Sagora Senior Living

My mom was recently evaluated to be a resident at this facility. She qualified. I was contacted multiple times to tell me how great this facility was for her. I told them I would be in today(Friday) to sign and pay. I got all the remaining papers they requested. They informed me they were going to do another evaluation to make sure this was where she needed to be and wasn't over qualified. I had been told in the past they re-evaluate if they resident is hospitalized to see if anything has changed . My mom had not been hospitalized and had no change to her health. 45 minutes later I was called and told she no longer qualifies . There was no reason to do an evaluation and no reason to why she didn't qualify. This is at 3:00 on Friday, she will be dismissed from rehab on Tuesday. This gives no time to start the search over. They mentioned her vision impairment which they were told about from the beginning . This had caused much distress to my mother. I do not recommend.

Very difficult to recoup money when facility does not keep the promises and expectations they give to clients. For example, staff promised a weekend admission and after I arranged several schedules of family to make this happen, other staff said absolutely no weekend admissions. The regional manager refused to refund the [fee removed] we put down for the weekend admission.

I have had a parent there for 4 and a half years. The last year has been nothing but disappointment. There is not enough staff and everyone is always in CYA mode. They no longer notify you immediately when there is an issue. I have received notification as late as 36 hours after a major fall. We are now moving to another facility. Do not waste your money on Memory Care at Heartis Waco.

Living at The Brennity My wife and I moved to the BRENNITY,Melbourne Fl in May of 2018. When we moved into our cottage it was very nice, - people were friendly, employees were friendly and helpful, and the food was delicious. Around the last of November or the first of December everything changed for the worse. Decisions by local managers as well as people from corporate changed our transportation arrangements, we had to wait three weeks to go shopping (at Christmastime!), we could only get free transportation to doctors on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and extreme costs were charged for other trips. The food became noticeably worse and folks began to move out. After a short period of time a group of home office employees came in and had a meeting with all concerned residents. All of the local managers subsequently disappeared, and some of the home office people were assigned to get things in better shape.

When you first walked in it looked amazing and made you feel happy and all the residents were smiling. At the time we thought we were faced with my loved one needing memory care and when we walked into the memory care unit, it was completely different than the assisted living side. It was dark, void of atmosphere, the residents looked like zombies, and there was only 1 staff member. The room that we were shown that would be ours had a huge urine stain that they said they have not had time to clean yet and there was an odor. It was also very expensive.

NOT RECOMMENDED! Inconsistent quality control, rules and protocol changing daily, and no longer appear "resident centered" SO WHY CHOOSE THIS MESS when there are many other better suitable options in Waco?

I would say do not go to this community.

There was another community that stood out more to me and I felt that it met my loved ones needs.

The facility is indeed beautiful to look at and has many amenities however a facility is only as good as the management and the people who work there! No consistency in staff or management. No communication between facility, residents and families. No follow through when questions arise concerning care of a loved one. Poor staff training. Many medication errors, falls and hospital visits due to lack of supervision and med errors. Having a loved one in Memory Care and friend in Assisted Living gives me unique advantage to review both. Memory Care is truly lacking. Everything from supervision, activities, nursing, dietary and even the Air conditioning which always seems to have issues in memory care! The facility hires people to be directors with literally NO background in caring for this population! Assisted Living side is a bit better but still not good! Trust me , you can do better!! We did!!

The biggest complaint I had about The Clairmont during the time I was there was the management - they did not seem to care about the residents at all. There management was terrible, but the day to day staff was great.

It is a lovely facility and would be good for a person who is independent and does not need any type of care. They are not truthful in the services that they will provide for their residents. They are supposed to be level 1-5 care, my mom went in as a level 1 and they did not provide my mom the adequate care she needed. They did not return any of our calls. My mom called me to tell me she fell and after being in the hospital, they would not take her back. I would not recommend them to others.

Not enough staff, food shortage, did dispense medication properly - Residents falling numerous times needing hospital care w/ stittches - spouse sent to hospital and no one contacted me.

I would tell others that if you have a loved one that has Alzheimer's who is cooperative, then Lyndale might be able to care for their needs. If your loved one is in the early stages of memory care needs who struggles with losing their memories, then the staff doesn't understand how to care for the residents in this nature.

I was very impressed with the Main St. concept at first, but when my mother moved in the carpet was dirty and there was a foul smell. Luckily I put a camera in the room and would suggest everyone should do this. I was appalled at some of the things seen. After several weeks the sheets were not being changed, the room was not being cleaned, and my mother was not being showered regularly. There were several really good workers, but some were very uncaring and even abusive. The food was good but the portions are very small. During lockdowns they were fed in their rooms on tv trays that were not cleaned between feedings. I don’t think you should have to pay an additional caregiver when you are already paying for memory care. There was a storm and the roof leaked causing water damage next door and water spots on my mother’s wall. My mother passed away at Ellery and shortly after I received a bill for $1,100 for excessive damages- new carpet, paint & general cleanup.

My relatives have lived at Renaissance for 2 years. Nothing we were promised has happened! Yet, rent has not been adjusted!. When residents ask for repairs, they are given excuses and more excuses. Fountain is nothing but a green, slimey cesspool. Only the great hall and dining room are kept nice. Horribly in need of updating. Now, they are letting in residents who are in need of mental help into what is supposed to be independent living. Rent for new comers has been drastically reduced. A total disaster! Notice dates of the reviews if you are considering this place!

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The medication distribution needs to be closely monitored. If your loved one is a falling risk make sure to keep a close on that also. The response time for a fall was over 4 hours and the emergency pull did not work. I would not recommend this community to others.

My Mom is a resident. I’m extremely concerned. It seems decisions may be made based on which way the wind is blowing. One example: Each time we visited during our decision making process, food was practically thrown at us. Their food is good and it was one of the selling points. Yesterday I spent 4 or 5 hours with my Mom. We had an enjoyable morning. We decided to have lunch together. I was told I cannot enjoy a lunch with Mom. I was allowed to sit with Mom while she ate! I offered to pay! Yes Huh? They had lunch prepared for local firefighters! No firefighters showed up (perhaps poor planningh) but goodness make sure a resident does not get to eat with her daughter. I’m very concerned. Oh btw, I’m being told COVID is to blame..... Hah ha COVID was a non issue just a few days prior!!!!

My father was living here for 6 months and just died of pneumonia, They have confirmed covid. They are unacceptably rude, a very very shady organization. They didn't even call us when he was transported to the hospital , where he died the next day without us even knowing. This place is a sham and I wouldn't send anyone I loved there. Please don't send anyone you care about to this place. And on top of that they have now charged me for another months rent for my father who is not only obviously not living there but has also is passed. They haven't responded to phone calls about still being charged rents, refunded us or given us an answer to to their "investigation" about why they called an ambulance but never called us. Keep your elderly relatives safe and avoid this place at all costs. P.S. don't believe they have to ring the bell in the morning because there were plenty of mornings he didn't ring it and they wouldnt check on him for hours. Quick to take your money and that's about it.

My father was living here for 6 months and just died of pneumonia, they now have confirmed covid cases onsite. They are unacceptably rude, a very very shady organization. They didn't even call us when he was transported to the hospital , where he died the next day without us even knowing. This place is a sham and I wouldn't send anyone I loved there. Please don't send anyone you care about to this place. And on top of that they have now charged me for 2 months for rent for my father who is not only obviously not living there but also is passed. They haven't responded to phone calls or given us an answer to to their "investigation" about why they called an ambulance but never called us. Keep your elderly relatives safe and avoid this place at all costs.COLD. HEARTED they don't give a f about your relatives. P.S. don't believe the whole they have to ring the bell in the morning because there were plenty of mornings he didn't ring it and they wouldnt check on him for hours.