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Moving our parents into an assisted living facility was something I thought would never happen. Mom’s constant care due to dementia and Dad suffering a stroke changed all that. We wanted them together in a place that was equipped to meet both their needs. Mom has been in memory care since [date removed] ad was on the AL side. I can honestly say I am able to sleep at night knowing how well they are taken care of. The staff is wonderful, many of whom have become family to us. Especially during these Covid times, the way that they have kept in constant contact through phone calls and FaceTime has been such a blessing. The atmosphere is clean, warm and friendly with excellent care from the nurses and care managers. I was always confident that they were keeping me in the loop with every situation. Dad has recently passed and many of them have cried with me. I will always be eternally grateful for the care they have received during this difficult time in their lives.

My Mom is a long time resident of Brandywine, over 10 years and we could not have made a better choice. We selected Brandywine for the location, on-site wellness center, the staff and the numerous activities offered. Fast forward to today and the many of the staff members have become like our family and personally I've enjoyed making friends with so many of the residents. The wellness staff has always been so helpful and accomodating, it is really beyond my original expectations. The Directors have always been very approachable, first [name removed] and now [name removed] have always been wonderful and responsible to any questions. And I could not omit [name removed] who provides great events for the residents. To me Brandywine at Howell has been a perfect choice and remains a perfect choice after so many years. Thank you to the great staff at Brandywine for taking such great care of my Mom.

My mother is a resident at Brandywine at Howell. She is [age removed] & as you can image this was not an easy move for her to leave where she lived for so long & it was not a easy decision for the family during a pandemic. Brandywine made the transit so positive & worried free because of the safe atmosphere they made during these times. She has become more active & sounds so happy every time we speak to her. The entire staff is absolutely wonderful you can tell how much the team cares about their residents. They are always checking on them, making sure they have what they need & making sure they are entertained. They truly treat each resident as family. It’s a beautiful place, very clean, nice rooms, & very welcoming. I can't pick out a single individual, they all have made my Mom comfortable, made her laugh & made every day better then the last. Best decision ever made for my Mom just wished we did it sooner seeing how happy she is living at Brandywine Living of Howell !!!

My mother was a resident in Reflections at Brandywine Living at Litchfield for the last three years. We were really happy with her care and the caring community that Brandywine provided for her. In the three years she lived at Brandywine, we got to know the staff quite well. They always made us feel welcome, as if we were "visiting grandma's house!" We came to most look forward to the Family Connections events every month, where the whole family was invited for music, delicious food, dancing, arts and crafts - unique events each month and so much fun! Brandywine feels like family. Their kindness, understanding, and care in difficult decisions and transitions meant the world to us...and above all, welcoming our family with open arms.

Our loved ones room is very nice and the grounds are really nice.

From day 1 I have felt like a part of the Brandywine family. The entire staff is caring and loving and the residents are their top priority. [name removed], the Exectutive Director is amazing and always takes the time to communicate and connect with the residents and their families. She is compassionate about her residents and their health and well-being. We love being part of Brandywine of Mahwah.

My father has Parkinson’s and dementia and is in the reflection unit for memory care. The staff is so wonderful and caring and compassionate that we know he’s in good hands. They communicate all the time and make us really feel like we’re a part of the community even if we can’t go in to see him. My father absolutely loves the food and he’s always in good spirits when we talk to him. If you have a parent with dementia this is the facility for you the care is exceptional!!!!!!

I moved my 90 year old mother into Brandywine in Litchfield Ct after a rehab, and during the pandemic. Because of the virus we visit through a plexiglass partition. They are vigilant and keep the patients safe. My mother is in the memory unit. She is healthy, loves the food, has made some friends and looks good. The staff has been very helpful. I live out of state and I feel that my mother is in a safe place with real professionals.

We moved our 88-year-old mother into Brandywine at the Sycamore in September. Out of all the interviews and virtual tours conducted, Brandywine gave us the best first impression. They were the most welcoming, helpful, and informative of the lot. The virtual tour made my mother feel wanted and she could see herself living there at the facility. We had heard it had a good reputation but subsequently discovered that it was the staff that were the true gems. Thanks to the staff's continued interaction and devotion, our mother easily made the transition to the new facility and became part of the Brandywine family in no time. She remarked that it was her new home pretty much from the very beginning of her stay there. She adored all of the staff that she interacted with. She especially loved [names removed], each of whom made it a point to look after her. Although her time at Brandywine was cut short due an early passing, she was among people that truly cared for her.

Brandywine at Mahwah has been the godsend to our family. For years we worried about our grandmother on the other end of the country, who rejected our pleas to receive in home help or move to assisted living, despite her having a really difficult and limited life in her home. When she agreed a few years ago that it would be good to try an assisted living facility and decided on Brandywine at Mahwah, she was immediately impressed with the engagement programs and delicious menu options. Having already had years of experience with another close relative in an assisted living facility, I was very hands on, during her years at Brandywine. My grandmother had the best, last 4 years of her life at Brandywine, and we are forever grateful. We are discerning costumers, and I highly recommend Brandywine for your loved one’s care.

My brother has been in this facility for over two and a half years as a result of memory loss. For the first two years he was in assisted living. During those two years they were so accommodating to his needs, treated him warmth, dignity and respect while allowing him the freedom to live independently yet monitoring him for his safety. Due to illness and memory deterioration he recently was transfer to their memory care unit. They have been marvelous with good care , kindness and patience! The administration and nursing staff have always been approachable and accommodating while working under extraordinary circumstances due to the Covid virus. We are fortunate to have found Brandywine.

Transitioning my mother in to a new assisted memory care facility was definitely made easier through the wonderful director of Community Relations, [name removed], who answered all the questions that helped me to select this community for my mother. The process can be daunting, especially in this uncertain pandemic environment, but all my questions about providing a safe facility were answered. Brandywine Living has a team of caring professionals who coordinate socially active programs, including private Face Time meetings to keep in touch with mom and who coordinate with a caring medical team, who are receptive and responsive to monitoring mom's needs and my concerns. Daily menus are sent to my e-mail address and the food sounds delicious.

My Aunt Alma, who just turned 100 years old on [date removed], has happily resided at Brandywine Living at Seaside Pointe (Brandywine) in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, for the past 6 years. Despite the lockdown of the facility due to the pandemic, Brandywine staff hosted a delightful, but small and responsible, birthday celebration for her while wearing face masks, exercising social distancing, and following proper sanitation. This facility’s low incidence of COVID-19 infection amongst its residents and staff is a strong testament to this facility’s conscientious adherence to national health experts’ guidelines on control and containment of the coronavirus. All of the employees at Brandywine (ranging from the on-site nurses, personal care aides, cooks, dining room servers, administrators, business office personnel, activity planners/facilitators, concierge desk workers, van drivers, housekeepers and building maintenance staff) are essential workers and health care heroes in the truest sense of the word. It requires the coordinated efforts of all of these different individuals to operate a well-run assisted living facility, especially when having to cope with the challenges caused by COVID-19. The long-term Executive Director, [name removed], provides hands-on leadership, pitching in to help out staff, when needed. She and other staff have come to know each of the residents by name. The nurses, personal aides, and dining room servers are also knowledgeable about the individual care requirements of residents as well as their likes and dislikes. The concierge staff help to schedule residents’ medical appointments and the van drivers transport them to their appointments on time, which is particularly helpful to those residents in wheelchairs, like my aunt. The activity planners/facilitators help to keep residents’ mentally engaged and provide opportunities for social interaction through creative and entertaining ways. The housekeepers and building maintenance staff ensure that both residents’ rooms and all the common areas of the facility are clean and properly sanitized and that all structural or mechanical aspects of residents rooms (e.g., in the bathrooms or kitchenettes) or in the rest of the facility are in good condition or working order. The overall interior design, furnishings, and seasonal decoration of Brandywine Living at Seaside Pointe makes this facility look warm, homey, and inviting. I am very grateful for the thoughtful and dedicated staff at Brandywine that provide my aunt both high-quality health care and personal assistance with daily living skills, which have enabled her to live safely, comfortably, and with dignity.

My Mother is a resident of Brandywine Living, during Covid-19. I feel she is being extreme well taken care of during this difficult time. The staff is going above and beyond, to keep the residents happy and healthy. I want to thank everyone for their efforts. When I do video Chats , or window visits, my mom is always saying , how friendly everyone is. How she loves her room, and how clean everything is. She loves the food, which I laugh, because at home she didn't eat much. Thank you, again Brandywine Living !! My family and I appreciate all the help and support you gave us during this stressful time.

My Uncle, who recently passed, moved to Brandywine with his spouse, who has also passes, in 2015. Brandywine is blesses by a great group of caregivers who places my Uncle's interests and needs first. They are a model for Person Centered Care. Thank you so much to [name removed], her staff and especially to the many care givers in the memory care support floor.

[name removed] what’s a tremendous counselor to sit with. Took her time, explained many things, showed us all around. And took a great deal of time talking about logistics and financing. The folks we met while walking around were very friendly. The facility was immaculate and we were extremely pleased with the precautions and procedures they have in place regarding COVID-19

My wife and I recently moved into this community and couldn’t be happier! The service is excellent and the food is great!

When others hear my mom is in a assisted living they are always intrigued to hear what great care she receives They go by horror stories they hear about but Not at Brandywine governors. Mom has no complaints she enjoys activities meals and friendships she has made The Nurses are always so caring they keep me informed and give me sense of ease with covid not seeing her for months was hard but she was good they kept them safe and entertained they would let us FaceTime when we wanted so the change with Covid was not as critical to mom because of this team we looked at 4 other places but this was the most family like friendly and clean

I have been living here for quite a few years now and am very happy here! It is a great location! I visited most assisted locations prior to selecting Brandywine in Mahwah, NJ. I know I made the right decision especially after how well things were handled the past few months.

I feel they were very friendly and fabulous. My loved one was in the memory care area. I would tell my friends that this was a good place. I would recommend it. The room was beautiful and the staffing was good and attentive. The food was great and I was able to have meals with my loved one.