National Church Residences

They have been wonderful. It feels so good here, everyone has helped me a lot here. It's a very good place, excellent! There is a long waiting list for people who want to get here. They are incredible. I am so happy, my blood pressure is going down, and my MS is getting better. The people here have even given me a scooter, so I can get around better.

We've been very pleased with how things are going at First Community Village, they've exceeded all of our expectations and we would rate them highly in all categories! The staff have been very welcoming and supportive, and the facility itself is very nice looking. We really liked that it had plenty of outdoor areas appropriate for walking nearby. His mood has improved so much since moving in, he smiles all the time now!

They've done a great job so far! Moving here has been a really great experience for my mother-in-law. This place really has a great sense of community, and she has made several friends here since moving in. It is a beautiful, clean facility, and the staff have all been very friendly and helpful. The facility it also located in a great area, and we feel like she can be safe and happy here.

I live here and think it is a great place to live. The apartments are very spacious and comfortable. The setting is quiet and beautiful. We have many activities, and I just join in on the ones I want. This was a very smart move for me.

Primarily the fact that they had 1000 sq. ft cottages and if I'd gone to other communities, they only had 600 sq. ft apartments. The extra space allowed me to get everything in that I wanted. It's costing me $81 a day to live here and it cost me $31 a day in my condo. But $2400 is less than the other communities and for much more space. I see the maintenance guys out there planting trees, cutting grass, they're planting flowers. My visitors just marvel at the place. They deliver excellent meals, they have a dumpster and they pay for TV, internet and phone. It's a brand new facility, but they're having a cookout on the 30th and they're organizing a resident's council right now. The activities program is just being developed. They do offer store trips and they have bridge Thursdays at 6:30 in the community room. THey're the best. THe manager is a very personable person and so is the activity director.

All of our family members have found it to be very nice. It's generally always clean, and the aides are there doing their jobs. Overall we've been really happy. It's a good place, and we know that our loved one is well cared for. She's eating well and sleeping well. One area for improvement is the activities. I think they should have more activities, especially because it's memory care. But overall she's in very good hands.

The tour was great. We were in the process of moving and we had to do the tours remotely. The community was great but there was just another community that worked out better for my loved one.The tour guide was good and was able to give me all of the information I needed about the community.

They're a very friendly group of people. I visit often, and I feel like they know me. I think they really try their best. Some of the help is better than others. With Covid, I'm only allowed in my loved one's room. Visitors can't be in the common areas or join loved ones in the dining room. The food's nothing fancy, but it's not bad. Activities are limited, but I feel like they do what they can. It's tough in memory care where everyone is at different stages and capabilities. This type of care is expensive, but I understand that it requires a lot of personal attention. They can be slow to do things - answer the door bell, answer the emergency call buttons. The HVAC system isn't the best, and I think the laundry could be a little better. But overall, I don't have any big complaints, and I wouldn't take my loved one anywhere else.

Staff is exceptionally kind and friendly. Residents get along well with each outer and my mother has made some great friends already. The facility is fairly new and is bright and clean and well maintained. The only negative is the food quality and dining room staffing. Food is not cooked on site and portion sizes are small and sometimes dry and/or overcooked. Menu items are varied but some foods like steak are not available because it is assumed it is hard to chew. Mom enjoys a good stake and has all her teeth. For the premium paid they could do much better with the dining experience.

We were thrilled to find a comfortable place for my Dad. As we entered into this venture we had no idea where to start especially since my sisters and I were from out of state. A place for Mom was recommended to us and I thank God daily. Waters Edge is everything we prayed for. It is friendly, has creativity activities, delicious food as well as transportation. The friends my Dad has made are priceless. Thank you Tami for all you did to make this happen with the ease and comfort we needed to move Dad into his new home. I can call anytime to check in to see how he is doing. All the staff know him on a first name basis and continue to make sure his needs are met. Thank you Waters Edge!

I'VE ENJOYED LIVING AT THE LANDINGS FOR 18 YEARS NOW!! I'M A VERY HAPPY CAMPER, WITH NO INTENTION OF EVER MOVING! WE HAVE GONE THROUGH A MAJOR RENOVATION FROM ROOF ON DOWN. LOOKS GREAT! CHEERY DECOR, A NEW MOVIE THEATER, LIBRARY/ LOUNGE, NEW VAN TAKES US TO THREE MAIN AREAS TO SHOP 'TIL WE DROP! ALSO RIDES TO DOCTORS $5.00 ROUND TRIP IF CLOSE BY AND $10. IF A LITTLE FURTHER OUT. WE HAVE [name removed], OUR TENANT LIAISON EXTRAORDINAIRE....IF ANYONE NEEDS HELP IN ANY AREA, SHE CAN GET YOUR QUESTIONS TAKEN CARE OF ASAP! THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO ENJOY HERE..WONDERFUL RESIDENTS,SPECIAL HOLIDAY PARTIES, CRAFTS, ART CLASS, AQUATICS IN OUR NEWLY HEATED POOL.....COME JOIN THE FUN!!!

Using SeniorAdvisor.com was a very good decision. I used A Place for Mom to find a retirement community that provided everything I needed now and in the foreseeable future. My advisor developed a list of places with pros and cons, and I visited each one. My advisor kept in touch, via phone and email. It was a wonderful experience and saved a lot of legwork. I am very happy in the facility I selected, and would recommend SeniorAdvisor.com and A Place for Mom to the senior or to family members.

The community is a nice place it is very convenient for me with everything that they offer. However, I feel like the parking here can be problematic just because there is not enough of it. The location of the facility is nice and it is in the town that I wanted to be in. It’s also a secured area; you cannot get into the main building unless you have a key. The staff team is very good too; they help you out as much as they can. They do well with keeping the area nice and clean. Another complaint I would have is that the cabinets are a bit too high, maybe because I’m short. But they are also a little narrow, it kind of limits storage space for me. Also there is only one sink in the kitchen. I’m used to having a double sink, but it is something I have learned to work around. There is also residential meet up groups in the community. There are always potlucks going on and it’s a great way to socialize with others. One event they had is when they had the fire department come in and they brought lunch and they spoke about fire safety. There is also bingo there too.

This is the best place to live. The maintenance staff works really hard. They respond to service requests quickly and keep the grounds neat and clean. The office staff was very friendly and helped to make my move easy. The other residents I've met are extremely friendly. There's always something going on. I made the right choice.

thanks for the referral really like St. Andrews

Overall I think they do a very good job at Madison Manor. The people here are very friendly, and the management staff has been professional and easy to work with. It is a nice looking, clean community, and I think my loved one will be happy here! The only real issue we've run into is that they've been a little slow getting a few things like her parking space and room decorations set up after we moved her in.

We picked Heritage because there weren't too many close choices, and the closest one that they really liked had a year long waiting list. When they first visited, she wasn't thrilled with he building. It was worn, old, and not as fancy looking at as the others. It's not dirty though, it's kept very clean, just an old property. But she went with dad on the first day of services and appreciated the people who worked there. They make up for the lack of appearance with the building. This is one book that you can't judge by it's cover!

Mom does not live at Avondale but utilizes the adult day center at the facility. She likes it much more than staying at home. If you have a loved one that need some companionship and has some memory issues this is the place. She loves the drivers, they walk her to the door when she gets home, and seems more restful when I get home. When she was just by herself she would get much more agitated. It's a nice clean professional facility. A little stark but with contributions I am sure they will eventually warm the place up. The staff is very professional and answer any of my concerns very quickly.

The options of living: villas, IL, AL, and memory care. Food is really good with options to preorder for pick up to take to room or if you are feeling under the weather they will deliver to apt in IL (limited menu) My mom has had primary care doctors, cardiology appt, scans, blood work and pt without ever leaving her apt. Activities are frequent and varied to meet interests of anyone. There is a library/game room/puzzle room on every floor of IL. One trip to Publix and Walmart each week is provided or you can order groceries for delivery to your apt. [name removed]the sales rep is my absolute favorite !!! The location is centrally located in Bradenton. Quiet. Like living in a neighborhood not a high rise on the corner of a busy street.

Water's Edge is a beautiful facility. When I admitted my loved one, the room was freshly painted & cleaned. The manager was extremely helpful during the orientation & move in process and always available to answer any questions. I was kept informed when any issues arose, and administrators were quick to resolve any concerns I had. As in any healthcare facility, staffing is short. Each care worker was professional & gave my loved one as much care as they could at the moment. It was reassuring to know that level of care rose with the level of care needed, with an increased cost, without needing to move to another facility. On the downside, there seemed to be a bit of a power struggle between the hospice staff & facility staff. You do need to keep close tabs on the coordination of care. I recommend Water's Edge based on my experience.