendly. They have all sorts of activities and events going on! Unforuntately it was just a bit too active and busy for my loved one, she does much better in a calm, quiet environment.

I have had two loved ones stay at this facility, and their experiences were very different. Currently I have a loved one here in their memory care section, and they do an absolutely fantastic job with that. The aides are friendly, caring, and patient, and they take great care of her. However when my father was in their assisted living section he did not enjoy it. He was at a stage of care that was in-between two different levels that they provide, and he just was not comfortable. He needed more assistance than their lowest level of care provided, but he felt that the level of care they placed him in was too controlling and too intense.

I think it's a very pleasant place. I really like the facility and the room. It's cheerful. The staff is very nice. There is a little confusion in terms of the care. Once they gave him the wrong medication, and a few times. they did not send someone to put on his ankle brace. The food is very good, and it is accessible to people who don't drive, which is very helpful to me.

My Mom joined the Brandywine family this year. This is a place where she is well taken care of. The staff is caring, kind and friendly. The admission process was quick and smooth. There is a full calendar of activities every day and she raves about the meals. There was even a time that she didn't want to leave her exercise class to 'Big Band Music' to visit with us. It's a relief to see her adjusting to a new and fuller life than before at age 91.

I toured this community when I was looking into care options for a loved one. This was a very nice looking place overall, it was clean and well kept, and the staff all seemed friendly and professional. This was a large community, and had more of a hotel feel than a homey feel in many areas. Although it was nice it was also one of the more expensive options I saw while touring.

Allison O'Brien was extremely helpful in showing us Brandywine. She helped us from start to finish with information, immediate response and always with a smile. Thank you! My mother is settled into Brandywine and she certainly seems happy. Terri O'Brien - also a very nice lady, also very helpful. Thank you.

You know, it's no fun growing old feeling lonely, isolated, and incapable of caring for yourself. When you're watching the scenario play out through a parent's eyes it's gut-wrenching. Once we all decided Mom could no longer live on her own, Brandywine Senior Living at Wall was the perfect fit. In fact, she never looked back. Once again, Mom has quality of life - friends, care, activities, interests, and sustenance. The entire staff goes out of their way to make sure Mom stays safe, sound, and happy. Seeing Mom so cared for and happy gives us all peace of mind. We can't thank you enough.

I recently wrote about a disconnect between salespeople and losing a room we had hoped to get for my mom. I'[m very happy to say that all has been resolved. After much hard work on his part, Alex called us on Monday and told us a room had become available. We couldn't have been happier. This is a great community and a wonderful value. We are moving my mom in the first week of August. The entire family is happy. We look forward to a very happy experience at Bella Terra. I hope to be posting 5 stars in all criteria very soon.

This community has everything I was looking for but because of a disconnect between sales representatives I lost my room. I would have loved to have my mother there. The price is wonderful and this care matches it. The rooms are the best I have seen anywhere.

Brandywine Princeton: My Mom is a new resident. It has been a hard transition for her but the Brandywine staff has been excellent starting with Leslie Yngojo-Bowes who gave my Mom a tour is exceptional. Leslie went above and beyond helping Mom to make the move. The staff all the way around works hard and mostly are kind and upbeat bless them so much for that. I got exceptional help and kindness when I left my keys and I live almost 2 hours away by public transportation. They are really very good. I do wish it was some how more cheerful but overall they really are good folks and care. The residents too are really for the most part very, very nice People as well!!!

Sign me up I'm moving in tomorrow!