Aegis of Corte Madera

I went to a place called Aegis of Corte Madera. It was very attractive and spacious. There were lots of lights. The rooms were very nice. There were singles and doubles. Everything looked very nice. The woman-in-charge was delightful and charming. Aegis of Corte Madera is great for the right people. There were mostly elderly ladies there; however, it didn't seem to have as many stimulating activities. The rooms and the whole building is a five. It is very nicely done and spacious, and the decorations are great.

We chose Aegis of Corte Madera for my mother because it was to my mother’s liking. It was a beautiful place and close to where we live. They offer lots of activities, like movies, lectures, games, and many more. The place is expensive, but you get what you pay for.

I would love to be in Aegis of Corte Madera, but it's like wanting a Cadillac you can't afford. I had a delicious lunch there. It's gorgeous. The dining room, the food, and everything I saw was very nice. They have movies daily and a chandelier in one of the dining rooms. Their clientele has money.

My father-in-law is in Aegis Assisted Living Community, and we are happy with that. We chose it because it is clean and very nice. The staff is fantastic, and it is in a beautiful location. My father-in-law enjoys the food. He is happy with the activities. He likes the atmosphere and the social aspect, and the other guests are nice, social people.

It has been less than a week and my mother-in-law is improving. The staff, food and services are outstanding. Staff is friendly, attentive and responded appropriate to two falls. The activities include exercise, music performances, outings, etc. So far, our loved one has required continual staff supervision/assistance and the staff is always right there. We're quite impressed by the diversity of residents and the facility's ability to attend to each. She, her personal belongings and her room have remained immaculate throughout this process and our family is delighted with her being there. Wish we'd made this decision earlier. Someone from our family visits with her daily and we are always greeted and informed re: her status. When she became disorganized/confused and bizarre, I asked staff to hold her medications until contacted by her physician; thus, her medications were changed and she has had no further such incidents. Thank goodness for staffs commitment to provide quality services with dignity.

My mother already decided to move to Aegis of Corte Madera and we’re waiting for a two-bedroom apartment for her. It seems very nice, cozy, it’s 15 minutes from my house and 15 minutes from where my sister works. It is also sunnier than San Francisco. They have a lot of activities and they also have different levels of care. The food is good. The other thing that I liked about Aeges is that you really do not need to drive because next door they have a market, a liquor store, a dry cleaner and a gym. You can just walk out of the door and everything is right there. However, they do have a very high fee to get in.

It was amazing and fabulous, but there was also $40,000 entry. It had more space and gardens. If not for the expensive entry cost, I think we should probably put my aunt in there.

My mom had a stroke three years ago, and we were faced with the difficult decision of finding care for her. Overall, Aegis has proven to be an excellent choice -- and truly the best quality care we could ever have asked for. The ratio of staff to residents is almost an astounding 1:1 ratio. They don't cut corners. The place, near Nordstrom mall, is warm and welcoming with a diverse community for those with memory care issues and certainly, those without. Our deciding factor came down to Gail G., their activity director. We wanted a place where my mother could socialize and be engaged and active if she so chose to. Gail creates an amazing monthly calendar chock-full of activities which range from discussion groups for men and women, musical and singing entertainment (she herself sings beautifully and has a background in musical theater), art and museum outings, gardening and so much more. There are also different "place" themes each month where residents can "travel" to new places and learn about different cultures. For the holidays, Gail plans both Christmas and Hanukkah celebrations, and it is a very inclusive place where all feel welcome. It's not super religious in any way, which for us, was good -- but there is a shuttle and drivers to church or synagogue, if desired. Because it was such a difficult decision for our family, we never felt any sort of hard pressure sales tactics like some of the other places. There was only warmth and compassion from the marketing team and Jennifer -- we truly felt that they realized it needed to be a good fit for both my mother and the family (there are five of us kids and we are all in the area). The food is healthy and very good -- with a wide selection of daily entrees made to order. The wait staff (Norma and the other gals at breakfast), are extremely professional and friendly. They make my mother feel at home. The location is excellent and right next to 101 -- and there is a beautiful market called Paradise right next door. My mom has two good pals, and people with whom she can socialize during meals, which she very much looks forward to. The staff is accommodating to families and family structures of all types. What I like most is the richness and diversity of the staff and their level of training. Valentine and Jenzie, both med techs who deliver my mother's daily pills (and watch over to see that she takes all), are excellent and cheerful. There are about 125 or so residents, and it feels big enough to have a large selection of friends from which to choose (though, of course, there are far more women to men), yet small enough to be intimate without an institutional-like feel. Highly recommended. I know it can be difficult.