My mother truly loved her time at Laurelmead Independent Living, and as her daughter, I couldn't…read morehave asked for a more welcoming or enriching community for her. From the moment she moved in, she was surrounded by warmth, friendship, and opportunity. The grounds are absolutely beautiful -- especially the peaceful wooded area in the back, where she enjoyed walking and spending quiet time in nature. Inside, the gathering spaces are inviting and thoughtfully designed, making it easy for residents to connect, relax, and feel at home. One of the things she appreciated most was how intellectually and socially engaging life at Laurelmead is. She looked forward to the regular educational talks, musical performances, movie nights, and the many activities that kept each week interesting and fulfilling. There was always something to enjoy, but never any pressure -- just a wonderful sense of community. The dining experience was another highlight. The dining room is lovely, and she genuinely enjoyed the wide variety of menu choices and the quality of the meals. Dining became a social event she looked forward to every day. Most importantly, she made deep and lasting friendships there. Laurelmead gave her not just a place to live, but a vibrant community where she felt connected, stimulated, and happy. Our family is so grateful for the caring environment and the joyful years she experienced at Laurelmead. I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone considering independent living for themselves or a loved one.

The Laurelmead lifestyle offers a wide variety of cultural, educational, social and fitness…read moreopportunities designed especially for those who want the most out of life. Life here is rewarding - and it's also fun! The staff is always willing to go out of their way to make sure you are satisfied.

As a healthcare professional I visit many assisted livings. This is by far one of the best. The…read morestaff is compassionate, educated and on top of everything. As far as housekeeping every time I am here someone is cleaning something. The place is immaculate. It's as beautiful as a hotel with an old country feel. I've been told by residents that reside here that the food is fantastic, and I would have to say they're right. If you come here around any mealtimes you will be greeted by tempting aromas. They're always doing something to keep they're residents engaged. There's always activities, outings, and people coming to perform. They even have someone bring baby goats. But the most important thing is people are happy here and they feel safe.

First, I want to say thank you to Ron, as he is one of the most caring, knowledgable staff members…read moreat the site. The facility is extremely clean, knows everyone by name and just all around great! When I walked in I knew this was the place for my mother! This is by far the best! Not only was the primary staff amazing, everyone down to the chef and the maintenance providers were extremely friendly and helpful. This facility made my assisted living search OHHHHHH SOOOOO SEAMLESS! I by far recommend this facility!

My dad was admitted there as he was beginning to show signs of Alzheimer's . He lived there for…read moreabout a year until he passed away from Alzheimer's disease. He really enjoyed being there and he also looked good whenever we visited him. We were happy that he was there. I believe that it is more of a nursing home than an assisted living facility as everyone seems to get a one to two or three ratio resident vs nurse. They took good care of him and when it came close to his end of life the family was summoned and they brought him to a private room as we surrounded his bed and said our goodbyes. We were all there to see him take his last breath. The staff took care of everything.

I wasn't a staff member of the Holiday Retirement; I was an agency nurse covering the shifts there…read moreas needed. In my opinion, it's a place that provides a home-life atmosphere for the residents. The nurses, med techs and, especially, the CNAs are caring and dedicated to their patients. The place itself is clean. The software is highly ergonomic and time efficient. I definitely will recommend this place to anyone!

My parents, unfortunately, were both experiencing health issues when we made the decision to move…read morethem up here from North Carolina to be closer to me. I visited several Independent Living homes and the Village was by far the best. It's set on top of a hill overlooking Waterman lake which is breathtaking from spring through fall. The facility is immaculate and the staff goes out of their way to make sure the residents have the resources they need. One of the first things I noticed when my parents moved in was how friendly and welcoming the other residents are. You can tell people enjoy being there, and my parents did too for their short time there. Their health deteriorated faster than any of us expected and they both needed to be moved quickly into the nursing home. If you meet Moriah, the general manager, (or house mom as my parents called her), she is always dressed to the nines with flawless make-up and four inch heels. When my dad needed to be moved to the nursing home, I noticed she had swapped out her skirt and heels for jeans and sneakers. She and two of the facility nurses pushed my dad down to the nursing home in a rolling recliner to make sure he could be moved comfortably and safely. She did the same for my mom when it was her turn. Moriah set-up the move in days and pushed my mom's wheelchair, this time in her heels, to her new room. If my parents had still been in North Carolina when their health crashed, or in a less accommodating facility, I don't know what I would have done. Every staff member in that place from the top to the bottom did what they needed to do to take care of my parents, and that is an invaluable service when you are dealing with aging loved ones.

My great Aunt recently moved into this facility and it is gorgeous! The staff is so very friendly…read moreand the facility is very clean and sanitary. I feel very comfortable having my aunt here and I can tell that she is getting excellent care. The area is very beautiful and is surrounded by a gorgeous lake.

Can't say more than WICKED AWESOME staff. A loving and…read morecaring group. It is wonderful to have such a great team of outstanding professionals in this caring environment. Love what they do!

Kayla is amazing she so loving and caring with my mom.. She…read moreis one of your best employees overall But also the whole staff been great..

As a guardian/conservator, durable power of attorney, friend, niece, and daughter, over the last 20…read moreyears, I have had loved ones who have been cared for at Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments. I recommend it highly as a resident-centered care facility that truly tries to make it as close to home as possible for each resident. Especially in the last five years I have felt that my concerns for all of my "people" that I entrusted to the care of Sunnyview Apartments and Sunnyview Nursing Home have been heard and heeded. I especially recommend the Apartments as a marvelous experience to transition from a long-standing personal home to being cared for in a loving environment. ***** Phyllis J.

My sister is currently in Sunny View Nursing Home. Don't leave anything there that you don't…read more want stolen. I left new clothes there and someone stole them along with her purse . Brand new clothes. Also the nurses are rude and abrupt. They do not care at all about your loved on. Crummy place. Lousy care. I'd rather die than go into this place.

Please I beg of you DO NOT send your family to this place. Every single day all day for months I…read morewas there with my father and his care was still so poor. He was so depressed being there that he stopped eating and starved himself to death. He had a stroke and he was almost non verbal but I understood him. so prior to not eating he was in a private room and without telling us or even explaining to my father what was happening they came in, collected his belongings and wheeled him down the hall to a shared room as he's saying "this isn't fair this isn't fair!" (he couldnt get any other words out). He stopped eating that day realizing that all of his rights and dignity were gone. This place left irreversible scars on my family. As he's dying we had to beg for him to get into a hospice room and all they would say was no..with zero reasoning. One day a nurse came in and said in front of my father that we could take him to the hospice room so he could die with dignity and we could mourn our father in peace. We cried we were so happy he finally was going to be able to be in a room that the neighbor didn't have the tv blaring and joyous laughter and conversation while he's literally dying. his roommates family was walking into our side of the room to use the bathroom all day. 5 minutes later administration comes over and says "we can't do that you were misinformed". Again, no explanation and again my father had no rights. This one lady didn't like my mom because she called her out for The poor care he was receiving and she called the shots so she took it out on my family, my father in particular. I walked in on a Wednesday. he was practically fallen out of his chair, I asked for him to be put in bed and that would be the last time his feet touched the ground. Our hospice nurse ordered meds which no nurse at the facility followed up on. We did. He needed comfort meds he was in horrible pain. He FINALY got his first dose and how relieved we were that this beautiful man was finally out of pain...they skipped his next dose "oh I thought he got it"-how dare you. He woke up from sedation in writhing pain. I watched helpless as I never left his side except to sleep. Admin knows exactly who I am and I never left his side. He died in my arms within two days in a room only a curtain away from a stranger with a tv blaring next to us. He deserved so much more. SHAME ON YOU ADMINISTRATORS. You know who my family is and you should be truly ashamed to even be in the business of caregiving because that is not what you do and that is not what you did. I hope you're haunted by the deaths you've so deeply aided in. There is so much more and most of it people wouldn't even believe, but I can't relive all of these events I only hope to help someone else. Spare your loved ones the pain of this. His entire life lead up to that one moment and you didn't even let us have that. You should be so ashamed of yourselves. Kristen HUTTON, the daughter of our beloved father Thomas Hutton

Nice Than Most…read more Sadly, I had to move my mother into this facility. Seeing that she has been in and out of several assisted living facilities in the past year, I have to say this is the nicest of them all. Clean, decent food, bright colors, and modern. They could have a couple more CNA's on per shift but for the most part they do a decent job. It's the best alternative for a bad situation. Thanks

We finally found an assisted living place for our Mom. The admissions person was wonderful and…read moreexplained the levels of care and gave us a tour of several rooms. The great thing is if Mom needs more or less care, she does not have to move! The staff just conforms to her needs, so her room is her room. She has resided at Smithfield Woods for over a year, and we are very happy with the care she is receiving. The place is more than clean- it looks like a hotel or condo and has modern rooms with spacious bathrooms/walk in showers, kitchenettes, A/C, beautiful windows/views, several dining rooms and common areas/reading areas, activities daily, and a full dining room for 3 meals a day. For an extra fee, they have a med tech who will give our Mom her meds (she has too many to keep track of herself). They always have one or more RN's on staff, a maintenance person if you need help putting up a picture, and activity staff who check on the residents frequently during the day to encourage socialization. They have cleaning service who keep our Mom's room neat and clutter-free since she uses a walker/wheelchair. The office is always open during the day if you have a question. Now I am particular about floors/smells, and being a nurse myself, I appreciate the cleanliness and fresh-smelling air of the hallway and common areas. The aides are so friendly and let me say- we all know how understaffed this whole state is when it comes to nursing facilities! The aides go above and beyond for their residents here. Our Mom is safe here and that is the most important! I tell many friends and family about Smithfield Woods for their elderly loved ones. Hopefully many more people will go take a tour and see how nice it is here!

Lovely complex, great staff. Clean and well run. New third floor rooms are beautiful.read more