Senior Lifestyle - Main

love it but too expensive for my parents - mother in law lives there and she loves it

Seems like a nearly perfect match.

The Woodmark is a wonderful place, it is completely different and much very then Brookdale Place at Valencia. They have 5 Registered Nurses that truly take care of the residents. The staff actually checks on the residents about every 2 hours or sooner. They are very well organized. They have a wellness center for the residents. They way they manage the medication is just fantastic. There is always someone to talk to, you can call 24/7 to check on your loved one and the person that answers the phone would be able to tell you what is going on without having to pass the phone to someone else. They are just a fantastic community that I would recommend to anyone.

The Renaissance is currently being remodeled, a lot of the first floor (which is the common area) is blocked off. However, they did a nice job of boarding up the areas being remodeled to contain the noise, dust, and debris. A one bedroom is priced at $2750 for independent living (as of July 2013) and they review your rate on the anniversary it can go up between 2-4% (which is in line with other facilities we've seen.) There is a one time move in fee of $1500 that goes to community maintenance costs, like an HOA. They have a library with the daily newspaper and a coffee shop. They also offer assisted living, which costs more, and an on-duty RN. If your loved one uses life alert it can be linked to the front desk so they can respond first. They clean resident's apartments and do linens and towels once a week. There is a community washer and dryer on every hall or you can hook up your own units. The rent covers every bill except for the phone, so it includes basic cable and internet access. Residents also get a continental breakfast and one meal of their choice. They are putting in a wine bar, and have a theater for movies. The café offers coffee, pastries and snacks. They also have an arts and crafts studio. The residents and staff here were both very friendly.

My 92-year-old father recently moved into Walden Place in Cortland, NY. I cannot say enough about how pleased and relieved I am to have him surrounded by such caring and competent staff, as well as friendly residents. Walden Place is set in a rural area yet is very close to shopping. The physical environment is bright, fresh, and well-appointed, activities and outings are plentiful, and the three daily meals are wholesome and delicious. What impresses me the most, though, is the number and quality of staff, both clinical and non-clinical, who continually engage with all residents - stopping by to remind them of activities, rounding twice during the night, keeping track of medical appointments, medications, and needed lab work, and providing transportation to appointments. This inclusive approach is a very different model than the retirement complex from which my dad moved in Florida. Not only am I happy that my father now lives close by, I can rest assured that he is in good hands. I can’t thank Walden Place enough!

wonderful warm goal oriented facility

My mom is moving to Cincinnati from a small town and this beautiful former winery/brewery home SMELLS great! NO mothballs or medicine smells. All I can smell is flowers and popcorn! My kids say it looks like a mansion/resort we use to go to as a family back in West Virginia. The staff has been so patient and my mother can be demanding. We hope to continue to work with Kathleen, Stephanie and help mom to transition to Cincinnati. I think that if everyone is as nice as the folks we've met so far.........Evergreen will be a perfect place for her.

My mom likes the amenities and activities available. It seems well thought out and very organized. The gardening and art room are things she would really enjoy.

We were impressed. It felt comfortable, and warm. It was clean, smelled nice. We had lunch and enjoyed the meal. The residents were dinning and talking with each other. We appreciated the way the staff interacted with the residents. We liked that you can come in for independent living, and go on to assisted living, along with memory care all in the same community. 2nd visit This is still one of our favorite places. We noticed that in addition to the discreet handrails, they also have benches along the hallways, giving a place for residents to sit and rest along their way.

They have been my first choice!

A wonderful building. I like everything about it!

I liked this place the best.

Spoke with Maureen who sounded very warm/friendly. Personalized assisted living, total care nursing home.

Wonderful place, clean and very friendly. Outreach coordinator was the best!

I was impressed by the campus/facility and staff.The difference in the s/p and private rates appears to be doable financially.

Very upbeat, well run community. Like the range of residents function level and that there were men there for him to sit with at meals and maybe spend time with. Hoping to move him there.

Excellent place. Clean, residents appear happy and interactive. The Director did a great job of explaining the details and answering questions.

We are in the assisted living section of the Renaissance, so this does not apply to the independent living section: The staff are excellent and go to great measures to make my mother-in-law happy and comfortable. Those new to the "assisted living" concept should understand that "assisted living" does not always mean "around the clock care." When my mother-in-law has needed extra help after recent falls/injuries, we had to hire additional staff out of our own pocket. This is NOT a complaint, and should not be treated that way. But since we did not know that was the process, others may not know as well. I will add that the Renaissance has made it very easy to get extra help, even on short notice, as they have a partnership with a third-party provider who so far has been very flexible and helpful.

I recommend Royal Estates for anyone wanting a comfortable independent living experience. There are opportunities for fun, entertainment, meeting new friends, learning experiences, and a lot of celebrations. There are several nice places in Wichita Falls, but Royal Estates had a much better value for the number and quality of amenities. Royal Estates is a blessing for my mom and our family. We all love and enjoy participating in family activities at Royal Estates. Mom is enjoying her life without cooking and cleaning. She feels safe getting her walking exercise and making new friends.

Some individual caregivers would get a 5+ but overall the staff (caregivers, food service, front desk, nursing, cleaning crew) was respectful of residents and their families, treating the residents with compassion. The staff recommended hospice when the time was right (before we even thought about it as an option). And the hospice staff and Addington staff worked seamlessly together, which made an incredibly positive difference for both my mom and us. Nobody really talks about what the very end looks like, how hospice can be incorporated into the overall care plan. We appreciated the addington staffs knowledge and were blown away by how many staff stopped in the last couple of days of my moms life, to say good bye and even thanking her for being a light in their days. we have only positive feelings toward that facility.