Ridgeline Management Company

We were going to have our loved one move here, but Mom didn't feel it met her standard of living. Our loved one uses a walker, and wanted to be close to a dining area. The facility was smaller than the one where he currently is. The layout was just not as spacious. It reminded me of apartments. The staff made it a point to talk to all of the residents, and they were very friendly. They spent a lot of time with us, the director knew most of the residents' names. They charge by levels/tiers of care. They have activity groups, and they take field trips/off site trips.

This is a simple and sweet facility. Residents were conversing and interacting in the central area. It is a bit smaller in scale than some of the others I have visited and that lends to residents getting to know one another. Maybe not the best solution for a single Memory Care resident, but they could handle it with Wander Lost (sp?). It had a calm, but lively feel. Not too pretentious yet still a nice homey place.

We looked at both Garden Squares and ended up going with the one in Westlake. This was more of a community kind of place, everyone is around each other all the time. There didn't seem to be as much privacy as the other place. They did a wonderful job with the tour, they explained everything to me. It was very nice, but it just didn't seem to fit her needs as well as the other one.

I'm very impressed with Avalon Assisted Living. All is going well so far and my loved one is adjusting. I'm satisfied with the services offered, the friendliness of the staff, and cleanliness of the facility.

It was really tiny, there isn't even a corner to walk around. The rooms and the dining room were in same hallway. This just wasn't a good fit for us. It was clean and they were friendly and it seemed like they would be good for some but it wasn't big enough for our needs.

The communication between the staff from shift to shift could be improved a little. We chose it because it came very highly recommended, and because it was sanctioned by the alzheimers association. If you have a loved one who needs it I would choose this facility if it is available.

6.5 miles. Least desirable location so far but really liked everything else. Have 1-bdrm like mom's current situation! They take medicaide for all levels of care. Most affordable so far. Trying to understand why.

for CBRF 'enhanced' assisted living person has studio apt, with more intimate (does this mean shared) living and dinning room. Invited to come for free meal and stay overnight. Bldg looks newer. Optional on-site religious services. hair salon T-Th; patio, sunroom, laundry each floor.

Locations didn't work out. But Shirley was great to work with, and I really though the facility had good points for my parents.

I think the cost is probably equitable. I haven't been to a lot of places so I don't know what the best would be. The care services are good and there are lots of activities. They have arts and crafts, people that come in to sing, bus trips, all sorts of things. I really like the facilities. The only thing that I would say as far as imrovements is that my mother was diabetic and we always treated her on a sliding scale. They did not allow that so we did have some problems with her blood sugar.

Best room. Best people. Best building. Not close enough. I still think this is the best fit for her.

Liked the rooms. Says she cant afford it. Need to see about the veterans survivor benefit.

Three (3) level unit, 6.5 miles from home. Interesting concept of Lifetime Pricing covering all care levels as they intensify from no more than a level 3 today. This would be a great option if she were 85 years old. Studio is 414 sq. ft. Good size, plenty of closets. In-House home heath agency. Dr. on premises every tuesday, RN M-F.

don't care for the neighborhood; good access to the hospital, the nicest floor plans.

3-level unit. Interesting concept of Lifetime Pricing covering all care levels as they intensify from no more than a level 3 today. Studio is 414 sq. ft. Good size, plenty of closets. In-House home heath agency. Dr. on premises every tuesday, RN M-F. Room available has in room access to balcony, a nice feature. $1,000 community fee (special for this month, LOL)

I liked this very much. The employees were very nice and it looked like they got good care.

This place is absolutely beautiful. Very nicely decorated newer facility and the staff was friendly. Mom would have to share a room and I didn't really like the floor plan of the room. Mom will need a lot of attention and this setup was not really condusive to that. Mom would be behind two doors, a locked front door and a bedroom door.

One of the leading 3 options - have visited twice. Will be visiting again next Monday with Jeanne.

Sounds like a services fit

Mom has been at The Stratford for a year now. They have done a great job of dealing with her "special" issues as a smoker. We toured several facilities and still feel this is one of the best available for the price. Mom feels she is in a fancy hotel/apt building - the decor and ambiance are very nice verging on elegant in mom's opinion. Our family members travel a lot and never worry about her well-being or care. They have a well rounded list of activities. Communication is very important.