Sunshine Retirement Living LLC

The management was a little tough. It was a good experience for people who are able bodied and independent. The food was good with a variety on the menu. The dining room had a view of the hills. The staff were good. friendly, and very helpful. but is was hard to a staff member when you needed one. They have laundry facilities on each other and movie room on the third floor. It has a beautiful setting with a gorgeous view of the hills around it and the building is very nice.

The first community we visited via a virtual tour, therefore, somewhat limited. Seemed nice, with activities. Shared laundry room on each floor. Limited outdoor spaces. Indoor pool. Billiard and ping pong tables & game room with movie theater when virus is abated. Friendly folks, did not discuss details of meals, etc. as we are looking at general information, costs, etc. not so much for comparison of communities but input for future. We were pleased with what we saw and the current rates seemed more reasonable than some locations in the nearby area. We liked the layout of apartments with atrium in the center for a more spacious feel with more light.

Very nice friendly and active community. 1Br nice and spacious, but Kitchen tight with power chair.

Really liked this community. Residents and Staff very friendly and involved. Wonderful activities and outings. Menu did not seem to have good alternatives and rooms entirely too small for my power chair.

Again, very impressed with engaged staff. Original tour guide not available and it appears I was unexpected, but they were flexible and accommodating with giving me a tour and answering my questions. They arranged for me to see both their Independent Living and Assisted Living complexes. Nice and clean facility. 3-meals. No ice machine. No recliners in Theater. A bit far from my parents' Weslaco comfort zone.

We ended up choosing Fountain Crest for mom. She was 83 when she moved in and one of the ‘younger’ residents at the time. The other residents welcomed her and she now feels part of a family and she hardly wants to stay away from her apartment for a night. The staff is absolutely amazing, very dedicated and kind . There are enough activities offered to keep her busy. She uses the shuttle to take her to Publix, to get her haircut and to doctors appointments. We only wish that the community did more outings but she is truly found a home here and we have no regrets with our decision .

[Name removed] was very helpful. The apartment he showed us offers good, usable space, and the social and assistance amenities are among the best I've seen so far. My mother is now weighing the advantages of moving and is having a hard time accepting that she needs to do this (even though she herself has suggested that the time may have come for such a move), as she has been in her home for 65 years. It will take a little time for her to come around, and she has decided to try having more help coming into her home for now.

perhaps [name removed] needs some assistants his standard answer to any question is I will look into it but nothing changes.

Very nice facility.

Great food, friendly staff, awesome management.

The Clairmont has been a great place for my Mom to live. The staff is helpful and friendly and the food is great. We are so happy that she feels comfortable and safe in this sweet little community of seniors.

Very nice community. Staff great residents by name. They stop what they are doing if a resident is in need as simple as answering a question or helping get adjusted in chair or redirect to a room. I really like the care plan that it is all inclusive and not room plus level of care costs. They have onsite hair salon which helps as well. One draw back was they don’t take moms insurance which means the rounding doctor would not apply to us but they still assist in the coordination of care for outside apts. While I haven’t made a decision for mom yet they are on my list for consideration

Very friendly; clean; helpful and informative

[Name removed]/[name removed]? super busy on phone but very nice in person. Older and small apts but two residents hanging out in the Entryway/living room area talked with me and They liked living there. A music program was going on and about 16 residents were participating. All units on first floor which would make it easier with dogs. Didn’t sound like front desk staff is always present but it’s very close to our home. Overall the place could use some renovation but seems homey.

[Name removed] took me on a tour of Country Club Village when I was looking for a place for my 86-year-old mother and stepdad. Overall, the place was lovely. The carpet in the front areas near the lobby could stand to be replaced, and the cleanups on the salad bar could be quicker, but I am being really picky about a place that was otherwise very clean and well laid-out. The pros: The rents are comparable with similar communities I saw and called about but can be lowered using the pricing options. (The residents pay a higher fee to move in, which lowers the rents and pays for itself in six months or less.) The apartments I saw were very nice, with fresh paint and cleaned carpets. They have a full kitchen with dishwasher rather than the scaled-down kitchens in other communities. There are several activity rooms, all immaculate. The residents looked happy, engaged and well-groomed. Several visited and joked with [name removed] during my tour, and she is clearly liked. The food was good and plentiful on the buffet. Snacks and beverages are available in the snack room. They have buffet dining. Diners are called to the buffet according to section, so the residents don't have to stand in line for a long time. There is open seating, so the residents can change their dining companions at will. I really like the volunteer ambassadors who make newcomers feel welcome and show them the ropes. This would be huge especially for residents who come in without a spouse, though for couples too. Although this is an Independent Living community, caregivers are available onsite (or can be hired from outside) to provide many of the personal and health-related services the residents may need. There is a Travel Plan, which allows residents to travel to other Sunshine Retirement Living locations and stay at no charge. Overnight guests are allowed and eat for $8 per meal. Or guests can stay in a room for $85/night and eat free. Of course, those rates might change in the future. The cons: The first-floor apartments I saw have tiny patios, just enough to put a chair and small table, and some of the apartments split a double-sized patio. The patio views are not scenic. Even the ones that face the creek, also face their neighbors' outdoor a/c compressor units. (I guess that's what they are.) There are no courtyards or garden areas. The calendar states there is pet therapy but on the day I visited, they only showed a video of animals. The activities director told me that live animals do not come in regularly. Many of the residents have pets, so there are dogs around anyway. There is an apartment transfer fee of $650 should the residents want or need to change the location or size of their apartments. The $2,000 community fee is steep compared to the other communities I called on. My mother and stepdad decided to stay in California to be close to his doctors. But Country Club Village remains on my list of three communities I would have them consider should they decide to come to Hot Springs. I am giving it a four-star rating instead of five only because of the lack of a courtyard for socializing outdoors.

The one thing I noticed that Cardinal Court seem to really understand what folks with these challenges need and address it. Pleasant atmosphere. Employees are knowledgeable and caring

After starting the wife out in a different facility (nursing home) I decided that a strictly Alzheimer's unit would be better for her. After 4 months in the initial facility. she moved into Quail Ridge about 4 months ago. I find the personnel there to be competent and friendly. I am happy with this facility. My wife is prone to fall while trying to walk. After a couple of bad falls, the staff and I agreed that I needed to hire a sitter to stay with her during waking hours. None of the places I looked at provide one-on-one care, so I had to provide that myself.

Mom is getting adjusted to living in her unit. The staff is friendly and accommodating. She's met some nice residents and enjoys the activities. The food is very good, but would like it if there were non pork options for breakfast.

We toured with [name removed] and she was very pleasant. Everyone here seemed very happy, people living there was telling us how much they loved it. Seemed to have many activities. Downfall, seemed dated, not much outdoor spaces as far as waling trails, swimming pool, not doggie yards. At this time would be my 2nd choice.

I want to give this a 4.5 rating. I really liked the people there. It was originally made to be a hotel so there are no balconies. I am meeting with Valerie again on Saturday to take a look at the 2 Bedroom. It is still in contention. The people will be the determining factor here if the two bedroom works.