Five Star Senior Living

My mother was a resident of the Forum at Memorial Woods for 25 years. She was actually the first resident there. She moved there primarily because of the location but also it appealed to her that there were many levels of care. She moved into the Independent Living in 1990 and lived there until 2013. At that time she moved into the Assisted Living. The director of the facility, Madeleine was amazing. She gave me her cell phone number and took care of any concerns I had. The Assisted Living facility was a lovely place. However, I thought it was a little bit too isolated for my mom. She needed more interaction. That was totally my mistake for not encouraging her to move when she had a little bit more independence. I believe if she had moved there a couple of years earlier she would have been able to get connected easier with the other residents and staff. Her stay at the Assisted Living facility was only for 6 months. Madeleine called a Family meeting and explained to us that my mom needed more care than was offered at the Assisted Living facility. I reluctantly moved her to the 4th Floor of the Memory Care unit. Please note it is always going to be a difficult transition and I HATED leaving Madeline. But she assured me that the Director of the Memory Care would take care of my mom just as well. Her name is Liz and she did not disappoint. Again, she gave me her cell phone and was available to me for any questions or concerns. If you are reading this, you already know that taking care of a loved one and making decisions about care and living arrangements is extremely difficult. However, the ratio in the Memory Care unit is very small and the doors to the rooms are left open (unless the resident prefers them to be closed) At this stage in my mother’s life this was very comforting because she was becoming lonely and afraid. In this unit she had many of the staff members coming and going and staying with her. Please know, I am a little high maintenance, ask many questions, and expect high quality care. My mother was almost completely blind the last years of her life. The director, Liz was extremely kind-hearted, patient, and made sure my mother was always comfortable in her new home. I can honestly say my mom’s stay at The Forum for the entire 25 years was very pleasant. When she could no longer take care of herself, the staff always kept her room clean and her personal hygiene was immaculate. Also, the staff would always encourage my mom to take part in the activities. I would recommend the Forum without hesitation – especially if Madeline and Liz are the Directors.

The Morningside is an excellent community. The atmosphere is very pleasant and the staff on hand are very wonderful. They appeared to be very attentive to the residents, as none of the residents appeared to be unattended, and all seemed very happy. The rooms that we saw all looked very nice and the staff that we talked to were all very educated on the community.

I like the cleanliness, the dining area, the personalization. They do call you if anything out of the ordinary happens. The food was great. It's a very nice community with a very homey feeling. The place is very clean, and all the staff there is incredibly friendly.

My mom has only been at The Devon Senior Living a short time. However, so far I am very happy with her care, the friendliness of the staff and of the other residents.

My mom is adjusting very well and the people that work with my parents go out of there way to make sure to reach out to me. The food is excellent and the menu is fantastic. They have a food committee that also lives that makes the decision. Highly recommend!

My Grandma was at Morningside for a few weeks until she lost her battle with pancreatic cancer. I highly recommend this facility to anyone looking for a place for their loved ones. I researched and toured several places and this was far and away the best place I found. The Managers are top notch and the staff is all super helpful and reliable. I also appreciate how much they all cared for my Grandma. The facility was always clean and everyone there was very friendly and inviting. My Grandma (who was super picky) also really liked the food. :-) Again, I would recommend this place over and over again.

My Mom lives at Forest Heights and has now for over a year. This is her third assisted living and this is by far the best one. The staff is great and handles her needs with care and compassion. The CNA's and Med Tech's are family really, and always alert me to anything, or any changes going on with my Mom. The fact that the Forest Heights is pet friendly is huge because I can bring my Mom's dog to her anytime and they can visit. And oh the music! Lots, and Lots of music takes place. The residents sing, and even have their own group called the Foresters. Forest Heights is a first rate place, doing a first class job. I would recommend this Assisted Living/Memory Care Community to anyone!!!

My family and I researched and visited multiple assisted-living facilities in the Winston-Salem area. Forest Heights came out on top: truly personalized care made possible by the small number of residents, clean and aesthetically-pleasing facility, good food (no small thing when one’s life is limited), reasonable all-around pricing and, most importantly, devoted, upbeat and involved staff--from the director to the sales and business managers to the physical therapist, right on down to the CNAs stationed on every floor. While it is never an easy decision to move a loved one into assisted living, at Forest Heights I know that my father will be well known, valued and treated with dignity by all. Staff are exceptionally responsive: they worked hand-in-hand with me and my father, down to the last detail, to make my dad's transition as smooth and stress free as possible. I can pick up the phone or email to inquire about my father and be assured of a response that very day, if not within that very hour. There are valid, important reasons why this facility has been granted the highest ratings by the state’s Department of Health and Human Services. Professionals at FH know what they are doing and are utterly devoted to the seniors they serve. In fact, several staff members mentioned that they consider it an "honor and a blessing" to be serving people who are in the final stage of their life span. For many, working at FH is more than a mere job: it is a calling and a service. You can sense that spirit upon visiting.

David, the manager of the facility, was very helpful and very nice. The Gardens of Virginia Beach came highly recommended to me, and rightly so. They have been fantastic in every way. Great facility, super helpful and friendly staff, etc.

They love it there. The staff keeps a good eye on them and if they don't show up on time for dinner, they will call them. It would be nice if they offered a fish option on Fridays. Other than that it's working great, they love it there.

We are very impressed with them. I don't have any complaints at all. My parents love it there. There are a lot of activities for them to participate in they take two trips a month to Atlantic City, and shopping trips, and exercises. We went and had a meal with them and it was good. We are very happy with them.

My parents moved from their patio home to The Forum. The whole process has been smooth and painless. I'm impressed with the facility, the services and the accommodations. It is more expensive, but overall for what is offered I think it is worth it. The atmosphere really sold them in the end - happy people and a positive, warm environment.

This is one of the places I toured when I was looking for options. It was a good community. Everyone else was pretty friendly, but I wasn't too crazy about the lady that did the tour. I felt like I was rushed. All of the communities seemed to be about the same price. I don't really remember all the care services they offer, so that is hard to rate, and also I didn't see any activities, because we rushed through so fast.

Lovely facility, we think she will enjoy it once we get her cooperation.

I feel confident recommending Aspenwood to my client who are seeking assisted living options.

They are doing a great job. We have been very pleased with it. We have been pleasantly surprised. They have thought of so many extras to make it special. The food has been exceptional here, and very nicely served and very good deserts. It's a beautiful, elegant place. They do a good job keeping up with the building. There is a lot of sunlight, and it's just a happy place to be.

Both my parents have been in forest heights for over 6 months now,they have been taken care of very well and the nursing the facilty has is excellent, The room they stay in is clean ,quiet and patient friendly. They tell me they enjoy the food ,the hospitality the nurses give them and also the attention they need when they need something.The only thing I do for them is shave my dad when he needs it and buy them depend under garments, liquid soap and any things might use.I would recommend this senior living facility to anyone out there.

My mother has lived at Forest Heights for 9 months. She has some memory problems and the staff is wonderful with her. She is in a wheelchair but she doesn't 't sit in her chair all day. The staff bathe her, get her dressed, and take her to the dining room three times a day. They put her in her lift chair during the day and also help her get into bed for naps. The staff members are very kind to her and patient with her. They call me if they notice something concerning or out of the ordinary. I know my mom is treated well when I'm not there. My mom gets her hair done in the on-site beauty shop each week and it is very affordable. She has had pedicures and manicures done also, and a podiatrist visits the facility regularly. The dining room serves nutritious meals that taste good, and I know because I've eaten there. The dining room staff are so nice and try to please everyone! There's planned activities every day and a wonderful activity staff. They're even able to get my mother to participate sometimes, and that's not easy. The best thing about Forest Heights is the people who work there. They love the residents and truly care about them, and the residents love them back! That's the first thing I noticed when I initially visited before deciding where I wanted my mom to live, and I have never regretted my decision!!

Everyone at Morningside is very professional and friendly. It's a very easy place for my Dad to get around in and in the 2 months he has been there, he has become very comfortable with everyone and everything there. He has changed from an introvert to an extrovert in a very short time. It's very clean and well kept. My Dad loves the food served and gets plenty to eat. The staff seems to be very knowledgeable of each of their residents and their needs. Morningside is the perfect place for my Dad. I'm not stressed out about him anymore knowing that he is in very good hands.

We are so happy to have found Ashwood Place! My mother was not being very co-operative in finding a place for her to live. She was afraid of all the changes that come with living in a new community. We toured Ashwood Place on her birthday. When we arrived Mom was presented with a tiara, a birthday card, and a large decorated cupcake! Mom was Queen for the day and loved the attention. Mom has lived there for month now and has shown more independence than she had been. The meals are wonderful(we personally have eaten them )! Mom has met people and enjoys the company! We couldn't have asked for a place with better staff! They are friendly, informative, and take an active interest in every resident! Thank you to A Place for Mom !