Spectrum Retirement

very nice; has all the amenities. no pool. food drives the price up. best food serving opyios.

My mom LOVES living at the Enclave. [Name removed], [name removed], and [name removed] were such a big help getting mom on board with moving. Since moving to The Enclave at Cedar Park she eats like a queen and has a social calendar FULL of activities she love participating in.

I work in the healthcare field and Three Oaks is by far one of the best Assisted Living Communities in our area. The staff is loving and knowledgable, the nurses are very professional and are clinically capable, and the environment is comfortable, welcoming and stimulating. You honestly feel like home no matter who you are. I would recommend this community to anyone I loved.

The building itself is phenomenal! The staff is so friendly and they really do go out of their way to make you feel special! The food is incredible and you really feel the quality throughout the entire community!

Las Palomas is a beautiful community and the staff is so friendly. I am very happy to see that my mother has made new friends and is enjoying her new home at Las Palomas. This is a great community!

Will not take aggressive behavior. Beautiful place tho. And [name removed] was very helpful!

My husband and I have been looking at Senior Independent Living facilities for several months. We visited four companies and really liked Mountain Park Senior Living in Ahwatukee the best. The rooms are beautiful and the dining rooms and community rooms are set up perfectly. The rent is very reasonable, especially compared to some of the others we went to. We have toured the facility twice; once with [name removed], and once with [name removed]. They are both wonderful hosts and are very friendly and fun to work with. If, and when, we are ready to change our lifestyle to community living, we will go to Mountain Park Senior Living!

I don't know where to begin. The beauty greets you at the front door. [Name removed] was our guide. She showed us the rooms, the dining area, the areas that were for being with others and the ones that could be rented by the residents for private use. I fell in love but I am unable to afford it.

We are quite satisfied with the service of all personnel; administration, housekeeping, food service and maintenance. The food is good and the servers are curious, prompt and make good suggestions. The activities are interesting and varied. Finally, the residents are friendly and outgoing.

So much more than brick and mortar! Approximately six months ago, I was in a situation of having to find a memory care community for my wife. My requirements were high. Three or four days into my search and after having visited way too many communities, my son and I were visiting Westbrook Senior Living in Streamwood. During our visit, we were fortunate to have met the Director of the Memory Care Unit, whom we talked with at great length. And we met many members of the staff, and just happened to have an unexpected “interview” with the daughter of a resident of the community who was there to pick up her Mom for an outing. My question for the daughter was brief and to the point, “How would you describe your experience at Westbrook?” Her response was a short five word sentence which said it all, “The staff here is amazing!” After experiencing Westbrook for six months, I fully agree with the daughter's five word review. An example of this is easily illustrated by the fact one of the caregivers who we interacted with as my daughter, son, and I were setting up my wife's room, asked what day my wife was coming into Westbrook? When we told her, she said that was her day off, but she would come in that morning because she wanted to meet my wife, and she did. Over the past months, I have experienced and observed much within the memory care unit. I am impressed with the Caregivers philosophy of family. Several of the staff have said to me they consider those in memory care as family, and it is evident. One day as I was leaving, a Caregiver was walking in with a huge birthday cake she had purchased for all to enjoy in celebration of a resident's birthday. I have received calls from the Director keeping me informed on the transition progress of my wife. I have witnessed many times, staff sitting with residents on the benches in the halls, just talking and keeping them company. I have witnessed the Director playing cards in the early evening with a new resident helping in the transition process. I have seen and heard laughter many, many times among staff and residents. It is unusual to not see a smile on the faces of staff. It is evident the staff enjoys what they are doing, and the residents enjoy the staff. The brick and mortar of this approximately three to four year old facility is outstanding. It is extremely clean, attractive, well maintained, comfortable, has many amenities, etc. One would hope that is true of any place that someone calls home, and it certainly is here at Westbrook. But in my opinion, the staff is what makes a community like this exceptional. Echoing the response of the daughter I just happened to meet during our initial visit to Westbrook, “The staff here is amazing!'

This is by far the best place to live! New and beautiful, friendly, helpful, even picking us up at the airport, providing snacks the first night at our hotel, recommending doctors and other services we needed. Apartment is large, bright and beautiful, activities are plentiful, and the food is out of this world good! The staff always listens to the residents and includes most if not all of our suggestions! This truly is a place of humor and happiness. We couldn’t be happier!

I moved my mother to Palmilla six months ago from another facility and it was the best decision! We had originally looked at Palmilla several years ago, but they didn't have any openings. I was so happy they did this time! Mom is so much happier and all the staff are so friendly and caring. I could tell [name removed], the Memory Care Director, enjoys his job and cares about the residents. I would highly recommend Palmilla Senior Living to anyone who wants a compassionate, caring staff, a beautiful newer facility, and peace of mind about the care of your loved one!

I looked many places and Palmilla was by far the best option the staff was supportive and the entire move-in process went smooth. My mom loves her beautiful apartment and she is really happy and is meeting new friends! Huge kudos to the staff at Palmilla they were amazing and very welcoming and friendly and they answered all my questions.

My mom came to Dougherty Ferry when it first opened and has lived here for over 3 years. She loves it here and thinks the staff, management, caregivers and residents are wonderful! I know that she would not be thriving this well if she lived on her own. She really enjoys happy hour the most, she can socialize and dance to the music. There are always fun things to do. We are so happy we found this community for our mom!

Approximately six months ago, I was in a situation of having to find a memory care community for my wife. My requirements were high. Three or four days into my search and after having visited way too many communities, my son and I were visiting Westbrook Senior Living in Streamwood. During our visit, we were fortunate to have met the Director of the Memory Care Unit, whom we talked with at great length. And we met many members of the staff, and just happened to have an unexpected “interview” with the daughter of a resident of the community who was there to pick up her Mom for an outing. My question for the daughter was brief and to the point, “How would you describe your experience at Westbrook?” Her response was a short five word sentence which said it all, “The staff here is amazing!” After experiencing Westbrook for six months, I fully agree with the daughter's five word review. An example of this is easily illustrated by the fact one of the caregivers who we interacted with as my daughter, son, and I were setting up my wife's room, asked what day my wife was coming into Westbrook? When we told her, she said that was her day off, but she would come in that morning because she wanted to meet my wife, and she did. Over the past months, I have experienced and observed much within the memory care unit. I am impressed with the Caregivers philosophy of family. Several of the staff have said to me they consider those in memory care as family, and it is evident. One day as I was leaving, a Caregiver was walking in with a huge birthday cake she had purchased for all to enjoy in celebration of a resident's birthday. I have received calls from the Director keeping me informed on the transition progress of my wife. I have witnessed many times, staff sitting with residents on the benches in the halls, just talking and keeping them company. I have witnessed the Director playing cards in the early evening with a new resident helping in the transition process. I have seen and heard laughter many, many times among staff and residents. It is unusual to not see a smile on the faces of staff. It is evident the staff enjoys what they are doing, and the residents enjoy the staff. The brick and mortar of this approximately three to four year old facility is outstanding. It is extremely clean, attractive, well maintained, comfortable, has many amenities, etc. One would hope that is true of any place that someone calls home, and it certainly is here at Westbrook. But in my opinion, the staff is what makes a community like this exceptional. Echoing the response of the daughter I just happened to meet during our initial visit to Westbrook, “The staff here is amazing!'

The staff here is fantastic. This was the friendliest community I have ever been in. Everyone seemed very happy! I could not move my mom in as she needed higher care, but I would have in a heartbeat.

When my mom, [name removed] at 87yo. announced she was ready for "a new chapter" 'in her life & wanted to move to assisted living our family began to explore options for her move. It seemed a daunting task as she had been independently living in her current house for the last 50 years. She values her independence & we found WCAL a contender for supporting her wishes. On our first visit we found everyone we met to be so welcoming & so very willing to listen to our concerns about this "new chapter". Always encouraging & willing to answer any & all questions that we had. As we left that day mom said, " I really like it there". Upon our second visit our feelings for this amazing place had not changed. We were ready to make our decision. My mom has moved in & since then she continues to feel independent in her new place while meeting some of the kindest & most respectful people that she chats about often. The staff works hard to make sure she feels capable of making her own decisions. She is always invited to participate in any activity that she chooses. The environment is absolutely beautiful. The community that the staff & residents are creating together is heartwarming. Thank you WCAL for helping my mom make a smooth transition into this time of her life. We are grateful to all involved. [Name removed]'s Family

A place I highly recommend! Three Oaks is a wonderful residence for a loved one. The building is bright and shining clean, with a lovely charm and very pleasant atmosphere. A very warm and welcoming environment, which is so important in a difficult time of transition and change. Whether it is staff or fellow residents, people are supportive and positive, like an extended family. Rooms are very neat, spacious and clean, with nice amenities, good lighting, a large restroom, and ample closet space. There are plenty of activities to do as well, a small but charming library with two computers, books, and magazines, as well as a movie theater, rooms to read in, engage with others, or just relax, such as the bistro. Staff at Three Oaks is to be highly commended; whether it be CNAs, nurses, or people in the offices, the director, or staff in the kitchen, people are upbeat, hardworking, and always going the extra mile to try and address any concerns or questions a resident or family members might have. And yes, the food is truly delicious, not a common compliment when one is reading a review of an assisted living, or a nursing home. Healthy produce, with nice variety. I have nothing but praise for Three Oaks, and am happy to have found a place--after having seen a number nursing homes and assisted living residencies for both parents over the past few years--which quickly feels like a second home. Thank you!

I looked at a number of assisted living facilities in St. Louis for my Mom, and chose Creve Coeur Assisted Living as the one to show her when she came to visit from out of state. My top reason was the Residents' Club that CCAL offers for residents with mild memory loss; it engages them in structured activities and a supportive atmosphere. Other reasons were: staff friendliness, cleanliness of building. The one drawback is its setting; not much green space, but conveniently located near groceries and drug stores for outings. Ultimately, my mom chose not to move to STL, but I'm happy to recommend CCAL to others, knowing that it would have been our top choice if she had.

My husband and I have lived here since Green Oaks has opened, we were the 13th and 14th people to move in. Everyone is very friendly and we have made good friends here. There were some small glitches in the start up but now I give the food service, housekeeping and everyone else 5 stars.