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401 Solon Road, Waxahachie, TX 75165
4.4
(7 reviews)
"Over the course of several years, my family & I visited many assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, and even residential small group homes in Texas. We explored the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolis, the Texas Hill Country and at least a couple of dozen smaller communities in North Central Texas. We also consulted with professional senior living advisors and were satisfied that there were several places that would meet my mother’s needs when the time came to move her to a place where she would be provided with round-the-clock care. A PT who had worked with Mom for well over a year and whose opinion I genuinely valued, spoke highly of Morada and thought it would be a good fit for her. So I dropped by during an open house and was welcomed by Jennifer, the director. She introduced me to staff & answered my many questions. Almost immediately I thought, “THIS is the place.” I was so confident in this decision I drove straight home and took Mom for a visit that same afternoon. Soon thereafter, we moved her to her new digs. Mom has been living at Morada for about 9 months now. She and our whole family are very happy with the care she receives. Morada doesn’t have all of the bells & whistles that some places promote. But I wasn’t looking for bells & whistles. I was looking for a competent and caring staff with a relatively low turnover rate (one really good indicator of good management). I met several staff who had been working there for more than a couple of decades. Literally, everyone was cheerful and seemed genuinely interested in my mother. They are super-cooperative in meeting my need for good communication, too, truthfully conveying Mom’s needs and challenges as they arise. Every single staff member I have interacted with—a lot of people— has been forthright with me. I cannot thank them enough for that. I was also looking for a clean facility and a place that might feel more like “home” and less like a 5-star hotel. The rooms are very spacious (enough to set up her sewing machine and a table for jigsaw puzzles) and flooded with natural light from a wall of windows. The roomy bathroom is perfect and accommodates a walker, a wheelchair and staff whenever necessary. Speaking of 5-star hotels, Stella —Morada’s official concierge— is just amazing. The Four Seasons or the Hotel Ritz Paris should be so lucky. Stella is sensible, solution-oriented and joyful. She helps me navigate with ease the ever-changing slippery slope of care and “risk management” of a woman in her 90s. Mom’s room includes a kitchenette, much like you find in a suite hotel. But who needs it? Morada employs a REALLY GOOD CHEF. The meals are delicious and provide for each resident’s unique nutritional requirements and preferences. I had pretty much worn myself out preparing nutritious meals for Mom when she was still at home, but when I saw the kind of meals Chef Holly was serving 3 times a day … what can I say? It was one of those hand-to-forehead moments. What a bargain. The activities director, Jonette, is terrific at preparing activities and field trips for the residents, many of which can include families and friends. Her management of the common areas is creative & therapeutic. For instance, a tree in one of the common areas is decorated for each major holiday and season. Over these past months, I have watched how this one detail has helped my mother keep up with time. It’s “homey” and “effective.” Jonette often plays the piano, too, while my mother sings. I consider this a real blessing since she loves to sing and in years past has sung in a church choir. The nurse, Angela, has contributed one solution after another for the various health complications that have arisen (unanticipated by me). Every solution has made a positive difference. Putting it all together, I now rest easy with Mom’s round-the-clock welfare, which at this juncture in my life is a tremendous relief. For this, I am grateful to each and every Morada employee. "
$3,340
