Sonida Senior Living

We were ultimately pleasantly surprised but I sure did not expect to be after cooling our heels waiting for an hour in the large common areas of the Independent Living part of the complex. To begin with, this place is BIG! Over 250 residents. This also means they offer a LOT in terms of services, transport, clubs, events. There are 130 staff members!!!The Independent Living side of the facility is large but it is faded, doesn't appear to be as well maintained as it could be (cobwebs on a lamp, spider webs and bugs accumulating in windows, scuffed up furniture, furniture in library not rearranged after vacuuming). Decor is dark, gloomy, 1980s old ladyish. On the brighter side people genuinely 'hang out' together here and participate in a lot of activities together. As we walked along halls we found groups playing cards together, singing, playing piano. Staff were very supportive. The one bedroom we were shown in this wing was drab, looked into a partially covered parking area and we were told all of the Model A one bedrooms looked into parked cars. Model B was nicer with a small balcony, and a bay window in the bedroom; all Model B's looked into the courtyard. There are a lot of common areas. Transit appears to be easy to arrange and there is a big bus as well as a towncar. Most one bedroom units cannot accomodate a washer/dryer and your elderly relative will have to go up a flight to a communal laundrey area. Having them do it for you costs $6 a load. But in this place they don't even do your linens and towels for you. You pay for that if you want it done. The big surprise came when we walked into the Assisted Living wing, bright, beautiful, tranquil. Complete opposite to the dingy quarters in IL; the apartments feel much more spacious, bright, good storage, etc. AL suites do not have dishwashers but still have full stoves, etc. Again a choice of Model A or B; with Model B seeming larger even though it is smaller. This side has a nurse on staff and on site on every floor 24 hours a day. Medications administered, help with bathing and grooming, and staff make sure they are eating, home for the night, etc. AL residents have their own smaller but newer dining room with same menus, but they can go over to IL for all other activities, transport, clubs, etc. If living in AL they do the laundrey for you. We will have to find out what they mean by costs for an "individualized care plan" -- they appear to already cover everything. B Best yet, you can have pets in either wing as long as you look after them; they can also put you in touch with local student dogwalkers. Only negatives (assuming we put them into AL), you have to pay for cable TV and telephone; first place I have found where cable is additional. Cable is $40 a month, phone $20.

We loved this place it was nicely decorated and extremely clean and well maintained. The staff was wonderfully helpful and kind. However, we just felt that it was a little too large for dad gave a feeling of being disoriented. For my dad, there would just be too much walking for him. Another issue that had me concerned was their pricing structure there was a flat room fee but everything else was an add on price so what you thought would fit in your budget after everything else was added on could put you way out of your budget.

My mother was recently at this community for a short respite stay and I was pleased with the quality of care that she had received. The staff where very helpful and where attentive to her needs to the best of there ability. My mother just had a really hard time adjusting into the environment but as far as the overall facility they where great. I would recommend this place to anyone interested.

I was not impressed by the person that took us on tour. They were very nice, however they did not seem to acknowledge the residents we met in the hallway by name. The community had some nice rooms and the community seemed clean. This community did not seem to have the same family atmosphere as the community we chose.

My family is extremely pleased with West Shores. The staff is great and the residents are happy and well cared for. The facility is beautiful and we especially like the outdoor areas.

I had recently taken a tour of this community for my mother and I was pleased with how things had went for her. The staff where on time to our appointment and made sure to answer any questions we had for them in detail. The property was clean and they had a lot of great amenities available to all of the residents. I would recommend it to anyone who was interested.

I recently had spoke to the staff at this community for a possible living arrangement for my mother. They where very kind and made sure to answer any questions we had for them in detail. It was just not the right location in the end decision for my mother. It would have been to long of a distance to get to her in a timely manor. Overall great staff selection and I would recommend it.

My mother in law is doing wonderful at this community. The residents were welcoming and helpful. The staff did not seem very welcoming and have not been there to answer her questions. The community is clean and she loves the food. They offer a good variety of activities as well as trips out. This is a good community for independent living and I would recommend it.

This is a beautiful community. The people I met during my tour were super nice. They followed up with us after the tour. This community would have been our first choice if they were a memory care only community.

We toured this community for the care for my mom. The staff did answer the questions. The community was clean and we liked the menu. This is a nice community and we would recommend that families tour this community for the care of a loved one.

My dad has recently moved into this community and so far everything has been going good for him. The staff have been wonderful to work with and I comfortable with the care that they have been providing for him. He has had no complaints about the meals and enjoys the social environment with the other residents. I am very happy with his placement and would recommend it to anyone.

Everything has been very good so far. The staff have been helpful and answer my questions. They keep the community clean and the food is fine. They do offer some nice social activities. I would recommend this community.

My mother has appreciated that meals and weekly cleaning are included, which makes life easier for her. Having a balcony overlooking the woods and wildlife is a definite plus, and her apartment is bright and spacious with plenty of storage. She is getting acquainted with more and more residents through the wide variety of activities. My one concern is that she needed to receive more complete training for using her emergency call button, which she has needed on one occasion. She believed that she had pushed the button to summon help, when it actually needed to be depressed farther. This situation delayed her receiving the help she needed; but now she understands how the button works.

My mom toured this community They staff were nice and caring. My mom wanted a room with a washer and dryer. The community was clean. The staff was more than willing to help. the environment was nice and the location was nice. We would recommend this community for the nice environment with a good value for other families.

I took a tour of this community for my father, and his needs. Everything went well, and the experience was a pleasant one. The community looked nice, and the staff was kind. I did find another community that suited our needs better, but my tour went well.

I have no complaints of how things went for my loved one and I during our tour. The staff where friendly and made sure to give us lots of great information on everything they had to offer. They had an open floor plan that was easy to navigate as well as great amenities. it was just not the right fit for her in the end decision.

Open and inviting, great activity calendar and staff involvement, rehab on site a great plus.Residents were very friendly and happy. Staff was excellent and engaging.

Mom does not like the food at this community. This community is nice and well taken care of. They offer daily activities and the staff have been nice. I love this community and I would recommend it.

There were some issues when mom first moved into the community, however these have since been resolved. There is a doorbell to push and wait for someone to let you in. The staff are attentive and seem a little understaffed. The food is very good and they try to engage the residents in activities. The rooms are a nice size room and you are able to decorate it however the resident likes. The price is comparable to others in the area. They have a doctor and psychologist that come in once a week. It is all on one level and built in a square around a lovely courtyard that can be accessed at any time. The residents interact with each other, and meals are served in a dining room by staff who know each resident's likes and dislikes.

When I went to Greenbriar Village, I thought it was a beautiful facility but it was way too big. Also, it was priced a bit high. The tour guide that took me around was nice and answered all of my questions, but it was not what we were looking for at the time.