Leisure Care, LLC/One Eighty

A few months ago, our family moved my father from a much larger facility to the Empress at Laurelhurst. It was the best move we could have made. The Empress is a smaller, much more connected community; housed in a light, open and airy space (a beautiful design which maximizes the available sunlight in the Pacific Northwest!). The apartments are spacious, the dining hall is beautiful and centrally located, and the amenities (theater, bistro, exercise and activity resources) are top notch. It even has a beautiful roof deck, with great views of the lovely surrounding neighborhood. The facility changed management earlier last year, and the new team is fantastic. Kind, caring, attentive, thorough, interested….and entertaining! In spite of his cognitive issues, our father’s level of engagement and activity has improved dramatically; he really enjoys the activities, both on-site, and day trips. The food is excellent, housekeeping and med staff great. I can’t recommend Empress highly enough!

I especially enjoy the 30 minute fitness class each weekday morning, the delicious and varied menus, and the wide variety of activities. I also like the friendly ambiance.

My mom loves Fairwinds. She is so happy there! The food is very good. They plan activities often for them. There is a lot of things to do every day. My step dad has fallen a few times in the middle of the night and they have 4 people immediately come and get him up. They are enjoying the valet parking.

Over the past several weeks Ive been telling several of my family members about how wonderful Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst is and how happy Mom is there. Last week we all came to visit Mom so they could see where she lives now. They all said they were impressed with how beautiful and well-maintained the building and grounds are, but they were more impressed by how caring and friendly the amazing staff are to the residents and their families. On one of the mornings the GM was assisting his staff in feeding the residents. We all love Empress, and we are so glad that our Mom is in such a great place.

We are enjoying our time so far at The Ackerly, The staff is very friendly and the residents too. The food is really good however sometimes is served luke-warm. The size of each apartment are very good with complete cooking facilities.

My grandmother has lived here for four years and transitioned into their memory care unit two years ago. My dad moved in for 6 months to recuperate from a bad fall. In both experiences, the staff has made all the difference in the world. The Med techs are amazing and patient. The staff really cares about the residents.

7 months ago, The Ackerly @ Sherwood and Staff worked with our family to move my sister into an apartment in assisted care. They made sure everything went smoothly, in a timely fashion, on very short notice. I will always be thankful for their desire to "get things done" !!! I appreciate the willingness of staff to address any and all issues that may arise...they are very approachable. Thank You and Wishing All a Blessed New Year

Staff is extremely friendly. Everyone knows my mom's name. They all know me, too. Food is really good. Sometimes not spiced enough. Always something to eat. Apartment is kept clean. Bed sheets changed once a week and washed. I would recommend this facility to others.

My wife and I came to the Ackerly when an unexpected illness required assisted living. With excellent food, a restful environment, and a friendly and welcoming staff, we recovered, and were able to return home. The Ackerly is a valuable community resource, and we recommend it heartily to anyone needing assisted living.

Meals/Dining....[name removed] has a very sensitive taster as well as a very specific idea how things are supposed to taste which seems to change on any given day. Personal comment... I think [name removed] move to Canfield Place puts her in a much better situation than she was in. She has access to more care than she currently needs, and at the same time she is being checked on routinely at various times each day. A practice that is inherent at Canfield Place. She is much more active on a daily basis and frequently participates in the various activities which are available. We are happy that she is living at Canfield Place.

I was fortunate enough to have toured this community recently and have to say that it is absolutely one of the nicest senior living communities I have seen. The building was clean, well maintained, staff were friendly and the memory care was odor free.

I found THE place! The open floor plan allows for bright, cheery and inviting community. The bistro is alive with activities. And there is a happy hour every Friday afternoon with live music and fantastic snacks. The apartments are spacious for my needs and the food is a cut above, an everyday menu with specials at every meal that give a variety of different cuisines mixed with the comfort food I grew up with. Everyone I came in contact with were so pleasant.

We were shopping for our parents. We called and set up an appointment and when we arrived we were met by a wonderful representative of the company. He was so helpful. He answered all our questions and even helped us with infomation we hadn't thought about. He made us feel comfortable and when we brought our parents back, they felt the same thing. Everyone (including the people who lived there) was so nice. The time we spent here was well spent and I recommend you check out the Sherwood Ackerly too. What we saw and learned from our representative made the ultimate choice to move our parents there, over the other locations we viewed, very easy. There's a real difference if you know what to look for. Our parents have been happy with the Ackerly, so we've felt we did them a real service by locating them there. By the way, they were hesitant at first to move out of their home, but they have said to us "Why did we wait". Their words spoke volumes and that is why I'm leaving this review.

The Ackerly at Sherwood is a fantastic option for for anyone considering senior living for themselves or their loved ones. The building is clean & well maintained, but more importantly the staff makes me feel special every time that I walk in to visit my loved one. I am always impressed with the quality of food and the events/activities that the community offers to the residents on a daily basis. The Primefit Personal Trainer that is part of their staff has been instrumental in helping my Dad improve his balance and overall fitness level. He looks forward to the daily classes that are offered for free as part of his rent. Additionally, the management team has always been receptive and quick to respond to any feedback that me or my siblings have provided to them. Overall, I highly recommend The Ackerly at Sherwood!

Meals and dining - would appreciate some vegetarian choices. Activities - not as many as they first advertised. Staff could be more inviting and encourage my mom to attend the activities they do have. he care plan points are pretty high even for minimum services. Staff aren't always aware of things spelled out in my moms care plan. Follow through could be a little better. Overall, she is happier there and she thinks the staff are awesome. She has a few friends too and we would recommend this community to others.

I would recommend to others. We picked this community because they were very friendly and helpful.

I am currently a resident at The Ackerly at Reed's Crossing and everything has been fantastic for me so far at this facility. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff are all great. The meals, activities and value for cost are also great. I like living here. I would highly recommend The Ackerly at Reed's Crossing to others looking for a great place for Independent Living.

I highly recommend Russellville Park. The staff have been attentive and the move in process was efficiently organized. My mom and dad have been warmly welcomed. There have been some minor hiccups as everyone gets used to the new care plan, but all in all the Russellville Park team has been great. The meals are high quality and well presented. This was one of the only places we found that offered a full kitchen in the apartment.

Our family really likes about Fairwinds - Woodward Park is that it is a safe environment. The only thing that they are not so good on are the meals that they prepare. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.

When it comes to the activities I am not able to rate that because they are renovating and activities are currently being limited. This type of home and care is very expensive. However, Fairwinds - West Hills is fantastic! We're very happy.