The Bristal Assisted Living at North Hills

Bristal at North Hills is a beautiful place The people were very nice and accommodating. My father just thought it was too big for him. But I thought they were good.

My wife and I are extremely pleased with The Bristal community home, as is my mother in law. She praises the three gourmet meals that she gets per day. She has made many friends and is very social. I am particularly fond of the various activities they have throughout the week for her. But I believe what makes it over the top is the 24-hour emergency response. This ensures a sense of safety in my wife and I.

The staff was very hospitable and the conditions of the facility were exceedingly above those of the others facilities I visited. I would recommend facility and the location. The rooms were very nice and allowed for a comfortable, yet slow and endearing, end to one's life. I was very glad to have visited as I entertained the elderly. I loved the social aspect of it. They had weekly trips to theaters and other various events. They had scheduled card games, bingo, and parties. The community areas were beautiful and large enough to fit many residents at the same time. From my few visits, it seemed that the staff members were not only capable, but that they genuinely cared about doing the best job they could. They went out of their way to make sure not only that every resident was getting the best physical care that they required but also that their emotional needs were being met. The communal breakfast area allows both friends and new acquaintances to feel comfortable in their own environment, while the vast size of the room also allows for privacy for those who desire it.

I have been volunteering at the The Bristal Assisted Living at North Hills for several months now. My volunteering experience has given me much insight into compassionate care, fear, vulnerability and suffering. On my first visit, I was impressed by the warm, comfortable furnishings of the nursing home. Even in the short time I spent at Bristal, I noticed how the residents were all treated with respect and compassion. I looked forward to my first "hands-on" visit.I did not realize how difficult that visit was going to be. I went into Bristal thinking I would be able to relate to the residents the same way I do with other people. I brought a deck of cards with me and even thought of some conversation starters.I was immediately assigned to help out with the Sewing Circle. As I have always been interested in sewing, crocheting and knitting, I was looking forward to this activity. When I walked into the room, six or seven wheelchairs were pulled up to the tables. About half of the women sat hunched over, staring vacantly into space. The other ladies were talking to one of the staff members, Sharon, about sewing in general. I joined in the conversation with enthusiasm and started working on a tote bag pattern.I soon realized that these ladies were not cognizant in the same sense one generally assumes people to be. Our conversations were circular. The women talked about the past as if it were the present; however, recent events such as lunch and today's activities were lost memories. Most of the women were physically incapable of tracing the tote-bag pattern. I found it difficult to find something to talk about with the residents for an extended period of time. We often ran out of things to say; I often could not understand what they were trying to tell me. Their daily life experiences were so different than mine. As the days went by I just felt we were family and everything went better than expected.

This was a nice facility. The staff was very hospitable and the conditions of the facility were exceedingly above those of the others facilities we visited during our time france two years ago. I would recommend both the facility and the location. The rooms were very nice and allowed for a comfortable, yet slow and endearing, end to one's life. I was very glad to have visited as I entertained the elderly. I loved the social aspect of it. They had weekly trips to theaters and other various events. They had scheduled card games, bingo, and parties. The community areas were beautiful and large enough to fit many residents at the same time. From my few visits, it seemed that the staff members were not only capable, but that they genuinely cared about doing the best job they could. They went out of their way to make sure not only that every resident was getting the best physical care that they required but also that their emotional needs were being met. The communal breakfast area allows both friends and new acquaintances to feel comfortable in their own environment, while the vast size of the room also allows for privacy for those who desire it.