This place has gone downhill. The trash is never taken from room, the cleaning is exceedingly bad. I have to clean the toilet nearly every time I visit and it’s apparent no one does anything but minimum. For the price they get, think they could at least do that. I did speak with the latest management about it, two under 25 year olds with MBAs. Got the management double speak that somehow put it back on me. Give me management with some real experience and compassion any day over college wonders. No issues with food. Aides can be rude, probably not supervised well. The grounds need serious attention, the part facing resident rooms is deplorable, sickly plants. Don’t know who maintains, but it’s Florida. You can have nice landscaping very easily. Trash is never picked up out there either. Like part facing front is kept nice, but the part not seen by visitors is not. Telling of their values. Room itself suits my mom fine. No complaints there really.
Hunters Crossing Place
Offers Assisted Living and Memory Care
24 Reviews
Reviews of Hunters Crossing Place
Assisted Living Reviews for Hunters Crossing Place
July 29, 2019
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
February 01, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Hunters Crossing Place was fine. I just wish their floors were all regular floors and not carpeting for easier to clean up. My brother stayed there for about a month. The staff was friendly, but they need more knowledge with assistance. Some of them didn't seem to know much at all and they weren't really attentive at the time. The place was clean.
May 30, 2017
I visited this facility
I liked Hunters Crossing. It was less expensive but very nice. I wasn’t impressed with the person who was doing the presentation because she didn’t seem very professional. The community was very nice, beautiful, and very clean. The only thing I was bugged about was that it changed ownership many times. It happened to be behind a grocery store, a shopping area, and a very nice Italian restaurant. They are building a walk-in clinic right across the street right now, so that is going to be very convenient. It is probably about 15 minutes from a major hospital. The room I saw was a studio that was quite small.
March 27, 2017
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My mother is only doing respite care, and she is staying at Hunters Crossing in Gainesville. Elaine -- who I initially spoke with -- was marvelous. She was very caring and provided a lot of information, but then my mother decided she would continue to live with my brother. But the responsiveness was excellent. Everyone that provided my name went out of their way to do what they could. The rooms were very nice, clean, and well decorated. The staff was highly attentive, and they were all very caring. The atmosphere was great. I could see their snacks and drinks. My mother seems very happy, and she has been there about four days.
March 07, 2017
I visited this facility
The rooms in Hunters Crossing Place had low, 8-ft ceilings, so they looked a little small. The dining area looked inviting and was an open room with a bunch of tables in it. At the entrance, they had a great room where they had musical entertainment sometimes and a man cave down one of the hallways. The staff was very nice. We met the chef, but we did not have a meal there. The marketing person was very nice.
November 19, 2016
I visited this facility
Brookdale Hunter's Crossing's staff is very friendly, attentive, and helpful. My mom hasn't moved in yet, but the staff helped me a lot with the paperwork, and we communicated by email and talking on the phone. It's a positive environment, and we were able to get a room that was divided into a bedroom and living area, and my mother likes that. She can also bring her dog and her electric wheelchair. It's really good. They have snacks set out in different places, and they always have coffee and juice for people to help themselves.
October 06, 2016
I visited this facility
We toured Brookdale, and it was a very nice facility. It wasn’t on our top 3 because we had to narrow it down, but then when we learned that my mom did not qualify for one of the top choices, we went ahead and registered for Brookdale to be on the waitlist for them. When we went back, it seemed that the people were very friendly. The situation is my mother is in Virginia, and I am in Kansas and my cousin who is her main carer set up an appointment with a nurse. They offered to come out as that would have been much easier, and she said sure. The nurse that she spoke with ended up for labor day, but he didn’t show; that was a bit of a disappointed but it made it easier for use to decide. The nice thing is they refunded the entire amount. I put a $500 deposit down, and they told us that there will be a processing fee. If she didn’t stay there, it would $100 that they will keep, and they didn’t keep it; we got the check yesterday for $500, so that was a nice surprise.
February 24, 2016
I visited this facility
Brookdale Hunters Crossing had one- and two-bedroom apartments with big rooms. The people were nice and wonderful. It was more expensive due to their having a 24-hour care nurse because they specialize in memory care. It was a wonderful visit.
November 30, 2015
I visited this facility
During my visit in Brookdale Hunter's Crossing, I thought the community was nice. I noticed that they had an excellent security. The staff showed me around the area, except the bedrooms. They have monthly activities to celebrate different things, and they have crafts too. They had large dinner tables in a room with an open ceiling. I liked it because the light could come through. Overall, I liked that it was close to my house.
November 30, 2015
I visited this facility
I toured Hunter’s Crossing, and the facility was too much like a nursing home but close to where my daughter lived. It was a fine place, seemed clean, and the people seemed nice, but I don’t think it was a good fit for my dad.
October 30, 2015
I visited this facility
Brookdale Hunter's Crossing looks good for the future. It was head and shoulders over the other ones from the people that were running it, the cleanliness of the facility, and what they had available. The room I looked at was nice and clean and had hard floor on it. I will recommend them.
October 28, 2015
I visited this facility
I liked that Brookdale Hunter's Crossing (formerly Sterling House of Gainesville) was close to shopping centers, and you get to go do your grocery. I've got a powered chair, so I could do that. They're very good with activities. It would be perfect, but I just can't afford it. The staff was very good.
September 17, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Our experience with Brookdale Hunter's Crossing (Formerly Sterling House of Gainesville) so far has been fine. The staff is very good. My father's room is a two-room that's got a living room, a bedroom, a kitchenette, and a bathroom, but he hasn't been there long enough yet.
August 05, 2015
I visited this facility
My initial impression when I walked in at Brookdale Hunter's Crossing was that the place was very clean, open, and friendly. I was greeted by their staff, and I think there was food offered in the lobby area. I was able to speak with the staff, the individuals living there, and their housekeepers. They all had positive things to say about the place. I was very impressed; it was a great tour.
June 20, 2015
I visited this facility
I went to Brookdale Hunter’s Crossing, and it seemed fine. I had to go after work, so there wasn't much going on, and they didn't have any open rooms, so I couldn't see a room. I toured the rest of the facility, and it was very nice. The staffs were friendly, and the other ones I didn't talked to looked busy. I saw some residents walking down the hall, and they looked neat. They didn't look like nursing home patients, and they looked more like residents.
May 21, 2015
I am a friend or relative of resident
My parents spent a month here in respite care during a difficult time for my father's health. The staff is wonderful, I can't say enough about about the people from the administrators to the nurses to the aides.
The surroundings are pleasant.
The only negative was that the food was mixed, sometimes really good, sometimes less good. There was a transition going on with Brookdale taking it over and new food deliveries and the chef was working on it.
Overall my parents were cared for and the people actually CARED, and I would recommend it.
November 27, 2013
I visited this facility
The environment at Sterling House was very good. It didn't smell like an old folk's home. When we were there, we were treated with respect. It was a nice tour throughout.
November 25, 2013
I visited this facility
We got my mother-in-law in the Sterling House and she's going to move in tomorrow. It's only four and a half miles from our house here in Florida. The area is very nice. It's right behind a little strip mall then has a public subway, a dry cleaners and a Hallmark store and she is capable of walking to that. The place is a little small but it's what she can afford. It's just a hard adjustment. We're moving her from a 2-bedroom assisted living to a small 1-bedroom that's 400 sq. ft. The staff was absolutely wonderful. The salesperson and the administrator were very good to us.
August 14, 2013
I visited this facility
I visited Sterling House of Gainesville. The rooms were too small and I didn't like it there. If I had to go in a facility I'd probably go to another one.
April 10, 2012
I visited this facility
We went to visit the Sterling House of Gainesville assisted living facility since we were already in the region, looking at places for my friend's mother to live.
The grounds around the main door were nicely kept, with flower beds, manicured trees, shrubs and grass and seating areas.
All of the interior rooms had plenty of fresh air and light. Each room was beautifully decorated and furnished. The colors throughout the building were soothing and comfortable. There were many places for residents to enjoy a variety of activities, from games to reading and seeing films.
We saw residents of many levels of ambulation - all of whom seemed to be well cared for, content and engaged in their lives.
The private rooms we viewed were all very clean, well-kept and inviting - kind of resembling what you might find at a hotel that rents out small apartments - but more personalized.
The dining areas have many options. From more intimate to communal dining, resident can choose whatever they like - in addition to hosting guests. The food choices looked nutritious and delicious, as well as the regular snacks - offered continually.
Seniors can use the exercise room and also go on daily walks. Aerobics and yoga classes are also offered.
The residents go on trips to visit the many Gainesville recreational hubs such as art galleries and museums, eateries and other cultural events, such as festivals and fairs.
Every senior appeared to be very well cared for in a peaceful, yet fun environment by kind, caring and attentive staff.
Memory Care Reviews for Hunters Crossing Place
June 19, 2019
I visited this facility
The problem with Hunters Crossing Place was money. They don't take Medicaid funding, but it's very nice and a little more upscale than others. They have a full schedule of activities. I was there at dinnertime and whatever they were eating looked good. The dining area was elegant and set up like a very nice restaurant. They have a studio, a studio deluxe, and a one-bedroom apartment. They're all very clean, very nice, and well repaired. I couldn't see any problems with any of them. I liked the decor. The gentleman that did the tour was very nice, personable, and helpful. It was well kept. The residents were very well dressed and lively.
March 29, 2014
I visited this facility
Clare Bridge was very nice. The rooms were very nice, the staff was nice, and the place is very clean. We had lunch and the food was good. They have activities, they have a brochure for every month, and they seem to occupy them pretty well.
December 20, 2013
I visited this facility
Clare Bridge of Gainesville was beautiful. They had two garden areas, they could plant in one of them and the other was landscaped where the residents could walk around. They had a tv area, a ncie dining room and the rooms were gorgeous which faced the courtyard. They also had a dark area which was a quiet place where they took the residents if they were upset. They took the residents out to the grocery store and to lunch once or twice a month. The facility was just beautiful and the staff seemed really nice, and I think that my mom would love it there. However, the location was too far for me.
June 12, 2011
Visited this facility
During my tour of this facility i found it most accommodating. Dining was available at all time serving healthy restaurant style meals. I was very impressed with the staff as well. They were nice respectful and made me want to stay their. Everything was very clean and well tended. The room service was phenomenal. I am very impressed with this facility. Their was also a nursing staff that was on call and on their guard at all times. I felt very safe and secure while visiting this wonderful place. I would not hesitate to refer someone here.
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Services and Amenities of Hunters Crossing Place
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: Yes
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- Dining Room Shared Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- Garden And Patio
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Health services
- Skilled Nursing
- Nurse On Staff: Yes
Activities
- Offsite Activities
Guest services
- Guests At Mealtime
- Overnight Guests
Languages
- English
General
- Resident Capacity: 60
- Respite Care
- Pets: Yes
Training Areas
- Memory Care Training
Licenses
- State Licenses: AL9442
Costs
About Hunters Crossing Place
At Hunters Crossing Place we know that memory losses due to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia are progressive and residents' needs are continually changing. That's why we provide balance in our residents' capabilities, personalities, and preferences to create daily routines that enhance their spirits and increase their sense of purpose. We believe the amount of satisfaction our Alzheimer's and dementia care residents receive from the tasks that fill their days goes a long way to maintaining their sense of purpose and overall satisfaction with life. An integral part of this is our promise to encourage each resident to find Daily Moments of Success. To help our residents achieve these moments, our associates receive the tools and training needed in such key areas as specialized dining and the ongoing monitoring of healthcare and behavioral needs, to name a few.
We provide Alzheimer's and dementia care residents with the lifestyle, housing, and services they need in comfortable surroundings combined with the amenities, programs, and care to help stimulate recognition, recall, and wellness in a safe environment. Through years of caring for individuals with dementia, our professional care staff has learned to create optimal surroundings and approaches to care. Familiar environments that our residents have enjoyed throughout their lives are recreated to help them feel reassured and comfortable. The Alzheimer's and dementia care programs at Hunters Crossing Place are built to embrace, not restrict our residents' desire to wander and to provide a sense of belonging.
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