Navion Senior Solutions

My 91 year old mother has been at Kerner Ridge for two months. The reason Mom is there is because she has had several falls and has broken a few bones. Although her doctors and therapists have advised that she is not safe to live alone, she is still hoping to go back to her home some day. With all that being said, she is reasonably happy in her "temporary" home except for the food. The food is not what she has been use to making at home. They don't have healthy salads, and they serve a lot of pasta and breaded meat and vegetables, which are foods Mom never ate. It's hard for her to not have control of the food she eats. Overall, the staff has been wonderful, very attentive, friendly, caring, and kind. Mom and I have both enjoyed the musical entertainment and the various groups that come. I feel that my mom is getting excellent care at Kerner Ridge, and I am very happy she is there.

So far everything seems to be fine. We have only been there a few days. Do not know why they are requesting this review so soon. Staff very nice and courteous. The home very updated and clean. The food seems to be pretty good as well.

Very good, I love the staff.

This is a review based on about 10 days of service -- and so far, so good. This Assisted Living memory care unit is for people with dementia but few other diseases/conditions. Each resident has a private room, which is wonderful. Cable tv is available in the room (extra cost) and there is enough room to bring a favorite recliner, end table, bookcase etc. The rooms are not big but comfortable and there is a large private half bath. There is a community shower/bath room and residents are taken there either 2 or 3 times a week, and the room is not left unattended. Everything is very clean and so far it has never smelled of "bodily fluids". The layout is simple: rooms around the perimeter, with two center areas -- a living room and a dining area. There is room for twenty residents. This arrangement is repeated twice -- one for all women, the other for men and quiet women (I'm not making this up). Dietary needs do not seem to be a problem. The kitchen provides three meals a day and three snacks. I think most of the meals are prepared on site but not sure -- the kitchen is very small. The snacks are small packaged items such as teddy grahams or pudding. All straightforward, and popular with the residents. The activities are also basic. Popcorn and a movie on TV, maybe someone coming in to play the piano for 30 minutes, bible study, etc. I was attracted to The Haven with the elaborate activities, larger outdoor areas, ice cream parlor, field trips, etc, but it was overwhelming for my parents and they reacted much better to the humbler settings at Preston House. Staff is friendly and seems to genuinely appreciate questions and participation from family. The management was matter of fact about a lot of my questions and this place is too small to have sales staff, marketing strategies and so on. I very much appreciated this, it was hard for me to go through the process emotionally. the caregivers seem to know what they are doing. I saw one who needed to prod a resident to take a shower, and she was insistent but not in any way unpleasant, either physically or verbally. The monthly fee is composed of a base rate plus an add-on depending on the level of care needed. They were able to work with me on this, which was also tremendously appreciated. Also, many things were already included. Extras are: incontinence supplies (wipes and depends), medicines, podiatry services (manicures included), hair cuts, and transportation services (such as to the doctor's). Yesterday I took dad to the doctor's and the look on his face when he went back to Preston House was one of coming home. I feel very blessed that this place was available.

Dalton Place is an amazing facility ! We are extremely pleased with the care and attention that has been given to our Mother. The Administrators, the staff, the chef....everyone that works there is absolutely wonderful. They have worked diligently with us to ensure that all of our Mothers needs are met. This is not a facility that takes their mission lightly....they have made many changes for us that have helped our Mother adapt to her new surroundings. This very emotional and difficult decision for our family was made so much easier because of the love and support given by everyone there !! In addition....the facilities are beautiful....spotlessly clean. The grounds are well kept and safe. The food is amazing, the activities for the seniors are well coordinated and the caring staff is beyond anything we have ever seen! Truly a blessing !

After living in another facility, this place has won my heart. We have lots of fun, activities, and the apartment I live in very well kept. You could not ask for any better food. I am able to keep my dog with me, also! The staff and all the people in charge here are GREAT. You couldn't ask for better. The people who live here are very friendly.

I toured several places before placing my Mom. It WAS one of the hardest thing I ever had to do. But as soon as we toured Brookdale my Mom fit right in. This was the only one she did act more like her self. she has been here about 2 months and doing great. she is called the social butterfly, she loves the ladies in her memory care .she interacts with everyone and loves to dance to her some Elvis. she is really doing great and every one is so nice and attentive to every thing.

We're very pleased with how things have turned out at Northstar Place, they do a great job! My loved one is in their memory care wing, and the staff there is magnificent. They're really wonderful people! All of the memory care residents are constantly being watched over, and all of their needs are being met. They have a nice variety of activities for them as well! We're just very pleased with his care, overall!

The staff is super nice and the food is fantastic. I feel right at home.

Brookdale is a great facility. It is well run and always kept nice and clean. The staff is great here too and they really seem to genuinely care about the well being of the residents. So far, a good experience.

My father resided at Pinewood Place for several months. He enjoyed being there and called it "home". The meals are delicious. The employees and administrators are polite, caring, and most helpful in any capacity. My husband and I live out-of-state, but we had no qualms about Dad being in the care of Pinewood. Any time that we had a problem, something that needed to be clarified, questions or concerns, we contacted the Administration and were given answers immediately. Downsides were that due to Dad's level of care, we dealt with fluctuating monthly charges which far exceeded the average pricing; also his prescription medications were not covered by Medicare. Pinewood Place was a good experience for Dad overall, and we are glad that he resided there.

Manning Place was the obvious choice! I was looking for an assisted living facility for my father. A Place for Mom recommended Manning Place. The location, facility, and staff was perfect. Everyone was professional and friendly. My father is happy, safe and well cared for. I live far away so I have peace of mind knowing that Dad is in good hands. Thank you A Place for Mom and Manning Place for helping me with the whole process!

My wife and I are very pleased with the staff and facilities at Hammond Place. We have participated in several special events and look forward to the upcoming college football 'Border Bash'. My mother is still recovering from a stroke and recent loss of her husband of 63 years. The staff is very helpful in trying to help her cope at both a physical and emotional level. My observation is that the management and facility staff are personally involved on a daily basis with interacting with each resident. There is a 'lightness' and feeling of family amongst both residents and staff.

The staff at Dalton Place has always gone the extra mile to make my relative feel comfortable; they have honored every request for his care. He assisted by a friendly and helpful staff, has a spacious apartment, and enjoys three well-prepared meals each day.

I am impressed with the friendliness of ALL the staff, the care that they ALL give to the residents, the cleanliness, and the organization, as well as the activities provided. It seems that ALL the staff is engaged in occupying the patients' time with games and such. They receive the attention they need and want.

We had been nervous and struggling for months with the task of finding just the right place for Daddy. He was displaying signs of dementia, but still needed to feel independent. It had to be safe, have dedicated and caring staff, as well as be affordable. When we talked to Carol at Northstar, our fears were set aside and we knew we'd found the best possible place for him. The staff is caring, engaging, personable and loving. They treat not only the residents, but also the families, with respect and care. The activities director, Adrienne, is amazing at engaging the residents in daily activities and the cooks try to make sure to make warm and delicious meals for the residents. Yolonda takes care of the case management and is absolutely awesome at what she does. Johnnie and the front desk staff as well as Andrea and all the Med Techs are so helpful and work hard to make each resident feel important. There is a wonderful walking path outside in the back and a garden for those who enjoy being outdoors. The entire place feels like a large plantation home with spacious rooms for everyone to live in. I would recommend this assisted living home to anyone that I cared about.

I think they do a fantastic job at Kerner Ridge, I am very pleased with how things turned out. The staff here are compassionate, well trained, and dedicated to helping the people who live here. I visited at all different days and times and they always seemed to have plenty of people on-hand. The facility itself is well kept and clean, and they also serve some pretty good food! I was very reluctant about placing a loved one in a senior community, but they've really won me over and I can see that they're taking excellent care of my loved one.

My husband and I have really enjoyed the experiences we have had at Hammond Place in North Augusta, SC. The staff and administration are great people to work with. If there is a problem they are very quick to respond to it. I am pleased with the care my husband is receiving. He seems content and happy. I would recommend this facility to anyone looking for a place for a love one. The administrator of this site seems to really play a great part in how her staff operates.

They've done a great job so far, my loved one really seems to be enjoying herself here! She's got a big window with a great view, and loves to watch her bird feeder. The staff here are friendly and very accommodating, and will help with whatever you ask them to do (but you do have to ask!). The lady at the front desk always greets me with a smile when I come to visit. What really matters is that Mom seems happy and content here, and if she is happy I am happy!

Toured with Carol and she really listened to what we were saying and seemed focused on a solution for us, not trying to "sell" us. This was not the "newest" or "fanciest" we visited, however, it did have the best over all feelings of warmth, compassion and home. We met staff members who had been with Northstar Place for 12, 8, 10 years! The ED and nurse over the care made time to meet with us and were genuine and caring. We liked that there was a lot of activities going on and what the residents we met had to say to us about their home. Lunch smelled wonderful and dining room was beautiful. Of all the places we have visited this one felt the best for us.