Spectrum Retirement

Everyone here is so friendly, they all say hi when we pass them, and are very tuned into their residents. The only issue we had was that some of the aides, the caregivers were taking their breaks in my moms apartment. That was disconcerting, and after we reported it, we haven't had another incident since. It's very clean, extremely clean. They take care of the residents really well. They have lots of activities and very fun activities too. It's definitely one of the more upscale places.

The staff are friendly are friendly and outgoing, and talk to the residents. We can't rate on activities, because he was only there for a short period of time. The cost is very expensive. The location is close to my house, which is what we wanted, and convenient to the highway.

They were very helpful in placing my mom in the right area and they are taking good care of her.

My mother recently moved into the Memory Care section at Palos Verdes. It was, by far, the nicest of any I had looked at - the common rooms, dining room and hallway are very attractively decorated. The room was the largest I had seen - there's no sense of being cramped, even tho' it's a studio apartment. Additionally, the food is great.

My dad has resided at Three Oaks since October 2013 and it has been a very good experience for all of us. He was in a nursing facility before moving to Three Oaks - Three Oaks is nothing like a nursing home. It is clean, has good food and has wonderful, caring staff. Individual apartments ranging from a shared apartment with separate bedrooms to a 2 bedroom individual apartment. Many activities daily and a flexible team looking to make the transition a success.

We can't say enough good things about Dan! Our loved one is so happy here! There are a few small issues however. One being the dogs. Some bark in the early morning when going for their walk waking up the neighbor , and they are intersperced throughout the building. Also, the leashes cause a safety hazard because people can trip over them. The transportation is also an issue sometimes. Other than that, the meals are great! We feel like our loved one is safe and well taken care of here. The staff are all so friendly and know the residents by their first names. Whoever hires the employees are doing a great job! They have a wide variety of activities and it's such a beautiful place! It would be nice to see some of the exercise classes later in the morning for residents who are late sleepers.

The communication between the morning and evening staff could be improved. I think the food is wonderful. There are a few of the staff that are particularly friendly and helpful. They offer aging in place so to speak. They have Independent, Assisted, Nursing, and Memory Care all here.

My mother became of resident of the Park Meadows Memory Care facility in January 2014. While still at home she had become extremely withdrawn and oftentimes she was very uncooperative. I didn't know how the staff of Park Meadows would be able to deal with her. But the nurse and activity director knew exactly what to do and after only a couple of days my mother began to come out of her shell and participate in activities with the other residents. I can't say enough good things about the activities director and the head nurse. In addition Park Meadows is an attractive facility with beautiful furnishings. The common areas and the residents' rooms are always clean. I highly recommend Park Meadows.

After touring various facilities (to many to count!), we found that not only was Palos Verdes Senior Living the best fit for Dad's needs, but the overall picture of care available for him gave us such peace of mind too. There are the various levels of care that we expect that he will be happiest here than anywhere else. Thankfully the staff and the residents have made Dad, and us, feel very welcome in the short time since Dad moved in. He was not one to participate in activities in his ‘over 55 neighborhood’ (he & Mom lived there for over 20 years) because of his decline in health, lack of ability to physically balance when outside, signs of early dementia, and the politics that always rear their head in those types of communities. We hardly recognize the outgoing personality that Dad has become. His health has improved, he is developing friendships, and his willingness to try various activities that he would never have done while living on his own. The facility is very family friendly to visit as there are various rooms that are open for large family gatherings, as well as, Dad’s apartment is welcoming too. We are so happy to refer others to visit Palos Verdes as a great option for a loved one.

Pauline has only been there a week, but seems to be settling in well. She is out with others and seems to be fitting in. Communication is wonderful. The smoothie they made for her and the other residents was fabulous. The quality and care of care givers seems heartfelt. I think she will be very happy at Westview. The private bath and bedroom are perfect.

Facility is nice, staff is responsive (but sometimes short-staffed in some positions), programs for residents good (but not as much physical activity that I would like), food is very good.

Clean, well-maintained facilities and friendly, helpful staff. Overall, a great experience.

It's very close to all the children and less than a mile from my home. I can pop in any time and there are plenty of activities she can partake in, even with her memory issues.

I don't live there, my brother does but I find the staff to be friendly and helpful.

I would have said lower but they really stepped up near the end when my mom was in a rapid decline. Prior to that we were only marginally satisfied with the care she was receiving. It was almost like they didn't know how to deal with someone who wasn't completely dependent upon them for care. When she went into a rapid decline and was 100% dependent, they did a much better job. Odd.

The people are wonderful, residents and staff. The food is not always the best. I would recommend. The food is good. It's just that the selection is more modern day and everyone living there is over 60 so more meat and potatoes kind of meals would be better than Mexican and Asian several meals and several days per week. The place is clean. The staff helpful. The residents happy. Overall it's a good place

The tour was great. The facility is fantastic but is too far from where I wanted it, Schaumburg, and is a bit above my ability to pay. There were many things that were additional fees in addition to the rent. I was disappointed that there was no parking garage other than individual garage is at an extra fee. The rooms to rent were very nice.

I'd give it a 4. I think they are super friendly and have a nice array of activities for the residents. I would say the food could be better which is why I'm not giving it a 5. I would recommend.

This is a very friendly community with kind employees and wonderful residents. While the food quality has been inconsistent at times, there seems to be noticeable improvement with the new chef, and residents have been responding very positively to the recent meals.

The apartment is very nice, the building support people (cable, repairs, thermostat tweaks, etc) are awesome. The building is clean and lovely. The staff are very nice. The dining room service and quality of food are kind of a disaster. It might be best to interview the executive director about this, because they are making some changes. I am hoping it will improve. If it does not, I think my parents will probably move out.