The Blake by QSL Management

We do like this community. The staff are good and helpful. What really bothers me is that they do not have a steady chef or nutritionist that comes in. Veggies out of a can are salty and not nutritious. We were told when we moved in that we would be able to meet with the chef and tell them what we like and that never happened. Also there management is always changing. They offer transportation if you need it. They have activities, but they tend to cancel them often.

I was a little concerned about the lack of security they had in this community, they had multiple doors that lead to the courtyard with no alarm and only had one little lock. The dinning experience was pleasant as well as the variety of meals they provided there residents

The staff was really informative and welcoming on my tour. The community was too aged and outdated for my liking. It needs a lot of improvement and updating in the bedrooms as well as the dinning rooms.

Manager was new and had to read the contract with me as he had never seen it before. Phone service is very limited and I still have not resolved. It is very clean and a very nice atmosphere. Staff is friendly helpful and will do anything you ask..

My daughter from the Washington DC is helping us looking for the retirement place in Richmond area. We learn a lot from the last two days. She is now back to DC and she will continue looking for a retirement place in the DC area. After that we will select either retire in Richmond or DC. Many thanks to you.

It was very clean and polished. Looks like a 5 star hotel. They have activities and everyone seem to be happy and griping or cursing.

The food is not real great at Washington Commons. Mom doesn't eat pork and shellfish and that seems to be all they serve. Mom has been real sick since moving in so she really hasn't been able to get out and about. The staff are friendly but don't get things done. She has had a door broken and they haven't fixed it yet. Overall things are going okay but definitely some things need improving.

Nice Staff. Food is not so Great.

I couldn't happier with the staff there- so friendly! The memory care center is brand new, the food is excellent, the cleaning is excellent and done everyday, so great. They are hiring more staff, since they just opened but it's all been great so far.

Mom's biggest complaint is about the food; quality and limited selection. However, she has gained 11 very needed pounds since she moved in 9 months ago.

My father went to this facility as an assisted living resident. Shortly after arriving he became ill and went to the hospital for 4 nights. Upon returning to the facility he went into the skilled nursing unit. The staff at the Fountains have been very cooperative in working through the changes. I and my father have been treated with dignity and respect. They are working with Dad in an effort to get him back into assisted living. I am impressed with staff, both administrative and the the employees that take care of the residents. Many activities are available for the residents to participate in.

Point blank it's the staff. Staff attitude!!!!! What a great attitude from Qwanda and her husband. These two made the the difference and sold me on Washington Commons. Everything else is what i expect from an Assisted Living. The living quarters, common areas, and activities are all of high standard which I expect. Once again, the exceptional thing is staff attitude and main two people Qwanda and her husband.

The Fountains has been a good experience. They are on the verge of being slightly understaffed. The food is a four out of five, it's good. The staffing is the only issue we have had there so far. I'm there weekly if not two to three times a week, generally it's positive everybody seems to be engaged with the residents, and their clients, and their jobs. Overall it's a good experience, but they are stretching it with the responsibilities they give their caregivers. For the price it was the best available option. Based upon what I've seen and know I would say that they are above average.

Things are so-so, it's just that this is our first experience with it. The palce has been very accomodating, we've actually moved her around a bit at their suggestion. They've been good, they've provided the services, we felt a little ripped off with the babysitting services we were getting, there's no doubt in my mind we paid through the nose, I really doubt they didn't have someone who could be there. Now she's in memory care which is a lot different and she's not happy about it but it is what it is. There's a pretty high ratio of staff to residents (if you listen to her, she calls them "inmates"). She has great ups and downs of lucidity, so there's times when she doesn't need memory care at all but she's figured out she can't leave. The cares pretty good, she's fallen a couple of times but they've been all over it and taken her to the hospital. For the most part they're there and can take care of her, are they always warm and fuzzy? No, but I can't imagine doing their job all day and being warm and fuzzy all the time. It's never crossed our minds to look elsewhere, we know she's safe, we know they're looking after her, she's getting fed, she's waited way too long to do this, she waited 10 years too long. People should do this when they're fairly independent and have most of the faculties.

Haywood Estates is one of only two facilities that offer independent living in Greenville. After touring both, they seemed comparable and I went with Haywood Estates because of their proximity to my home. It is still early to rate them on some things, but we have not had any major issues or concerns. We would recommend Haywood Estates to those in need of an independent living facility.

Overall is a 3. I am trying to be fair. The concern over the poor caregiver is a real problem and probably the most important aspect of having family in assisted living Some things they did really well, others not as well which really took away from the total experience. 2. Cleanliness-5 The place looks new and is well maintained in the common areas. The cleaning staff is very good but stretched too thin on the individual rooms which are done roughly once a week. 3. Friendliness-4 Most staff and admin are very friendly unless there is a question or a problem and then no one wants to talk to you or accept responsibility. 4. Quality of Care-3 This is the area where we had trouble. The majority of caregivers were very good. We had issue with only one who was rude (told my Dad that CNA stood for "cleaning [removed]" which Dad found offensive) and always in a hurry. Mom slide or fell out of her recliner once and her wheelchair once-both with the same caregiver. Mom was not seriously hurt but this was unnecessary and unaddressed by the administration. We checked on our parents daily and were able to keep tabs. 5. Admin staff-4 The sales representative was outstanding. The process to be admitted was clear and straightforward. The finance director was good. The head nurse was caring and knowledgeable but unable or unwilling to address personnel issues. They had a new executive director who never introduced himself and rarely left his office. 6. Food-4 The food and dining area were excellent. Low staff turnover. Plenty of food and variety. 7. Activities-4 there were a-lot of activities which most folks really enjoyed. Overall the place has a happy vibe. The courtyard was really lovely and a great place to sit. 8. Value for the money-4 The Blake is fairly expensive however it is a safe facility, clean and has decent food & staff. The issue with a poor caregiver and the lack of addressing the caregiver & two falls really took away from the experience for us. It also took away from two other caregivers who were extremely good. As a separate point-you really had to check that you were getting services-like weekly laundry, showers and change of clothes.

Overall experience - transportation to appointments has consistently been messed up. What they could improve on would be just transportation for his appointments to stop getting messed up. Overall happy about his social life there

Excellent outings and indoor activities. Dining area very nice. Improvements ~ Management needs lots of improvement. Extremely disorganized. When items were sent by family to residents, certain ones were not deliverable and were not returned to family. Staff kept them. Added up to quite a bit of money. Would not recommend to others.

Deepwood Estate is not a luxury place but comfortable with all needs met for independent living. Food menus needs improvement. Over kill on salt in food. Repetitive menus. Need more room for parking. All staff and severs are always kind and helpful in any situation. I am enjoying.

Many of the aides are not friendly or proactive, forcing my mom to wait and ask for help repeatedly. The activities are wonderful but they now divide IL and AL activities, which makes Mom feel less than and causes divide in the community. The facility is very nice and makes Mom feel special but repairs are slow. Her room is very small. That, combined with the low level of care makes the price tag hard to swallow. Overall, this was a good move for her in addressing her loneliness and need for occasional care (which takes a lot of burden off me) but there is definite room for improvement.