My overall experience with Thornton Place was very good. I took the opportunity to visit with some of the residents that already live there; they love it and highly recommended it. There are friendly people, lots of activities, and many, many amenities that are available with no extra cost. It was a very pleasurable experience. The apartment that I was looking at was small and compact, which was what I expected; I wasn't surprised with that at all. They provide all three meals a day, they have all the utilities paid, including WiFi and cable. They also have onsite parking/you can get covered parking for a fee. They will allow me to bring my pet. They also have a van that I could make arrangements for if I wanted to go to the doctor or whatever without having to drive. They plan activities on a regular basis to keep people entertained, and I'm just quite pleased with it. Their facilities were very clean, there wasn't any wear showing in the carpets, and it was very nice.
Thornton Place
Offers Independent Living
15 Reviews
2901 SW Armstrong Ave, Topeka, KS 66614
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(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Thornton Place
Independent Living Reviews for Thornton Place
October 15, 2020
I visited this facility
October 01, 2020
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
They do very limited cleaning. It’s getting more scarce like one time every two weeks. The food is far from good anymore. Often they do not get enough to eat. Staff is usually not trained for a position. For instance chefs are NOT chefs. They hire from within. The company is cheap, they promote uneducated people to do the jobs as they can pay them cheaper. This place runs on making money for company, not doing what is best for the clients. Good things are staff is nice, when no covid activities are frequent. Theft is an off and on problem like any of these places.
Provider Response
Hi there, thank you for your review. Due to current protocols put into place to ensure the safety of our residents, our housekeeping is on a modified schedule, however, is still provided. We have a wonderful training system in place to educate new staff as well as continuing training during their tenure. If you would like to discuss your concerns further, our staff would be happy to speak with you directly and address any questions or issues. Please feel free to contact the local team directly. Thank you
March 15, 2020
I visited this facility
Thornton Place was a very nice place, but the apartment that they provided was on the third floor and I didn't think it would fit our mother. Everything about the apartment was nice, and the staff was very nice as well, very informative and explained everything. The dining area was large. I didn't see any problem with it. The facility looked clean.
Provider Response
Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed our community! We would love for you to visit again, and if you would like to further discuss your mother's needs, do not hesitate to reach out.
November 12, 2018
I visited this facility
Thornton Place looks very nice and we got a great first impression when we first entered. It seemed like a good facility, however, I did not like the presentation at all. It was not as good as it could have been. The facilities were fine, except I didn't like the fact that there were no staff members at all during the night. All you get is a metal to push so the fire department could come. There is no private entertainment area if you want relatives or friends over, and I didn't like that. It was a nice place, but the way I was sold made me feel uncomfortable about it. The rooms were large and they did give me a good price on the larger room, which is its best selling point.
August 09, 2018
I visited this facility
While Thornton Place is a nice place, it is not where my sister-in-law wants to be. Nevertheless, the tour was fine. The staff member was polite and friendly. She was wonderful. The rooms were on the smaller side, but they were all nice. Thornton Place is a larger community with more people, but not as many facilities. The meal was good. They offered us popcorn and sodas. They did everything they could to make us feel welcome. They have a craft area and a fitness center. There are puzzles and music. It looked to me like it was very interactive. I saw people working on puzzles and people playing cards. The community was involved. There were a few very elderly people sitting in their wheelchairs just watching things going on around them, but that's normal. As you get older, you like just sitting and watching. It looked like everybody was OK there. The staff was great. Everything was clean.
Provider Response
Hi Helen, it's great to hear you enjoyed your visit to Thornton Place. We always want our residents and guests to feel at home in our community. We aim to help older independent people live better through activities, engaging social events, good food, and help with housekeeping and transportation. Thanks for the wonderful feedback. Please let us know if there's anything else we can do for you!
February 26, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My parent has lived at Thornton Place for 4 to 5 years now. Over the last couple of years the food has left much to be desired. They have been through several chefs. Frequently they don't clean their room. They will take out the trash, change the sheets and give clean towels but that is it. The facility itself is nice and her room is fine. They raise the rent every year so if you elect to move in expect the rent to go up approximately 1% every year.
Provider Response
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate all feedback we receive and are always looking for ways to improve. Your comments have been shared with our management team. We would like the opportunity to speak with you further. Please reach out to the general manager, Jessie.
August 21, 2017
I visited this facility
Thornton Place was excellent and wonderful; I would love to live there. The person who gave us the tour was excellent, but it was not what I needed for my family member. There were quite a few social activities going on and opportunities to go on with their bus and go places together. There was a garden where you go out, sit, and enjoy. You could walk around the grounds, and people were playing cards and puzzles. It was a very social place. There were a lot of things going on.
November 17, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Thornton Place seems to be very nice. They have studios, 1-bedrooms, and 2-bedrooms, they have their own furniture, and the room is comfortable, especially for my brother who doesn't want a big room and a lot of furniture -- so his apartment works out fine. The dining area is great, and the food is adequate. There's very little staff there because it's independent living, but they're very helpful. There's plenty there to do.
January 29, 2016
I visited this facility
We visited Thornton Place, and my dad liked it very well. They all seemed very friendly, and it had a relaxed atmosphere. The staff was all nice and helpful. They just seemed to be really welcoming.
January 26, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My mom has been at Thornton Place for about a decade now. What I like about it is that it's clean, and they have a lot of activities. They have caring staff as well. The rooms are very nice, and they keep them updated. The food is good.
July 28, 2015
I visited this facility
Thornton Place was really nasty. The rooms were extra small and not clean. Somebody was calling for help and nobody went. The staff was not really good.
Provider Response
Hello, thank you for taking the time to rate and review our community. We appreciate you sharing this feedback.
December 17, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My mother-in-law is in Thornton Place in Topeka in the independent living. She is getting close to assisted living. It’s a very clean, very friendly facility, and she is very happy where she is. The apartment is clean and very nice, very light, and spacious.
September 30, 2014
I visited this facility
We have visited Thornton Place and it's a beautiful facility. Their rooms were very nice too. Compared to where my parents are right now, Thornton did not serve meals in restaurant style. Even so, we love the place. In fact, we have some relatives living there. However, it is an independent living and does not have a continuing care facility. Given my parents' age, we found it necessary to have a place that offered continuing care programs.
February 24, 2014
I visited this facility
We were looking for a facility and so we visited Thornton Place. The place looks very pleasant and very stylish. The apartments were nice. It was quite roomy with a lot of light and windows. The staff is very nice too and very helpful. They were also very informative. We had lunch there and the food is very good. They gave us some list with the services that are available as well as the activities they offer to the residents. They have good amenities there like they have housekeeping and 24/7 managers. It’s a very safe place.
September 30, 2013
I visited this facility
My wife and I had looked at Thornton Place and my wife liked the place. The place was clean. The residents there seemed to be satisfied. We had some sample meals and they were good. However, we just couldn't afford to stay there.
Costs for Thornton Place
Services and Amenities of Thornton Place
Costs
- Fee Structure Extra: Included In Rent: Basic Cable, Electric, Gas, Sewer, Water
- Independent Living Starting At: $1544/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Studio Apartments
- Housing Extra: Handicap Barrier Free Units Available, Individual Climate Control, Safety Rails In Bathroom, Telephone Hookup
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- In Room Kitchens
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Dining Extra: Private Dining Room, Resident Kitchen
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Computer Room
- Resident Transportation
- Hiking Trails
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
- Features Extra: Laundry Room For Use, Chapel, Library, Locked Mailboxes, Elevator, Parking: Covered
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
- Technology Extra: Business Center, Wi Fi In Common Areas
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Fitness Room
- Activities Extra: Game Room, Activity Room
Financial guidance
- Va Benefits Consultation
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
- Overnight Guests
General
- Minimum Age: 55
- Pets: Most Pets Allowed
About Thornton Place
Thornton Place is located in Topeka, KS, providing a vibrant backdrop for your new life as a valued member of our caring community.
From pleasant housekeepers, to attentive servers at mealtime and helpful maintenance technicians who are there when you need them, this community is the new extension of your family. We take pleasure in getting to know each of our residents and look out for their comfort and happiness. Our chefs prepare three delicious meals each day, served in our beautiful dining room. We provide housekeeping, linen services, fun and stimulating activities, off-site excursions, transportation to your personal appointments and a variety of classes and programs. Our warm, comfortable community and our friendly staff and residents will welcome you. We look forward to making your life easier any way we can.
So come to Thornton Place for a visit...and stay!
*We understand that each individual is unique and that needs may change over time. Holiday Retirement does not provide any health care services. However, residents are welcome to receive services from any outside home health care provider of their choice to help them continue enjoying life at our community.
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