If I could give The Granville 10 stars, it wouldn't be enough!…read moreI was the sole caregiver for my Grandmother for almost 5 years when it proved to be just too much for me to handle. The reason why I hadn't gotten her into her own "apartment" or facility, is because of what my mind thought an assisted living facility was going to be. I didn't want my Grandmother to be in a place that wasn't well maintained, or where the staff were abusive in any way etc etc. All the horror stories that one hears about pertaining to elder care facilities. Well, The Granville is ANYTHING but! From the second we toured the location right before the pandemic, I was put at ease. The residents seemed happy, the entire place was decorated just beautifully and extremely clean, and the staff was just so nice! It really felt like home! The help and expertise that they provided to me in getting my Grandmother approved was also a Godsend, because all of the paperwork can be tricky for someone not familiar! My Grandmother's apartment was just so lovely too! She was able to decorate it how she wanted, and there is a little kitchenette area with a fridge and microwave so she can have her favorite snacks. She has been there over a year now and I couldn't have asked for a better location to have provided the utmost care during the pandemic. They even took the necessary precautions one week ahead of time before the Government shut everything down. To accommodate all the residents who now were unfortunately unable to leave their rooms, must have been such an undertaking!! But the staff still made my Grandmother and the other residents not feel neglected and forgotten about. Making little crafts and spending a little more time with the residents so they didn't feel so alone during this scary time. They went above and beyond making sure everyone was kept safe and stayed healthy and just did an incredible job and am so grateful to everyone at The Granville. I could go on and on about the staff being just perfect and everything I could have ever hoped for, for my Grandmother. If you have a loved one and you are feeling apprehensive about locating a place where you can rest easy at night knowing they're being cared for properly and with respect, then look no further. My Grandmother absolutely LOVES living at The Granville! She has made friends, still has her independence and adores the staff! I am eternally grateful for finding the Granville and cannot thank Sara, Joe, Kathy, Jamie, Mary and the rest of the entire staff for providing this location and the care that they give to someone that means SO much to me!

My father has been a resident at the Granville for 3 years and it has been an absolutely wonderful…read moreplace for him to live. He was in a couple of other facilities that were below par before we found the Granville. From the moment we walked in, we felt that this was home. Sara, the executive director helped us with the transition paperwork and made it totally painless. The employees really make you feel like they are part of the extended family. Joe, Donna, Alicia, are just a few of the great "family" members that always have a friendly smile. I could go on and on about all of the wonderful things about the Granville. Since dad moved in I have had to move about 60 miles away and I would love to have him closer, but I haven't found any other facility that can match the Granville. For me, the drive is more than worth it to have him live here. The Granville is always clean, the employees are warm and friendly, activities are available, the meals nutritious, meds are accurate and the apartments wonderful. Since dad has lived here they have spent money on capital improvements to keep the facility in top shape and comfortable for their residence. I would and have highly recommended the Granville to anyone that is needing a place to LIVE and add to their extended "family"!

My mother died this past February. She would have been at AOH 5 years this month. I wanted to write…read morethis review to say how appreciative I have been with the loving care Mom received. There was, of course, staff turnover during those 5 years, but I never saw anyone that didn't hold Mom and the other residents in highest regard and treat them all with dignity. A beautiful example is when I let a prior staff member know Mom was near the end of her life, that person came back to visit her and give her one final hug. Times were turbulent during the pandemic, but with imaginative ideas, family members were able to continue to connect with loved ones. There were video calls, window visits, outdoor visits, and after vaccination, in person visits once again. Due to the vigilance of the people at AOH, Covid didn't find its way into Mom's house until omicron, at which time everyone was vaccinated. Mom tested positive, but was never symptomatic; her body gave up some weeks later but it wasn't due to the coronavirus. Mom was content and happy at Applewood - and I will be eternally grateful for everyone who took such good care of her.

I'm writing from the perspective of line staff employee. I've worked in caregiving for various…read morecompanies (including PPCH, Roundup, and the non-profit United Counseling Service in Vermont) for the past decade or so, and Applewood blows them all out of the water. In the past year I have seen: A woman I love become coherent one to two days per month. I came in on my day off to chat with her. The "ladies of Upham" reenact high school with all the hilarious drama. Petting zoo, visiting singer, aquarium visit, park visits, coffee shop outings, visiting guitarist/humorist, visiting pianist, high school carolers, fishing trip, and bowling alley outing for the residents, families and staff. A wonderfully sweet and kooky 92-year-old woman make a full recovery after coming down with the flu. A man go through a scare where his pulse dropped and his face turned blue, only to be perfectly fine the next day. A woman who said to me, "quick, go get the chickens before the plane lands, they can't go to Australia." There is a high turnover rate in EVERY caregiving company; this job is listed as the #1 most stressful job by msn for a reason! In other companies we are told "side hugs only" and that "no, we can't do this or that because it is too expensive." At Applewood, from the top down, they care about people. I try my best to treat my residents like close family. I feel supported and am happy to work here. Please feel free to come by and ask to speak to me if you'd like, I'm at the newest location on Garrison street in Arvada.

I stopped by this place to get basic information for my father in law. I pushed the button and was…read moregreeted with a woman screaming "Stop that!!!" Two other people were inside trying to get in to speak with the property manager. We all assumed we were accidentally pushing a residence call button. We were pushing #202. I called the phone number posted outside the door, again, I was greeted rudely. "Hello!!!" I asked if it was Morningside Retirement community & she said, "Yes, what do you want!!?" Yelling in my ear. I told her I needed basic information on availability and pricing. She again was rude yelling in my ear saying she only took appointments and was not on the property. She said her name was Kathy when I asked. Had a feeling she wasn't honest. Either way I would like someone from Corporate to reach out to me. If this woman is this rude to me I can only imagine how she treats tenants. No professionalism whatsoever and can treat potential tenants like that is unreal and should find another job if she is that mean & miserable! My email is chellenicole1@gmail.com

After reading numerous terrible reviews on apartments, especially moderately priced apartments,…read moreI've been very surprised at just how well maintained these older apartments are. There are a lot of features for the price and the owners, manager and maintenance person all seem to care about the renters. The people who live here seem to be friendly and respectful to each other. It's been a great place to live so far.

My mom has lived here for 2.5 years and the care she has received is impeccable. Completely…read morerecommend this community because of the caretakers and the size of the community is smaller than many of the larger assisted living communities.

So far I am very impressed. I will check back in once my family members have been settled in to…read moretheir new home at Morningstar. My family was so pleased with the staff at Morningstar. They helped us every step of the way to move my sister and her husband into their new home at Morningstar. Tyler, Sean and Chad were knowledgeable and compassionate. The entire staff from the kitchen to the top was just amazing, they move couldn't have gone better. I feel confident that they will be well cared for.

I've been doing this job for 6 years now and this is the first place in 6 years that has been…read moreamazing with bosses who actually are here for us staff and residents!! Highly recommend

Spring Ridge has been very supportive for my loved one. It was an extremely hard decision to move…read moreher to Assisted Living and it was a hard beginning for her to adjust to this life. Eventually she adapted and is doing well - thanks to the patience and care of the staff. It's been hard for me as well and they have been supportive and friendly with me. I appreciate and recommend their attitude and approach to caring for our loved ones.

My father passed away in June after living at Spring Ridge Park for about 6 years. I cannot say…read moreenough good things about this place. The food is good, there are always activities and outings, and it's always clean and never smells like pee (the ultimate test of a nursing home). Inside, it's brightly lit and airy with lots of windows and carpeted floors. But really, what's most amazing is the staff. They are incredibly kind, patient and dedicated. My father was initially very difficult to care for - belligerent and obnoxious. They treated him with total compassion, and eventually, once we got his medication right, he became a staff favorite. Stacie Naslund runs the place - she and her staff are absolute stars. I never once questioned my decision to place my father there, and I'm so grateful to everyone who works there. My father passed away peacefully in his room under the care of an excellent hospice team, and I felt fully supported and that he was truly cared for the entire time.

I was led to believe by Applewood Our House in Golden that Innovage would be able to help me set up…read morea Medicaid spend-down plan so my mother could qualify for assistance with housing. Unfortunately, that was not the case. After multiple phone calls and emails, I received no response. I eventually realized that the primary focus of Innovage is to enroll people into their healthcare system and to make money rather than help families navigate Medicaid assistance. I felt like my questions about Medicaid is why I got no response. This was not only a complete waste of time, but also an emotionally difficult experience. I truly believed there was a path to getting my 95-year-old mother into an assisted living community in Golden, only to find out that the assistance I was told was available wasn't actually being provided. Families facing these difficult decisions deserve clear, honest communication from the beginning. I hope Applewood improves the way they set expectations so others don't go through the same disappointment and my advice is steer clear of Innovage!!

My mother moved into Applewood Our House in Golden about 6 months ago. She needs a caring, secure…read morehome and we could not be happier with our choice. The staff is kind, engaged and attentive and there has been little to no turnover, which is one of our most important metrics when judging a quality employer. The food is fresh and appealing. There are activities galore and outings once a week. They also have a house dog, who makes my Mom and the others residents smile and feel like caregivers themselves. We are so glad we found this place and so is my Mom, which is the most important metric of all!

The Argyle - I have attended several events there, and I am continually impressed by how beautiful,…read moreclean, and inviting the facility is. They consistently introduce new activities and trips that truly enrich the residents' experience. I've spoken with many residents who genuinely enjoy the events and speak very positively about the Argyle. Jeromy O'Neil, the marketing director, goes above and beyond to serve his residents. Every time I mention Jeromy's name, residents smile and share nothing but kind words about him. He has a true passion for his work and cares for this residence as if it were his own family.

I have been here many times and the food is amazing. the staff is awesome and really helpful to…read moreguests. Care Quality is amazing. This assisted living is newly renovated and modern.

Had the opportunity to meet with Rylan to discuss our families needs. A overwhelming process, that…read moreRylan made so much easier. We appreciated his helpfulness with answering all of our questions and making sure we felt at ease.

What's worse, a bigot or a coward? Thankfully, Ryland and Carrie don't have to choose. My father…read moreneeded a place to stay for a month after his hospital stay. Our agent set up a tour of the facility, during which Ryland showed us the respite room that was available. The next morning we elected to reserve the room and our agent sent in all paperwork and his patient chart. However, upon learning that my father had a history of mental illness, Ryland called and asked me a million questions and asked if he could meet him, to which I agreed. Multiple hours passed then Ryland sent a sheepish email to my agent saying that a resident's family had coincidently reserved the respite room while he was supposed to be meeting my dad but was "held-up". Does he really think I'm that stupid? Given the highly unlikely chance this was true, I asked if he could get him into an apartment, to which he replied "no". He explained that family has first priority, even though we were waiting on him to finalize the deal. I then emailed Carrie, the executive director, asking for clarification. She perpetuated the same implausible story of how the room was reserved. I then emailed her back, asking what options they had for apartments. If this story was true, wouldn't they take some accountability and try to work out a solution? No response to multiple emails. Just tell me the real reason why you won't accept him. Shame on you both!

Job interview for housekeeping. The manager was nice. It seemed like it would be a good place to…read morework.

I strongly caution families against placing a loved one at Mountain Vista Memory Care. We had…read morenothing but trouble throughout my dad's time there, but the following are a few of our most serious concerns. During his stay, my dad was given a high dosage of Haldol that left him unable to get out of bed, incontinent, and unable to swallow properly. He lost more than 40 pounds, yet our family was never notified about the severity of his decline. We watched him deteriorate to the point that he appeared comatose and was unable to eat. Our experience with the nursing leadership and director Jason left us with no confidence in their judgment, honesty, or willingness to take responsibility. A memory care facility is entrusted with people who often cannot advocate for themselves. Families should be immediately informed about major weight loss, difficulty swallowing, drastic changes in mobility, and the effects of powerful medications, not left to discover the condition of their loved one after the damage has been done. We also received deeply troubling reports from people inside the facility about how our dad was being treated. I will not identify those individuals publicly, but what they shared reinforced what our family was witnessing firsthand. Instead of working with our family to remove our father from their care, Mountain Vista transferred him to the emergency room by ambulance and within 24 hours had filed paperwork stating that it could no longer meet his care needs and refused to allow him to return. We later learned that staff had reportedly been told ahead of time that he would not be coming back. Based on that sequence of events, the hospital told us it was not a legitimate medical transfer but rather a planned way to remove him from the facility. Based on what happened to my dad, I would never trust this facility with another vulnerable family member. Families should remember that the initial tour is a sales process and may not reflect the communication, accountability, or quality of care they will experience after move-in.