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8.3

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Bethesda Gardens Frisco

10588 Legacy Dr, Frisco, TX 75033

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
14 Photos available
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1 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
50 reviews

What we like most about Bethesda Gardens is the The staff, with the exception of two CNAs, were remarkably friendly, personable, patient, and accommodating. Based on the experience we have had so far, we...

Provides: Assisted Living

Located just minutes from nearby fine dining and abundant shopping in downtown Frisco, Bethesda Gardens Frisco offers a vibrant, engaging senior community for our residents to safely enjoy.Whether you are relaxing in one of our three beautifully landscaped courtyards or taking part in an exciting...

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The Gardens Independent Living

2730 S Nettleton Ave, Springfield, MO 65807

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
2
2 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
21 reviews

I like that the independent living condos are separate and since there are relatively few (20ish) the residents can feel that they are part of a smaller community. I would recommend the condos at The...

Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments

The Gardens, a Bethesda Senior Living Community is a non-profit, faith- based independent retirement living community that has been located in southwest Springfield, Missouri since 2001. This retirement community has everything active seniors are looking for and great customer service provided by...

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LifeStream at Glendale

13617 N 55th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85304

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
7
7 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
40 reviews

Livestream at Glendale was extremely easy to deal with as an apartment rental. [name removed] was extremely knowledgeable and was very efficient at all of the paperwork that needed to be completed. The...

Provides: Independent Living

LifeStream Complete Senior Living at Glendale is conveniently located in Glendale - close to doctors, hospital and shopping. Every apartment features a 24-hour response system, free utilities (except phone), spacious closets, Cox cable, full size refrigerator/freezer, and individually controlled...

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The Gardens at Barry Road

8300 NW Barry Road, Kansas City, MO 64153

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
1
1 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
56 reviews

The Gardens at Barry Road has been a true blessing to our family. My dad very difficult to get along with, and we had to remove him from 3 other homes. The Gardens made it work and went out of their way. The...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

The Gardens at Barry Road Assisted Living and Memory Care is an engaging, service-oriented community in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri. Our community recognizes that a new phase in life can be a leap of faith—for you and your family. To make this transition easier, our compassionate team...

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Bethesda Gardens Fort Worth

5417 Altamesa Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76123

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
1
1 Video available
19
19 Photos available
1
1 Floor plans available
9.0
Review Score
60 reviews

Staff sometimes were slow to respond to answer calls from room..but like all places little bit understaffed..but the nurses I did interact with really took a liking to my dad and he wasn't demanding so I...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Bethesda Gardens is a faith-based nonprofit organization. Across all our communities, faith is a cornerstone of how we operate, which means everything we do is in service of our residents. It is a uniquely-designed, beautifully landscaped, assisted living and memory care community. Located in...

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Autumn View Gardens, Assisted Living and Memory Care

11210 Schuetz Road, Creve Coeur, MO 63146

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
4
4 Photos available
2
2 Floor plans available
8.9
Review Score
68 reviews

The food is just average. However, people in the community seem to be friendly towards my mom. The staff make it such that I have no worries or concerns about my mom living there.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Autumn Gardens provides your loved one with a caring embrace in Creve Coeur. It is a faith-based nonprofit organization. Across all our communities, faith is a cornerstone of how we operate, which means everything we do is in service of our residents. Our assisted living community promotes...

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LifeStream at Sun City

12415 N 103rd Ave, Sun City, AZ 85351

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
8.9
Review Score
14 reviews

Everyone that I have met is very friendly. So far everyone is older than me and they all have fun with each other and with the activities they have here. We chose this community because of the Close...

Provides: Independent Living

LifeStream at Youngtown

11555 W Peoria Ave, Youngtown, AZ 85363

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
7
7 Photos available
8.8
Review Score
31 reviews

From my first visit to now the staff have all being super friendly and helpful always happy and smile with a great attitude... I especially loved how the the office staff worked with me and help me with my...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

LifeStream at Youngtown is a cozy, tree-lined community in a residential neighborhood offering a comfortable retirement lifestyle in quaint, maintenance-free garden apartments. These spacious one-story homes feature full-kitchens, washer and dryers or free laundry services, wall-to-wall...

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Autumn View Gardens, Assisted Living and Memory Care

16219 Autumn View Terrace, Ellisville, MO 63011

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
8.8
Review Score
52 reviews

What I like most is the nursing staff that is employed by Autumn View. (Not the agency use) they are very responsible and attentive to me when I ask or talk to them about my mom. The people at the front desk...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

At Autumn View Gardens Assisted Living, our residents maintain their independence with an all-inclusive cost as needs increase. Lush landscapes and lovely views provide privacy with supportive staff nearby. Autumn View is a faith-based nonprofit organization. Across all our communities, faith is...

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Hickory Villa

7315 Hickory Street, Omaha, NE 68124

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
4
4 Photos available
1
1 Floor plans available
8.6
Review Score
10 reviews

The environment is very laid back, there are lots of families coming and going. The apartments are basic, but very nice. The dining experience is always busy and friendly.

Provides: Assisted Living

Hickory Villa offers intimate assisted living apartments in a bright, airy neighborhood with spacious grounds and warm caregivers. Hickory Villa is a faith-based nonprofit organization. Across all our communities, faith is a cornerstone of how we operate, which means everything we do is in...

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Bethesda Gardens Monument

55 Beacon Lite Road, Monument, CO 80132

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
8.5
Review Score
17 reviews

I would recommend to others and I have already. We were attracted to them because of the professionalism of the staff, smaller than others I saw ( I liked one floor), a warm feeling, the décor, clean, and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Bethesda Gardens Monument was designed with service in mind. As part of a faith-based nonprofit organization with nearly 60 years of experience in senior care, we’ve channeled all that we’ve learned into meeting the senior living needs of the Tri-Lakes region — including Palmer Lake, Monument and...

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The Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care

1302 W Sunset St, Springfield, MO 65807

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
1
1 Photos available
8.5
Review Score
17 reviews

It's a lot of money but I think it's probably average for what assisted living costs. Staff are very friendly and nice, good care. My mom enjoys the activities and meals. I feel good with her being...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

The Gardens Assisted Living provides senior with the care they need, the independence they want, and the dignity they deserve. Three restaurant-style meals are served daily in our open, naturally lit dining room. Our 24 our nursing staff can help with medication administration, bathing, dressing,...

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LifeStream at North Phoenix

20802 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85024

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
8.0
Review Score
15 reviews

We chose Lifestream because we were so impressed with the community and staff. Location is convenient as well. The facility is AMAZING. Staff is incredibly caring and take amazing care of the facility and...

Provides: Independent Living

Tucked into a beautiful mountain setting, LifeStream Complete Senior Living at Northeast Phoenix is tops when it comes to quaint and comfortable active retirement living. The one and two-bedroom garden homes feature attached private carports, cozy patios, utility rooms, and full kitchens....

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The Gardens at ViewPointe

555 S Rockrimmon Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
1
1 Floor plans available
8.0
Review Score
27 reviews

If the resident needs assistance with mobility, this is not the best option but for those who need very little help with mobility or daily life activities, it is a great and welcoming environment. We picked...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

In the spirit of love, Bethesda Adult Communities provides an environment where vintage lives blossom.  We strive to cultivate a vibrant, active and healthy community.  Bethesda Adult Communities are apart of a non-profit Christian based organization that have been caring for seniors...

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Broadmoor Court

2045 Roanoke St, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
6
6 Photos available
1
1 Floor plans available
8.0
Review Score
25 reviews

When we first visited, we were greeted by a very light and airy facility that had happy residents and happy staff. Broadmoor Court feels more like a hotel nice hotel then an assisted living place. My...

Provides: Assisted Living

Broadmoor Court's bright, airy community welcomes residents to a lifestyle that supports their independence and their family's peace of mind. Nestled in an established neighborhood with easy access to south Colorado Springs, Woodland Park, and the Broadmoor, resident families love our convenient...

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Bethesda Gardens Arlington

1103 West Arkansas Lane, Arlington, TX 76013

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
14 Photos available
2
2 Floor plans available
7.6
Review Score
51 reviews

It's a great place to be. Everyone is so friendly and accommodating. They don't do light housekeeping like I was told when I moved my mother in. Other than that...that is my only "gripe" with the facility....

Provides: Assisted Living

Bethesda Gardens is a resident-focused alternative to typical assisted living. Bethesda Gardens is conveniently located in Arlington on West Arkansas Lane south of I-30 and north of I-20. The community is minutes away from Arlington Memorial Hospital, Medical Center of Arlington, Cowboys Stadium,...

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Bethesda Gardens

13825 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85022

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
7
7 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
7.5
Review Score
14 reviews

After a tour it seemed nice, clean, with helpful staff. The overall facility is very nice and clean. But the memory care wing is older and not as nice.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

In the spirit of love, Bethesda Adult Communities provides an environment where vintage lives blossom. We strive to cultivate a vibrant, active and healthy community. Bethesda Adult Communities are apart of a non-profit Christian based organization that have been caring for seniors for over 50...

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Bethesda Gardens Loveland

1875 Fall River Dr, Loveland, CO 80538

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
7
7 Photos available
1
1 Floor plans available
7.3
Review Score
37 reviews

Only complaint we've had was the initial turnover rate in administrative staff. It's since been more stable. We would recommend this community to other families based on our experience. We are happy with our...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Bethesda Gardens Loveland, formerly known as Park Regency Loveland Assisted Living offers cozy living in a close-knit community. We are a faith-based community that serves seniors by enriching their physical, emotional and spiritual health through a nurturing lifestyle.We are conveniently located...

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Cambridge Court

4107 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8
8 Photos available
1
1 Floor plans available
6.8
Review Score
14 reviews

The staff are very friendly and helpful. My grandma has a hard time seeing and tremors and they always make sure her menu is filled out at lunch and help make sure her menu sure her food is cut up for easy...

Provides: Assisted Living

In the spirit of love, Bethesda Adult Communities provides an environment where vintage lives blossom.  We strive to cultivate a vibrant, active and healthy community.  Bethesda Adult Communities are apart of a non-profit Christian based organization that have been caring for seniors...

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Collinwood Assisted Living and Memory Care

5055 S Lemay Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
1
1 Floor plans available
6.7
Review Score
18 reviews

The facility is older, but it is in decent shape. The grounds are spacious and well tended to. The care givers are attentive and treat the residents well. The staff has responded responsibly to the cases of...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

At Collinwood Assisted Living, we are there to help with a full complement of assisted living services. Collinwood Assisted Living has been serving Fort Collins and the surrounding communities with quality residential care for several years. Collinwood Assisted Living Community is a non-profit...

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Bethesda Gardens Thornton

12610 Hudson St., Thornton, CO 80241

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
4
4 Photos available
2
2 Floor plans available
5.8
Review Score
42 reviews

I'm happy to have my Mom there. They know her well and take great care of her. Staff is responsive and caring. The facility is lovely and her apartment is perfect for her. They have a lot of activities and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Start a Vibrant Retirement: Assisted Living and Memory Care at Park Regency Thornton If you're looking for a tranquil but active assisted living or memory care community in the north Denver area, look no further. At Park Regency Thornton, a Bethesda Senior Living Community, experience inspired...

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Bethesda Gardens Fort Worth

Take a virtual tour of Bethesda Gardens Fort Worth in Fort Worth, TX
Take a virtual tour of Bethesda Gardens Fort Worth, a maintenance-free pet friendly Assisted Living and Memory Care community located in Fort Worth, TX. To schedule a live tour or to compare options, contact a local senior living advisor.

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for Bethesda Senior Living Communities

8.3
Review Score
679 reviews

Review Score

679 reviews
8.3

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4 star

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3 star

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A Place for Mom has scored Bethesda Senior Living Communities with 8.3 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 174 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Bethesda Senior Living Communities has 679 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.2 out of 5.

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5.0
Lea R - Toured community
Memory Care
November 5, 2024
Overall good experience so far

We were searching for a memory care facility for my uncle and feel we have found him a good place at Bethesda gardens. They have many activities to participate in during the day and the staff have been great.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Joe - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
October 7, 2024
Verified Review
Review for Autumn View Gardens, Assisted Living and Memory Care

Perfect. My Mom was originally skeptical but came to feel safe and comfortable. Very homey. Well designed. Lots of light. Very efficient room layout.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Staff

4

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Benny - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
October 3, 2024
Friendly, warm

We liked The Gardens immediately, layout of asst living area dining area as well as rooms is perfect for mom. Don't like the one time activity fee and admin fee for long term care insurance but she loves being there, quickly made friends and enjoys sittercise.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Carlos S Garcia - Resident/client
Independent Living
October 1, 2024
Great place to live!!

Very friendly place, areas are well cared for, most problem are fixed in a timely matter.Great place to live. Everyone that works here are very knowledgeable and very friendly willing to assist you with any problem you might have.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Catricia L - Resident/client
Assisted Living
September 30, 2024
I feel safe, help is always near very clean

Experience has been awesome, staff friendly and helpful housekeeping and tidy, done in timely manner office director and building director very helpful Minors and med daily prompt and available at all time. Kitchen staff great meals are tasty for the most part and hot.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
September 25, 2024
Verified Review
Review for The Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care

It's good, clean and friendly. I would recommend to others.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Kristi - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
September 25, 2024
Verified Review
Very Nice Community

5 for all! Autumn View Gardens is a very friendly place that seems welcoming. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families Mom has been in a nursing home the last few months. But we didn't move her because of poor care. Her health simply declined.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
September 23, 2024
Verified Review
Our families experience

Based on the experience we have had so far, I can honestly give a 5 on everything. The Gardens has been wonderful, and I would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Linda B - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
September 18, 2024
A great place for your loved one

I am power of attorney for a friend who had broken her hip twice and, for a variety of reasons, was no longer safe living alone. I had originally used the services of a local agent and placed her in a group home. That was a big mistake. After major safety issues arose at that home (which resulted in two ER visits), I contacted A Place for Mom and was referred to Lifestream, where I moved her as soon as I could. The difference is night and day. There is a full time nurse on staff. Three full, delicious meals are served at a community table, and if a resident doesn't care for what is on the menu, she can order something different. She has her own room, with a television that has cable. She has her own bathroom. There are community activities, and a large common area with a TV, DVDs, games, and books. Most importantly, a certified caregiver is awake and available to help 24 hours. I highly recommend Lifestream!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

4

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
September 12, 2024

Visited my brother for 2 1/2 hours

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

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5

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5.0
Anonymous A - Resident/client
Independent Living
September 5, 2024
Best Place to live

I was having a hard time transitioning from my house to a senior living community until I walked into Lifestream at Glendale. It was the best experience ever. I felt like home the minute I walked in everybody is so welcoming and nice. My moving process was smooth and all the staff was very helpful. I had so many questions and also I was very nervous about the transition, but people made it so much easier for me, and I Love it Best decision I have ever made.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
SF - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
September 5, 2024
Verified Review
Review for Bethesda Gardens Thornton

I'm happy to have my Mom there. They know her well and take great care of her. Staff is responsive and caring. The facility is lovely and her apartment is perfect for her. They have a lot of activities and encourage her to participate. Side note- She's not in the memory care unit but these comments are true for the assisted living, as well.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
J S - Family/Friend
Independent Living
September 3, 2024
Finding a home for my brother

Life stream of Glendale has been awesome. I was looking for a place for my brother, and Life Stream was the best fit. [name removed] was good to work with. Most of my interactions was with [name removed], she was awesome, a real rockstar. I would recommend Lifestream of Glendale to anyone who’s looking for a Place for a parent or a relative

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
James B - Resident/client
Assisted Living
August 29, 2024

This is the Best Place. I would recommendation for this place [name removed] from a place from mom is the best!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Alexis - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
July 24, 2024
Verified Review
Review for Bethesda Gardens Frisco

Bethesda was overall wonderful. The community was amazing. The head nurses are phenomenal. The atmosphere is welcoming and rooms are updated and nice! The only negative was that one of the nurse assistants stole prescription pain medication (Fentanyl) from my father. And another employee stole $[removed] cash out of his wallet. So recommend that everyone have cameras installed. Once I did this, the theft stopped. My father has since passed. But I still would recommend Bethesda.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Kim D - Family/Friend
Independent Living
July 16, 2024
5 star Wonderful and Caring Staff and residents

Mom loved it there. She said she never imagined she’d live in such a nice place. The staff were amazing. The residents were so friendly. She was so happy there. The Gardens are so clean and have so many activities. When I get that old that’s where I will go. She loved the food, kindness, caring and loving people there. Unfortunately mom [name removed] only was able to live at The Gardens for a little over 4 1/2 months. She passed away [date removed] in her little piece of heaven there. While she was in her final stage of life so many staff and residents came to pray with her, give her hugs and were so kind to our family.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

5

Activities

4

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Larry - Resident/client
Independent Living
July 16, 2024
Good place to Stay

Rooms are comfortable and sufficient room for dressers, bed, couch, table, and chairs. The food is very good and there is Sufficient amount of food in the two meals that are provided to easily last all day. All of the staff that I have encountered are pleasant and Helpful.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

3

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Angie - Family/Friend
Memory Care
July 9, 2024
Great place

All the people at the Gardens have been wonderful. They are very well organized and have everything to make aove as smooth as possible. I have recommended this place to friends. They have also moved their family members to this facility.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
June 18, 2024
Verified Review
Caring, friendly, attentive community. Would recommend!

5 on all categories truthfully. They are attentive, caring, and always friendly. The meals are enjoyed by my mom. The place is clean. They clean my mom's apt. I am very pleased right now. Based on the experience we have had so far, we definitely would recommend Autumn View to other families.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Diane T - Resident/client
Independent Living
June 18, 2024
Verified Review
Happy at Life Stream

I LOVE my place at LifeStream. It is a blessing for me. The staff are great.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


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