Sonida Senior Living

We toured this community and it was nice and clean. The staff was helpful and we actually put a downpayment down. Then they did the assessment and we were told they couldn't take him after doing all the paperwork. They had lots of daily activities to offer here. I would just recommend doing the assessments first.

[Removed] were a great help and source of advice during my visit today. Waterstone is a new AL community in a great location. Their Memory Care area is beautifully set up and the activities calendar is evolving to encompass a lot of diversified activities. Waterstone definitely stays on the list of possible placement for my Mother.

My uncle moved into the assisted living side of Cedar Lake over three years ago. For the past year, he has resided in the memory care area. I visit with him at least three times per week, so I am quite familiar with the staff and many of the residents. I give Cedar Lake five stars, not because everything in these three years has been perfect, but because the concerns I've had have always been addressed promptly and with genuine care and concern. I chose Cedar Lake because of its location near our home, and also because it is small, personable and warm. In a smaller community, it is easier to get to know the staff and residents. When my uncle moved into Assisted Living, there was [Removed] trying to help him over come his shyness and participate in activities. Then, as he started to become weaker, the Assisted Living Director, [Removed] would personally go in and help him dress, toilet and whatever else, because he was calmer with [Removed] around. When I was out of town, and my uncle needed to move into memory care, [Removed] physically made that move for me, furniture and all, and made sure he was comfortable. When I returned, I quickly bonded with [Removed], the Director of memory care. She was loving and attentive, and even my uncle liked her. Two months later, she took a new job, and [Removed] was hired. [Removed] has a completely different style than [Removed], but in these 10 months, she has proven to be a fantastic Director. She is completely hands on, with a bright shining presence. She doesn't sit and observe. She is a partner to the fantastic care staff, serving meals, holding hands, and singing! Any concerns I have, she takes the time to give careful attention and understanding. She is never defensive, and strives to make any adjustments I ask for. The caregivers deserve medals and praise, especially [Removed]. I'm sure I've forgotten some. They are patient and always willing to fill me in on any change in my uncle. Believe me, he requires a lot of patience and a thick skin! Lastly, they recently replaced the activity director in Memory care with [Removed]. What a blessing! She involves the residents in every aspect of the day, from games and reading, to making Christmas ornaments for their tree, and even had them plan and prepare for a fantastic party for their families! She also sends emails with personal photos of my uncle interacting, which I am often not there to witness. That never happened before! Is Cedar Lake perfect? No. There are times I have had to call and ask that his room be cleaner, and sometimes the communication between the staff in shift changes is not great. The staff overturned too often in the first couple of years, which I suspect is because the parent company, Spectrum does not pay as competitively as some others. I have had a substantial raise in his rent in the last year, so I am hoping some of that increase is going to the staff. I'd like to keep exactly the ones that are there right now! Would I recommend Cedar Lake? Absolutely! They have cared for my uncle and given me peace of mind. I'll always question if I should have him here with me, but I know I cannot do all that they do. I am very grateful.

My mom was living here in the independent living and was needing more care so we moved her to another Waterford community. The staff here was friendly and helpful. They would try to engage her to join the daily activities. The food was excellent. She had her dog here with her. They had outings on occasion. I would recommend this community.

The staff here is exceedingly friendly and accomodating. Very responsive to all needs. It was nice and clean. Mom is a little difficult at times and they know how to communicate with her. There is a calendar of daily activities like a crafting day, or the boy scouts came the other day to entertain them. The activities director is amazing as well as the chef he told me to let him know what my moms needs were and he'd make sure he did it right. They have a large secured enclosed courtyard. I would recommend this community.

Everyone I talked to about moving my mom into Senior living was so helpful! Never having done this before, they made the process so easy and their recommendations for moving my mom into a facility fitting her needs were exactly what I was looking for. She is moved in and very happy! Thank you!!!

My experience with this facility has been more than I expected. [Removed]who is the manager made me feel comfortable and she was so pleasant and down to earth. She is the person who made the experience. I am really comfortable knowing my Aunt is here and she is being taken care of. If I could move here, I would. All of the staff members treat her well and the community is very clean with no odor like you would expect. This facility is like walking into a hotel. Some of the things my Aunt really likes are things bingo and the on-site hair stylist. The food is also excellent and they go to a nice dining room and its restaurant-style dining. You can order what you want with a lot of options on the menu and they even have a salad bar. I would recommend this facility to other families.

Everyone here including the staff is happy here and it’s a positive atmosphere. All of the staff members have a great attitude and they have done everything that was promised to us. So far, everything is working out good and they treat my brother-in-law really well. Even though he doesn’t participate, they offer activities like cards, games, and trips to the casino once a month. Not to mention, the food is excellent. I would recommend this community to other families.

Very welcoming and helpful. Beautiful facility and good food!

We toured this community for a family member recently and we loved it! Very clean, happy residents, caring staff. Who could want more! The residents and the staff seemed very happy. It is in a great location and we did not find that the traffic in the area was a problem at all. When our family member comes to town to visit we are taking her to tour the community and feel that she will want to move in. It is right up the street from our home.

I took a tour here when looking for a place for my Father-in-law and it was nice. We ended up picking this facility because of the dining hall. It’s open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and he could eat at any time in the day. It’s more of a restaurant dining with a menu that varies every day. The other thing I liked is that they offered a lot of other free services like using the fax machine, printer, and transportation. It has been a very nice experience and the staff treats him nicely. I would recommend this facility to other families.

I toured this community it was extremely clean and extremely nice. The staff was nice and they answered all my questions. It was a very new building. It was just a little expensive and not in our budget.

I toured and like Wildflower Lodge and I put a deposit down on a room for Mom. Dominic Gambino with "A Place for Mom" referred me to the location and he has been very helpful. I hope it all works out to move Mom there soon.

This is a very nice facility but I was not able to live here. In my case, I am more on the independent side and this community is more towards people who are advanced in their conditions. I still like to take baths and they only have stand up showers. The one thing I really didn’t like is that there is not privacy. You have to allow the staff members to walk into your apartment at any given time to make sure you’re okay. The atmosphere was really warm and friendly though! I do recommend anyone to check it out.

My mother-in-law is here currently and everything is going well so far. The place is very nice and the staff is great and they’re very easy to communicate with. They’ve honored any requests that we’ve had and we’ve just had a good experience. We’re up there all the time to eat and the food is very large in portions, sometimes more than the other residents can eat, but it looks good and it tastes good. They provide good activities like card games, there was a Husker party, and there’ve been a few cheese tasting parties too. They seem to be keeping on top of everything cleanliness wise and it’s always pretty clean when we’re there. I liked it because it’s a bit smaller and I don’t think my mother-in-law is able to get lost in the building. Ultimately we decided on this place because it’s very convenient to where we live and there was an opening right away.

I love this place they are taking care of my mom I only had one issue when I asked for them to keep a sling on her broken arm they just couldn't figure it out so they just left it off that's my only complaint. Other than that they are great the caregivers are helpful. It is always clean and nice.The food is great. She enjoys the activities like crafts and van rides. And going to mass on Thursdays. It has beautiful grounds. The nurses are good at communicating with me. I would recommend this to my friends and family.

A beautiful place for senior living. Very modern good location

Very attentive aides and staff. Warm and welcoming to family members, Nice surroundings, attractively furnished. Very helpful in orienting new patient. Very helpful to family.

One of my favorites I wish I could have made my families budget fit they were fabulous.

It has now been one and a half years that my mother has been an assisted living resident at Cedar Lake. My family and I have always been pleased with the quality of care and positive atmosphere that the CL community has provided for her. I am privileged to be able to spend a good deal of time with mom in the community, so I have an extensive first-hand awareness of the day to day life there. Cedar Lake is first rate in all departments, from administration to activities, from nursing to desk staff, from food service to housekeeping. If I had to highlight just one area of exceptional quality, I applaud the "Department of Fun." These are the people who plan and execute the daily activities available to all of the residents. I am constantly amazed by the creative and stimulating ideas this incredible group comes up with. The day always starts with a physical movement session (of course, all activities are voluntary!), and usually followed by a hands-on activity that could include gardening, baking, and all sorts of other possible creative crafts. The afternoons are loaded with a wide variety of opportunities, from brain games to outside entertainment to a weekly bus excursion. Friday afternoon Happy Hour is a fun social occasion, and there is a nightly movie in the theater. My mom is in a program called "Residents Club," designed for those residents who may need a little more "hands-on" care. It is an extra monthly charge, but it gives my family a higher level of comfort knowing she is being looked after. We are so happy that we found Cedar Lake for mom, and I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for a great community for their loved ones.