Brentwood at Fore Ranch

We're picking Brentwood at Fore Ranch. This is assisted living with memory care. I didn't get really into their accommodations or their activities having to do these kinds of things quickly. I really didn't look at it a lot other than touring. I toured the room, it was nice. I went around for half an hour or so, but I really didn't get any further than that. Everybody was very nice and the staff was very good. Down in Florida, we don't have a lot of limitations at all, so I pretty much saw the whole facility. Brentwood at Fore Ranch is the one we're going to place my relative into. The room is a 1-bedroom with a bathroom. There is a window overlooking the courtyard and everything overlooks a courtyard. Other than that, it's fairly basic.

Brentwood at Fore Ranch was okay for my loved one. The rooms are fine for someone who doesn't need much room for safety sake. The staff very, very nice....However the nursing "team" lacks: just understaffed. My beloved did not receive on time and pulling on the "need help" signal/light was answered with delay. Did not receive medications when requested without delay. I almost had to be there everyday into evening to "stay on top" of my loved one getting their much needed meds. yes the dining room is nice---the whole place-- however what it comes down to: is your loved one getting attention in a "timely matter" regarding medications and attention...is the staff well aware of your loved ones needs (mine was wondering the hallways at night with no one aware-why I say understaffed). They offer activities however my family member was mainly alone and seldom encouraged to participate. I would have to go to the "nurse station" sometimes no nurse...to go line by line checking what meds were and were not given as scheduled. Like I said...Nice yet never felt I could completely depend on the staff (esp nurses) to check on my family member even when I would call and request.so---felt insecure about the safety of my elderly family member. Seriously, my elderly family member "wondering around hallways a night/ all hours with absolute no notice by staff is a little scary. Also I would be told by my family member: workers would enter all hours and would be in much pain not receiving meds as prescribed. My family member was very elderly and that is why a person needs to feel they are being well taken care of...being there most of the time-I realized it myself...guess it's under-staffing. Yet those who were there...very nice yet not enough care and personally (as far as I could tell) one nurse for each shift...that's too much responsibility for one person. Nice if you are in relatively good health, and need little assistance--still I was not confident of Med given within an hour of time due plus seemed there was very little watch of hallways/rooms I did not feel my family member was taken care of as should have! These are our family-our loved ones, we are doing the best we can for them seems Brentwood took it somewhat lightly.

My dad is a resident of Brentwood at Fore Ranch, and for the most part, it's awesome. They don't have very good telephone coverage for the old folks, and they have only one phone that everyone can use if they don't have a cellphone. Other than that, I've been thrilled with the way they know their clients and customers. We've been happy with the service so far. My dad's room is kind of like two rooms, and sort of like a studio because it has a bedroom area that's separate from the sitting area. It also has a little refrigerator and microwave in the kitchenette. It's very spacious and well lit, and there's a good-sized bathroom with a heated shower. It has everything he needs. From what I can tell, and from looking at the dining room, it seems to be a vibrant community. They have planned activities, and they were taking a group of people on a trip when I was there. They have a board with a list of everything that goes on every day, and my father also does therapy there a couple times a week. The place is very clean and there's absolutely nothing wrong with it.

My mom is living in Brentwood at Fore Ranch. It's a beautiful and newer facility. The room is a little bit larger and the staff is very nice. They have classrooms, socials, manicures, and ice cream parties, so they keep them pretty busy. They have apartments too.

We really liked Brentwood at Fore Ranch. The people were super. It had a nice layout and memory care. They were very kind and willing to work with us. We worked with Young Marines, and when we had one of our drills there, they accommodated us to no end. We had invited the whole community, so people were coming in, many in wheelchairs, and enjoyed that event. The kids liked the food, too. They ate well that day.

Brentwood at Fore Ranch is a bit out of town, but it is a new place. When you're driving out there, it's just so pretty and peaceful. The director and the residents are real cheerful and happy. There's a positive feel to the environment. The memory care is locked inside the building connected to the assisted living, and their activities are different from assisted living. They were singing Christmas carols, making snow globes, and playing Wii bowling and indoor badminton. They have a good amount of activities going on. The memory care dining area looks good, very clean, and very appealing, like you're going into a nice restaurant. The serving staff is really sweet and nice, and the food is tasty. Moving went very quickly, but it seemed like they knew we were coming in.

The people at Brentwood are very friendly and helpful. Very professional. Rooms are bright, food is good and there appear to be many activities for those who which to participate.

I was very impressed with Brentwood at Fore Ranch. I loved the cafeteria, and the quality of the food looked very high. It appeared to have good care because they had doctors and a lab on site. Everything was great, and we were very happy with the whole place. Ginny was the one who assisted us, and she was great.