My mom lived here for almost a year…read more She moved here from a private residence. We needed a spot immediately, and I feel the price reflected that need, it was very expensive, maybe unfairly so. I feel they put her in a price point higher and had assessed more care than what she truly needed, and getting that downgraded was more difficult than it needed to be. I feel part of the reason for this was some the forum was in the transition of new ownership which makes things bumpy. When she first arrived was the forum at Knightsbridge and when she left, it was the estates at Knightsbridge? To be honest, I'm not sure what the name of the place actually evolved into everybody still calls at the forum. I have since moved her out of the facility I can say that when she was in their care, her experience was good. She never was treated roughly or had any incidences that I needed to be aware of. The food seems to have gone downhill and I do not like that the assisted living across the street where she lived is not as nice of the public spaces as it is across the street for the independent care that is my biggest ripe of this place the people who need more care and pay higher cost have a lesser aesthetic in their common space and that did irritate me. I'll be up. It irritated me more than my mom. We moved her to a different company/facility not because of care or quality of care but more due to location. I do like that the forum has memory care and skilled nursing. It was a nice place for my mom, but I would explore pricing of other places when you're looking at this place, this place is good but also is expensive comparatively.

My mom lived at the Forum for around 7 years. She transitioned from Independent Living to Memory…read moreCare during that time. We also switched to a facility in Upper Arlington for a 6 or 7 month period during that time. The people at The Forum cared for my Mom in so many ways. They went from being friends to being caretakers during her transition. I could not recommend The Forum highly enough for how they took care of Mom. We moved Mom to the facility in Upper Arlington after she broke her hip. Great physical therapy team and great facilities. But the one thing they lacked was humanity. They didn't care about Mom, just the checks my sisters and I were writing. Back to The Forum. Not the gold standard for facilities, but certainly good enough and they are upgrading constantly, but more than the Gold Standard for the assistance we received and the help from the entire staff. Mom passed a couple of weeks ago. The nurses and hospice people that took care of Mom were in tears. Genuinely. Love this place and you'll be blessed if a family member has to be there.

Joe and his team jumped into action the very minute we contacted him to support our ailing mother…read more Joe created a supportive and very caring environment. Sue was extremely understanding and respectful of mom and dad's needs. The whole team made every effort to ensure the home was safe and comfortable. The team was warmhearted and attentive to mom's changing needs. Compassionate In-Home Care enabled mom to age in-place and that provided us all with great comfort and appreciation.

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The employees here are amazing. They really care about all the residents. The building is great,…read morefood is great, and activities are awesome! Would recommend to anyone looking for senior living.

The staff truly care. It's heartwarming when visiting. Thank you for the continued compassion.read more

DO NOT allow your loved ones to live there if you can help it. As a business. I called when the one…read moreof their residents was done with his appt. It took them an HOUR to pick him up when they were only 10min a way. When I called to check the status, I was told they only had one driver. SAD!

Westerwood Rehab did a an excellent job taking care of my elderly family member. Top notch medical,…read morenursing, PT, OT, activities, showering, communication with the family, coordination with the home health care agency, and discharge documents for the PCP. They even provided personalized name tags for his laundry! If I ever need a skilled nursing facility, Westerwood is where I'm going

Our Mother was a resident at Paramount Senior Living at Polaris before her passing. Moving her…read moreinto the facility was the greatest decision our family made. The Team/Family (Lori, Hannah, etc.) at Paramount are so sweet and caring. Always had my mothers care as their top priority. I would HIGHLY recommend the Paramount Senior Living at Polaris community for anyone looking to care for their loved ones.

My mom was here for a respite stay to recover from knee surgery. The staff was awesome and took…read morecare of all of her needs. She was very grateful.

WARNING: LONG REVIEW…read more We first connected with the Avalon because of a need for respite care for my mother-in-law while my wife needed to go out of town for her work for a week followed by surgery and recovery for a 2nd week. Most assisted-living facilities, memory care facilities, and nursing homes do not offer respite care. Those that do, require a 30 day stay. We did not need a 30 day stay. The Avalon only required two weeks. I am surprised that more facilities are not as accommodating as the Avalon. Many people needing respite care will eventually require their loved one to live in such a facility. What a great opportunity for people to connect with the Avalon. There is a huge need for respite care for caregivers. We applaud the Avalon. More places should be as accommodating as the Avalon. My mother-in-law ended up spending two more weeks for some needed physical therapy. At the end of her being there for four weeks, we determined that her dementia had progressed to the point that we could no longer provide adequate care for her. She had lived in our home for four years, and it was our hope that we could care for her until the end of her life. We had come to the place where that could not happen. Roxanne and Colleen handled the administrative details in getting the respite care in place and in transitioning to long-term care. Both of them were exceptionally kind, accommodating, and effective. The facility Nursing Director Tasha and the memory care floor Director Debbie were very good about partnering with us to make my mother-in-law's stay healthy and comfortable. They had outstanding attitudes whenever we had question, a suggestion, or a concern. On the whole, they were good about getting back with us in a timely fashion. The memory care unit nurses and staff were amazing. They were beyond kind to my mother-in-law and us. They provided loving care. My mother-in-law went into hospice care while at the Avalon. The hospice case manager said that she is in a lot of assisted living, memory care, and nursing home facilities. She said she had never seen Staff continue to be so concerned about a resident after transitioning into hospice as was the case with the Avalon staff in regards to my mother-in-law. When my mother-in-law took her last breath, my wife was by her side with a few staff members behind her shedding tears along with my wife. Basically, staff showed us and my mother-in-law great care and love. Foundationally, isn't that what we really want for our loved ones that have to transition to assisted-living, memory care, or nursing home? During the many times we were there, we never saw a staff member treat any of the residents in an unkind way. It was impressive to watch how they were so patient. People in memory care can be a challenge. The Avalon staff were exceptional in how they handled matters. The Avalon has a contract with a physical therapy company. My mother in law received exceptional therapy sessions from a therapist named Harneet. In addition, she was very kind to my mother in law and us. We were impressed by her personality and how great she was about consistently communicating with us. What a jewel she is. When you enter and tour the Avalon, you will notice it is very stylish and clean. The hallways are wide, and there are multiple lounges on each floor where families can gather with their loved one. You are always greeted by an exceptionally kind concierge at the front desk. Before we decided on the Avalon, I visited approximately 10 assisted-living, memory, care, and nursing homes in the north Columbus area. I spent time on the phone with many more. The pricing for the Avalon is similar to that of other facilities in the Columbus area. We visited some facilities that were even more expensive. The meals are good and they have an alternate choice each meal for those that do not like what is being served. They have a tall van so they can take residents to area restaurants and outings. They can also take residents to nearby doctor appointments. Was the Avalon experience perfect? No. But, I cannot stress enough how comforting it was for us that they considered us to be their partners as they provided care for my mother-in-law. It is important to remember that they have to provide consistent and detailed care day in and day out. It is not an easy thing to do. It would be our recommendation that the families of people going into care draw close to the staff and administration. They do not need to become your best friends, but get to know them. Initially, visit your loved one frequently and at different times during the day. Staff will see your concern, and you will get to see how things are handled. Show kindness to the staff. Don't look at a staff person as another "faceless person" in your life. Learn their names; greet them. As we moved my mother-in-law's things out of her room and left the Avalon for the last time, we were hugged by the staff as we left.

From the owner: The Avalon at Lewis Center, near Polaris Fashion Place, Highbanks Metro Park, and OhioHealth…read morefacilities in Lewis Center, Ohio, provides a vibrant senior living experience focused on comfort, connection, and convenience. Offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, the community allows residents to age in place with familiar support as their needs evolve--all within a peaceful suburban setting just north of Columbus. Residents benefit from comprehensive services, including 24/7 security, housekeeping, maintenance, scheduled transportation, most utilities and cable/satellite TV, on-site rehab, personal care services, chef-prepared meals, and restaurant-style dining. Amenities include a bistro, fitness center, salon and barber, outdoor dining and entertainment spaces, art and crafts studio, library, theater, and greenhouse with raised gardens. The Avalon at Lewis Center is designed for a vibrant, engaging lifestyle where residents enjoy confidence, meaningful connection, and a true sense of community.

If I could rate this place a zero I would. The way the treat the elderly is beyond sickening. I…read morewould not trust the staff with someone you love here. They do not care about the people in this facility and they do unethical things. It's beyond sad to watch elderly people get treated poorly and not receive the proper care they deserve by the staff here.

My Mom was resident in the memory care unit for about 10 months. This unit has 14 residents and 2…read moreaids. Nurses only come down to this floor to pass meds or if there is a problem. On the night of January 2nd my mother got outside and fell. I received a call saying my Mom was being transported because she fell and was unresponsive. When I arrived at St. Anns ER they had no information about the circumstances of the fall. I called FV and asked for more details and that's when I was told my Mom had been found outside in 30 degree weather and they thought she had been out there for 15 minutes. They said both aids were working with one patient and couldn't go after her right away. My Mom was hypothermic, had a fractured orbital bone, fractured wrist, broken rib, a concussion and a large skin tear on her arm. Due to the facial injuries Mom was transferred to Mt Carmel East where she was admitted. Mom was released January 5th back to FV skilled unit. During this time I had expressed my anger about this fall and I wanted to know if it had been investigated. I was told the internal investigation determined the door alarm needed to be louder because it was hard to hear in certain areas of the unit. Sadly, my Mom never recovered from the fall and passed away January 12th. I had mentioned several times more staff was needed in the memory care unit and the skilled facility and I was ignored. This probably isn't the place to put your loved one if they need assistance. Profit far outweighs what is best for residents.

Willow Brook Christian Home Assisted Living Facility is a highly recommended facility and home for…read moremy mother and family. Our family researched and visited assisted living facilities in the area, Willow Brook Christian Home Assisted Living provides all-inclusive and comprehensive care. My mother was having frequent falls and losing weight prior to moving into the assisted living facility. The personal and compassionate care from each and every staff member has helped her regain her strength, independence and provides her with a great outlook on her future. The staff goes above and beyond in caring for my mother's needs daily. Finding the proper care for your family member can be overwhelming, but as a family, we know she is receiving the best care from Willow Brook Christian Home Assisted Living team.

Nursing homes are not a lot of fun, but some are better than others…read more This place is considered one of the best as far as nursing home and rehab centers are concerned. It's clean, friendly, and well staffed. They've got fishtanks, birdcages and dogs are allowed to visit. It's actually a fairly pleasant place to visit. If you have a loved one who is elderly or recovering from a serious injury consider Willow Brook Christian Home. Check with WBCH early and often because they run at full capacity and it's a challenge to find an open spot. Parking is in the back of the building.