Clare Bridge of Manlius

The facility is not as flexible as it states. If your loved one is more of a night person he/she will not be happy there. Short on staff - staff members were working two and sometimes three shifts. There was no nurse on duty in the facility during the night hours. Kitchen and dining area lacked cleanliness. There were no dispensers for cleaning hands and staff did not clean hands from room to room. The reputation in the community and it happened to us, if your loved one ends in the hospital they are not welcomed back and you are told it is up to the hospital to place your loved one in a nursing home- not what was promised. This facility is appropriate only in the very early stages of Alzheimer's

There are some very caring aides at this facility, but not all of them as can be expected in this type of facility. I was least impressed by the management and their seeming lack of being timely with medical issues, and keeping the families abreast of any significant changes in condition. The floor aides are completely overwhelmed by behavioral and physical demands of the residents and are constantly running to protect people from falling, fighting, choking, yelling, etc. They appear to be under staffed. It's a proverbial 'wolf in sheep's clothing' and I have seen far better facilities that are much less expensive.

After my Mother's death we had to place my Father in a facility and we preferred a place that specialized in Alzheimer's care. We heard good things about Clare Bridge of Manlius. My Dad has been there for almost 10 months and I can say I can rest easy knowing he is being cared for by their wonderful staff. Although one of the hardest things I've had to do in my life I am confident he is where he needs to be to get the specific care he needs as his disease progresses.

My Mom was here for 9 months with Alzheimers. The staff were the most loving and kind that you would find anywhere. It was a winderful experience under horrible conditions, with that disease.