Assisted Living Communities in Auburn, AL

"We have moved my father into The Harbor at Opelika. It has been very good. He seems very happy there. They seem to take good care of him. They have a lot of activities and he is involved and he is up and moving. It has been a positive experience so far. He has only been there for a little bit, and we have been very pleased with them. They are very professional, they spend a lot of time with them, and they keep them busy. We're very happy with it. Food is pretty good, too. They do a good job. They have a little bit of everything. There are only 32 people in there, so it's very well kept, it's not overcrowded, and it's very apportioned. It's not so big that you can't get around, but it is not small either. They have something all the time from devotionals, to walking, to music, to activities, to things that work for them to get them to improve their memory and get them active."

"Lakewood is extremely well run. The administration is the best I’ve seen. Staff is caring. Food is quite good. The facility is clean and attractive. Rooms are spacious with plenty of light. There is an activity director who engages the residents. "

"The rooms at Valley Park Manor were very functional and big enough for one person. It was great space wise. The staff was very friendly and engaging with the residents. They had a community dining area and a library. I saw more of the assisted living than the memory care unit. They had areas where they play cards, do puzzles and read."

"My father has been at Lakewood Senior Living of Smiths for seven years, and he is happy. It is small, there are only 16 residents, and the people that work there are just wonderful. He has a one-bedroom apartment with a big closet, a big bath, and a bedroom. I love the food. They have lots of activities going on all the time. A lot of it is church centered. They have sitting exercises. It is like a home type environment, and there are no shared rooms. In the last two years, he has gotten a little quarrelsome because he is 98 years old, and they just handle him very nicely. I am very pleased with that. "

"We went to The Veranda at Lake Martin. We like it because it's a small place. It's very homey. It makes you feel like you're at home. My mom gets one-on-one care and she likes it there. And that's the main thing. As long as my mom likes it there, I'm happy. She has a room with an adjoining bathroom with all the assisted living stuff like bench seats in the shower, and all the amenities she needs to help her. She can still walk. So she can get around in her room. And she just likes her private room. They have indoor activities like bingo, singing, card playing, and a pool table. They also have entertainment within the facility. I don't keep up with the outside activities because my mom doesn't care to go anywhere anyway."

"You can have an apartment at Spring Harbor. It has one bedroom and a kitchen. It's beautifully appointed, with great carpeting. They all have microwaves and steel refrigerators. The residents get to know each other. They play bridge, they have a movie theater, and they have art classes. I'd probably join that and I'd probably swim in the pool. They have exercises every day. They go out on trips to the symphony, and then when you're incapacitated, you move over to a different area of this place. When it first opened the food was very good, now, the food is just good. They have a new chef. All my friends are there. It's the most exclusive neighborhood. It takes you 5 minutes to get to a Starbucks. They have nurses and doctors on call. It's one of the top ones. "

"First, I love the location. The Landings is located in a very quiet and serene area with nature as it's neighbor. My mom was treated with excellent and loving care by the entire staff. I want to express my sincere gratitude for nurses Ashley and Dorca. They showered my mother with so much loving care that it left a profound impression on me and my family. Thank you to Director Tracy, Angela, Lisa, Monica and the rest of the amazing staff at The Landing. Highly recommend."

"My friend is currently in this facility and although she said some of the nurse practitioners and CNAs are ok most are lazy and some are downright rude. They run out of her meds, the food Is often cold when served and the very large wound on her leg is supposed to be cleaned and dressed daily but sometimes it goes 3 or 4 days without being taken care of. She has complained of chest pain and they do nothing to find out what has caused it. She has congestive heart failure and chest pain could mean something serious is going on. I would never send anyone to this facility, they need a good shake down from the director all the way down the line of employees. I'm old school, I believe if you take a job you should perform all you duties to the very best of your ability and not just go through the motions just enough to keep the job and collect a pay check."

"My father moved into here two weeks ago. It's been great and it's a very nice place. I like that they have their doctor on-site. They have some nurses there and they are very friendly. They have a cable, phone, and nice food. The facility is just awesome. They also have bingo activities, movies, and a other games to play."

"Franciscan Woods is small and personal. Their bath is good. I know the director, and it is a very clean and reputable place. My mother-in-law has been there for about six months, and the staff has been excellent. I think they do a good job, and I'm there almost every day. They have all kinds of activities. They have an exercise room, and they plan several things every day. They have church on Sundays, dinners, and a Mother's Day party. They do all kind of stuff for them, and they are very active. "