Kirkwood Orange

Dr. Michael F.

I placed my ward in Kirkwood Orange. I thought that the community was very well kept. Security was very tight. The check-in and check-out procedures were very formal, which I appreciated. They have all of the exits monitored and they can keep track of all their residents very easily. There's a lot of integration between the memory care residents and the assisted living residents, and as a result, the residents get the benefit of interacting with people at and above their levels of capability, which keeps them in a probably better place mentally or cognitively. And I think that's very worthwhile. All the staff that I've interacted with are extremely professional and extremely pleasant, and I don't see any issues whatsoever. The food is fantastic. I enjoyed two meals there already with the resident that I placed there, and I thought that it was superior quality. I was very pleased with the activity list, quite a bit of activities. They engaged the residents in various games, varying levels of cognitive ability based on the individual resident's capabilities. They also had entertainment. They have sing-alongs, they have performers. I understand they have barbecues, they have outdoor events in their covered patio area. I haven't seen all of them. I have only been in the community now for eight or nine days. So I haven't had the chance to experience all the activities, but I have seen some of them and they appear to be pretty amazing. She's currently in memory care, she was in assisted living at another facility and I moved her to this facility so that she could get a higher standard of care and also a smaller geographic and residential size. Kirkwood Orange has only assisted and memory care, so it's more individualized, and they're able to focus their attention more easily on the residents and give them a higher standard of care. It's very clean, very well kept both interior and exterior. All the rooms that I saw inside because a lot of rooms were open, were very well kept, and the common areas were very clean. I didn't notice anything at all that stood out. The elevators were all in excellent working condition. I didn't notice anything out of the ordinary that looked like it needed to be repaired, or touched up even. The value is better than what she had at her prior facility. The prior facility had a larger living accommodation, but the amount of service that she received versus the amount of service that she receives now for the cost, I think the value is greater.

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Pamela

Kirkwood Orange was very nice. I like the place. That's where I would like my friend to go. It's very clean and it's very nice. The food was good. The people are just absolutely wonderful. Everybody is friendly. Everybody says hello. They're talking to her making her feel comfortable. The salad was very good, but I thought that the food was a little on the dry side. The facility was very clean. It's got a very nice appeal outside.

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Paul

My in-laws moved into Kirkwood Orange last July or 1st week of August. They seemed to like it. It's welcoming, the services seemed satisfactory, and they seemed to be OK with it. My father-in-law recently was able to leave and then he came back. Right now, he has to be in the building, but he walks every day. They are allowing him to walk through the facility. My mother-in-law passed away. My father-in-law seems to like the food. He has some suggestions of the things he likes, and they seemed to have listened. He seems content with the food.

Jen

Kirkwood Orange was beautiful, but it wasn't that comfortable because it was so nicely decorated. I felt like there's a lot more females than men, so my father-in-law wouldn't have that many opportunities for male companionship. It was expensive as well. The person during the tour was very nice, very helpful, and tried to answer all my questions, but she wasn't as comfortable to talk to as their staff. The food smelled fantastic.

Cynthia

Kirkwood Orange was very friendly and everyone seemed happy. The front desk person took the time to talk to me and they were very nice. They have music every day, they go out on outings twice a week, and the room was very nice. They showed me a room that was done, and it was nice. They have an ice cream parlor, a TV room, and a library.

Sean

Kirkwood Orange left me with a very good impression. I was looking for single rooms or studios. The staff was very professional and very patient, even calling me several times.

Kenny

My mom is moving into Kirkwood Orange. I've gone by it for years, and when I finally went inside, I was like, "Wow, it's as nice inside as it is outside." I've eaten there, and the food is good. They have an ice cream parlor and people are enjoying that, a big sitting area, a dining room, and a really pretty view outside their windows. The staff and residents are super nice.

Brenda Smith 951

Kirkwood Orange has the greatest, most caring staff. My father lived here for the last 8 weeks of his life. He had memory problems, was sometimes a little difficult, but the staff was always positive. They all took an interest in making sure he was happy and well cared for. Thank you all!

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Pam573255

Kirkwood was beautiful but too expensive. Shannon was excellent. I didn’t see any activities. The food smelled good. The location was very good.

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Debbie530365

We were actually happy with Kirkwood Orange, and that's the place we would have chosen for my father because it felt comfortable and felt like my mom's style. We liked the atmosphere, and it smelled really good. The people were very nice, and what we liked about it was the memory care center and the assisted living was exactly the same, so if someone had to move from one to the other, they wouldn't be so confused because everything was the same. We felt that was really nice. The gardens were clean, and they kept it looking nice.

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Jason511831

Kirkwood was very nice. I liked it. They had an ice cream parlor. The staff was very nice. It was very clean. The receptionist was nice. The lady that took me around was very nice and understood everything.

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Ron133460

Kirkwood Orange was a beautiful place, and it’s very nice. The staff was great and friendly. The rooms were clean, well-organized, and well-kept. They have their own ice cream parlor, and they go out on tours a lot of times.

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Dyanne142184

The woman who talked to me at Kirkwood Orange was very nice. It’s a nice place, but we found it too pricey.

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Chris262844

Kirkwood Orange was very nice. I did not see many of the activities or the amenities, but the rooms were very nice. It was in a very nice location and easy to go to. The staff was extremely nice. I did not see anything that I did not like. Had another place hadn’t been an option, I would have loved to have my grandfather at Kirkwood. They were very nice.

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Bonnie265401

We like Kirkwood Orange. They have music and other activities to get Mom to move a little bit, like doing exercises in a chair. I was very impressed with the rooms. The one Mom is in has two closets. They made me feel very at ease that they will work with my mom and help her.

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Joyce113368650

Kirkwood Orange was wonderful, small and intimate. Everybody was happy. We sat there when they were finishing dinner. The residents had their wheelchairs and their walkers. The staff walked them to their room and they seemed very involved so I thought that was very good. My mother absolutely loved it. The only thing is if mom had a problem, they would call 911 and she would go to the hospital. If she needed too much help, she would have to find another place.

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Caring109461250

I visited Kirkwood Orange. I was pleased and quite impressed with it. I was impressed with the staff. I was impressed with the people interacting with each other. The place was beautiful, and it looked quite comfortable. The staff seemed knowledgeable, and they seemed to have every level of care I could ever wanted. It was smaller than most facilities, which was what I was looking for. I do not want a big old hospital place. One thing that really impressed me was that I could visit anytime of the day or night. At night, the outer door was locked, but you could ring the bell, and somebody would open it for you. You also had the password to the rooms and things so that you could come and visit your loved ones anytime. You could have meals with them if you wanted to, and that impressed me.

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Anonymous108679250

Everything seemed satisfactory at Kirkwood Orange. We did not discuss cost because it will depend on what my mother's needs are. We just went to look at the place and to see how far it was away from our home. The place looked clean. It appeared to have enough staff.

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Amy40

There is one called Kirkwood in Orange, and the thing that turned me off there was the lack of physical space. They seemed very nice and caring, but their physical space -- in terms of the rooms -- was more run-down and not as clean or things like that. And then, they were very pushy with bringing dad to their social events -- the lady that I worked with over there. They were very nice and everything else, but it was always, "Bring dad to happy hour," and I was like, "I don't want to bring dad to happy hour." But that was just the constant push, and they were, "Oh, you need to come. That is the best time to have him come in and interact." He doesn't drink, that is not his comfort zone, and he is not highly social because of the dementia. He is social, but going into a new setting with a lot of people as the first introduction doesn't seem to b what I wanted to do with him. But, again, they were very limited in terms of backyard outside space, and he is very outdoorsy, so that was a turn-off for there.

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Dorothy104786250

Food is good. Kirkwood is very clean and maintained well. Caregivers are good but clearly they need more help. Follow through of care is not adequate.

Art12

My father gets excellent care.

Mona4

Kirkwood Orange was very nice. The staff was very nice; they have answered a lot of questions, were very helpful, and that’s what caused me to chose them. It was probably the most expensive one -- but the nicest one -- and that’s why I chose it because I thought she would get good care there. Mom has a one bedroom, separate living room, a bathroom area, and you can do whatever you want. You can paint and you can hang draperies, so that’s nice as well. The food was very good. They have church, bible studies, games, outings, ice cream parlo, a well-rounded schedule of activities.

Susie11

Kirkwood was for my mom. It's smaller, and it's very close to where I live. It is like 3 miles away, and I can be there in basically 8 minutes. The proximity was very important to me, but the size of Kirkwood is also a plus because it is on the smaller side. The staff is wonderful and they provide the different levels of care, plus they really keep my mom engaged. I have eaten there and the food is good. It's not within walking distance, but there is some discount shopping and a grocery store nearby. My mom's room is a 1-bedroom that has a nice little living room with a bedroom, a nice bathroom, a big shower that you don't have to step into with a seat that you can put down, and then she has a little kitchen area that has a refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink.

Tom83180450

Kirkwood was a nice facility. It was very clean. It was more of a Victorian style. I liked the homeyness and warmth of the facility. They had a nice dining area, which was like a restaurant style, and even the rooms were very nice. The staff was very good. The people were very friendly. They had an outside area where you could walk around. They had a little barbeque area. When you walked down the hall, it was almost like a living area. They also had a lounge area. It was very cozy and comfortable. They had a lot to offer.However, I thought the price was more expensive than all of the ones we had looked at, because it seemed like some of things that were part of the regular costs in the other places, were extra cost in there. If my family could afford it, I would definitely send my uncle there.

Phyllis17

Kirkwood Orange was beautiful; however, they were expensive. They have very nice rooms and very nice houses. I found them from a senior online directory. Their staff was very nice. They have mostly indoor activities because this facility was more for assisted living people who are able to do a lot of things on their own. What I like best about this facility as a whole was that it was a small facility, so it was more personal, and it was a really nice,homey place.

strottnerj

My mother has been a resident at Kirkwood Orange for six years. The facility is very well maintained and clean. The staff is very caring and is sincerely concerned with the well being and happiness of the residents. They go over and beyond what is expected. We do not worry knowing that my mother is being cared for at Kirkwood.

commercesd

Kirkwood Assisted Living Residence was located in Orange, where we happened to be. Since we'd been looking for a place for my friend, we stopped in to take a look. The backyard had lovely pathways and a central fountain which looked very tranquil. The overall design was reminiscent of a colonial home, only a bit updated with more fresh air and light. The living suites were all a nice size and did not seem cramped. They were also beautifully decorated. Each unit had individually controlled temperatures. The kitchens all had ample counter space and appliances. The dining areas have many options. From more intimate to communal dining, resident can choose whatever they like. The food choices looked nutritious and delicious, as well as the regular snacks - offered continually. The communal areas all had interesting activities occurring, from reading to games and resident interactions. It was clear that the residents enjoy living here. We thought this was a lovely facility with caring and attentive staff. All of the resident's needs appear to be met easily and efficiently, in a friendly and caring manner.