This place is absolutely amazing! They have encouraged my loved one to participate in games and…read morehave reminded her to come down for meals. The caregivers are loving and the marketing director has answered all of our questions.

When the time came to consider an assisted living facility for my wife's parents, we toured several…read moredifferent facilities. We found some we liked and some we didn't. We wanted someplace that was new-looking, as opposed to showing its age badly, had lots of natural light, and seemed to care about the needs of the residents. We also wanted a place that had onsite memory care facilities. We looked at Sage Valley Senior Living twice and immediately liked that it was a new facility. We loved that it had lots of natural light and a different menu daily with a chef who cared about creating the best eating experience for the residents. We even had a chance to eat there during a subsequent visit with my in-laws. We found the food to be far better than expected. Even the cheeseburger was very tasty with a flame-broiled taste. Since moving them into Sage Valley, my mother-in-law has flourished and made wonderful friends. The staff has been nothing short of fantastic in their care for them. They call us and notify us of problems they discover, and they show their level of caring every day. The staff has been very friendly whenever we see them, the onsite medical staff has been fantastic, the nurses and aides have worked hard to make them feel special. During my father-in-law's final days, the staff was very helpful and always had a caring word for my mother-in-law and family. After his death, the staff rallied around my mother-in-law and greeted her with open arms and hugs when they saw her. I know every place has its challenges, and I came into this facility with eyes wide open, but my wife and I have been very happy with our decision to move them into Sage Valley.

My sister and I toured several assisted living places in Round Rock before deciding on Sedro Trail…read morein Georgetown. I knew two other families who had family members there previously and we liked the smaller, more homelike setting with private rooms and a maximum of ten residents. Our mother received the kind of loving care we wanted for her and every staff member treated her sweetly and gently. We visited daily at different times and the home was ALWAYS clean and well kept. I grew attached to both the girls caring for mom and the other residents. When Mom went on hospice the director, Nu, worked well with the scheduling and medication management. Nu seemed to be available to her staff at all hours for questions and decisions. The owner, Sindhu, is very nice and caring as well. I have nothing bad to say about Sedro. When Mom passed away, they were with us every step of the way. Mom was cared for and kept safe and we will be forever grateful that homes like this help families like us when it all becomes more than we can do by ourselves.

Don't fall for the owner's charming, but disingenuous, story-telling and demeanor. She will brag…read moreabout their staff-to-resident ratio, but the quantity doesn't manifest into quality care. While there are a couple of very caring employees, they do not (and cannot) provide the majority of the care in a 24/7 environment. Most employees here are inexperienced and the turnover rate is high (even observed within the brief time that I visited). High turnover rates are almost always due to unfair treatment from business owners and it's not a stretch to then imagine how the residents are treated. If you want your loved one to get quality attention and care, look for a facility that is classified as a "skilled nursing" facility; they must meet higher educational and qualification standards than an "assisted living" facility. Also, if you decide this is the place for your loved one and you come to an agreement with the owner about anything, get it in writing. Although she admitted she made an agreement, she said she wasn't going to honor it and didn't 'have to' because she didn't sign anything. That behavior wouldn't be surprising from some business owners, but it's particularly appalling in this line of work. Resources abound on the Internet; I wish I had had more time to research this properly. There are numerous lists on the web of questions to ask when researching living facilities; to them, I'd add: 1) ask questions about the staff, i.e. their education, certification, professional experience, longevity with the facility, etc. - these are the people who will engage with your loved one on a daily basis, so you'll want to know how they are qualified 2) visit unannounced and ask for a tour and 3) look for a visitor and ask them what they like/dislike about the care their loved one is getting.

Our close family friend was a resident at Shenandoah Villas for quite some time. He was well cared…read morefor by all the staff members and enjoyed his time there. The family owned and operated business is unique in that residents are treated like extended family. Their combined experience is extensive and is shown on a daily basis by their excellent care and compassion. The meals that are served are completely homemade, healthy and nutritious; you won't find processed foods here. Whole foods with protein, vegetables and fruits are on the daily menu. I came to learn that the owner, Zalina, built this facility from the ground up nearly 30 years ago. It's no accident that Shenandoah Villas has been in business for that many years.

None of the clients smile, laugh, interact with others, and all have an institutional appearance…read more The staff does not show compassion, caring, or love for their clients. Meals were fine and staff so inattentative they allowed a client to eat with her fingers when a spoon would have been helpful. Staff expects family to get prescriptions in one day, because of lack of planning by Shenandoah, and have no comprehension that on line prescriptions are significantly cheaper for the family but take more than one day to receive. Staff protests when family members request a list of medications to order, things to get, etc. At times family members are treated as employees of Shenandoah. Staff seldom holds doors open for family members moving clients in a wheelchair and never helps family members get clients into and out of a vehicle. There are no religious services, group activities, daily exercises, hair stylists or someone to do nails and pedicures for their clients. Staff fussed at a woman who had a stroke because she couldn't hold her head upright. There is no evidence the staff has had any formal medical training and neither the staff or visiting Dr spotted a facial cancer. Socialization is not encouraged and clients are directed to go to their rooms after meals. There no DVR in the room of facility for clients to watch old time TV and shows. Chairs were placed in front of one of three exits because of a wandering Alzheimer's client. Fortunately the chairs were finally removed before any emergency occured. Senior management of this fiefdom is by a loud, dictatorial, power hungry, bossy would be warden. Absolutely no way this place deserves a 5*rating.

If you have a loved one who needs an assisted living/memory care facility, Tiffin House is a…read morewonderful place. Not only does it feel like a home with home cooked mealthe curated furnishings and art, but the people that work there are what make it so special. This team has some amazing people on it! The caregivers at Tiffin House Assisted Living and Memory Care do great work that is a work of the heart. They nurture and care for our families, not only taking care of the required daily things, but the show them with love & care in the ways that the residents need and want it. Mom enjoyed her time at Tiffin House and so did I. I spent many an evening and night with her and days when I could so that I could keep mom company & help her heal. I was lucky to be able to bring mom from the hospital straight to Tiffin for skilled nursing rehab (they came and did it in-house) after mom had a broken leg. Each time you move someone with dementia it can cause decline so I was happy she could move once and love her days at Tiffin. I can't say enough great things about the women who cared for my mom. They know who they are and I love them so much for caring for her in this last part of her life. The care was so good and Mom was so determined that she even "graduated" off of hospice care and was walking again & doing so much better recovering from being a pedestrian hit by a car on Stan Schlueter Rd in Killeen (55 mph 5 lane). You never think an accident like that could happen when you're paying Visiting Angels of Killeen to provide a caregiver to watch your mom, but it did happen. My hope is Visiting Angels trains their staff like Tiffin House trains theirs. Justin Trodahl, President of Tiffin House, has training for employees but also training for families who have a loved one with Dementia/Alzheimer's. The training makes a big difference, especially when living with folks who have dementia/Alzheimer's. My heart is full of love for these gals who do the hard work of everyday life, and feel the sad loss when their residents pass away. Tears were shed by many, and we had some good cries together when my mom passed away. They say once you are at Tiffin you are a part of the family and it is true.

It was clear to us from our very first visit that Tiffin House was the right place for mom. The…read moreinteraction between Justin, the owner, the staff and our family was so lighthearted and fun, but the evidence of how much everyone cared about the residents was there. There was never a dull moment anytime we visited. Also, more importantly, thank you to the wonderful staff for the love and kindness you all showed to our mom and us during her time at Tiffin House. We could not have asked for a better experience during these past 3 1/2 years. We love all of you, even the Aggies. Hook 'Em! Mike M.

My mom was a resident for just over a year. I really appreciated Don's guidance through this…read moreprocess. The staff is amazing. They treated mom like family. There was always positive energy in the home.

I am writing to share our family's experience with Round Rock Assisted Living, following a six day…read morestay for my father from June 5th through June 10th. We made the decision to move him out urgently due to multiple failures in care, safety concerns, and misleading information provided to us prior to admission. We were referred to this facility by a hospice nurse, and during our initial conversations, Norman, nurse, assured us that my father would receive daily showers. He also stated that although they did not offer respite or trial stays, we would only be charged for the days he was there, plus a $1,500 community fee. This directly contradicted the information on their own website, which clearly advertised respite stays. The website also stated a 1:4 caregiver to resident ratio; once we questioned this, Layne, the acting owner, removed that claim from the site. During my father's six days there, the level of care was far below what was promised. The facility had only one staff member on duty responsible for cooking, baking, laundry, caregiving, and medication administration. A caregiver openly expressed feeling overwhelmed. My father received only two showers during his entire stay, both provided by the hospice nurse--not by facility staff. On June 9th, when we arrived to check on him, he was still wearing the same clothes from the previous day. My mother had to request a washcloth from Norman just to clean him up. That same evening, we discovered he had been given his medication at the wrong time (8 p.m.), which is known to cause insomnia. When my mother requested his anxiety medication, she was told it would have to wait until Norman could be reached--yet both Norman and Layne had already left for the day, as they typically do in the late afternoon. The following day, we made the decision to remove my father from the facility. When we asked Norman for his medicine while packing him up, Norman handed us another's patients' medication. Once we got home, we realized we were missing his anxiety medication( a controlled substance), we went back and the caregiver couldn't find it. We mentioned to her the incident with Norman mixing us the 2 patients medication boxes, she looked in the other patients' box and found my father's medication. This was extremely alarming and raised serious concerns about medication safety and compliance. Despite these significant failures in care, Layne has refused to refund any portion of the $7,800 my mother paid for six days. She insists that a contract was signed, while ignoring the fact that the facility did not meet the care standards they promised. It is clear that they are prioritizing sales over resident safety and well being. Layne has only been in charge for a few months, and while her father previously had a strong reputation, the current management is not operating at that standard. There is also another recent review describing a similar experience. Our Hospice nurse told us this facility had the appropriate care, she was going on previous visits when Don was in charge. Everything has changed since then. Based on what we witnessed, I strongly caution families to be aware of these issues. My father is at the end of his life, and the care he received at this facility was unacceptable and unsafe.

Serene Setting has given my father so much love and attention and we are so blessed to have found…read morethem for his care. They are attentive and gentle...observant and communicate well with our family. Thank you Serene Setting, we are thankful for you!

After comparing the rest, I brought my mother to the best! My mother is so relaxed and well taken…read morecare of here! The staff is amazing!!! They are extremely attentive, clean, and friendly! Ray and Colleen treat everyone like family! That is what it is here... a big family who can cook amazing food!!! I would highly recommend this facility to my family and friends or anyone who is in need of a great place for their aging parents.

Touring A Touch of Home gave me peace of mind I didn't realize I needed. I've seen other assisted…read moreliving places, and many felt too big and impersonal. Here, it was the complete opposite. It felt like stepping into a cozy house where everyone belongs. The staff were welcoming, and the residents seemed happy and connected. I could clearly picture my mom here, relaxed and cared for. That sense of comfort is priceless.

Thank you guys so much for excellent care and professionalism. We love the atmosphere and the…read morestaff . We would highly recommend service and care at this facility to our friends , and family . Thank you so much for all that you guys do here . We certainly appreciate it more than you can imagine.

My father arrived at Aria Memory Care in April 2015. He has been struggling with Parkinson's and…read morewas in the beginning stages of Alzheimer and Dementia. He was also recovering from a broken hip and was using a walker. Aria had the safest facilities for my father to move around. The common areas have wood floors and less clutter than other communities. I felt my father was safe. My father enjoyed being able to enjoy the out side on his own with access to their courtyard. Not all communities are set up where your loved ones can enjoy outdoors when they want to. The Facility Manager was very helpful in helping set up my fathers room as well as hanging pictures. Since my father was an engineer, the Facilities Manager took the time to have many great conversations with my father. It is great that Aria is dedicated to Memory Care. They know how to take care of all levels. The separation of cognitive and non cognitive guests is priceless. My father was able to have conversations with other guests with similar challenges. Having a loved one in a home is all ways difficult but when you arrive at Aria you really do not feel you are in a nursing home. It helped me when I was visiting my father. Last but not least the Executive Director Ceri Mackenzie is there for you and your loved ones 24 hours. I have seen this first hand. She was there for helping me manage my fathers needs. Her experience and knowledge comes in handy as anything can happen any time when you are taking care of our elders. The team reacts positively to Ceri's experience and enthusiasm. To sum it up, Aria is a gem in senior community. It offers clean, safe, easy to navigate common area floor plan, spacious individual units and a lovely courtyard to enhance for my father's daily experience. Mostly importantly, the team members are friendly, caring and do not hesitate to come to aide whenever the unexpected need rises. My father actually thrived and showed improvement in matter of weeks under their care. . I have had other family members in Brookdale, Sunrise and, and Emeritus. Aria Memory Care is superior above all other communities. I would recommend Aria to any of my close friends and family.

We moved our father into Aria in July after touring many different facilities in North Austin and…read moreCedar Park. Our Mom was my Dad's primary caregiver prior to her unexpected death so this transition has been very difficult. I chose Aria because the staff were all very caring friendly, the facility is very clean and modern, and the apartment/room was a nice size and well laid out to match, as closely as possible, my Dad's bedroom at home. My Dad has only been there 2 months but I still feel very confident I have made the right decision with Aria. Ceri Mackenzie is the medical director and she is very patient with the family and also with our Dad. She is knowledgeable and shares that knowledge to make us more comfortable with the transition. The nursing staff and aides have all been very friendly to Dad - especially Kristin, Melissa, Brandon and Jeannette - but they have all been wonderful.