Ciel of Arvada

Carlotta

I went to see, an independent living community. I didn't like the idea that it didn't have any underground parking available. They were building a huge apartment building right across from it. I think it's older and just a little constricted. The staff who welcomed me was very personable, very friendly, and helpful. As usual, they had meals, prepared activities, and transportation for everyone.

Kraig

We toured. They were very nice rooms. We were very pleased with it. It doesn't have all the amenities that the larger place would have, but what they had was very good and very nice. The staff was very friendly, very open, and helpful. It's a smaller community, but it's very nice. It's right by a creek that runs right by the facility and the walking path, and the layout was very nice.

Nancy

We saw it. It's very nice. The unit is wonderful. They have nice facilities. They have transportation, three meals a day, a library, a theater, and nice washing facilities. The apartments are big, and they have storage in them, which I hadn't seen before. The physical condition of the community itself is excellent. The atmosphere there was very friendly.

Betty

I enjoyed going here. I enjoyed seeing how many people they had. There used to be tea at about 4:00, but now it's a snack. We stopped and talked to the people there, which was very nice. There were nice wide hallways. It's got balconies and stairs, and there were a few that you could go straight out. They allow dogs, which I like because I probably will get one. Their cooking facility there is very good, but I didn't like the shower. I still sit down to take a shower and there is no seat. It's a stand-up shower, which is normal, but I would feel more comfortable if I had a little seat of some sort in there. That would be my only objection to that place. The staff was nice, very friendly, and informative. They showed the bad as well as the good. The snack I had there was quite good. Other than that, I can't rate the food. It's a very pleasant experience. They got a library, sitting rooms, a game room, a little workshop, and raised gardens where you can have a little pot and plant your own. They have just about everything you would need.

CS

It was nice, but the rooms were small. The staff was very nice. They had an exercise room, a cafeteria, full meals, and activities. The people were nice.

Cathy

We really liked it. The staff was over-the-top friendly. They greeted us and really made an effort. They were very informative and answered all our questions. We met the chef and even the maintenance guy. We were very impressed with them. We had lunch in the dining room. The food was not like five-star dining, but it was really quite good. They had a calendar of daily activities. It was a very good place.