Independent Living Communities in Mayfield Heights, OH

"My sister used to stay there at Hilltop Village, so I know all about that place, and I'm not interested. It's nice, but the cost is too much. I did have an appointment, but I did not actually go. I liked it in the past. My sister said the food was OK. I liked the size of her apartment."

"The aides and nurses are very attentive and sincere. My Mom has been at Hamlet for over 15 years. Questions are always answered quickly and professionally. The nursing team did a great job with Mom during her final days on Hospice Services at Hamlet. My wife and I could not be more appreciative of the care and constant over site that Tish and her team provided to my mom. We wish we could give Hamlet more stars than 5!"

"The Woods at Solon Pointe was a very nice facility. The food was delicious. It was like gourmet restaurant quality and worthy of being paid for. The people working there were very nice. They just couldn't accommodate both my in-laws. There's a lot of shopping around the community. My mother-in-law is in a wheelchair and she could've gotten around by herself in the actual community or outside. It's a beautiful facility."

"We were happy with Vitalia Senior Residences of Solon. They have very small rooms, but they have a lot of what my mom needs as far as the care. They cook and clean, and have a big restaurant-type cafeteria downstairs. They have a garden. The building is only 3 or 4 years old. It seems good. We left a deposit, and we have 30 days to decide if we want to do it or not. What stood out to us were the amenities they offered and how new the place was. It was very clean, very new, and very hotel-looking. And the people there were extremely nice. The food looked and smelled very good. The staff was very polite and not pushy."

"We went to Vitalia Mentor for a tour. It is beautiful. However, we are the first generation of not being blue collar. We are kind of in the middle of the middle class, and the Vitalia Mentor was a little bit snooty. It just felt like you didn't want to touch anything. It was set up beautifully. They emphasized that they had food available all the time. But, it didn't feel like my mom, who grew up on a farm, was going to fit in there. Nevertheless, I could see friends of mine bringing their parents to live there in a heartbeat. It's very nice. It is just not suitable for Mom. The building is only three years old, but it is not homey. The lady who did the tour was very friendly and very nice. She listened to Mom really well. We only saw one apartment because I don't think there were any empty units. There is also no place to sit outside there for the residents. The amenities were the same. They had a big theater set up to watch movies, which was nice. A laundry room is available, like the other place. They have a small gym. The staff didn't really say too much about the activities, which is one of the main reasons we want to move my mom where she is around other people. However, there were more people in the hallways and residents to say hello to or that kind of thing at Vitalia Mentor than there were at the other place. They have a whole kitchen thing available with all kinds of food, and it's like being at home. The room was considerably smaller than the other place, and maybe that was because somebody was living there; it wasn't just staged, and so therefore he had more stuff in there, so that could be. It turns out that they were also out of our price range. The staff member who gave the tour was pretty tuned in; she did a good job."

"I found a place, and I'm getting ready to move to it. It's called Parker Place. I like the people. I like the apartment that I'm going to get. It's also close to some friends of mine, so I feel like I can make new friends, but I also have some old friends for support. The people have been very helpful. Even in my transition, they have been giving me advice and suggestions on things to do. I feel free to call them if I have any questions about the place. They feel like a welcoming bunch of people, and I'm looking forward to moving there. The apartment is convenient. I like the amenities it has, and most of all, I like the people I met. They seem like caring and thoughtful people. They are not intrusive. The food is good. The place is very clean. They've been very accommodating and helpful in getting me moved in. Everyone is very kind. I know in life things are not always perfect, but I think I've picked a good place where I can fit in. There will be an adjustment, but I think they will help me get through it."

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"We toured Vitalia Rockside - Active Adult Community. We viewed everything. The directors toured us around. We saw the availalble apartments and things of that nature. Everything was very nice, and we enjoyed our visit with them. They have a lot of activities for male seniors. They have a men's group there to help men bond with other men because the population is usually more female to male when it comes to seniors, so they try to help out the men who live there as well."

"I toured Summit Point. It was clean and very organized. The staff was beautiful, answered all the questions, and even told us things that I probably would have forgotten to ask. They were very nice. The rooms were beautiful. They have help buttons all over if you need a hand. They had a shuttle service and they did group things as far as grocery stores and people wanting to go to the grocery store. Every Monday they went to a different grocery store. They put a calendar out. There was a lot for them to do. I've seen the dining area. It was beautiful. They had linens on the tables. They put out a menu, and if you didn't want what they had on the menu, they had an alternative menu for you to eat off of. They had like a little coffee shop there that you can get your coffee. You can do all-day coffee. And then they had a little grab-and go-section with snacks and whatnot. I thought that was beautiful."

"My mother-in-law has been placed at Vista Springs Quail Highlands assisted living. It's very well-run, very clean, and everybody has been very helpful and friendly. The aides and nurses, even the administrators, they're very welcoming and forthcoming with information. They have a lot of activities. They have a cooking club, knitting, they do puzzles, play cards and they have movie nights. She has her bedroom, bathroom, a smaller living area, and a little kitchenette."

"We moved my mom and sister into an apartment three weeks ago and we have been very pleased with our experience at Independence Village. The staff has been wonderful, making every effort to get them involved in activities and to help with their adjustment to the Assisted Living lifestyle. The apartment design is really good - it's roomy, and has a large amount of storage space. The kitchen has the appearance of a typical kitchen, with room for a small table and chairs, but without the stove (the stove was a problem for us). The Activities Director has a nice variety of activities available each day, and several opportunities for outings. The building is very clean, without the antiseptic smell of some facilities. The staff operates like a team - each department head, including the Director, stopped by to introduce themselves and welcome them, and now they greet us all by name. Adjusting will take time, but we feel like we have a good foundation, and a lot of staff support, to make their experience at Independence Village successful."

"The assisted living facility that I found for my client is called Mount Alverna Village. It is run by the Franciscan Sisters from Chicago. My client is a former Franciscan priest. The place is very relaxed and comfortable. I think the staff is very helpful and very interested in trying to do whatever they can do to make my client’s stay there as pleasant as possible. He seems to be thriving there. The room is physically adequate. The dining area is not terribly large, but it doesn’t need to be. It is sufficient for those that would be in the room at any one time. They have various activities, too. "

"My mother has been a resident at Danbury in Hudson for 4 months now since needing more care and assistance with medications. She was previously in Springwood, the sister facility for independent living. The transition to Danbury was easy and well-managed by the staff and administration. The staff (nurses, care-givers, dining, maintenance, and front desk/office) have been simply OUTSTANDING. I really can't say enough about how friendly and kind every single person has been to my mom. My sister and I rest much easier knowing she's getting the care and attention she needs. The activities are frequent and varied. In hindsight for my mom wishes she had moved to Danbury sooner. My sister and I advocated for it but mom was too happy with her apartment and friends at Springwood. If she had moved a bit sooner, she would have had an easier time getting into all the activities and options available. The other residents are all friendly and welcoming. The facilities are quite lovely. The common spaces allow for plenty of space to visit with friends and family. The rooms vary in size and most tend to be on the smaller side. That worried mom at first, but her studio apartment is set up quite nicely for her needs and she's quite happy with it. I think the food is above average for an assisted living facility. I like it. The combination of the dining room plus a mix of happy hours, mixers, ice cream Sunday bars, etc. provide good variety. I'll repeat the most important part, the staff, especially the nurses, care-givers and dining staff, are so welcoming, kind, and helpful. It's truly impressive to see, and I'm very thankful."

"I'm in Danbury Broadview Heights. Kim, the DON, makes you feel pretty good. She always has a smile on her face. She laughs with you. If you're having a bad day, she listens. She's a very good listener. I had an issue and there were no nurses in their station, so I wheeled down to Kim's office, and she handled the whole thing for me. I didn't have to get involved with talking to my dentist's office. There's a handful of aides that are very caring. When you have to take a shower, they're right in there with you, not in the shower, but in the bathroom. They kindly remind me that it's my day today, and I'll tell them either yes or no. They'll say, "OK, I'll stop back in and ask you again, but there's no pressure." They will help you with whatever you want. I dropped a whole bunch of stuff on the floor. I cannot bend over due to my accident, and they kindly cleaned it up for me. My apartment is a studio apartment. Everything I need is in here, such as a TV, dresser, sink, refrigerator, I have two chairs in here and a bed, and the closet. I talked to Allison that I am looking at a particular suite if it becomes available and she says she'll keep that in mind. I'm happy where I'm at, but when I bring visitors in, I don't think they want to look at my bedding. We have a bistro and a pub. We have two living rooms, one downstairs and one upstairs and the eating areas. There's plenty of places you can go to instead of just sitting in your room. There's a whole bunch of activities. They have nail care. They have Parkinson's, Lunch and Learn. They also have another one about dementia. They have a number of educational classes. Today they have Laughter with Yoga. They have seated workout. They have a game room down there. People play pool, shoot baskets, and throw axes at a board. If you don't take part of them, they encourage you to go to at least one or two and not become stuck in your room all the time. I've been to two or three other places before coming here, and this one is by far the best that I've been through. The staff is friendly and caring, but like human beings, sometimes we might have a bad day. There's no lack of interaction. We wear these little things around our neck because I have fallen a couple times and thank goodness, I had one of the buttons because I needed help and a speedy response. They are in the hallways every day. They just keep cleaning and cleaning and cleaning. At these other facilities I have been, you could smell urine or you can see people out in the hallways sitting in their wheelchairs. Here, people are mobile, in their wheelchairs or maybe they have to be pushed, but there are always movements. If somebody has an idea that they would like to see, they'll try it. Like we have a fellow that's 100 years old. He made a game and people go down and play it. The rates just keep going up and up and up. Every January, we can expect quite a hefty."