Somerby of Mobile was wonderful. My mother made the decision to move in right there during the tour. Tara was very accommodating and absolutely wonderful -- from the tour, the information, and the time that she spent with us answering our questions, asking us questions of her needs, and all. I have nothing but good things to say about them.
The apartments were very, very nice. They had models for us to look at, and it was just very warm and welcoming. It was clean and it just looked great. Tara gave me all her info -- even her cell number -- so I can get in touch with her and ask any questions at any time. She was very helpful.
They have plenty of amenities too. From what they said, they'll have transportation for her to go to the store on different days or to her doctor's appointments. We also went through the food and their menu, and we even got introduced to the chef and their nurses. They had plenty of activities -- like they had people playing instruments, playing cards, and stuff like that. Since COVID restrictions have been lifted now, some of the residents are able to pursue their recreational activities.
Somerby of Mobile
Offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Continuing Care Communities, and Memory Care
25 Reviews
Reviews of Somerby of Mobile
Assisted Living Reviews for Somerby of Mobile
August 08, 2021
I visited this facility
January 19, 2021
I visited this facility
Somerby of Mobile was wonderful, but they're out of our price range. They also showed us their memory care facilities. It's absolutely excellent, exceptional, from what I could tell, and very kind. We could be in the middle of a conversation and if one of their residents walked by, they were gonna speak to them. They really seemed to care about their residents. The place was beautiful, clean, and very well prepared. They're doing very well at abiding by their restrictions that caused so much trouble for everyone really. They offered a free 2-person Thanksgiving meal whether you were living there or not, so I was able to pick my parents up a meal from there and take it to them, and that was just for inquiring with the place. That really impressed me. They were a little more expensive, but everything that we experienced was wonderful. The sweet lady there was very helpful and just really seemed to want to help us and make sure that my parents got in the right place.
The staff was amazing. I've not been able to walk and I was in a wheelchair because of stress affecting my legs and my husband was pushing me around in a wheelchair and we came across these two lady workers there and they were absolutely precious. I really wish we could put my mother there, but we can't afford it. All of them were kind, outspoken, and genuine. I was just very impressed. I didn't get to meet a whole lot of the staff. They had a lot of activities. They offer a wide variety of amenities as well. They keep their residents busy and active to the best of their ability. They had puzzles, games, and board games. We haven't been able to experience those things just yet, but they seemed to have a lot to offer. The Thanksgiving meal given was delicious. They seemed to have a very highly rated menu that they get to choose from every single day, probably like being on a cruise ship. I don't have any negative experiences.
Provider Response
Thank you so much for the kind words. I truly enjoyed our visit and tour and thank you so much for pointing out the sincerity with which we do our jobs. Best wishes to you and your family always!
April 08, 2019
I visited this facility
Somerby of Mobile is top of the line, but it's $7,200 a month, and it's $5,000 to move in. They seem to have plenty of staff members to cover everyone. Everything is first class there. It's a beautiful place. It's all on one floor. If I could afford it, I would put anybody there.
August 09, 2018
I visited this facility
Everything was great at Somerby of Mobile. We looked at their apartments and their villas; we were quite impressed with both of them. The staff and some of the residents that we met were great. They were very friendly and open. They answered all our questions. We looked at a 2-bedroom. It was much larger than the ones we looked at at other places. As for activities, they have just about everything you can name. They have more than I would be interested in. They have water aerobics, a full gym, and exercises for people of all ages. The food was great. I was afraid that it might be something special, but they were feeding everybody the same thing. Overall, it was a great experience.
October 10, 2017
I visited this facility
Somerby is at the top of my list. They were exceptionally helpful. I was impressed with how they handled the elderly patients. It was neat, clean, orderly, and well managed.
August 23, 2017
I visited this facility
Somerby of Mobile was nice, and everybody seemed to be very nice. They had assisted living, memory care, and retirement units with patio homes.
March 11, 2017
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Somerby is amazing. The staff and residents are always friendly, happy and are smiling. When you ask for help they go out of their way to stop what they are doing and direct you. We have had meals there many times and it is like a fine restaurant. I love their grilled salmon and my daughter loves the hamburgers. I can't imagine a place that could be any better for my parents. They have really blossomed since they got there. They were getting isolated in their home and now I can hardly get them on the phone because they are always out doing something with their friends. I can't say enough nice things about this place!
June 14, 2016
I am a friend or relative of resident
My mother and step father have had a home at Somerby for many years. Following my step father's death several years ago, my mother began having increasing difficulty living independently. She moved into Assisted Living where she received PT and OT as well as nursing care which enabled her to become more active. In a matter of 4 months, she was able to return to her own home where she has been now for appoximately 8 months. I give much of the credit to the staff for encouraging her to get out of her room and become more active and independent.
June 19, 2015
I am a friend or relative of resident
My mother was the resident and after 9 days had experienced many falls without a care plan implemented to help decrease the falls. Care givers never checked on my mother to see if she needed assistance.
Independent Living Reviews for Somerby of Mobile
August 08, 2021
I am/was a resident of this facility
I live in a villa in Somerby of Mobile. It's a very nice place, they have houses with the villas, and those are privately owned, then they have a big building, they have independent living and people who need a little bit extra, and they have a facility where they take care of people. They have great food, you pay for your meals when the meals are included in your rent. The staff is mostly very, very young, and they are quite capable, they do lots of different things. They provide housekeeping weekly, someone comes to your place, or your apartment, and they're there for an hour and a half and they clean, and they do beds which is very helpful. I have my sheets changed weekly and it's very nice. In the past, they've had a lot of trips and that's come to a halt during the COVID thing. I think they're going to cut back on elaborate trips. They'll still go around Mobile, they go to the symphony, they go to a lot of art things on Sundays when the galleries are open for show. They have a regular exercise program, they have art, painting, they have two different painting groups, and they do crafts. We have a bottle of wine on Mondays, we go and join in drinking some wine, and join the neighbors. It's an active kind of place.
June 06, 2019
I visited this facility
If we plan on moving into a senior community, it will be Somerby of Mobile. The staff was excellent and the activities were all very nice. They have bingo, shuffleboard, a swimming pool, trips, and movies once a week. We saw a studio apartment, which was very nice. There was a small kitchenette and a large closet in the studio. We also visited a 1-bedroom, which was very nice as well.
December 07, 2018
I am/was a resident of this facility
You get the typical sales pitch like a used car sales person would give. Promises that don't come to fruition after the paper work is signed. Rooms are decent like a motel. Dining room repeats itself after a while loaded with cream sauces, lots of pasta and no protein to speak of, gets old on the buffet table. How many times can you order a burger before that gets old. The buffet looks like it has sat and the bacon at breakfast is burnt and greasy cold. Dinner is served at lunch time and dinner is a brunch. Maintenance is slow to respond, I mean like 3 weeks for the cable box, 30 days for Comcast to connect it. Asked 5 times for a washer dryer to be replaced, that was 6 weeks. Staff in lobby was friendly, activities director couldn't be bothered if you needed extra handling. You must like parlor games or alcohol and smoking for the gambling trips. Depressing even on the independent side with everyone crippled in someway. Housekeeping was skipping the cleaning when they think you don't pay attention. The pool is only for aerobics, you can't go alone and no one on staff has time for you. The pill nurse had an aid that didn't care when she got there or if you were having issues to notify staff, even after being told about it. One aid responsible for bathing and meals would get there 20 minutes before kitchen closed so no time to bath over a week. They breached the contract and took appliances out of apartment before lease was up. Some there that make comments about your clothes as if they were in grade school. Unless you like a boring regimented lifestyle with parlor games for entertainment, this would not be the place for an active person or at least have close relatives that can keep an eye on things and take you around, but then what is the point?
August 29, 2018
I visited this facility
Somerby of Mobile was a large community with lots of amenities. They had a nice library area, swimming pool, covered parking available, and so on. The club house was large, with room for lots of different activities. The person who gave me the tour was friendly, knowledgeable, and very clear in her explanations. She was very accommodating in showing us several living options. We also ate there, and the food was good.
Provider Response
Thank you Bonnie, for your kind review. We loved having you tour and hope that one day you will come to live with us here at Somerby.
October 30, 2017
I visited this facility
I've already bought a property at Somerby of Mobile to build my own home. It's a gated community, and it is perfect for what I want. Everybody is very friendly. Everything that I've heard is fine, and they have everything that I need, but I'm not living there yet and I won't for another five months until they build the house. They have a swimming pool, exercise rooms, all sorts of activities, movies, trips, and transportation. They have everything that I want.
Provider Response
Ann, We are so glad that you have chosen Somerby. We are looking forward to your moving in. You will be a wonderful addition to our community!!!
September 07, 2015
I visited this facility
Somerby of Mobile is a very modern and clean place. I went there, and the place was great. They have independent living and assisted living. The marketing person was very informative. He called in a nurse, and we discussed the situation; that is how we came to the conclusion that they cannot help us because they don’t have a nursing home.
August 29, 2014
I visited this facility
Somerby of Mobile was awesome as well as their staff. What I liked most about the community was the fact that they took everybody out for a tour once a week. They took the residents to the places where they needed to go. They also had a swimming pool where everybody could get in and swim.
Continuing Care Retirement Community Reviews for Somerby of Mobile
November 10, 2020
I visited this facility
Somerby of Mobile was top of the line, and it's been there for 25 years, but it is quite large and it's a disadvantage. I'm looking at something more in-between. I was able to visit, and the sales manager picked me up from my home. They had lots of activities. It's an older facility, and the staff members had been employed there for three to ten years. They're not coming and going, and that was one of my concerns.
October 31, 2018
I visited this facility
Somerby of Mobile was a very nice facility. The rooms were much smaller and it's much higher cost than the other place we visited, but they have a pool and exercise rooms. They have a physical therapist there full time. The food looked wonderful. They have to use elevators there.
September 29, 2016
I visited this facility
Somerby of Mobile was very inviting. I like the rooms; they were very nice, roomy, and looked like a home. They were very good hosts and answered all my questions. I did see the different activities that they had. They had music therapy people that came in to play music. They had games and arts and crafts. The dining area looked like a very nice place to eat.
July 25, 2014
I am/was a resident of this facility
My husband and I recently moved to Somerby. We have met a lot of nice people. The employees are very helpful with making our move great. Also, the food is wonderful.
March 23, 2014
I am a friend or relative of resident
This is a great Senior Resident Facility! I love to go and visit with the residents and the staff. Everyone is very helpful and competent. My parents have had the very best of care. I am kept informed and the staff seems to never tire of my asking questions. Everything is always clean, neat and ready for visitors at any time. My family and I have compared it to a very, very nice cruise ship without the rocking motion. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a safe, care-free, restful and friendly environment.
June 18, 2013
I visited this facility
Somerby of Mobile was almost like a hotel. The grounds were well taken care of. It's a gated community and it was almost like a resort. The dining room had linen and tablecloths and silverware. They had a leather-bound menu and you can order what you want. They had a swimming pool, an exercise room, a billiard room, and a small library. Their theater room had theater seating and a large-screen TV. They even had a popcorn machine. They had different activities for their residents. I went to a band concert that they had there. The staff at this community were very friendly. They were calling the residents by name. Overall, it was a really nice place.
June 29, 2012
I am/was a resident of this facility
I was a Resident in an Independent Living Facility for 7 months and thoroughly recommend it. There was plenty to do--planned activities plus others on-site, much going on most of time. If you wanted to participate you could; otherwise stay in your spacious apartment - excellent food choices, very special people who were friendly and enjoyable plus transportation to food stores and other facilities - doctors etc. One Suggestion: Have your present living conditions taken care of: If you own your home, get it situated as Sell or Give to children before you move! That is what I did not do and ended up with Home expenses and Facility Expenses which did not last too long and if you go back home it is hard to make the break again. I have gone down physically and a bit otherwise since I returned home but haven't given up hope. MOVE while you are able. One regret: Did not insist we move while my husband was living as he would have loved being around so many nice people-someone to talk to-but he insisted he wasn't "leaving his home" but I was the one eventually who hasn't left, here alone. Make the Break! Jean
September 10, 2011
I visited this facility
Sommerby of Mobile, AL is beautiful. I make daily trips to its several acre campus and I am always in awe of how nice the scenery is. Upon entering the assisted living facility you notice the cleanliness of the building and the attention to detail that the staff has for their job. The dining room is nicely done, set up like a high quality restaurant, which serves high quality food. There is even private dining for those residents who wish to have guests accompany them. For excersise there is a small, but adequate pool for the residents to keep muscles from deteriorating. I only wish I could go there if I were to ever need help living.
July 26, 2011
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Assisted living is one part of the total equation of Somerby- the campus in West Mobile has garden homes and patio homes and apartments too. When a resident needs to move to assisted living, they are already familiar with where they will be going, as assisted living shares many of the same facilities. I have visited friends of my family there often. It is a beautiful facility that continually brings in new ideas for keeping the residents as engaged as they want to be in the various activities available.
Questions about Somerby of Mobile
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Somerby of Mobile. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
Residents enjoy a wide variety of activities including flower arranging, knitting, religious studies, readings, celebrations, cooking demonstrations, art classes, beading classes, book clubs, movie clubs and SO MUCH MORE!
What programs or activities does Somerby of Mobile offer to enrich residents' well-being?
Our Discover Your Spark® program promotes active and engaged living. Take a look at our schedule of activities and events and you’ll see how the Somerby experience is Full of Life. In addition, Somerby features many amenities for everyday use, like an on-site exercise room, garden-style gathering areas for entertaining, and regularly scheduled transportation for shopping, appointments and local events.
What makes the chef or dining program at Somerby of Mobile exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
Fine dining is an important part of our resident experience at Somerby. Our spacious and elegant Château Restaurant offers a white-linen, upscale dining experience, with meals prepared by professional chefs. Somerby dining offers a variety of options at every meal. We also offer a more casual dining experience at the Bistro, where residents and their families can grab a quick sandwich or snack. Our chefs use locally sourced ingredients and prepare delicious meals with seasonal flavors, making nearly everything from scratch.
Services and Amenities of Somerby of Mobile
Costs
- All Inclusive Rent
- Rent Plus Care Fees
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We Do Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
- Housing Extra: Villas
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- In Room Kitchens
- Dining Room Shared Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
- Pool
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Health services
- Skilled Nursing
- Nurse On Staff: Yes
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Religious Services
- Fitness Room
Guest services
- Guests At Mealtime
Languages
- English
General
- Resident Capacity: 271
- Minimum Age: 55
- Pets: Yes
Licenses
- State Licenses: D4959
About Somerby of Mobile
Surround yourself with Southern charm at Somerby Mobile, where live oaks are draped with Spanish moss and the sweet coastal breeze lifts your spirits. It’s easy to make yourself at home here. Choose from a number of beautiful residence options, all filled with companionship, fellowship and life. Somerby Mobile combines everything you’d want in a senior living community – convenience, casual and fine dining options, on-campus entertainment, recreational classes and activities, wellness programs and opportunities to be social. What’s more, we foster a culture and environment conducive to healthy living, thanks to an innovative approach to wellness that’s rich in opportunities for lifelong learning and discovery. Somerby Mobile is a wonderful place where Residents and their Families can explore successful living.
Amenities
- Maintenance-free living, allowing you to pursue your interests, with continuing care available if you ever need it
- As much privacy or social, cultural and spiritual involvement as you choose, with freedom and genuine value compared to the typical homeowner’s lifestyle
- Chef-prepared meals featuring multiple entrée options at the Château Restaurant
- Daily hot breakfast buffet and Sunday brunch buffet
- Free films at Somerby’s Encore Theater
- Scheduled local transportation
- Weekly housekeeping and linen service
- Recreational and social programming scheduled daily
- Library with computer center
- Creative arts studio
- Indoor heated aerobic exercise pool
- Barbershop and day spa with hair styling, manicure and pedicure stations (additional charges apply)
- Game room for billiards, cards and more
- Exercise and wellness center
Spirituality. Purpose. Activity. Relationships. Knowledge.
These pillars form the foundation on which all Somerby programming is designed. Our events, outings and activities are purposefully crafted to connect with one or more of our five key Discover Your Spark objectives: support positive life choices, foster meaningful relationships, honor history and traditions, encourage exploration and growth and be champions of fun. we go the extra mile to put the interests of our residents first by investing in their physical, emotional and spiritual lives. It’s a way of doing things that we call The Somerby Spark.
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