Independent Living Communities in Kennesaw, GA

"We looked at Silver Comet Village. It was an amazing place. It probably was not the best fit for mom, because a lot of the residents in memory care didn't need as much care as she did, which is why we didn't choose it. They didn't accept her for that reason. She needed more care than the staff they had. But, it was all extremely nice, and you would get a lot for the money. The staff was over the top good, and the rooms were big and nice."

"Vickery Rose Retirement Community was friendly and welcoming. The manager was very kind and open. The person at the front desk was also very kind. They gave me a calendar of activities, and it seemed like they had a variety of things to do each day that involved the mind, body, and spirit. They had physical activities, mental activities, social activities, game rooms, and a theater. There were lots of opportunities for self care, like getting your hair done, your feet done, or getting therapy. The apartments were good size. They were bigger than some I've seen. I could see myself living there."

"I toured Sunrise at Huntcliff Summit I. The leasing agent was extremely knowledgeable, and she was able to answer my questions. The facility itself was magnificent. It was wonderful. Gorgeous layout. The apartments were fabulous. I liked it. The common areas were very nice, and there were quite a number of them. They had very good facilities and amenities. I also had lunch there and the food was wonderful. They had all the games. They had a library, a fitness center, and a bus that would the residents around locally to doctor's appointments and things like that. There was a hairdresser at the facility. The dining room was really good. They're gourmet. I met the cook there, and he was very pleasant. I met a lot of people there and they were all very, very nice. I had lunch with two of the residents who'd been there for three years, and they talked about how nice the place was. The leasing agent was wonderful, and the manager was very, very nice, too."

"I toured Creekside Pines Retirement Community. We walked through all the floors, and the rooms were nice. I liked their dining hall and how they set it up to eat and get drinks and things throughout the day. I have a cat, and there was a place where the pets could play. It had all kinds of amenities that would appeal to me as an older person. The people in the office were very nice, especially the person who took me around and showed me where everything was and where the laundry was done. They had one person who did all the laundry, and she also pulled it and brought it to your room. You can get a one-bedroom rather than just a studio, which quite a few have around here. I like that you could have a bedroom and a nice kitchen. The rooms were painted freshly, and there wasn't a dirty corner. Everything was in place. It's well taken care of, even though I didn't see many people rushing around to do things."

"I will be moving into Brookdale Chambrel Roswell. I was impressed because it was an open area. There are a lot of walking areas around it. I just like the way they set it up. There was a garden that you could walk through. They have a swimming pool. I like the people that I've met there. I had lunch there twice, and I was very impressed. The staff was very helpful. She called me several times in between. I liked her a lot. I met some of the residents there. They all had positive things to say. They were all very nice. They have all kinds of activities. They are busy all the time. You could stay busy 24 hours a day. They have crafts. They have a lot of people who play cards there. The minute I walked in, I felt that it was the place for me. I liked it."

"We will be moving into Hammond Glen Retirement Community. They were good. They're far away from where we live, but they rented a vehicle to come and pick us up and take us there. It's nice and clean and the people seemed to be happy there. I figured it was within our budget, so that's why we took that. We're starting in independent living, and I like the idea that they have assisted living in the same building if it comes to that. I have a bad back and I'm a caregiver for my husband because he's blind. I wanted a place where he would be safe if something happened to me. I met a lot of staff. Shanika is the main person. She's our concierge for the first 90 days when we're there. She's a very pleasant, nice young lady, and answered all our questions. The bookkeeper there who did all the signing, Ebony, was a nice lady. The rooms were a nice size, and the biggest thing I needed was a walk-in shower because it would be hard getting in and out of the bathtub. I'm afraid if ever my husband fell, he'd be in serious trouble. They had the glass doors surrounding it and he'd be safe. The independent living is on the third floor. The assisted living is down the lower second floor. The dining area is a good size. It's nice and clean and you're not sitting on top of the other. Each table has four chairs. We had grilled chicken salad and it was very good. We had soup and they gave us a lemonade, but we didn't drink that. There are a lot of activities there. They have a room where they have a treadmill and weights and different things like that. They had nice grounds, but I really didn't get to too much of the outside. They supposedly have a nice garden, and there is an area where they have koi fish and you can sit and relax out there. It really is nice, but I couldn't do everything because of my back. Every week, they give you a menu and you pick what you want. They offer choices. If you don't want the main meal that the chef is cooking, there's chicken salad and tuna salad. They give you soup and dessert. We get three meals a day that's included in our rent."

"I visited Mt Vernon Village. Linda made a fascinating impression there. It was just outstanding. It was over there right between a school and a church. They were tucked off in the back. It's a nice private type of situation there. They are very upscale and very nice. It was built older, maybe 30 years old or maybe more, but it's very elegant. The apartments are very private. If you're in some sort of trouble, they can get into your apartment with no problem. You can enter and exit your apartment, too. Some of them have a patio where you can just walk right out your patio onto the car or onto your own back lawn. They provide all your meals. You don't have to pay for anything. You don't even have to buy groceries if you don't want to, but I buy my own. I have a different sort of dietary plan, but I liked the idea that grocery is no issue. Then they have a cafeteria. Everything is there. They got a chapel and I was able to meet some of the residents and they were pretty nice. They are very friendly people. They also have a weight room, a pool, and a dining room where people come and serve you the food. Then they have other little meeting rooms. For example, if you like to play an instrument or play the piano or something like that, they have a room for that. They have several different types of apartments where if you're the type of person who needs walk-in showers, they got that. The appliances are great. They got new appliances in most of the apartments. There's a full refrigerator, a full stove, and a full dishwasher. It'd be a place that you'd like to live. They invited me to dinner and I saw their menu and it was good. I don't eat a lot of meat and they have a menu there that would work for me as well. The menu looks great. They have an actual chef and kitchen staff and the the oldest member of the kitchen staff has been there for about 25-plus years."

"Mounia, our chef at Atria North Point, is doing a wonderful job providing the residents a variety of choices for meals. She mixes with the residents at mealtime making sure everyone is satisfied with their meal. She manages with great culinary team and they work very hard to meet each individual needs."

"My uncle moved to Sanford Estates. What I like best is the facility as a whole and the actual place. They have nice, open rooms and a lot more amenities than the other places we toured. The staff was helpful and accommodating. The sales manager even offered to pick up my uncle and bring him to the facility to help out. They've been wonderful. The facility is very well kept. There's clean carpet and nice walls, and it has a good smell. They offer a lot, and he's done a couple of arts and crafts so far. The rooms are spacious. It was more than enough space for him, and that was the smallest studio they offered. I can only imagine the bigger rooms and the places that they have."

"I have just moved into Dunwoody Pines. So far, the staff is great, the food is great, and I feel very comfortable and secure here. The meals are included and I've been satisfied with the selections. The food is tasty, and I enjoy my meals. I don't eat three times a day, which is normal for me, but whenever I go down, I'm satisfied. They have chair yoga, chair exercise, and other things like they went on an outing yesterday, and they had lunch. They had bus services to doctor's appointments and shuttle service to the bank. I'm not disappointed in anything."

"I toured Cottonwood Estates Gracious Retirement Living. It was extremely clean and well-kept. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. I like their setup for the residents, the cafeteria, and the overall amenities they offer there. They provide three meals a day."

"I like Renaissance on Peachtree. It's a high rise, and I just didn't want to be in a high rise. But it was a wonderful place. The rooms were great. They had good-sized rooms. The facility was clean, nice, and beautiful. The girl that I talked to was very kind and nice. I liked her. They called me several times. It would have almost been my second choice. The menus looked good. They looked like they had a lot of choices. I met one of the people who was involved in some of the activities. They seem to have a lot going on. They kept people busy if they wanted to."

"My mom moved to Heartis Buckhead. The staff is very attentive. They have programs that my mom will be able to participate in and socialize daily. The meals and the nutrition are excellent all day. The facility is pretty new. It's very accommodating for her needs, a very nice facility, and very nice rooms. The apartments are appointed very nicely and are very updated. I witnessed art, jewelry making, and then card games. They provide fitness every day also. I think in terms of the activities, they're appropriate for the cognitive ability of each one of the residents. The staff that runs everything is all very good. The facility is outstanding."

"I toured Village Park Alpharetta. It was nice. It was just too far away for us to be driving every day to be with my husband, but everything was good there. There are no complaints at all. They have a sensory room. The inside is painted for people with Alzheimer's because certain colors on the wall and stuff like that soothe them and make them feel better. It was a little pricey for us, but other than that, it was beautiful."