Cassia

Our experience has been excellent. This is also an independent and assisted living residence. So the memory care residents often participate (with close supervision) with the general population for happy hour one or two times per week, monthly birthday celebrations, travelogues, music, and occasional bingo with school children who visit. Staff are helpful, caring, and hard working. They are short staffed in the memory unit at times. They have 2 (or 3?) people who manage activities for the whole community; the new person seems to be primarily for the memory care unit. She even is present every other weekend and scheduled evenings. They have games, manicures, art activities as well as outside time five to seven days per week. They have the opportunity to be busy nearly constantly. They are encouraged but not forced to participate. Nearly all day, when there is no activity, most of the residents sit together in a small but open concept community room to watch tv; they have gotten to know each other and most interact as a family. Showers are twice per week, I think. I generally have to shave my husband and comb his hair when I arrive (three days per week). But I believe they do their best with the number of people for whom they care. They show love. The whole facility is kept very clean. The only problem I have observed might be the private memory care restrooms. My husband's is as it was at home--disorganized counter and spit on the faucet. But this would be also from the fact that memory care at Meadowview of Johnston leans closer to assisted living than nursing home; the residents are closely monitored (I've seen the camera in his room) but encouraged to be as independent as they can be at their stages. I think housekeeping is every or every other week. A minor negative is breakfast and lunch are too close together. Many finish eating after 9am but then are expected to eat lunch at 11:45am. Each meal is relatively large; my husband has gained 30# since moving in a year ago. The food is very good. (I believe residents are required to be served but are not forced to eat. State requirement??) The only major negative, about which I have addressed as far up as the owners, is the memory care courtyard; it has no permanent shade. They have an umbrella, but it cannot be used with even the slightest breeze. My husband craves being outside to just sit, year 'round; it helps keep him calm. But they require staff be with him outside at all times, but with the frequent short staffing they generally get outside only when the activity team can (which they do when the weather is nice). The owners beautified the courtyard this spring, but it is not functional for dependent people. I think the staffing issue might partially be that the MC unit has room for twenty, I believe, people. This week I believe they are up to 15 (had ten when [name removed] moved in; have had some deaths and a couple moves out within the last year). When I was there this Tuesday, there seemed to be more and new staff. I would love to live in this facility. I've met many of the general population and found them to be generally positive and accepting of the memory care residents (many previously lived as assisted living). I'd recommend this residence.

Liked everything about it. Everyone was very helpful. Liked the underground parking area especially during wintertime.

We love Meadowview. Only a few incidents with my mom's account. They give you a $250 a month credit if you use their pharmacy. Which we do. They just were not quick to add the $250 credit to her account. It took many phone calls, emails and finally everything is running smoothly. Staff seems to change frequently (but who would want that job!) There are a few of the nurses that we LOVE. Lots of activities!! Lots of Happy Hours!! The management is a bit slow when there is a problem but they eventually make things right. It just might take a few emails. Our biggest struggle was with my mom is supposed to get a $250 a month credit for using their pharmacy and they were not giving her the credit. They owed us $1000 by the time we got it turned around. Other than that, we like it we did find out. We did find out they will never take Medicaid. Strictly cash pay. Everything is very clean and well taken care of. My mom complains about the food a lot, she said sometimes it's excellent and other times it's inedible.

It is EXCELLENT!! I can't say enough good things! Sydney, the activities director, has been there three years and does a fantastic job with memory care actives as well as including them when possible with the general assisted/independent living residents. Every so often a grade school nearby has a class come to play bingo with the general population; memory care is frequently included. They have church services for the memory care residents led by staff which includes a lesson and music. Staff are generally very kind and helpful. Management, for me, have been transparent, friendly, and easy to work with.

Some of the best, caring, loving caregivers I have ever seen! They truly care and have a full time activity gal that helps keep her active and smiling everyday. The care truly is top notch. It’s also is clean and they do a good job with the food.

We absolutely love this community. We love the “age in place” concept they offer. We fell in Love with the wooded area and pond! We are listing our townhome in the spring and plan on moving to Meadowview once it sells!

Mom loves the activities and visiting with all her new friends! We love seeing her so happy. Great caring staff and she raves about going to the restaurant for the great meals! We know she is in great hands.

Meadowview is AMAZING!! We love everything about it! New, modern, nursing staff is great, a few complaints about the food, but mostly great, shuttle bus service is awesome! We highly recommend!!

Staff easy to work with. Staff expresses consideration, respect, caring for patients and family. Activities director directly involved with patients with games several times per week. She also takes them to join independent/assisted living residents for "happy hour" & games. Occasionally has grade school children in to play bingo. Ample and good food. Supervision adequate for memory care. Pro & con: do not force (they gently guide) memory care patients to participate, accept cares, etc

Dad is safe, engaged and so happy! Staff has helped him feel right at home and he is proud to show us his new apartment when we go to see him! So thankful to have found Meadowview of Clive. Highly recommended!

I would recommend Elim for others. They made [name removed] move in go smooth and her apartment was clean and move in ready. I’m not the resident, and I helped my friend [name removed] find a more suitable safer place to live. I would like to see her try out some of the many activities, but she seems to be resisting participation.

5 stars! This is just what we were looking for for my sister. I loved the director and the nurse! I live in Sarasota and am not close to my sister... so I felt like I left her in much better hands... pure relief.

This community is more than a community. It’s a family environment where you can rest assured that your loved ones are being taken care of in the upmost respect and dignity. Thank you for all that you do!!

The Courte has been so great for my mom. It was a hard decision when finding a place for my mom. Once we visited the Courte we knew it was the place for her. Everybody that works there has been so helpful and supportive. She has developed great relationships with those that work there, and they all work so well with her.

The Courte is an incredibly special place! The staff are truly caring and they are always offering fun activities and festivities for the folks living there!

The staff at The Courte at Citrus Heights are incredibly patient & caring, always going above & beyond to make sure my loved one feels safe & supported. The community feels like a true home, with a friendly & familiar atmosphere where residents can socialize & participate in activities they enjoy. Their activities program is fantastic, offering a variety of stimulating options that cater to different levels of cognitive ability, keeping residents engaged throughout the day. The care plans are individualized to each resident's specific needs, ensuring they receive the right level of support & attention. The staff truly respects the dignity of each resident, treating them with kindness & understanding at all times. The facility is immaculately clean & well-maintained, creating a pleasant & comfortable living environment for residents. Their communication with family members is excellent, providing regular updates & involving us in important decisions regarding our loved one's care.

The staff at The Courte at Citrus Heights are incredibly patient & caring, always going above & beyond to make sure my loved one feels safe & supported. The community feels like a true home, with a friendly & familiar atmosphere where residents can socialize & participate in activities they enjoy. Their activities program is fantastic, offering a variety of stimulating options that cater to different levels of cognitive ability, keeping residents engaged throughout the day. The care plans are individualized to each resident's specific needs, ensuring they receive the right level of support & attention. The staff truly respects the dignity of each resident, treating them with kindness & understanding at all times. The facility is immaculately clean & well-maintained, creating a pleasant & comfortable living environment for residents. Their communication with family members is excellent, providing regular updates and involving us in important decisions regarding our loved one's care.

When it comes to the meals and dining, mom didn't comment either way and I never saw what she was served. Mom was not able or interested in participating. It is expensive but all senior living facilities are, but I would recommend Fargo Elim community to other families

They helped my mom in every way we could’ve asked for, I enjoyed interacting with them while she stayed here. [name removed]was very welcoming when we first arrived gave us a great tour! The meals were good size for my mom she never had a bad thing to say. The care staff was always so sweet and goofy when we visited. I will miss coming here and seeing their staff.

My loved one is here and very happy! The staff is extremely flexible, kind, and does a great job. The building has many activities and is a great shape. Location is a 10.