My mother had been living by herself with dementia, and slowly, over the time she was becoming…read moreunable to care for herself. It got to the point where she needed 24-hour care. We tried to have care givers come to her home, but it was very expensive. She took a fall and was transported to the ER. At that point, we decided it was not safe for her to go back to her home. We worked with the personnel at Sparr and moved mountains for her to be discharged to assisted living. She ended up in memory care and the staff was fantastic. It was a huge relief to have such kind caring people to assist her. If you are looking for care for your loved one, please consider Sparr Senior Living.

My partner moved into this facility 6 months ago. It is absolutely the best experience one can have…read morein assisted living because the staff is not just well trained, but so caring and kind to all. This is not just true of the professional staff but includes servers in the dining room, housekeeping, maintenance, etc. Employees are not only supportive of residents, friends, and family members like myself, but they support each other which creates a palpable familial atmosphere throughout. Whatever one's quirks and needs, they are addressed both lovingly and respectfully. They never miss an opportunity to ask after residents' well being and take the time not just to administer individual care but to talk to the residents as if they matter to them. Five stars isn't nearly enough to express the superb situation my partner has found here.

Do not go here. Small livings and less than friendly admin. My gramma was neglected and will be…read moremoving soon.

My friend Carson was at twelve oaks for just over a year until his passing. The people were…read morefriendly and caring. Pleasant accommodations, pleasant staff, Food was good, diverse activities for all that wanted to participate. In comparison to the ones in Palm Springs this was by far the best. Any issues, were taken care right away by administration (Thank You Denise ). Grounds were calm and relaxing atmosphere. Only drawback were the bathrooms (not wheel chair accessible) and transportation not provided for residents. Yes I would you twelve oaks again. A huge thank you for the entire staff that assisted Carson.

The owners and staff of Fairway Assisted Living give outstanding, caring service. They're attentive…read moreand kind and pay attention to individual needs. Following a Dental Surgeon's removal of one of my husband's teeth and the requirement for soft foods, they created a week's worth of meals for him including delicious smoothies to enjoy after his appointments. The home is also very clean and well organized. I know my husband is safe and treated with well. The owners are also very clear about what they need to do to help him progress. It is a joy to work with such professional and good people. They see a lot good friends.

My aunt is in need of assisted living, we toured many facilities in Glendale, Pasadena, and…read moreAltadena. None of them exceeded our expectation. Then we went to tour Fairway Assisted and WOW. The facility is very clean and the staff is very kind and professional. Art and Seda are very knowledgeable and kind. We decided to bring our aunt to Art and Seda. My aunt is very happy and so are we!! Thank you Art and Seda and the whole team at Fairway Assisted Living for taking such great care of our aunt!!

Visited 9/29/2016…read more Located on a quiet street. Plenty of free street parking. Upon entering the facility, I noticed right away how nice it looked. There was a sitting area near the front desk which was very inviting. I looked around and definitely liked what I saw. The staff appeared to be friendly and helpful towards me and especially towards the patients. There are different sections depending on what level of care the patient needed. There's a really nice looking chapel located on the grounds. In the memory area, it's a locked unit. When I opened the door, an alarm went off and the staff came right away. Perfect for wandering patients! The waiting area for this unit was also very nice. The eating areas were nicely done. There was a TV in the eating area in the memory unit. I noticed that the patients in the memory unit had scheduled activities which was great. The living quarters are so nicely done and personalized with the patients stuff. They have their own bathroom with safety features. I didn't notice any smells. The SNF area takes Medicare and other insurances. A definite must see if you are considering placing your loved one in a memory unit.

Pro: Medical care provided, meals provided, good neighborhood parking, friendly staff, clean…read morefacility Con: NOOOOOOOO means to contact medical team directly, endless phone wait times that will age you prematurely, no planned times that staff will see patients so if you're waiting for a specialist it could be 8am or it could be 4pm and you just wait and wait and wait and wait. If you had a question for the medical team, and you happened to step out at that moment, forget it, sit with your question until tomorrow, and hope for then. As I type this, I was on hold to ask a question; after 15 minutes someone picked up and hung up the line. I've since called back 4 times, placed on hold, and the line goes dead. When our family member was discharged, we were handed an overflowing amount of meds and told "go home and read the directions". Thanks. And the icing on the cake, the interior is a lovely 1992 palette. Recap: They have their hard skills down fine. On the contrary, the administration, soft skills, family engagement, patient environment, and "overall picture" receive a sold C-.

Management is horrible! I continuously receive different information and never given a straight…read moreanswer. My brother and sister do not provide medical reports from Dr's visits nor give info. My Mom has dementia, doesn't eat good at all nor drinks enough water and it seems like this facility is only waiting for Mom to die so that they have another room to rent. I've asked management for a call back but never have received. Facility is definitely under staffed!

Caring caregivers, Active community. Responsive to residents and family's needs. Thank you, RPOK.read more

Geez, these people are reliving their college days but with nicer rooms, better food, and no…read moredrunken frat boys in site (although I was there for lunch so maybe in the evening it gets wild, they do have a bar setup and are pursuing a liquor license). Lots of informational seminars available, full gym, exercise classes, lap pool and even a salon/spa. Full time nurse on location, good food, nice staff...all good things come at a cost and this place is not cheap. This is more of a retirement community, if you require more care, this may not fit your needs. And they do not have the option for more skilled care. Beautiful and pretty new, lots of vibrant people...and yes the ladies out number the men as usual, but there are a high number of couples there. Got to visit a 2 room condo...gorgeous, large bedrooms, large bathrooms, full kitchen. There were 6 of us in the living room with a wheelchair and there was room for 6 more. Better start saving now cause the cost of retirement living is only going to go up from here.

This is an outstanding property, and the cost of entry reflects the difference between this…read moreretirement home and other assisted living facilities. Brand-new, with an extensive array of activities available on-site, the place seems more like a luxury hotel than a place where old folks park themselves in the lobby chairs and stare at you over their walkers as you enter. Library, card room, art classes and studio, full gym with personal trainer on duty, heated pool and spa, grab-and-go deli area, wellness office with RNs, memory unit, beautiful grounds, secure parking, etc. The challenge is that the residences require a buy-in, typically in the hundreds of thousands of dollars or more, which amount is explained to be 90% refundable upon the apartment being vacated and re-sold to the next purchaser. Once accepted, you then pay a monthly "rent" of some thousands (which appears to be less than the monthly rate at many assisted living locations) out of which rent there is a monthly food allowance. In addition to knowing your financial capability they require a physical evaluation to be sure you can handle the level of independence required. The regular dining room has an extensive menu, and the food prices are deducted from the monthly food allowance which is part of the monthly rental fee, which means the food is much better and more varied than the two-choices/all-in-one meal fee charged by other assisted living places, where the food is often tasteless and of poor quality. If you buy more than your monthly food allowance has allotted, you get a bill to make up the difference. There is also a weekends-only upscale restaurant which is suitable for families joining a resident for dinner during weekend visits. The place is very clean and beautifully decorated, with the smart choice of handsome carpet squares instead of wall-to-wall in the hallways, for easy replacement in case of spills. The public areas are lined with good artwork, there's a large library, and there are many apartment floor plans to choose from, with large rooms and beautiful kitchen areas, balconies, and frequently there are powder rooms in addition to double-sink master bathrooms. More independent residents may decide to take an apartment in one of the villas rather than in the main building. Overall there's real thoughtfulness and excellence in the design and implementation of this place, and it's very "country club" in feel, so be prepared for sticker shock. Residents I spoke to were all extremely complimentary about Monte Cedro -- they loved it there. But who wouldn't?

Clean, care quality is great. Physical therapy room is spacious and has other equipment. Office…read moreexperience is great and someone gets back to at a reasonable time.

My family was so incredibly happy with how my mom was taken care of at Villa Gardens. The nurses,…read moreaids, physical and occupational therapists and staff were so friendly and took such great care of my mom. My mom developed wonderful relationships with many of the people there who took care of her. She also loved that you could eat meals in the independent living restaurant and did that quite often.

My grandmother has stayed here and recently passed away. While collecting her stuff we asked the…read morestaff if they still had a statue of hers (which was previously in her room). We saw the staff member go back to "check" and claim they didn't have it. Months passed and we called again to check and they somehow found it shattered in pieces. We were not provided an explanation of how it became shattered and the most disgusting part of this situation is that the statue was left with her hands holding up her middle fingers (and the rest of her fingers removed). Based on how the statue is designed, it would be impossible for this to be an accident from the shattering. This deliberate action is so slimy and left a bad place in our hearts.

My Aunt now resides at Foothill Retirement and I couldn't be happier with the entire staff, the…read morelocation in a residential neighborhood, with an acre of gated property and lots of mature trees and lovely landscaping that we both enjoy. I reviewed six places locally, and found the one closest to home was the Best, with a staff that treats everyone like family. They have been there for nearly one hundred years, and I am so grateful they had room for my Aunt at this time. I feel fortunate to be able to entrust her to their care, and visit her myself every day.

one of the nicest facilities in Pasadena the staff is great and Andy the owner is fantastic super…read morenice and caring

If you are looking for a place for your loved one, look no more. Andy/owner, his wife, along with…read morehis caretakers provide the best experience for your loved one. I had the pleasure of working with Andy and his team and the passion they have for their residents is unmatched. I work with many owner/administrators and Andy and his team by far are the best I've ever encountered. I would absolutely recommend El Molino to anyone looking for the best care for your loved one.