Magnolia Manor

Ken

Magnolia Manor was my number two choice. They have a lovely place. They've been around a whole lot longer. It's a little older community, but I met with the director, Katherine. She was very attentive to detail. They also have spacious rooms. Their hallways were a bit wider than the other ones we saw, which was nice for residents with walkers and stuff. They have an activities area that she took us to see and an enclosed outdoor patio area that's all screened-in with a fountain. It was really beautiful. The dining area was pleasant, too.

Margo

My mother moved into Magnolia Manor Assisted Living. They're very friendly, and they're very willing to do anything for you. They are taking very good care of her, so I have no complaints. Because of COVID, they have cut back on what they normally have there, so I really can't tell you yet. I know they have an exercise program that they do and take residents occasionally. They're keeping all the group stuff down. They have free TV, and they have cable. They've got breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and you can eat with them. You go into the dining room and the guests can eat with them. There are no limits to the visiting hours and they're able to come and go. She has been there that long for me to really dig in and check out things. They're concerned about her and they check on her. Being that it's assisted living, they're not in there overtime, but they do come into the room and check on her. When I request that they do something, they do it. They help her into bed because her bed was a little high, so they assisted her in and out of bed first couple of nights. The staff is very friendly. I chose this place because a friend of mine had a friend who had a relative in there, and they had a very good rating. The food is good; I had lunch with her one day. The food was very good for that kind of food; it was basic. I thought the food was good. There was one thing they called apple cobbler, but it didn't look like apple cobbler to me. I didn't eat. It looked like a pumpkin puree with whipped cream on top, and that's not apple cobbler, so that was strange. There's a salad that was delicious, they had some sort of chicken dish for dinner and for lunch, and it was OK. It wasn't unpalatable. It had flavor, but I wouldn't want to eat it there every day. I haven't seen their breakfast because my mother's got dementia, so she can't tell me what she had for breakfast. They can choose off the menu. It just says what they'll have for dinner, but I think if they don't like it they can request something different, so that's nice. When you walk in the door it smells so good, and there's no institutional odor at all, it is spotlessly clean. It's very clean, you're greeted with a friendly smile the minute you walk in the door, and they remember your name. They're just friendly and nice people. The rooms were empty, you furnish them yourself. We made it look nice and homey for her. We were able to make it like what she likes, so it didn't look like an institution or anything.

Dave

Magnolia Manor looked clean and bright. The rooms were fine, and the cafeteria was great. They do the medications and deliver them when the residents need it. They have a hairdresser, bring in pets and entertainment, have prayer groups, and take people out to eat. It was the best one for the money of the ones we visited. The staff was friendly and patient. The food was good. It was all one level, which is great for assisted living. It was well kept up and in a good area.

Frances20

My mom has only been at Forest Lake Manor for a week, and the staff seems to be helpful. The rooms are OK; they could be a little cleaner, but they are nice enough. It is an older facility. The food is good -- I would not say excellent -- but certainly edible and tasty enough, so it is actually OK. They do have bingo, and they have nature walks, and a lot of other things. I like the convenience of the facility to my home.

Helen39

Forest Lake was very clean and nice. They had very nice people. The kitchen and the food were both very good. The best thing was that I could use a scooter there. However, the room was $3,000 and it was too small; they wouldn't be able to fit my bed.