Sagora Senior Living

1,500 entry fee too high. 550sf for I bedroom too small. no pool table.

The contact name I had was not there, but someone else was there to show us around. She had forgotten we were coming in today so she was not prepared for us, and it caused her to be flustered from the start. She was nice and pleasant enough, but it really seemed to throw her for a loop and she seemed nervous the whole time. They were evidently short-staffed today. We heard several mentions of someone covering for someone else. During lunch it was mentioned that the residents were getting ice cream and a cookie for dessert because they were short-staffed and they would usually get something like pie. I wouldn't have thought anything about the dessert if that hadn't been mentioned. Speaking of lunch - I may have misunderstood, but I thought these appointments were going to include having lunch there, tasting the food, eating with the residents?? Was that not right? Maybe they just didn't relay that message to her. Nothing was said about it, and we didn't mention it because 1) she was nervous and seemed to especially be nervous when we went in the dining area and started talking to some of the residents.2) the food looked nasty - choice of mashed potatoes with pieces of meat and gravy on top, with brussel sprouts,or a BLT with fritos. 3) they have assigned seating - my friend and I would have had to sit at different tables (which we could have done) or sit bat at table without residents. Without direction from her, we just left well enough alone. We did stand and talk to one table of residents (the ones that she called the 'popular table' which we found strange). They only had great things to say about the staff though - their friendliness, attentiveness, etc. They said my mom would love it there; that they are happy; it took some adjustment, but not too long; feels like home. When she finally walked away at one point to assist a resident with a walker, I asked the residents at that table 'ok, quick while she's gone, what do you NOT like here? Is there anything bad, really?' One lady said 'sometimes you have to really stand up for yourself to get what you want. Like sometimes you have to fight for your food.' I said, 'what do you mean, fight for your food?' She said, 'Well, they give you a menu, and something may sound good, but it may not really be good when you get it. I'll tell them 'this doesn't taste good - I want something else.' They'll try to remind me that I ordered it, and I'll have to remind them that I pay for this place and for my meals and I need food I can eat.' Then she said, 'Basically, just like anywhere, sometimes you just have to stand up for your self. If you can stand up for yourself, they'll eventually get you what you want.' (Yes, she was fiesty.) Same lady also told us that when she first got there she was assigned to a different table (pointed them out) but they wouldn't talk to her so she asked to be moved to this table. Everyone else at all the other tables looked sad, and no one was really talking. It felt like old people that were eating like kindergartners. Everyone in their assigned seat and everyone quiet while they eat. She did show us several rooms, and included at least one of each type of room. The entire facility was very clean and tidy. There were a couple of rooms that smelled, but I think that was just a personal thing with the person in those rooms, so I feel bad even mentioning it, and it could have been that housekeeping had not been to that room yet. Although...really, she should have known those wouldn't be good rooms to show. One of them I couldn't even stay in very long, and fanned my nose while I was in there. The rooms were very nice and were roomier than I expected although they still seem so small. Of course, this is the first such place I've visited, so my expectations may have been off. It had very much of a hotel feel to it. Also, some of the rooms seemed like a long walk from the main area.

Nice facility, met a couple of lovely and fun residents. Did get the feeling that management is more "by the book" than intuitive, if that makes any sense. Got the feeling that individual concerns would be addressed by a phone call to corporate rather than through any sort of creative solution-finding process.

9 levels of care

Delux Apt $3000 first person $750 2nd person, 620 Sq Ft. 2 Bedroom $4000 1st person &750 2nd person. 3 Meals Houskeeping weekly, utilities, Cable. Phone extra. Air heat privately controled. Have Balcony. Med program $365. mo per person. Licensing?

small room, extra for cable, classy look, happy residents

Traffic to and from was too much. The Director was very nice and informative. Seemed empty, not depressing but lonely. Didn't love it

Toured. Lots of positives but unsatisfactory heating and cooling system.

Toured on Saturday Facility was gorgeous but mom needs were care

Nicest setting as the eight building complex is nestled in a grove of trees and set back from the street. 25 year old facility just recently acquired by Holiday. Only able to see two room layouts and one was under construction. Had luch which was unimpressive.. Only two main entrees, with neither of interest to us. Full meal plan which is a "no-go" for us. Fully occupied with no expectation of future vacacies. Assisted living facility (32 units) on-site

Manager at Orchard Glen was very helpful in explaining what they have to offer. However, still too pricey for my mom and no nursing on site.

Nice, but Alzheimer's / dementia care has shared rooms/bathrooms.

Not an assisted living center on the level that I need for mom. Doesn't assist with bathing, clothing & moving around.

Exceptional grounds with live deer roaming about. Apartment lovely. Food excellent, Chef knowlegeable and personable. Price with wiggle room. Lacks some ammenities.

NICE! NO TUBS.

WOW! It doesn't get much better than this but you pay for it. Full gym and pool with FT Fitness Director. Med administering included in base price. Full service Salon T-F.

Nice facility with some feeding problems according to residents. Staff very friendly, lovely grounds.

In my second group. Will hold in reserve

I did visit Waterford at Roxbury and spoke with the Director. Again, a beautiful facility but no availability.

New facility as of March, 2010. Prices 'start' at $2,600/mo