Continuing Care Retirement Communities Communities in Alton, IL

"I have moved in. Everything is on time, and everybody is really nice. The place is clean and it doesn't smell. When you call the staff, they come pretty quickly. However, the food is better than the place where I was at last. I haven't had much of a chance to access anything other than just the apartment and the dining room. I think the activities are good overall. The value for the money is very good, too. I don't have to provide too much of my own things because everything else is provided."

"The facilities in Hidden Lake are well maintained and there are several nice garden areas where my grandparents enjoy walking. The staff are friendly and helpful, though they are not always very accurate with identifying patients before distributing medication. Because of this, my grandmother was almost given the wrong medication on two occasions. Despite the problems with staff being less than attentive before medicating patients, the community seems like a nice place and my grandparents appear happy there. The facility offers many opportunities for exercise and involvement for all of its residents and offers three meals each day as well as transportation via shuttle to several local destinations. The furniture and decor throughout create a very homey environment. With sofas and rocking chairs tucked throughout several nooks and corners, and a large fireplace and flat screen TV in the common room, there are plenty of places to sit quietly and visit with a loved one. There is even a piano in the common room where I once played Christmas tunes for my grandparents and their guests. "

"The Garden Villas North is a retirement community that is adjacent to the Delmar Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Florissant, Missouri. My sister is currently a patient in Delmar Gardens due to a stroke and the a muscle disease. While visiting my sister, I was impressed with how beautiful the Garden Villas community was. The grounds were impeccable and the Villas looked like a luxury apartment complex where I would love to stay. The first thing I noticed after entering the main entrance was the warm welcome received from the receptionist at the front desk. The lobby was clean and reminded me of a nice hotel instead of an assisted living community. The receptionist was very professional and helpful in answering all the questions I had about the possibility of my sister moving into one of the Villas after she was released from Delmar Gardens. Based on the information I received, I know my sister would love to move into this community. The services Garden Villas North provides is top notch. I HIGHLY recommend this community for anyone searching for a retirement community. Please pay them a visit to see for yourself. You will not be sorry. "

"My mother is staying at Village North Retirement Community, and the experience is great so far. The staff and apartment or room is great. Her room is spacious and has all the accommodations that my mother would need so it's fine. It's got all the appliances and she had to bring her furniture (like the bed, and couch). The food is okay, and she gets 3 meals a day. Sometimes she doesn't eat the meal because she'll eat what's in her refrigerator; so I'll eat the meal, and they're okay. They've got a game day, chapel on Sundays, bingo, a happy hour, and barbecue. The living atmosphere is fine. You walk in and the place is nice and clean; you don't smell any odors so I think it's nice. The value for the money is there. She's been there for about a year or two."

"My sister in law is satisfied with Meridian Village, they seem to be taking good care of them, and it's a good thing. The rooms were nice, the food was very good, and it seems they have a lot of entertainment coming in. I was there, and there were 2 or 3 things going on that were very nice. She's been there over a month, maybe 2 months. The facilities are fine, and the staff I have been involved had been very helpful, very nice, and very good."

"The place is quite clean and friendly. My friends had a great experience. The units (duplexes) stayed clean, and they enjoyed using the exercise room. They also enjoyed their experience with the other residents. One friend volunteered at the reception desk answering calls and directing deliveries. The location also gave them access to many nature trails and the main shopping centers. The layout was gorgeous and the units big and modern. Most importantly, they enjoyed their freedom. Aside from cleaning and services, the staff was friendly and not intrusive, which meant that my friends could live there as if it where their own home. No hassles, no intrusions, just comfortable living. The rent was a bit high, ut with services like that who can complain? Over all, a great experience and highly recommended for those who want a relaxed retirement with great amenities while still retaining the freedom to live life. "