Northstar Senior Living

We had a very good tour at Sellwood. The lady who gave the tour was very nice. The staff seemed to know every resident by first name. The facility itself was great. It just wasn't suitable for my loved one. The location was not conducive to getting outdoors at all, and it was in a very busy location. Also the multi-story building would have been confusing to her.

The facility has very good ratings, we have had very few problems or complaints. The memory care portion is completely separate from the assisted living side. We went with Paintbrush because my sister knows another family that has her mother in the memory care unit as well. I have eaten here twice and love it, the food is great and they are higher end meals, I would compare them to nice restaurants. The meals are not served on a strict schedule which is great so your loved one will never go hungry, I would give the friendliness of the staff a 10 if I could. The pay is all inclusive so they are not nickel and diming you like some other places. They always call you if there are any questions or concerns and really go above and beyond. They keep the doors open to residents rooms so sometimes things get taken or people wander in, but that seems to be an issue wherever you go. Setting up the pharmacy and the new doctor paperwork was easy, they cross all the T's and dot the I's for you. Mom is always clean when we go to visit, her room is tidy, and her laundry is done on a regular basis. They have activities going on throughout the day so there is always something to do. They have someone who comes in that does the residents hair and she is so kind and patient. We got a private room with a private bathroom which was a huge bonus. They have a courtyard right outside of the common room and luckily moms room overlooks the courtyard so she can watch the hummingbirds. She is really thriving here and has improved greatly. They have great safety protocols and really have the residents safety and best interest as the top priority. Overall they have been great and are like family to us. We are very happy with our experience so far and they have given us peace of mind. I would tell others to look here first then go and look at the others.

Pacifica Senior Living fit just what my mom was looking for, she just needed a little place where she could be independent and all of her needs are taken care of. She has a studio apartment and it is very adequate for her needs. They do many activities such as crafts, cooking, trips to the store, etc. A lot of it has been hindered during to covid though. I would definitely recommend them to others who are looking.

Thank you for attaching the calendar. Sorry for our common usage was so short. I do wish she had been able to participate in your programs and we are happy she had some socialization.

It is wonderful, I love it and I could not be happier than I am now living at Heritage Woods. The facility itself is very clean and all of the staff members are super friendly. The food was not the best when I got here, but it is getting better, we have a new chef and he has new ideas and is putting forth new things. The activities director is wonderful, I would give her higher than a 5 if I could. With covid we were kind of bored since we could not go out and do things, but now we are getting back to normal and it has been great. We have had lots of entertainment coming in and we have been going out to do activities. The staff go out of their way to help us and make us happy. I fell in love with my apartment right when I walked in, it is perfect and exactly what I was looking for. The director has been strict on the covid protocols and we still have to wear masks. She was very empathetic when I lost my dog a few months ago. We have a community dog, it is a toy poodle and if I am ever feeling lonely or want cuddles, she lets me come into her office and get the dog. I would most certainly recommend Heritage Woods to others who are looking, it is a great place.

This is a great place for you or your loved one. it is a little smaller but the executive director and the people that work with her have been wonderful. I have told other people about this community and they are even planning to look into it. The tour was great and my loved one really likes her food and they even sent a salad for us to show her when we first went through.

They were very helpful in making a difficult situation go smoothly.

Our mother is very happy there, we have nothing to really complain about. She is really enjoying the meals and all the people who work there. She is really happy with her apartment and the layout, but the could use some updating of the place in general.

Vineyard Ranch has a great location that is next to a mall that has grocery store, nail salon, and more. This makes it convenient for residents to visit and take advantage of. The food is good, with a daily special. They have a standard menu for the residents to order off of. They have inhouse physical and occupational therapists for the residents to take advantage of. They do have activities for the residents to choose from.

I was wowed with the modern decor and cleanliness of this facility. When I entered for the first time, It felt like home. I did not get that feeling when I toured other facilities. The staff was excellent and while my tour was going on a resident came over and asked for help with something and my tour was halted until the resident was helped. This showed me that the residents come first. Both my husband and I will be going there when the time comes. They have a variety of services that will be a blessing when the time comes. Their prices are comparable to all other facilities around. I'm really looking forward to that next stage of my life.

One thing that stood out to me on the tour was, [name removed], the administrator. [name removed]asked about my loved one first before letting us know about the community. Overall the staff are attentive. The grounds are beautiful. My entire family appreciates everything they offer and how beautiful the community is and enjoy the company. The food is excellent. I'm able to have lunch with my loved one, and sit off of the dining room. Some of the activities include welcome party for the new residents monthly, weekly happy hour in the piano lounge, monthly celebrations, visiting pet therapy, Catholic and Christian services, and more for the residents to choose from.

Nice community during the tour.

Amazing community and staff. Would highly recommend!!

The staff (absolutely everyone) treat our resident with kindness, unconditional acceptance, nurture and support. They are knowledgeable of details of needs and prompt to respond. The culture is warm and friendly.

I WORK FOR PACIFICA, IN OROVILLE CA CL-107 HERE AT THE COMMUNITY WE HAVE SO MUCH LOVE FOR OUR RESIDENTS. EVERY STAFF MEMBER IS FULLY DEDICATED TO THE RESIDENT. WE HAVE ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BUILDING 'S IN THE AREA. IF I WAS GOING TO PUT A LOVED ONE IN THE COMMUNITY, I WOULD CHOOSE PACIFICA.

this is a great place for your loved one. they are super friendly. all the staff loves all the residents as family.

Sakura Gardens is a special place that is beautiful and peaceful, although it is right near downtown Los Angeles. The koi pond and the Japanese inspired landscaping is nice for the residents to enjoy when they are taking a walk. The tour was great and very informative. Will consider for family in the near future.

Sakura Gardens is a tremendous facility, staffed with excellent caregivers and providing an invaluable service to the Japanese and JA Community in L.A. by allowing residents to feel comfortable and being surrounded by Japanese traditions of food, activities and hospitality. I know it made a huge impact on transitioning my own mother to the Legacies unit of Sakura Gardens. She is happy and seems to be thriving in this warm, caring and proactive environment. I can't say enough about the nurturing nature of the staff, from the administrators to the wonderful caregivers. I highly recommend Sakura Gardens without any hesitation to anyone considering to be a resident or transitioning a family member to this community.

My mom has been in the assisted living side of Vineyard Ranch for 2 1/2 years upon diagnosis of early Alzheimer's. We have been very pleased with the care here and most importantly, my mom is very happy. The director {name removed} who took over during covid has been terrific at keeping us up to date on things. The rest of the staff is also very responsive to any questions we may have. Moving my mom have was a great decision.

Our Mother entered Sakura Gardens 6 months ago and as each month that has gone by, she’s blossomed. She has more and more friends each time we visit her and because she’s living her best life at Sakura Gardens, it’s always a joy for our family members to visit her. We’re very pleased with the care our mother is getting there.