Monarch Communities

Karen and the Staff at Bella Terra, It was about two years ago when my mother moved in to Bella Terra. She had been in the Hospital and her doctor recommended Rehab. We took her to Concord Rehab in Lakewood and the therapists there said that she could no longer return to her house alone. I had been watching her for years before and saw the slow onset of her dementia. At first it was only a forgotten word or two, but it was progressing and just before going into the hospital she was having trouble with everyday chores. I decided that it was time for her to move to a facility where she could get help and be watched. We looked around and settled on Bella Terra, and took a one bedroom apartment in Assisted Living. Most of the first year was great there. She was participating in activities and going to her church on Sunday, even bringing some of the other residents with her. I am told by the Reverend that they are still coming to church. After a while, she began to want to stay in her apartment and was again having trouble with her chores, and after a bout of depression, we moved her into Legacy Court under your care. You and your staff did wonders with her. I know she could be a handful, but you all know what you are doing, and the care and love you showed my Mom. You all made her last days as good as I could have wished. Thank you for your care, love and kind card to me from all of you. Should anyone ask, I will them that we made the right choice when she moved to Bella Terra.

Awesome choice for my mom! She was so reluctant to move and really loves it there! What a fabulous staff!

Words cannot express my gratitude to Karen Turner and the Legacy Court staff. I had hesitations and worries about putting my mom into a memory care unit. In one hour meeting with Karen Turner, all of my worries and fears had diminished. I would recommend Karen Turner and Legacy Court because of her continuous care and devotion to her residents. Karen ALWAYS goes about and beyond for her residents and their families. Legacy Court has a great staff of aides who take excellent care of my mom. There are also two nurses on staff, Kevin Burton and Doris Winkey, who are both very dedicated to their residents. Both nurses always keep open communication with my family and always address any concerns with my mom. Karen, Doris and Kevin have made my mother's transition to Legacy Court a positive one. My family and I will forever be grateful to Karen Turner and her staff for all that they do for our mom.

They’ve been excellent. Thy really go out of their way to deal with the various issues that people come in with. They try to give you a sense of independence when you want it and are ready to step in when you need it. We’ve been very happy with them.

This was a nice place and it was a tough choice between this and another community. I liked that this facility was brand new. I liked that they were able to guarantee a medicaid bed after two years of privately paying. They were very comparable to the other community, but this was a couple thousand more a month, we ultimately chose the other community, but it could have gone either way.

Compared to the other communities in westchester, this felt the most like home and less like a cheap marriot hotel. Everyone from the receptionist, care staff and sales team was fantastic. They have activities all day/evening, trips, transportation to doctors appts, and an independent setting. The village is in walking distance and across from the Metro north station into nyc. I have had dinner and it was delicious! As a result I moved in my father who is more active and happier now then ever. I recommend The Fountains to all looking for a community which feels most like home and provides great services.

Beautiful location, nice rooms,a lively activity schedule. We chose Brandywine for these reasons but also because the staff were very helpful in guiding us through the transition to assisted living. My mother in law loves her personal space and is also enjoying her new friends. She delights in the great "meal culture" at Brandywine where she dines with friends and has access to many healthy food choices. There are also turkey's in the garden!

I would give them a ten. They have been phenomenal! They are the most caring, wonderful people I have ever dealt with. I haven't seen anyone bend over backwards to care for my loved one like they do. I couldn't endorse them any higher, I feel like I can go home at night without worries. The food is very good. The service is wonderful. They have dry cleaning service, maids, butlers, happy hour everyday for residents. They have everything you could ever want. They have a private pool for occupational therapy. They have a van that takes the residents out if they want to go out. The people there are very nice, the residents are very welcoming, unpretentious. They do a lot of encouraging to get them moving, to come to the dining room, or join an activity. Their one complaint is the room is too big!

So far, it's been good. The staff was a ten, that is why we chose them, the staff and the cleanliness. We like the whole warmth of the environment. The food is excellent! The caliber of care there is wonderful as well.

I'm very happy with the place, I am much more relaxed that they are. The food is good. I chose them because it felt very clean and nice, and very well run, and I had confidence in the director. They are better off than when they were alone, but you still need to pay attention and make sure they are getting the services they need.

It felt very friendly and very homey, Some place you can feel at home and know everyone. Donna was great in showing everything & explaning everything just like it was her own. I loved the way she represented Bella Terra.

Brandywine Senior Living Mountain Ridge is a really great assisted living facility, we were very happy with everything that they were able to provide. My loved one was in this facility until his care needs advanced beyond what they were able to provide.

Brandywine's staff could not be more helpful and pleasant. When I walked into the building I felt like this was home for my Mom - she was always a wonderful decorator and this is a place she could have decorated herself - she said the same thing when she walked in - she felt she was at home

Brenda was very nice & welcoming as well.

This one was gorgeous. It was a beautiful community, and the staff were friendly and helpful. It was my favorite out of all the places we toured. Unfortunately it was a bit too far for it to be a viable option for us.

This place has been phenomenal so far! It's amazingly clean, and there was no smell, which I noticed can be a problem in these places. It really is like a beautiful, modern, top of the line hotel. It was heads and tails about any of the others we looked at. The staff are caring and really on the ball about keeping an eye out for my Mom. The residents seemed happy, and most are out socializing when I have visited. If I could give the activities 10 stars out of 5 I would! They've got a card room, billiards room, movie theater, beauty parlor, really anything they could need!

My Mom loves Brandywine! The staff at Brandywine is fabulous, they genuinely care about all their "residents". The move in process was very easy and my Mom was quickly integrated into the daily routine. Everyone made sure she was involved right from the start so she did not feel isolated as the "new person". This is probably the greatest strength of Brandywine, because I think it is so critical for a successful transition for the resident. My mom loves ordering off a menu for every meal and thinks the food is great. She is relieved that she doesn't have to do her own laundry or cleaning anymore. Brandywine has given my Mom a new lease on life, she is incredibly happy there, and I will be forever grateful for everything Brandywine has done and continues to do.

They were great. She was only there for a few months. They really showed an interest and took care.

It was fine. Everyone there seemed to be happy too. There seemed to be lots of activities, they had a private theatre and people were always coming and going there seemed to be a lot of activities going on.

We love this place! I can't think of anything negative to say about it. The staff are amazing, very loving and caring. It's a beautiful community, and from what I've heard from her the food is good! I really can't think of any way they could improve.