Resort Lifestyle Communities

It is a very nice place with a barbershop/salon included and a small store. All rooms have a kitchen. You can also eat at the dining room for all meals and get a snack, however the residents do say the food isn't that great over all and wish for a new chef. The staff are great and will bring up meals to your room. There are places to read and do puzzles, etc. The apartments are good sized. They're is a theater that shows two films per day.

She feels that overall the place is very nice and well managed. Sometimes the food is not always the best.

The food is not as good as it was when we first came. Our activities director is really top notch. She works really hard to make sure we all find something we like to do. She really encourages socializing and puts on a great happy hour every Friday. The housekeeping depends on who you get. Some are better than others. Maintenance is as prompt as they can be with 160 of us and 1 sometimes 2 of them. Our managers are great and go out of their way to make life good for us.

It's a beautiful place, visually. Especially the dining area. Stunning. The food, I'd give 4?? I didn't care for some of the hot meal options, so I would have the really nice soup and salad bar. You could also order a la cart burgers, grilled cheese, pizza, or get a sandwich from the Chef's Pantry. There are lots of things to do. Board games, Bingo, card games, puzzles, horse races, movies, working out in the fitness center, exercise classes, picking out books from the library, shooting a game of pool, karaoke, and even Happy Hour every Thursday. They would also have live music. The big band was my favorite. There's a small shop with snacks (candy, chips, cookies, etc), soda pop, and misc toiletries, pain killers, laundry soap, lotions, tp and tp??, etc. I volunteered there one of two days a week. There is also a salon. That is a very nice thing to have available 2 days a week. The hair dresser is great. There's so much to say about Quarry Ridge. I did love it there. My main reason for moving is the cost. It's an all inclusive 55+ independent living complex. The managers are great, and it's a very friendly atmosphere with lots of wonderful residents living there. I would like to go back, but it's just not affordable for me.

It is nice and relaxing and friendly. I would recommend.

Negatives: The 'Welcome' procedure for moving in was lacking. No one gave us specific 'this is what happens on move in day'. TP did not explain the auto withdrawal set up for monthly payment until it was actually due. My MIL says the food is rarely good. That being said, she is Italian and a very good cook, so her standards are very high. Positives: the place is very clean and well kept. My MIL says everyone is very friendly. She is receiving PT and says it's so nice.. the PT comes to her door twice a week and takes her to a PT room downstairs to do her exercises. They have a very nice movie theater, also used for shows of all sorts, with a 24 hour coffee machine and soft ice cream machine in the back which all the residents seem to love. My MIL enjoys the once a week housekeeping in her room although was not happy during the recent ice storm that she had to go 2 weeks without that service. They also change your bed sheets when they are there. Overall, after two months, a positive experience.

What I like the most about the community is the cleanliness and friendliness. I also like the fact it is month to month and not a long term contact!

Even though residents are allowed to age in place (no assisted living license), there are mostly residents that are truly independent. The social interaction between mobil and alert residents is very active, including quality bridge, poker and other card games. The Fitness Center has ellipticals and other equipment that fit my needs. Perhaps most important for me is 1. the place is very dog friendly and 2 it has never needed to be evacuated for hurricanes.

Excellent food, great staff and location. Depending on your view, it is possible to hear some minor road noise from I-75.

I have lived here for 5 years and enjoyed every minute. There is a great mix of people here and it has been easy to make friends. There is always something to do from card games to fitness classes, book clubs and movie nights.

I've lived at Cactus Valley for over 3 years now. It is perfect for someone like me. There are 3 meals a day here (I don't cook), My apartment is cleaned once a week (I hate housework), and transportation is provided if I don't want to drive. The management and staff here are all friendly and helpful. The residents here are also wonderful neighbors. Who could ask for more?

I am an original charter member. I plan on living here for the rest of my life. I only hope I do not run out of money before that happens. The food is not the best. It is also not the worst. Every thing will never be perfect. I know our rent will be raised by the various things that happens here ie broken dishwasher, replaced TV in the lounge, replaced screen in the theater, plate dinners, replaced popcorn machine, replaced sliders on chairs in dining room and lounge. My last rent was raised 3%. I would like it to not go higher than 3% but I have no control over that. . All in all I think this is one of the better senior places to live. I an happy to be here. I appreciate the things they do for us. This includes the bus that takes us to appointments shopping, and places to visit. I appreciate the staff and the managers.

Palomino Gardens has been a great place for my husband and I to live in. The people are really friendly and the staff is super special. I love the fact that I don't have to cook or clean any longer and just spend my time going to the different activities and enjoying life!

I have been a resident here for 2 1/2 years. I have made many new friends here, as well as keeping friends from my previous neighborhood. With 24/7 concierge and good security, I feel safe. There are daily options for activities & 3 meals a day.... coupled with full kitchen in my apartment.

As a Resident at Capital Oaks I find that all of the staff members are friendly and knowegable and willing to help. The activities Director has designed many activeties (Aerobics, Duolingo, classes, videos, bridge, and Rummykub. They provide three meals a day and the "Chef's Pantry" has snacks available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. I wasn't sure I would like it here but I have made many friends here at Capital Oaks. The Fitness Center is open seven day a week, twenty four hours a day. They also schedule off-site activities and bus for folks who do not have a car or those who no longer drive. The Apartments are large and all have a washer and dryer so you can do your own laundry. They also provide Housekeepers for light house keeping once a week. The Common Areas are large and well-maintained also.

My mother has lived in Stone Oak for 3 years. It was hard to get her to come to Columbus from her hometown but Stone Oak made the transition so much easier. She has found a community that supports her and made new friends

We love calling Julian Woods our home. The beautiful surroundings and wonderful staffer this place so inviting. Most importantly, the socialization and the friendships made make this a special place- as well, living close to family is a big plus!

I really like the the people at Riverstone, especially management. I like the food and we have a lot of really fun activities. They have a shuttle that takes me to a doctor appointment or shopping. It is clean here and my housekeeper comes every week. If I fall or have an emergency, I can press my pendant and whoever is on call will come to help me.

I really love our bus driver. I appreciate the concierge staff. I love other residents. This place has been a wonderful experience for the most part for me. Although no place is perfect they do there best to right any wrongs. I have met a lot of new people I would not have met had I not moved in.

Beautiful facility. Beautifully landscaped attractive inside and out. Wonderfully helpful staff very friendly residents, Many activities for everyone everyday average institutional food.