Hillsong Senior Living

Valerie

From the minute the door opens at Hillsong Senior Living, there's a big sign that says 'Welcome' and there's a ramp for wheelchairs as you're walking in. Then when you come in, it's open. You see a big kitchen that is very clean, modern, and up to date, and the owner has solar panels so that my cousin has air conditioning that is always at the proper temperature. Nobody is sweating or uncomfortable. There's a nice living room and then windows that look out onto a covered patio that had furniture and grass. So, it was pretty to look out on. There were several huge leather chairs that recline and a big television too. My cousin is there for hospice care. Her room is large, she is in a hospital bed, and there's a bathroom that was adjacent to her. All questions that we had to ask were answered by the owner who was there the whole time, Carina. We saw her move my cousin correctly so she doesn't get bedsores. And just her whole attitude was caring and kind. We could hear people talking low, but there were no outbursts or anything. It was peaceful and very clean. She walked us through the kitchen, the living room, and into the backyard. Her husband is a firefighter and I think he also helps keep the place nice. It was very homelike and very welcoming. They prepare the food and they do ask about their dislikes or if somebody is allergic to something. So, it didn't look like they just threw some packaged stuff at them. They had all kinds of activities that would be appropriate if you were still able to do that. She said that relatives or friends are welcome any time. You didn't have to call and say, "We're going to be here between this hour and this hour." Carina said "We are transparent and the families are welcome." That to me said they're not worried about cleanliness, et cetera, because they have it under control.