Spectrum Retirement

My mom used to live there about two years ago. That was when it was just starting up and she's highly impatient and was not satisfied with the social activities at that place. But it was only a third full at the time. We couldn't convince her to wait a few months and see if it changed. She couldn't wait so she went back to her home which hadn't sold yet.

I think my mom liked it but I don't think she was in a place where she could see her self downsizing into that small of a studio. Because it is a large facility her first comment was that she felt like she was in a time share. It's very busy and social and I loved the atmosphere but because this was one of the first places she saw, my mom couldn't get past the idea that she had to get rid of all her possessions. I think that kind of tainted her view of it.

The caregivers and the girls are fine, im having issues with a couple of peopel in the administration, I don't find them very personable. They have been accomodating and I'm not saying they have to greet me everytime I walk in the door, I just find them "matter of fact" like "This is the issue, we solved that, that's done". I won't say all of them, just a couple of them. Up until recently I was very pleased with the care, I would have preferred if the checked on her more and if they have pull cords in the bathrooms like the do by the beds. I've been happy except for that one day, I've been pleased will of of that except for the occurance that happened and the girl that was scheduled the day this occured, I told her that I wasn't pleased with the situation and she said she was very sorry it happened, they're usually more up on stuff. There are more people living there now than when my mother first moved it, so I don't know if the staff is low or what.

I don't have a lot to compare it to, mostly the residents don't seem all that connected with each other, the staff is really friendly, would absolutely give them a 5, there just doesn't appear to be a lot of intereaction at all between the residents that I've witnessed. I can't say there's cliques but there was one time when my loved one asked to sit at a table and they said no. They claim that they're happy just to stay in their room, but the staff does make an effort to get them out fo their room and do things. They have a residents club which is their welcoming memory group for new residents but my loved one hasn't really gotten in to that. We have had a hard time with one particular issue which seems like a simple thing that should be managed by them. That was my main issue with the care but other than that its been fine.

They're very friendly and it's very clean. They came down on their price for us. If it was their original price I would've felt it was a little overpriced. It's a small community so my father gets very individualized care but there also aren't that many men there. There are maybe 5 of 6 other men and not too many men's activities. There's a men's group, a card group, and a men's movie night, but it's limited. My father needs medication management and they weren't ready to give him his medication the first night he was there. I'm not sure what the problem was but that is the only problem we've had. The community is brand new. It's only a year and half old. My dad likes the meals and has been eating very well since he's been there.

The residents here seemed excited and happy with what Rigden Farms is going. They are a newer community so everything is very clean and well maintained. The apartments have cook tops so allow for a little more variety in cooking. Because it is a new community the trees are not as mature as other places, but on the 3rd floor there is a patio with a great view of the mountains. The commons spaces here seem more desirable and comfortable then at other communities. The residents are livelier and the people here seem to be more vibrant. 1Bedroom 1Bathroom apartments are comparable in prices to other communities, right around $2,000.

The deciding factor between our top 2 communities was the location of the community. Lincoln Meadows was conveniently located for our family so it really made the difference. The community overall is really good and we are very pleased with it. We would recommend this community to anyone.

Denise is fabulous - we need to bottle and sell her spirit and enthusiasm. She talked to Mom and already identified a great group of women for her to be a part of. Very focused on integration which was important to us as Mom can be quite shy. New facility - smelled good - staff knew the residents by name. Apartments nice, bright, but no one bedrooms available and we want to move Mom in May. Only downside is Mom did not enjoy potential interaction with the Alzheimer's patients - brought back memories of her Aunt at a memory care facility. The other is the location on 4 corners - safety for driving out of parking lot on to busy street, walking (and no treadmill in the fitness center). If Mom had Alzheimer's, this would be the #1 choice.

very clean; friendly environment. not sure if mom could live in an independent living environment when the time comes.

Did the tour. Very pleasant place. Fairly new. Liked the floor plans very much. Missing the choice of restaurants ad pool I would like to have. Concern that no nursing home is part of the community.

Very nice.

Very nice friendly facility. Staff and residents know each other by name. Has roll-in shower Lots of activities and interaction with oters

Very open and bright. Appts. larger than Victory Hills. Fantastic luncheon. But does not provide skilled nursing.

I like the near by hiking trails. There was no assisted living area but they said they offered much help so that many did not need assisted living facilities. Clean everywhere and staff was very friendly. Could be more out door facilities.

Top choice

This place was nice, but we smelled urine upon entering which was off-putting. The studios were nice, but the companions suited were very tiny. Also, the price was month to month for 1yr then you just had a feeling it was going to go up significantly in one year. We were impressed w/the staff and the facilities and the interaction w/the clients.

Very very nice facility. Loved the apartments.

I think the sales rep who was showing us around on the tour was very new because she was getting lost walking us around. If she was getting lost we figured mom would definitely get lost. I think it was a good facility but it was just the layout that was a little confusing.

My parents hate it there. What The Enclave says it is is not what it actually is. They have a good sales pitch - but the food is awful. The workers are not very nice, especially at the front desk. It's just not a good place.

Felt was a decent tour with this facility. Living space in the rooms was good sized, clean and updated.