Five Star Senior Living

Due to COVID there hasn't been to many activities, but beforehand they had beading classes where you can make jewelry, as well as painting and craft classes. My mother really enjoyed those two activities. Having been to a handful of communities this was the first one that felt like a luxury apartment first, before any sort of assisted living or staffed building. The initial impression was more of a normal living situation, everything felt very clean, modern, and recently renovated. My mother had a very unique medical situation and this community was the first and only place to really listen and give creative way to care for her and handle her needs. We felt the other places were not going to be well equipped for her, but this place really took the time to meet her and understand her needs and take a chance on incorporating her into the community.

I would tell my friends that I feel it isn't any different than another community. I feel it is close, clean, and friendly. I feel it is a little expensive. The activities prior to COVID included: family hayrides, trivia, family game night, bingo, wine before dinner for the residents, and movie night.

We chose this community because the staff was very welcoming and friendly. It is a very open, bright, clean environment. It did not smell when you walked in. They had just done a renovation to the main lobby and hallways and it was very nice. The room sizes are large, my mom was in an independent apartment and then moved to a one room in assisted living, the closet was also big. We have eaten with her several times and the food is fine. They do provide variety on the menu if you do not want to eat what they are serving. I would absolutely recommend Morningside of Bellgrade.

One thing that really stood out to us at first was the overall atmosphere it was very nice, the rooms are decent size. The food was very good, the portion sizes were nice and had a variety of food to choose from. We would recommend this community to a family or friend.

We chose Leisure park because my dad liked it, we liked the flexibility for transition to elder care if needed, the location, and the cost. The room sizes were fine. They did offer a wide variety of food. My favorite part about the community would be the ability for my father to interact with others and the social environment. I would recommend.

We chose this community because of the double assist and the location to us. The room sizes are comfortable. Our favorite part about this community so far has been the availability of the activities for different residents capabilities. I would recommend Voorhees Senior Living.

Legacy Heights is pretty average in price compared to the other communities we looked at. The activities are very good, prior to COVID they would bring kids over from the high school down the street to play music for the residents, they also have a shuttle bus that would bring them to a store, or a restaurant for lunch. The layout is pretty good, it is smaller and slightly older.

So far liking this one the best.

The place always looked clean. The staff could have improved a little on the attentiveness to the residents. My mother had an independent caregiver and we think if that person wasn't there, her needs wouldn't have been completely met. When we were able to get them to pay closer attention to things, they did just fine. They were good about engaging the residents in activities. We did feel the community was a good value for the price.

When I was looking for a community for my mom, I visited several places in the area, and Five Star had the nicest environment, was the most updated, and felt like the closest approximation to a luxury apartment building. Also, Five Star was willing to assessment my mom, work with us, and accommodate her unique set of the needs. The nursing and administrative staff have been very friendly in accommodating our requests as well. They have nice amenities available for the residents including a gym, beautiful library, and a business center with computers and printers to use. The food is adequate, They offer a restaurant style dining experience with menus and a hostess. The dining staff are aware of each residents likes and dislikes. I am happy to have my mom in a safe and stable environment.

Talked to [name removed] and discussed moms needs. Saw a snippet of a virtual tour. Did not see any apartments through the tour received the brochure which explained lots of my questions. This facility is not taking any new residents at this time due to the Covid19 virus

A very nice place, there was a roomful of tenants doing pet therapy while I was there. The lady at the front desk was very nice. The tour was quick but I got a good impression. I really liked how the place is set up. I believe they are part of the 5 star group and I have also visited another one of their sites in Pineville and was equally impressed. I was surprised it was not on the list I received from A Place for mom. [name removed](Legacy Heights) mentioned that they are in the process of remodeling some of their building also. They are on my short list.

I liked the whole place--the apts. were very nice, the food was excellent and they even have a gym with the equipment I like. I am considering living here.

Really liked the memory care unit - although rest of facility has been there for a while, the memory care is just a little over 1 year old. Liked the layout of the common areas, residents seemed happy and engaged and there were a few private rooms, but they still have a shared bathroom which is a problem for my mom. The personal care/assisted living rooms were a little bigger than Mt. Vernon (they are both owned by 5 star senior living). They also have private showers in each room.

Great staff and clean. Nice layout and good services. The memory care section smelled pretty bad, but that could have been an off day. Good size rooms.

I am very pleased with Devon Senior Living and their memory care unit. They take excellent care of my mother. I agree that sometimes it does smell especially on the weekends. And also there are many stages of dementia and when I first toured locked down dementia units I found them very depressing with people just sitting around doing very little. This was because at the time my mother wasn't ready for those units. Sadly my mother's condition has progressed their memory center is appropriate for her at this time. She did well in the main area for a long time.

Five Star tour was a great learning experience for [name removed] and I. We learned the terminology of the health care industry. [Name removed] was extremely helpful explaining the facility and gave a very nice tour.

We liked it. Seems friendly, clean, many activities, lg studio was vey roomy. Seems bigger than 1 bedroom. Reasonably priced. 1 yr lease, increase rent appt 3.5% yearly. No stove ,no balcony,

Lovely couple joined us for lunch. Sales person only showed us one unit and it was a two bedroom unit. We do not need a full kitchen in her unit and would like all three meals covered.

Very clean. Residents seemed happy and engaged. No odors detected anywhere. Only concern was the caregiver/patient ratio of 1/13 to 1/10.