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Mangrove Bay was not my idea of retirement, I had planned a life of touring the country in a motor home. But fate has a way of changing life styles. My wife of 52 years developed dementia and I had experienced two surgeries and was notified that we could no longer live alone. My daughter did some research and after checking several different senior communities, and she felt that Mangrove Bay was our best choice. She was RIGHT, My wife and I moved into an Independent living apartment and were immediately accepted as members of a "family". Not only is the staff friendly and capable, but the residents act like I'm a long lost cousin. My wives dementia progressed to the point that I could no longer care for her so with regret we moved her to the assisted living unit. Her care there was outstanding, and because we are basically under one roof, I was able to visit her several times a day. She had wonderful care until she passed away. I elected to remain at Mangrove Bay and fully expect to spend the rest of my life right here. This is home and I have upwards of a hundred cousins here.

My mother was a resident in Independent Living at Mangrove Bay. As her physical limitations increased it became necessary to make that dreaded move to Assisted Living. Initially she refused to move to assisted living at Mangrove Bay due to vanity and "everyone knows me in Independent Living" so we made the move to a community that only had Assisted Living and Memory Care. It was horrible! My mother said in no uncertain terms that it was a "nursing home"....her worst fear! After 17 days she moved back to Mangrove Bay to Assisted Living. She has been so happy and says she is "home"! Having to make decisions like this is so difficult for families but the caring staff at Mangrove Bay go above and beyond to make all of their residence feel at home and part of the community. I would highly recommend Mangrove Bay for your loved ones!!

The director was very good but that's further away from our house than we would like it to be. The director was very nice and got back with us right away. I can't remember his name but he was great. Besides the location it would have been a good option for us. They were friendly and the community was clean. It was good.

I'ts a wonderful place, we are just thrilled with it. They have undergone a massive renovation anf, of course, dealing with the elderly, that has been confusing and disruptive. They were bough out by a large company, and the renovations are wonderful. They're remodling the dining room, they're one floor for assited living, previously two floors were assisted, and the moved another floor up to what I hear is much nicer apartments. They're hoping to have it all done by Christmas. The attendants are wonderful, they've all been there 10 plus years, they check on her constantly, she goes to every one of the activities, they've fixed everything in the apartment we could think of, and it was just little things. I can't say enough nice things about it. We had just dropped in before and mother didn't like it, but when A Place for Mom reminded us of what a great palce it was, we shceduled a tour and they did the full court press. They greated us by name, the food was wonderful and we just new it was the right palce. They sent mother flowers to her condominium and gave her warm cookies. They've got a new chef so the jury is still out on him. The first chef had a full, hard backed menu with 16 entree choices and on and on. We had rib eye steak the night we toured. They have a residence council and from every floor the have a resident on the food committee and the care committee, they're really striving to make everyone happy. The only thing that would be slight detrimental is just that there's been a lot of confusion with th erenovation but the end result will be amazing, I just keep telling momma to keep her eye on the prize.

It was good. They didn't have as many activities as another one we were looking at and the room was smaller. It had a kitchenette instead of a full kitchen.

I looked at all the smaller communities in town and they were very depressing, run down homes that were not very well maintained. The Woodmark was a complete turn around. It was warm and welcoming and the building was very well maintained.

Night time staff not well equipped to handle confusion and instability residents. 3-11 staff not all able to handle outbursts and can be irritants with reading of patients

Staff are friendly and very helpful. Facility is up to date and very clean

The apartment was well stocked and comfortable, mom says the food is good, and the staff seemed cheerful and helpful.

Staff is great but the Estate is having a hard time replacing chief nurse who just left...Yes we would recommend the community to other families if they can afford it!

The overall experience is very pleasant. The place is nicely renovated and aesthetically pleasing. The facility is always clean. Everyone is amazingly friendly. My friend is in an independent living and no care is required. The administrative staff are very kind, helpful and professional. Sorry to say it, but the food is not good nor is healthy for the elderly! The program for the activities is extraordinaire. It is expensive but one understands the cost of running such a huge facility.

The staff, both administrative and clinical have been great. The food is ok, typical of what you would expect. They have a good offering of activities. The facility itself is ok, but is in the process of being renovated. My parents are both there and have really had no complaints. Overall we have been happy and feel fortunate they got in.

While many nursing home staff members are hardworking and compassionate, the reality is that not all facilities provide consistent, high-quality care. Staffing shortages, high turnover, and lack of oversight can contribute to environments where residents don’t always receive the attention they need and deserve. It’s important for families to understand that even well-rated facilities can fall short, especially when no one is watching. Here’s what families should keep in mind: • Frequent visits matter. Your presence sends a message to staff that someone is actively involved and watching. Residents with regular visitors often receive better attention and care simply because staff are more mindful of accountability. • Ask questions. Get to know the staff. Ask about your loved one’s hygiene, meals, medication, and mood. Follow up on anything that doesn’t seem right. • Observe the environment. Is it clean? Do staff seem rushed or inattentive? Are call buttons answered quickly? These are signs of how well the facility is functioning. • Document concerns. Keep a journal of any issues or changes you notice. If something seems off, bring it up—respectfully, but firmly. Follow up in writing if needed. • Understand the system. Many facilities are understaffed, and the best caregivers may be overwhelmed. This isn’t an excuse—it’s a call for families to be active advocates. Ultimately, nursing homes vary widely in quality, and no one cares more about your loved one than you do. Your involvement can make the difference between minimal care and meaningful care.

The staff is great. They care and make the en environment warm and home like. The kitchen staff provide delicious food in a great setting. Communication for specific issue is not always easy.

The staff is kind and helpful but not very responsive via email. You need to call and speak with someone. My dad says he does not like the food served very much.

We liked that she could have her own room even though she shares an area outside of her room with one other person. Staff have not been extremely accountable. They have had a lot of turn over. Once my mom settled she had a lot of friends and she enjoys the activities a lot. The food is good. They even served lobster rolls on memorial day. The social worker is top notch.

Aspire has a great living experience for Seniors. They offer an array of activities & fun outings. There amenities here are vast for your enjoyment. Gym, pool, movie theater, beauty parlor, dining room with chefs. However, due to my medical condition I am unable to participate in some of these amenities they offer, so I am not getting the full experience here but, if u are an able body Senior this is a wonderful place to live.

Friendliness of staff stands out. All of the staff are very friendly. The facility is well kept and they offer a variety of kinesethic and tactile activities for the Memory Care residents.

Southern in ambience and nature. A renovated older building. The residents have both privacy and fellowship. The food ranges from excellent to good. Love our one bedroom apartment. The only bad thing I have to say is about the maintenance crew. Our shower went from all icy cold, then they fixed it to scalding hot. Finally, got it right on the third try. Other than that, lovely place and people.

Staff is very friendly. Building/rooms are very nice. Main issue seems to be medications. Very inconsistent including discontinuing some meds for a period of time. We caught it quickly so no issues but you have to keep close eye on medications to ensure administer properly.