My wife has been In Poet's Walk for seven months. She is a dementia patient and is bound to a…read morewheelchair, unable to feed herself. Having been in another facility where her care fell short of her needs, I searched the local area to find a facility that I thought could provide the care she needed. That led me to Poet's Walk which has turned out to be the right choice. From the moment that my family and I toured the Poet's Walk facility, seeing the staff at work with the patients, I was left with a feeling that they knew what they were doing and the level of care that my wife needed would be available. The staff works well with each other; each residence is assigned to a specific Care Partner. They assist each other as necessary for the proper care of each resident. In watching the care partners at work, most really show care for the residence. The building was thoughtfully designed. There are two U-shaped wings for the resident's rooms with a dining room for each wing. Each wing is connected to a central area that is called the Main Street. From the Main Street area there is an outside courtyard that allows the residents to enjoy being outside on nice days, surrounded and protected by the surrounding building. My wife and I often sit outside in the courtyard and enjoy being outside among the flowers, many of which are taken care of by the residence that have that ability. The Main Street area allows the residents to gather and enjoy the many programs that are designed for their abilities and pleasure. On my daily visits to my wife, I often watch them play games of different types and see the enjoyment they get from the entertainment often provided. Although my wife is unable to participate, she does enjoy watching the activities. My wife and I eat together daily at lunch. I really enjoy feeding her and look forward to our time together. She eats breakfast and dinner with the assistance of a care partner. The food is good and might be considered excellent for this type of facility. It has improved considerably over the past few months. Organization in the dining room has gotten better but patients is required by all as the staff must assist the residence to get to the dining rooms and then sort out the correct type of food for each resident. This all takes time sometimes causing a wait to eat. Poet's Walk is well managed. I see and talk to the different section directors, almost on a daily basis. They are always open to suggestions and strive to find a better way to do things, evidenced by the changes that have take place, always to the better. Is Poet's Walk perfect? Of course not but I can say with confidence that management is working on getting there. Gerald and Gloria Sutts

I had the privilege of working with the Poet's Walk of Fredericksburg team since before the…read morebuilding opened. The plans, the science, the research, the methodologies for care are exemplary. From the neighborhood layout, to the consideration of the residents in their disease process... the ongoing staff training and their compassion. Not every family can manage their loved one at home. The team at Poet's Walk loves and cares for each resident like a member of their own family... 24/7. Caring for a single person with dementia is a challenge... this team cares for 60+ residents at any time, all in different stages of their disease process. Good meals, hydration, mobility, activities, therapies, support for families... you get it all at Poet's Walk. Poet's Walk of Fredericksburg is a premier choice for memory care.

Think hard before putting a loved one here. The care has been mediocre at best. The price has…read moreincreased 50% in a 7 month period. We will be looking for another facility.

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My husband has Alzheimer's disease and we placed him at the Cottage section of Spring Arbor which…read moreis designed for memory care. He experienced "transfer trauma" which is common and could become angry and aggressive, which is also common for Alzheimer's patients. Their response was to add medications and keep adding them until he was in a chemical straight jacket. This included the use of benzodiazepines. I was terribly concerned, especially when the prescribing nurse practitioner proved uncooperative in meeting with us. I set up a virtual meeting with his neurologist during which he was unable to open his eyes he was so drugged. She took him off drugs or lowered the dosage and he came back to life. So did his unruly behavior so they kicked us out. Staff is under trained but doing their level best. The leadership is not looking to care but to manage their patients.

From the owner: At Spring Arbor Cottage of Fredericksburg, we provide the very best in Memory Care senior living…read moreservices. Our Cottage Care program offers a unique and highly effective systematic approach to caring for residents who suffer from Alzheimer's and related dementia. Our highly trained staff and un-paralleled quality programming provides comfort for our residents coping with dementia as well peace of mind for their families. Schedule a tour today!

Last Place I'd EVER consider taking an Elderly parent. The Smell; cleanliness was a total turn…read moreaway.. in comparison to other facilities I've visited. Regardless of how long it's been in existence.

Like many facilities, Hughes Home seems to suffer from near constant understaffing. That said, I…read morehave definitely seen worse in our area but have also seen better. However, most if not all of the staff is very caring. Advocating for your loved ones is a must as it is possible the staff might be too overwhelmed to keep up. When I asked if someone could help change my dad's shirt as it had not been changed in three days (there was a food stain on it), I was assured it would be changed that evening. Every day after, he was in a clean shirt when I arrived. Someone needing significant care who cannot self advocate might not be able to have their needs met due to the staff's workload. They have unfortunately taken TVs out of resident's rooms. Not sure why -- maybe to encourage social interaction? Bummer for anyone who might be bed bound. Activities staff is very kind and fun. Always smells clean and the courtyard out front when you walk in is very lovely.

I'm stunned that this health and rehab facility has gotten so many low ratings. I'm going to assume…read morethere have been many changes between those negative ratings to present. I'm currently a patient at Carriage Hill recovering from a surgery and have been here for some time. I can't say enough good things about the center as a whole. The first thing I noticed is the lack of urine and antiseptic smell. It smells fresh and clean throughout. It's very clean and orderly. The patients and full time residents are in good spirits. There are daily activities to keep residents busy, happy and laughing. Just last week there was a band and a cookout. The nursing staff and CNA staff are michelan standard and I don't say that lightly. These folks care about the patients here and it shows. They're not faking it. The administration is made up of kind people that took the time to get to know me when I came in. The dining room is wonderful. The food is so good. The kitchen staff treat us like family and the variety is there. Again, the cleanliness is unmatched. Every staff member that I've met has been helpful and kind. The physical therapy crew that I've been working with are patient and kind and have helped me to feel better and get on my way to healing. I'm only here for a short time and hope I will never have to be a full time resident anywhere. But, if that happens I would chose Carriage Hill in a heartbeat.

This is the type of place I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. Understaffed and the few here act…read morebothered when you ask for anything. Someone is making bank... You pay out the nose and get awful service anyway.

After a three week stay I do not recommend this service. The meals served are always COLD. My…read moreshared room has been cleaned 1 time. Housekeeping I rate 0. I did see one cockroach. The care quality is rated a 3 out of 10 being the high. Most of the health care employees are from Africa, their speech is difficult to understand.

I appreciate the staff caring for my family member very much. Although from a different culture,…read morethey were patient and respectful of her needs and preferences. They were gentle and attentive. I know their heart is in the right place, although the facility is older. The front desk is always friendly, and the nurses contact me promptly with any changes or concerns. Caring for people with dementia is very difficult and I appreciate their efforts to help out family member.

Before placing my wife of 54 years in full-time memory care, our family (daughter, son, and I)…read moreresearched local facilities and visited three of them, three times each. Cardinal Village kept standing out. The difference was their staff is such a positive, cohesive team, lots of comradarie and obvious empathy for their residents. Their directors (managers) are great; they are hands on involved. The care workers deserve praise; day in, day out, I watch them doing their jobs well, with love. I was told by management that they consider success is getting their residents to smile. A kicker in our selecting Cardinal Village was my next door neighbor had placed her husband there. She spoke highly of the place. She said there had been a few hiccups but they had always listened to her concerns and promptly addressed them to her satisfaction. We were sold. My wife has been there almost four weeks. By all accounts she has been thriving from day one. And because she is doing well, I am doing well. In addition to the loving care there, her day is filled with fun activities--mental and physical. It is so much more than we were able to do for her at home. Our family is convinced we made the right choice; we could not be more pleased with Cardinal Village.

My mother is a resident of Cardinal Village. My father is able to visit her every day so he is able…read moreto see the day to day care and attention or any lack thereof. I can say without hesitation that there is absolutely no lack. She is well cared for and the residents are able to roam the facility behind the lobby door, which is locked. Cameras are in every hallway can can be seen by staff members. The staff keep in touch with each other via radios. The residents are assigned to staff members so every staff member is not directly responsible for all residents at the same time. With smaller groups, the residents get more personalized attention. If someone doesn't show for a meal, someone serving lunch will use the radio to request a search of a resident by their room number. My mom has only been a resident for a year, yet I feel a bond with some of the staff. My mom is getting all of her prescribed medication, which she hadn't for the prior year. I would recommend Cardinal Village to anyone in search of a memory care facility for their loved one.