Assisted Living Communities in Abingdon, VA

"We have already placed my sister in Renaissance House. The place is OK, but it is pretty institutional-looking, i.e., not cinder block walls, and not homey. My sister shares a room with someone. It is not very large, but it is OK. This place is sort of in the residential area. They can get on a bus and go around and go to the stores, shopping centers, movie theaters and things like that. That's relatively nice that they have access to that, but they have to pay for it. Also, you could walk around outside the facility. So far, the activities are pretty limited. The food looks unappealing to me, i.e., like hotdogs, beans. They're cheap and not healthy food. I would pick my sister out and take her out every chance I get. What they could improve on, is that they could get a real dietitian in there to plan healthy vegetables. They hardly ever have fresh vegetables and fruits to eat. Also, they could have activities for them. The place is nice and clean, but I think they could make it a little more stimulating and find a way to take them places where it doesn't cost them more money. "

"One year ago next month, my Mother fell in her home and broke her arm. After being taken to the hospital, she was given the diagnosis of Dementia along with her broken bone. I then knew that the time had come that she could no longer be left to live on her own. I live in an adjacent State, with a full time job and taking her out of her environment would not be an option that would lead to her well being. Fortunately, a few months prior to her fall, I had taken time off from work and traveled to Abingdon, which is close to her home town that she knows well, to start the search for a quality Assisted Living Facility. When I first arrived, at dinner time, I was met by friendly staff and noticed how content all the residents seemed. They were all laughing and talking with each other and a true sense of "Home" was felt. The Administrator approached me and was so gracious, helpful and informative. She took her time in telling me all about the facility and made me feel so welcomed. She stayed with me long after 5:00 which I so appreciated. Just a few months later, I found myself in desperate need to find a special place for my Mother to make a transition from her home t a "around the clock" assisted living quickly! The first phone call I made was to English Meadows! I am not sure that the same Administrator remembered me, but she made me feel like she did. She was so reassuring and calming. and said that she did have availability for my Mother. I was so relieved! That was 11 months ago and I am still just as impressed with English Meadows, the Administrator, her Director of Nurses, the Nursing Staff, the Dietician, the Activity Director, every aspect of the facility I give the highest of marks! I feel so content, knowing that Mother is happy, safe, well nourished and content as well. Thank you English Meadows! You have my heart! Jonna Davis Charlotte, NC "

"I am a nurse. I liked that the owners and staff care about the residents. The residents like this place better than others with much older people and drug infested adult homes. Keep up the good work. "

"The staff and the director of nursing at Covington Senior Living are great and very helpful. I like them a lot. We put my dad in a nice-sized one-bedroom with a big double door. The kitchenette is a little bit more than he needs, but it's nice to have a fridge. The amenities are really great. It's a new facility, but the gym could be a little bit better. It's a little lackluster, but outside of that, everything is new and really nice. I have one parent in assisted living and one parent in the memory care unit there. I like the food. They have a couple of things always available on the menu, desserts at lunch and dinner, and amazing breakfasts."

"The staff was very friendly and helpfpul. I helped them in the kitchen for two days. The residents have everything they need and could ever want, they are well cared for. The facility is quite large and houses many residents. I got to know some of them over the two days I was there and alot of them where friendly also. "

"The Service was excellent , residents seem happy and enjoy the environment, which is on solar hill above downtown bristol. I have visited my grandmother at Fort Shelby recently. she was happy and well attended for, reported well of the service and enjoyed the food and interaction with housemates. "

"My mother in law has been in this facility for 12 months. We are thankful for the excellent care she has received. Therapy was able to help decrease her falls by helping her balance."

"My uncle is in a facility called Hands of Grace. It is old, but it is functional. It looks OK, and they have taken good care of him. He went in there this December in the assisted living. The staff is very good. He has a little patio. He is alone in his room. I would recommend this facility to other people. "

"The main reason why I chose this facility is because they provide rehabilitation service and therapy 7 days a week. And I'm really impressed with their therapist. They are really nice and take good care of my mom. We were looking forward that she'll be out of the facility in 2 weeks time since she is improving every day. I'll definitely recommend this center for those people as well who are looking for rehabilitation service. "