Continuing Care Retirement Communities Communities in San Bernardino, CA

"Westmont Village was definitely nice. There was plenty of parking. When you walked in, it was really beautiful. It was a very nice place. I would want to live there myself. The facilities were beautiful. The rooms were just newly remodeled, and my mom was able to get a large enough apartment that would have been perfect for her. The thing that stood out above all of the other things I looked at was that they had a four fold (instead of a three fold). It was mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual. None of the other ones had the spiritual aspect of it, and they have a chapel there. This fits our needs perfectly, and that's what really made me think that was the best place. The other thing was the price. It was reasonable compared to other places. They have enough parking for a family to come, park, and get in quickly. It's beautiful coming in and you feel welcomed. There's security, and we felt good. They also had a really nice facility for memory care, which my mom doesn't need. It's just a well-rounded facility. The only downside was that it's very far away from most people in the city of Riverside. Because it's out there a ways, that also makes it a nice secluded place. It's within a gated community, so you can't just get in. It's easy for family because you just press a button and tell them where you're going; they let you in the gate. I also looked at the menu, and they gave a really good variety. You could get a diet based on what your needs are. You could order off the menu. They had a little heart healthy and then the low sodium. They had those little symbols on there that let you know. It's just a nice and very thriving community. They even had homes outside of the facility that are like 55 plus, and a lot of the people are former military (which my mom is a surviving spouse of a vet). Everything about it was really nice."

"We toured Atria Del Rey for my brother. We liked that they had balconies and people could sit outside but at their own place. We liked that they have the walk-in showers, which are safe for everybody, and that they have the little fridge for everybody. It is convenient, too. It's next door to a park, which would be great if families were visiting."

"Plymouth Village was a very different place because you can be independent and have your own little home all the way up to almost hospice care. It offered a lot for someone who is willing to stay there for a really long time, but it was quite expensive. I thought the staff people were very pleasant. "

"Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga is very nice, but it isn't as nice presentation wise as the other two places I went to. It's location was very park-like and I liked that."

"The aspect that made Inland Christian Home stand out above other assisted living facilities that I have visited was the quality of the staff that worked with the clients. Like other places I have visited, this facility offers some of the standard activities and services for elderly residents. I saw people engaged in games, coming home from outings, and eating and chatting together. Another thing I liked about this facility is that it offers a number of different levels for residents, ranging from independent living to constant care. It is nice not to have to move to a different facility when one's level of care changes. But as I said before, the quality of the staff is what distinguishes this facility--staff members were patient and seemed to really know the personalities of the residents, down to the names of their grandchildren. The staff also seems to stick around, which makes for a more stable environment. "

"I only didn't give Pilgrim's Place a five because I have not been to that many assisted-living facilities and I don't know if it is truly the best of the best. What I can say from what I've heard about assisted-living places, is that it must come pretty close. I am a student in Claremont and I visited Pilgrim's Place in order to talk to some residents about their lives. I have hard many horror stories about assisted living facilities, but this one was nothing like that. It was clean and cheerful. The residents seemed happy and well taken care of. Like most of Claremont, the building itself was very nice and welcoming. The staff was very helpful and friendly as well. Although I have not had relatives stay here, I would recommend it without a doubt and can only hope that I end up in a place like this in my old age, if needed be. I couldn't find anything wrong with this place at all. "