Independent Living Communities in Utica, NY

"I was able to visit Brookdale Clinton, and I viewed the place very favorably. We went there several times, and it was neat and clean. I happened to be there during their happy hour. The residents were clapping, laughing, and interacting. Everyone had meal choices, and they were raving about the food. We looked at the apartments, and they all looked neat and clean with everything you could possibly want. I liked the option of having therapy if need be. They had exercise equipment there. "

"My brother is at The New Burton Homestead. He's doing quite well there. He still has problems with falling, but they take really good care of him. They have a couple of nurses who help him out. They make sure he gets his medication on time. For him, it's a very comfortable living experience. He has a single room with a bathroom. It has a stand-up shower. We installed a TV for him so he could watch that. It's a comfortable accommodation. It's not overly large, but it is large enough for him. They have common areas where they have at least three television lounges and a library where they can sit on a porch and read. They are encouraged to walk up and down the hallways. The common areas are comfortably attired. They have plenty of couches and comfortable chairs for them to sit in, and are encouraged to gather there and talk or what have you. I've never really had the food, but I know that he's satisfied with the breakfast and dinners. They don't really have a lot of activities now."

"Schuyler Commons was very nice and clean, and things seemed well kept up. However, the carpet was dark and light. The refrigerators and stoves were black colors, and the cabinets in the kitchen were dark, so it felt like it gave the apartment a dark look, and we prefer a lighter feeling or something. For amenities, they had a swimming pool, a craft room, and a big community room. They had a bus that could take you to different places. I think the amenities were good. It seemed like a nice place. The staff who gave me the tour live there and are very knowledgeable."

"The Masonic Home.... A generous assisted living provider to ever live with. (and when i say ever, i mean EVER!) The staff members are caring, gentle, kind, and sweet. Everytime i would make a plan to go and visit my mother they'd always surprise me with a huge table full of food and drinks for me to choose from. The facilities in which the home members are kept in a decent. Each having a bed, a couch, a television, a table with a couple of chairs surrounding it, a couple of rugs on the floor, and much much more incredible living experiences. The only negative thing i find there is the music they play all day long. Oh my god! Classical music. Please tell me who still listens to that now-a-days? But, that's not a major problem...many people actually like it. All in all, i find the Masonic Home a great place to be and to visit. "

"I attended a 70th birthday party for a resident on December 29th. The food was excellent, the staff was very friendly, knowledgeable and kind. I heard nothing but great things from everyone that attended this "oops" party at Acacia. Thank you for making this a wonderful experience for the Birthday "Boy". "

"My sister has moved into Preswick Glen. It's very nice. We chose it because her daughter lives very close there. The staff is friendly. It's in very good condition. The activities seem pretty comprehensive. She's enjoyed them. It's a very quiet and nice residential community outside of the cities."