Continuing Care Retirement Communities Communities in San Bernardino, CA

"My husband was at Westmont Village for respite. It was very good. He said it was like being on a cruise ship. There were people he met. There were lots of activities. They personally were keeping up and taking care of him, checking to see if he needed things and stuff. His room was very nice sized. It had everything he needed there. The food was good and had a lot of variety. The staff was very courteous and nice. I know they had bingo, Mexican dominoes, art classes, exercise classes, movies, and different bible study groups. I know they had a luau while he was there one night. They had lots of different things to participate in. They had a library where he could go read the paper and stuff every day."

"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. "