Monarch Communities

Our mom needed memory care; the kind of care we could not provide for her at home. Needless to say it was a decision we struggled greatly with. Fortunately we were able to place mom in Brandywine, Howell more than one month ago. I must say, from our first encounter the expert staff at Brandywine certainly helped to mitigate the hardship we were experiencing. The more time my family and i spend with mom at brandywine the more we realize how right our decision was and how wonderfully caring all the Brandywine staff are. We are truly grateful to the Good Lord for the place called Brandywine, Howell, and for the sincere professionals that care for mom 24/7.

Love this place. The staff is very caring, kind and considerate. Always making sure the residents are comfortable. My Mother-in-law is loving her new place. She loves having people around. She has made lots of new friends and even reconnected with old high school friends. She also enjoys the food variety and is very involved with the activities. I heard her on the phone the other day trying to convince a friend who lives alone to move in. I asked her if she was getting commission on that call. Everything was positive. We all love seeing her happy and content. Highly recommended!!!!

I've been blown away by my experience so I wanted to take the time to write a review about Brandywine Living at Middlebrook Crossing, so that others may find this outstanding community as well! My grandfather moved into the community a few months back and while he was hesitant at first... he adjusted very quickly! He has more friends now than he ever had and it's hard to catch him on the phone because he's always in an activity or on a trip! He has his own private studio apartment with a private handicap accessible bathroom (which was very important to us as the family for obvious safety reasons). The seat in the shower gives him a little more independence than he had in his own home which is nice. He really enjoys trivia games and the golf "hole in one" game that the resident ambassador runs. The resident ambassador's are great.. they really help to get the new residents involved which was a relief for us. There's doctor's that come into Brandywine, a hair salon, a dining menu that's available from 7am-7pm... I wish I could move in! Overall the staff is pleasant and friendly and very involved in the resident's lives. They call each resident by name.. they're not just a room number, which is nice to see. I would very much recommend Brandywine Living to anyone that's out there looking for a facility for their friend or loved one... we've been so impressed and cannot say enough good things about this community!

I did a lot of research for an assisted living community for my mother-in-law and Brandywine came out on top! The staff are all so compassionate about what they do. The facility is clean and smells good.. unlike other communities I had been to. My mother-in-law has more of a social life than I have at Brandywine! They go out to lunch and dinner, go to the paper mill play house, take trips to Jenkinsons and so much more. The management staff is very approachable and friendly, which I liked. Other communities I visited they just sat behind a closed door. Overall I am very pleased with the care and attention she is receiving here and would refer to anyone that is in need of a senior living community for their loved one!!

My mother has lived at Brandywine Assisted Living, Huntington Terrace since December, 2017. Widowed four years earlier, she had been living independently in a home where she raised nine children with her husband of 68 years and had an active career as a professional artist. Her family understood her fierce determination to remain in her home surrounded by a lifetime of memories; but after a series of hospitalizations and general deterioration of her physical and emotional health we realized alternative preparations for her future had to be considered. After 6 weeks in a rehab facility, a recommendation was made for assisted living with enhanced assistance. My mother left rehab needing help with ambulating with a walker and activities of daily living. After exploring a number of assisted living facilities, we selected Brandywine. The physical layout of the Brandywine is warm and comforting. The entry room, book lined walls, fireplace, cafe and mutiple sitting rooms with bucolic views all help to create a environment conducive to socialization and comfort. The staff is expert in identifying individual needs. The team from Brandywine believed that my mother could make strides at their facility,and they were correct. After 6 weeks of rehab, she uses a walker without assistance and performs activities of daily living independently. My mother participates in the numerous activities at Brandywine including yoga, Trivial Pursuit, movies, music entertainment and other social gatherings. She has an active social life, has many friends and considers herself to be an integral part of the Brandywine community. My mother has remarked that she is happy in her new home and has set up a space in her apartment where she can paint. As we celebrate her 91st Birthday I would like to express my gratitude to the Brandywine staff for the new life my mother has been given.

Fantastic care, interview from [name removed] was extremely helpful looking forward to my wife living here.

MY NAME IS [name removed] I AM A RESIDENT AT BRANDYWINE INDEPENDENT LIVING, HUNTINGTON TERRACE, NY. I HERE WITH MY WIFE [name removed] FOR 1 1/2 YRS. MY SISTER IN LAW ALSO IS A RESIDENT. HERE TOGETHER WE HAVE A UNIQUE SITUATION THAT PROVIDES US WITH THE ABILITY TO LIVE AND SHARE QUALITY FAMILY LIFE TOGETHER. WHAT MADE THIS OCCUR IS THE EXCELLENT MANAGEMENT AND STAFF THAT'S HERE MAKING OUR LIVING CONDITIONS MOST ENJOYABLE. THIS FACILITY IS VERY WELL IN PLACE AND ORGANIZED BECAUSE THE ENTIRE STAFF FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO THE BUSINESS MGR TO HE DIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES ALL SHOW AN INTEREST WHY THEY ARE HERE. AS A RESIDENT I MUST MENTION THE OUTPUT PROVIDED BY THE FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR ALONG WITH HIS DINNING ROOM MGR AND STAFF. WE ALSO HAVE GREAT SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE MAINTENANCE MGR & HIS CREW. IN ORDER TO EXPRESS MY COMPLETE SATISFACTION I MUST GIVE CREDIT TO THE FRONT DESK PERSONNEL AND THE FRONT OFFICE DIRECTORS. TOGETHTER THEY MAKE THIS LIVING COMPLEX A PLEASURABLE ONE KNOWING THAT I CAN SPEND MORE YEARS IN COMFORT. I WOULD FURTHER LIKE TO MAKE A COMMENT ON A PART TIME EMPLOYEE WHO SHARES SEVERAL OF HER VALUABLE HOURS ON WEEKENDS PROVIDING AND ATTENDING TO THE RESIDENTS ACTIVITIES. SHE PUTS HER ENTIRE HEART INTO THESE ACTIVITIE AND IT SHOW UP IN HER INTERACTIONS WITH THE RESIDENTS. HER NAME IS [name removed]

Putting Dad in an assisted living facility was not an easy decision at all. [name removed] met with my sister and I and gave us a tour of both The Gables and Reflections and I was amazed she knew all the residents we came across by name. She greeted us with a smile, was very welcoming and answered all of our many questions. He has been a resident for six months now and we couldn't be happier with our choice. First impressions are everything and [name removed] made an excellent impression on behalf of Brandywine!

Excellent care for my loved one. Wonderful staff, lots of activities, restaurant quality meals and more. Highly recommend!

We have both been so impressed with the staff we have met at the hearth while deciding on a new living facility! [name removed] has been so pleasant and very informative. She is a very n ice person. [name removed] (in the dining room) made us feel so welcome. [name removed] shared very valuable information about the hearth.

They were so helpful. The community is very clean and my uncle is looking forward to moving. The process was made easy as they walked through each step with us.

Beautiful Facility Great Staff Best Care Family like environment

My mother in law had a life changing event about a year ago. She moved here from out of state and was living with us for a while and it was difficult for her. We looked at several places and decided on Brandywine Living. It was the best decision we ever made! The place is first class, welcoming and clean with a very friendly and caring staff. They have great food, have laundry services and lots of activities for the mind, body and spirit. She is happier than she has been in years! My sister in law said it's like she's on a permanent cruise vacation! And the best part, since she's happy, we're happy. We appreciate this place more than we can say.

My mother had to be moved here temporarily because of damage at her home location. It was a wonderful experience. [name removed] and the staff were fantastic. The rooms are very large. And my mother enjoyed the residents. If you want an assisted living facility that is top notch, this is a place to be.

My mom was a resident the last year of her life. The care was extraordinary. The staff has continual smiles on their faces and always willing to help. The medical care is attentive, prompt and any issues immediately communicated to me. When my mom was sick the staff always looked in on her and called me with any new recommendations. My mom made a few friends at the home and enjoyed their company. Her unit was always clean. I trusted all the staff in this facility and when I was away, I knew my mom was in good hands.

caring staff led us every step of the way through preadmission/admission day to help make my father's transition as smooth as possible and to provide emotional support to my family. Everyone on the staff helped to make my father feel welcomed and engaged in his new sorroundings, our frequent visits and calls were always met with reassurance and caring concern. The facility is beautiful. "homey" and bright, immaculately clean and neat. The food is very good. From the administrator on down, the entire staff is to be commended for knowing all residents names and treating them like members of their own family as well as always being available to address a family's concerns.

I will be moving to the Hearth at Southbury. The people there have been very helpful and have taken the time to meet with me and explain everything. I am looking forward to the the help that will be able to provide to me. I know I will feel safe at the hearth.

[name removed] was very helpful during my search for assited living for my father. She went out of her way to help me with so many things even after she knew that Dad needed a higher level of care than he could receive at Spring Meadows. I only wish I could have had Dad live there

I enjoy everything, great food, lots going on all the time, great location so I can go for walks outside, I feel safe and most of all everyone is so friendly.

Dementia affects everyone differently. My Mother was upset by her loss of time and place, reclusive, and frequently in tears until she moved to Brandywine. Thanks to the highly skilled and well trained caregivers who immediately established a rapport with her, she settled into a routine that calmed her, reassured her and comforted her. The tears went away. She trusted her caregivers to guide her through the day. She was soon participating in many activities - morning exercise class, jewelry making, even painting. She never missed the weekly social with live entertainment and enjoyed the music. The entire staff is dedicated to providing high quality resident care. They always made time to discuss Mom’s needs and address any of our concerns. Traveling even a short distance was difficult for Mom. At Brandywine everything she needed was on site. Her doctor visited Brandywine weekly and saw residents as needed. A podiatrist made monthly rounds.The mobile dentist brought a fully equipped office on site, providing excellent, affordable care. Many diagnostic and medical tests could be done on site. Even banking and boutique shopping was available. If you want the best possible care for your loved one, explore Brandywine. Life there is beautiful.