Monarch Communities

First floor & lobby area not too impressive,furniture looked old, carpets not very clean, could use a fresh coat of paint.The resident's rooms and corridors above first floor looked clean & the rooms were a good size. We saw several residents on the patio and around the facility and they looked well-groomed, well cared for. Proximity to public transportation (ie railroad) attractive to us as my mom's friends don't drive, live in the city & could visit more easily. Not certain what the level of care rates are..Mike said they range from $750/mo to about $2300/month. I'm troubled by the statement that 'fees may change without notice'

My sister-in-law actually chose Bella Terra for my mother-in-law. She visits there quite frequently and I'll forward this review to her to complete.

nice room layout but to expensive

Liked facility & people, though the 1BR rooms are likely too small.

Excellent and thorough tour given by Susan I loved her caring and thoughtful manner with my father.

High care level offerings in assisted living; solid Medicaid transition policy. Nicole is very nice and seems caring.

Put a deposit on a 1 bedroom. Will be taking my parents to see. Facility was very beautiful and people very nice. Definitely would consider this.

27 units / private rooms Fees include everything, including care levels.

85 apartments 55-97 years old 100 residents Activities include Friday happy hour with beer and wine and soda, weekly shoppers shuttle, One bedroom available at end of Sept for $3850 per month. 30,60,90 minutes of care available. 30 comes with basic fees, $300 for each additional 30 minutes. Morningstar unit is memory care Alzheimers residents involved somewhat in the general activities but they also have their own calendar of activities. 1 free cab ride per month in the area for doctors, etc. Aide available to go with her at the rate of $20 per hour. Financial assistance through the PACE program. To qualify, must have assets of less than $2000 and make less than $2000/month. Resident keeps $75 and then the remainder becomes their rent. PACE is billed for the remainder of the costs.

Good location.

have two units in Memory Care. sounds like great facility - 3 levels of care in secured unit. 33 residents, 40 unit capacity. Building a secure wander garden. 3/4 aides to 8 residents. Care coordinator is point of contact. Trips, activities. "No one is bored here." Nurse on unit from 7 am to 9 pm.

The residence is very nice.

a good fit for my father-in-law. Lots of residents with pep in their step. Population is 1/3 male and average age of all residents is 82-84. Close to shops and major highways. Very impressed with director who made us feel very welcome. Dining Room is on lowest level. Residents are restricted to same table each meal which could be a negative, although you can request a change of table. Room size was adequate. Residents wear emergency beepers around their neck. One year lease required, although we were told leases could easily be broken.No discount for veterans.Nice kitchenette in each unit we visited. Large bathroom with shower and shower seat installed. No daily tidy service. Population is 50% Christian/50%Jewish.

facility was very nice - biggest problem is its too far - but from what we saw and discussed it was definitely a place I would of considered

Nice facility, a little far out. Impressed by the fact that they have 24 hour/day RN coverage in house.

Visited. Very nice.

Liked this one best. The units were small in Assisted Living but I would prefer my mother to enter directly to the Alzheimer's Unit when timely to do so. Very pleasant and interesting unit; liked the music and the 'bar' arrangement for eating option. Again I didn't like the decor but I liked it better than Brightview. I liked the location best of the non-city center places. I liked the cinema space and I liked the fact she is going to investigate some kind of arrangement with a local swimming pool.

We are leaning towards Bella Terra for my mom.

Visited. Was impressed with the place. Will visit the Alzheimer's unit next time. Price is right.

The facility was beautiful and amenties were great. Distance would be a small issue especially in bad weather. Reflections unit very small just seemed congested.