I was genuinely troubled to see the memory care director, Laurin, leave her position. Having worked…read morewith her a few months ago, I can say she was an extraordinarily loving, patient, and empathetic leader -- the kind of advocate this facility needs. I don't blame her for leaving at all. What concerns me most is something I witnessed firsthand: while waiting to speak with her, I overheard a conversation between her and the executive director. His tone was belittling, and he spoke about writing up and firing staff in a way that felt dismissive of the people actually doing the caregiving. Given that, it's hardly surprising how many memory care directors have come and gone. It's worrying to think this same leadership will be opening a new, state-of-the-art center -- I have real concerns about whether the culture behind the scenes matches the polish out front. I don't typically write reviews, but after learning Laurin had left and seeing firsthand how unsanitary and rundown the common areas have become, I felt I owed it to other families to speak up. This is memory care -- the residents here are especially vulnerable, and I think that raises the stakes on all of this considerably.

Bethesda is a very well maintained assisted living facility with very friendly and well trained…read morestaff. We place our brother with disability in Bethesda a few months ago. He praised the staff are more friendly and available, the food are better, even the air is fresher compared to the last assisted home he stayed at for 4 years. My encounters with everyone (including the residents) from Bethesda were all positive. My only suggestion is I wish the med techs have a desk with a chair, so they don't have to be on the feet all day.

A perfect home for my mother! We recently moved my mom (88)…read morefrom a 55+ apartment complex to Manor Village. We were looking for a facility where more eyes would be on her and she could get Care if she needed it. We toured many independent/assisted living facilities in the Scottsdale and Phoenix area. When we walked in the door at Manor Village, we knew we had found Moms new home. We were greeted by Wesley Wilkins who provided us with a tour and as we moved throughout the building, Wesley knew all the residents that we came in contact with as well as employees. You could tell he really enjoys his job and every employee we talk with had a smile on their face. The entire building had a wonderful vibe and the residence we interacted with were so welcoming and friendly. We feel confident that if any emergency or care is needed, Mom is in the right place. It is now been a couple of months since she moved in and we could not be any happier. It has been such a positive experience and I would highly recommend Manor Village if you're looking for a facility that will treat your loved one like family. We want to give a special shout out to the following employees who have made my mom's move such a success. Wesley, Lisa, JoAnna, Medhia, & Abria.

My parent has been a resident of the Manor Village for a few years now and has met many nice…read moreemployees and residents. Though my parent enjoys it at the Manor, I've been concerned about continuous increases in the rent and fees, especially the latest increase of just shy of 15%! This latest increase seems to have pushed residents "over the edge," with several now moving out to nicer and cheaper alternatives. The Manor seems to have also lost several good and caring employees that we really liked. I'm starting to get concerned about the trends I've been witnessing. I hope these trends don't continue.

Emergency move completed due to unreported falls and unknown bruising and skin tears. Ants and…read morescabies not addressed continuously in cottage 902.

I have been my mother's caregiver for 13 years since her dementia diagnosis. This was identified as…read moreAlzheimer's four years ago when she began living with me full time. I spent several years looking for a long term facility for her because I didn't want to be caught off guard if something happened and she needed placed. I didn't want this important decision made in haste. After visiting more than a dozen facilities in the valley I selected Pacifica. I tell you the background because I have read several reviews not all good about the facility and I feel it's important give perspective. In addition to my research and visiting the facilities around the valley, my father was in three different facilities before he passed. What I have learned and I believe families should be aware is no place is going to feel perfect. No place is going to be as good as your loved one with normal health or brain function and living in their own home. So it's important to look for a partner in your care. I am beyond grateful that I found Pacifica. Although it's only 4 min from my house I would not have known about it without Care Patrol who let me know they had Alzheimer's cottages. From the first visit I felt heard, understood and respected. When we have had what I call "growing pains" them learning my mom, them learning my expectations and me learning their abilities and goals for mom, the executive director and departmental directors have had their doors wide open. When there have been challenges there has been a very lovely word - "yes" that they use in order to make sure we find a way to make the situation better. I love that my mom still has dignity and privacy in the cottage. I love that the little things to make her room a home have been met with a yes. I think the cottage based system should be the future for Alzheimer's. I have not seen a cognition based system implemented as well as it is here. My mom is very high functioning and so are the peers in her cottage. But I have the peace of mind knowing when she does need more help or loses her ability to communicate etc that there is a place for her on the same property in another cottage. Stop and see what I mean for yourself.

Acoya Shea has been a wonderful transition spot for my mom over the last couple of months…read more.. We were impressed with it from our initial tour. The staff have always been friendly and helpful and the residents genuinely love living here. There is a variety of daily activities for those that want to participate, quality food onsite (all meals included), and plenty of additional amenities that help make living here super convenient. It's also a great location just east of Scottsdale on Shea. The apartments themselves are a great size and the entire facility is clean and vibrant. I'm not sure if this will be "home" for the long term for my mom, but it has been perfect for the time being.

My friend and her husband recently moved into Acoya Shea. I didn't even realize that this…read moreretirement/assisted living facility was even at this location (across from Butterfield's restaurant, near Shea and Scottsdale) because it's such a new property. Yesterday, I went to visit them and have lunch with them at their facility's restaurant. From the moment I walked in, I marveled at how new and beautiful everything looked. There was even a slight smell of fresh paint to add to the newness. The decor in the lobby was gorgeous and upscale, with high ceilings, inventive light fixtures, and lots of seating. The restaurant offers sit-down service. They have daily specials and a soup of the day. They had a good variety of sandwiches, salads, soups, and desserts for lunch. The brownie was my favorite part of the meal. It was decadent! This facility allows for small pets. There is a dog run area outside. There's also a heated pool and a gorgeous seating area outside with a large television mounted on the wall. My friend showed me the activity schedule. They offer many fitness and enrichment classes, such as art classes in the art studio. There are also bridge, rummikub, and mahjong groups that meet on a regular basis. This facility is not yet at 100% capacity. I would definitely recommend booking a tour if you are in the market for retirement living, assisted living, or memory care.

Clearwater looks pretty but was a horrendous experience for my Mom and me. They pitch a good game…read more We moved my mom in early 2023. She moved in to a beautiful apartment with assisted living services. The food started out reasonable and went downhill by the third month. I don't know what happened. The care givers were marginal at best. But most importantly, they do tell you in the contract that if they deem your loved one needs to be moved to the LOCK DOWN memory care facility with tiny bedroom and bath only, they have the right to make that decision. You assume when you sign that that they only do that when the resident has dementia and exhibits dangerous behaviors like wandering out doors, or not being able to verbalize their needs anymore or is aggressive. None of those descriptions fits my mom. What they don't tell you is that after paying a $15,000 move in fee for a beautiful apartment, they will move your loved one, who does not have dementia, to the lock down memory care unit for falling and going to the hospital. So be very careful in considering this place. No place I talked to, which was close to 15, said it is appropriate to lock someone in a memory care unit when they don't have dementia. I would recommend Manor Village. It was one of the places we considered after leaving Clearwater after only being there three months. They are family owned, have a passionate chef who meets every week with the residents and way lower move in fees. Take a careful look at the ownership of Clearwater. Our invoices were from Berkshire not Clearwater. I learned a lot in this experience. Be very careful. Private equity is getting in to senior care and it's becoming all about profits. Know the ownership.

It's a beautiful facility, nice people... However, once you pay and should your loved one enter a…read morehospital and rehab and not yet been an actual resident, they will give away their apartment (i.e. rent it to someone else) even though you have been told the apartment is now theirs and they try to move them to their other facility and not offer a refund. When dealing with the elderly it's important to choose a place that you hope they will feel comfortable. Their facility at Mayo is not that as if you end up in Memory Care you will be forced to look at a parking lot. Is this what our family members worked so hard for all of their lives? Find another facility everyone.

I visited Pathways Assisted Living at the recommendation of a friend. I was impressed with the…read morecleanliness of the facility. We met the caregivers who were friendly and seemed to truly care for the residents. Covid restrictions were in place. Had a chance to meet the owners who were friendly and caring people.

From the owner: Pathways Assisted Living is a Residential Care Facility for the elderly licensed by the State of…read moreArizona to serve up to ten residents. We provide care and services to those who need assistance, have health issues or are no longer safe to live by themselves. Small Private Facility. Your loved one will live in a house in a residential neighborhood. This creates a comfortable environment providing socialization and fun. Our home is the right size where our residents feel comfortable and a part of a group.​ We Are Privately Owned. Our management team is dedicated and focused on the operation of the facility and giving our caregivers the ability to strive to improve our effective ability to care for our residents. Our Exceptional Location and Environment. Our home features a comfortable floor plan with an outdoor patio that encourages movement and provides a soothing and calming environment for our residents. All-Inclusive Care. A stress-free environment where care, services, food and basic supplies are included and provided at reasonable rates.

My comment is regarding Alec at Avista. He handled a big issue in my brother's room today with…read moreprofessionalism and compassion with as little effect on my brother as possible. Quite an asset to this facility. Thank you Alec. Job well done.

My mother is a resident at this place, she is 81 years old and has pretty severe cognitive issues,…read moredementia. She lives in the memory care unit; you have to have a password to use the elevator to get to her floor. I forgot to mention, they have a tablet that you use to check in- you enter your phone number and then it asks if you're seeing your person. It takes your picture, then it prints out a label. You have to use it to check out too, security is important. I went to their Thanksgiving buffet, everyone went to the first floor and got their food. The whole dinning room was open, so family could come visit their loved ones.

I recently had the experience no child wants. My mother had a stroke and I needed to find an…read moreassisted living facility. After narrowing the choices I looked at six different places. A couple were larger communities but most were adult care homes. I chose River of Love based on the fact that the home was clean and"homey" - not so perfect you feel like you are in a showroom, but spacious and nice. Ema and Cris are a husband and wife team who are competent, caring and just have good energy. My mom is on a ketogenic diet and they were happy to accommodate this. The food here is wonderful, not the bland, generic food you might get in a larger setting. There is a wonderful social atmosphere. The home is in a beautiful neighborhood and is close to highway 51. It's easy to get to. My mom is happy here and that gives me peace of mind - especially since I live out of state.