Continuing Care Retirement Communities Communities in Newport, RI

"We are residents of Summer Villa. It has a yard. During the summer, they plant vegetables there. It has a driveway, and they put tables, chairs, and umbrellas for the summer. You can go there and eat on Thursdays for lunch, usually. As far as the upkeep, I upkeep my own room because I don't want anyone in my room, but there is a woman, her name's Maria, she does the cleaning, and she works really hard. There's a medtech and a nurse during the day. Then at night, there's medtech for the next two shifts. Everyone seems okay. They take us to Walmart twice a month. They also take people to other places, like bowling, the pool, and the beach. Every week, we play bingo, we do arts and crafts, and then there are other games that they do, like trivia. They have a musician come in once a month, and she is very good. They were having a gentleman for yoga, but I don't know if he's still coming. So, we're pretty well taken care of. They find things to do, but people don't want to do them. The food is ok. Sometimes it comes out burnt, and sometimes it comes out raw or cold. They have a microwave that you can use to warm it up. If you don't care for what they're serving, you have to go talk to the chef, and he has alternatives. They have ice cream every Saturday night. There is dessert or snack time at 7 pm every night. I don't know what they cost, but they take our disability checks. Medicare covers whatever. I guess it's worth it."

"Saint Elizabeth Court is a wonderful, clean facility with good food and kind and caring staff. My mom, who has dementia couldn't be happier there! She has lived there for three years now and has made many good friends. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a place to take good care of their loved one! "