Hillcrest - A Remarkable Retirement Community

My aunt is in Hillcrest. I thought it was set up pretty nice, the room has a bedroom, a full bathroom, a full kitchen, a small living room area, and she even has her own washer and dryer in her room. The dining area was big, they can choose what they want to eat, and they also have different places for dinner. However, there’s a buy-in.

Hillcrest is probably my ultimate favorite. I like that it is also in a secluded area even though it is still in the middle of the city. It's very quite, very serene, and very safe. It's like living in your own little neighborhood. It doesn't feel at all like a retirement community. They have everything for activities. They have bingo, performances, all kinds of clubs, and knitting. You name it, they have it for everybody. The people are really happy. The rooms are gorgeous and beautiful. I like that they're actual homes. I saw the menu, and everything seemed really fresh.

Hillcrest is two blocks from my house. I liked the staff, and they provide full hospice and medical care. The staff isn't overly friendly because they're busy, but everything was within the nurses' station, and no one's left out in the cold or way down the hall. They offer private rooms which you can decorate however you'd like. It's perfect for end of life. It's not beautiful, but it does the job.

Everything was really nice at Hillcrest. We were more interested in the cottages. One had 2 bedrooms, a kitchen, a dining room, your own washing machine and dryer, and a small yard, so we were interested in it for our dog. The dining area looked very nice and large. The food was good. The residents were more active than the ones we saw at other communities.

Hillcrest is a wonderful place. I’ve been placing relatives in senior care and dementia care for 20 years, and by far this is the best place and fabulous. You walk in the door, and we had people that come to visit that said "oh my God this feels like home." It’s homey, and you always smells something good baking. Everybody is laughing and singing. They have a lot of music, they sing Christian hymns and Frank Sinatra tunes, and they have a bus trip every Thursday. It’s about $2000. The staff was excellent. I have never seen a facility that is specifically trained to handle dementia patients, and they are so tactful, happy, and loving. They love hugs and kisses. They are so understanding, they don’t do sleeping pills or drugs, and if they want to get up in the middle of the night, they can; one of the caretakers will sit with them and say do you want to walk or have some popcorn. It’s unbelievable; it’s better than home. The food is excellent; they say Hillcrest food is the best restaurant in town. Its home cooked and very flavorful. I have eaten several times; the family can have breakfast, lunch, or dinner with him.

Hillcrest is a wonderful place, and it's just great. The food is fantastic, they have a whole range of activities, they do a lot, and they're very active. It's a very good community and a lovely place. The dining area is extremely wonderful because their food is good, and the people are good servers. It's a nice place.