For the past five + years both our parents have been living at Vivante Newport Mesa, dad on the…read moreapartment side, and mom in The Shores where her dementia continued to progress.
While what clearly was a life changing decision originally, moving into Vivante has proven time and again to be the best for both.
Sadly, we lost our mom last month after an incredible fight she had been putting up for the past few years.
Her last ten days truly showed us the incredible "loving care" by so many of Danica Coronel's TEAM.
Now, over the years I have visited the facilities hundreds of times. I have gotten to know many of the caregivers, nurses, medtechs, servers, etc., and I have always felt good when leaving that my parents were in great hands. It is always clean and in good condition. We have enjoyed many great meals, met many residents & their families, and created some good memories (under the circumstances).
Those "last ten days or so before her passing," REALLY opened my, and many of my family's eyes to the true depth of passion & caring of SO many of the Vivante staff
(On the apartment side & especially in The Shores facility).
From the smiling greetings by Jojo & Julie, the always positive Vince, Danica & Olivia, the incredibly joyful Alyssa (and mom Debbie),
Krista, Ashlee, Elizabeth, Zoila, Jesus, Angela, Pilar, Irizella, Sara, lovely Aricelli who would make mom a nice cup of hot chocolate with a smile & warm words, to the cooks & servers,
there are many more to mention.
These past years have also opened my eyes to how difficult a job it is, especially to care for those with various stages/levels of dementia.
If you are looking for yourself or for one of your loved ones, my entire family would urge you to look into Vivante Newport Mesa.
It is a first class facility run by an incredibly dedicated TEAM that exudes passion.
Respectfully,
Dan Stauber