Independent Living Communities in Hickory, NC

"I decided to go with Siloam Residence for my husband. It was bigger, more open, and brighter, and they offered things that the other two didn't. Like, he'll continue with his therapy there, and they have a pharmacist that comes in. They seem to be very attuned to dementia patients. The home environment is smaller and better for dementia patients. I feel like he'll get very good care there, and he has a private room. They want me to decorate it to make him feel like he's at home before he gets there. They seem to be very caring and friendly. I really like the lady that I talked to, Hannah. It was a nice-sized facility, much bigger than the two houses that I toured. Everybody had their own room. It was still limited to six people, so it was nice. They were asking me what he likes to eat. I'm not expecting food to be an issue. They even said that I could put a small refrigerator in his room, which I'm planning on doing, so he can get drinks or whatever."

"My uncle decided to stay at Carolina Care Retirement Cottages in North Carolina. The lady that worked with us was just absolutely wonderful. She's the director. It was a very nice and very well-cared community. We were just very impressed. The physical appearance was excellent. Everything was really well-maintained. The landscaping was wonderful. It's a very friendly neighborhood for walking your dog. It's just a very nice little community. We got there after they had lunch, and it was a buffet-style lunch. My uncle got two plates to take home. He said the food was very, very good. They have their own chef. The staff explained that they go on little trips, and they have things in the clubhouse. They play bingo and have different activities. His apartment is very nice, and very friendly for the elderly. The kitchen is very well-equipped. It has nice appliances, carpeting, clean, and hardwood floors. The living area is very, very acceptable."

"My husband's parents previously lived at Bailey's Glen in Cornelius. The residents at Bailey's Glen are very active and it's a smaller community of retirees. The smaller size of the community provides more attention by staff and employees. Also, some of the residents are in their mid to late 50's, and have plenty of energy. Bailey's Glen accepts residents beginning at age 55, which is unusual for a retirement community since most begin accepting residents at 65+. Living quarters are either apartments (some have patios) or cottages. The community itself has lots of land "“ over 100 acres. Homes and apartments are nicely designed with sufficient space, rooms and appliances. Food is tasty with good variety on the menus. After much consideration, my in-laws decided to move to a retirement community in Charlotte itself, not Cornelius. This happened after my sister-in-law was relocated to downtown Charlotte for a new job. My in-laws are now living closer to their children and grandkids. We can happily recommend Bailey's Glen. It was a positive experience during the time my in-laws stayed there. "

"My father-in-law has moved into assisted living at TerraBella Lake Norman. I think it is a wonderful facility. The staff is very kind. The meals are good. It's very secure. I'm very satisfied with the quality of life there. The facility is clean as a whistle; it's beautiful. The staff is very kind in the way they administer throughout the day, whether it's in the dining room or the nurses who check on him in the room. Whether they are the front desk or the admin staff, I've had interactions with all of them, and they all seem very, very kind, which to me is very important. You can't buy empathy. Their dining program is ample. They have two dining rooms. If you don't feel like going to the dining room, they will bring it to your room. I didn't have a lot of hands-on experience with their activities. However, there is a beauty-barber area, and they have several activity areas of different sorts. There is a library and a piano in there."

"Stanley T.L.C. provides all levels of care from independent living with small apartments and optional meal plans to skilled care facilities all under one roof. My mother-in-law lived well and happily there for about 6 years before dying last year at 100 years old. The staff/guest ratio is excellent with compassionate staff and skilled caregivers in an uplifting and pleasant environment. There are multiple daily activities, stimulation, and celebrations available for guests. The facility is sparkling clean. The food was healthy and nutritious. There is wonderful spiritual support regardless of religious affiliation. The pricing of the facility was within a reasonable range of affordability. They have some Medicaid beds available for financially challenged individuals. All guests are treated equally and with respect and have individualized care.. We were blessed to be able to get a spot there for my mother-in-law and could not have been happier with the care she received in both assisted living and skilled care during her last years. We would have no reservations recommending Stanley Total Living Center to anyone. "

"I am in Rose Glen Village right now. I have been here for a year now. It's wonderful here. I love it. They take you out once a week, if you want to get on the list to go. They have a lot of outings. They have bingo. You can shoot pool and put puzzles together. They do a lot of puzzles. The activities director is wonderful. She's really good. There are activities all the time. I have a studio. They have one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and studio apartments, so they have different style rooms. I have a kitchen that I like. I just feel really comfortable here. They supply a microwave. Then if you want to get a 4-in-1 air fryer oven, you have to buy those yourself. They have a big refrigerator and quite a bit of cupboard space. Each room is different. They have some rooms where you can cook your own meals, like you have a full oven and everything. It depends on what size and what kind of appliances you want. If they don't supply, then you can buy your own. The staff are really friendly, and they joke a lot. They just make you feel like it is home. They will help you do anything that you need to do. The bus driver is really good. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, they take you to doctor's appointments, the bank, or the post office if you need to go. If you need something, you can go then. On Friday, they take you to Wal-Mart. If you need a cart to go around on, then they'll run in to get a cart for you. I have a wheelchair. If there's more than one wheelchair that's going to go, then they'll make two runs. It just depends on what our needs are and what they will do. I really like it here. I would stay here forever if I could. The food is getting better all the time. We have a young chef that is here now, and he's really, really improving the food."

"I have chosen River Rock at Dallas because it is a brand-new construction. And they have everything I need like a walk-in shower, a garage, wooden floors, and a patio. It's also one level. The rooms are very nice sized. There's a very nice community area. The landscape is nice."