My father was a resident of Allegro in Elizabethtown, Ky. for almost two and a half years and recently passed away at 94 years old.
My father lived 5 miles from town and after several falls, it was time for a assisted living facility. After visiting several locations, we liked Allegro best based on the facility, employees, and the feeling from the residents. It was a great decision.
We could not be happier with the responsiveness of the caregivers, the staff, and the management of Allegro. After three months of sadness of losing his home, dad suddenly realized that everyone at Allegro had created a "new" home and a family type environment.and became involved with the numerous programs that they provide to the residents. We will always be grateful to Allegro and their people.
Willow Creek Senior Living Elizabethtown, KY
Offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Continuing Care Communities, and Memory Care
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Assisted Living Reviews for Willow Creek Senior Living
September 08, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a resident
January 16, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
We were able to find a place very close to where my aunt was already located. The name of the place is Alegro Senior Living in Elizabethtown. A big reason we picked this facility is its location. It is very handy for friends and family members to visit her. It has been very good. If you ask my aunt, she will rate it as 5/5 because she is really happy. They go out at least once a week just for a sightseeing drive. My aunt enjoys that because she hasn't been able to go out much. They also have an awful lot of people that come in the facility to entertain the residents. There are School groups and church groups that come in and play music, read, or sing for them. I had a meal there, and frankly I don't care much for the food. But my aunt thinks that breakfast is the best meal of the day.
July 29, 2013
I visited this facility
I visited Allegro. It was the only one in our area that allowed pet and it was a grand wonderful place. They had a one-bedroom apartment which was quite nice and spacious with a little kitchen and a walk in bath for the handicap and they had patios. They had a lovely community room and another big room for Sunday services with podium. The dining was restaurant style. It was beautiful and the food was good. The staff was excellent. They would really cater to you and make you feel at home. They had more activities, they go to places and they had a nice big van to go out. I would recommend it to everybody.
November 21, 2011
I visited this facility
My wife and I have planned to downsize and prepare for whatever may comeour way. After shopping for 4 years we decided to buy a universal design patio home, but we considered and visited several independent and assisted living facitities. We searched for a coninuous living facility but found none. We liked what we found at Allegro of Elizabethtown and when the time comes, we will move there. A skilled care facility, located next door, was formerly under the same management but still gives priority to Allegro residents. A memory care unit is within the Allegro building. The staff is caring and professional. The facility, renovated about 2009, has one and two bedroom suites with rates comparable to similar facilities. The dining room serves three excellent meals each day. The activities director conducts a range of activities with at least two activities a day. An excercise facility with a wellness director is on site. Transportation to medical apointments, shopping, and group activities is included. Assistance in daily activities like bathing, toileting, dressing, etc is not included but can performed by outside caregivers, Family members are welcome without prior notice at any time. Best of all, the residents are all appreciative of the quality of care they receive.
August 17, 2011
I visited this facility
A wonderful place to live. The food and choices are great
Independent Living Reviews for Willow Creek Senior Living
February 10, 2021
I visited this facility
I liked Willow Creek Senior Living very much, except the quarters were just too small. It was lovely, seemed very well managed, and were very well staffed. The dining rooms and all the common rooms were lovely and well decorated. It was a little outdated as far as colors are concerned, but it was furnished very nicely. They had studios also, but the one-bedroom units were so small I couldn't get even a third of my furnishings in there. I just couldn't consider it because it was so small. I have a lot of books and things that I don't want to get rid of, and there was absolutely no place for anything there. I didn't have a meal there, but they had a lovely dining room, and right now because of COVID they're serving the residents in their rooms. I saw some of the trays and the food looked very good, very appetizing, and the presentation was very good. They had activities and they had someone to direct that. They had exercises, a spa, massage room, and a number of things. You couldn't want for anything except more space. I have two sewing machines and I still use them, but there would be absolutely no place for them in that unit. I would have to drag them in the closet. It didn't have that much space to store things like that. Everybody was lovely. I don't think it could be better.
Provider Response
Dear Sharon, Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to review Willow Creek Senior Living. We would love to have you join the Willow Creek family...we could even find a special space for your sewing machines! I hope you come back and visit us when you can join us for a delicious meal!
January 14, 2021
I visited this facility
We went for an in-person tour at Willow Creek Senior Living. They were wonderful. The staff was very sweet and they made my friend feel right at home. They were very, very friendly. It was clean and very homey. It was very warm, very decorated, and it had a very homey feeling to it. It was nice. We didn't see a whole lot of the buildings, but they were nice. The residents were very friendly. We didn't go into the dining area, but the apartments were lovely, clean, and with plenty of rooms. One of them had just recently been remodeled, so they were in very good condition, nice, spacious, and perfect for one person. I know they had a hairdresser and workout area. If I'm not mistaken, they had a spa, but we didn't get to see that. I remember the staff telling me they had some spa facilities.
Provider Response
Michelle- Thank you for taking the time to review Willow Creek Senior Living. We appreciate your kind words. We strive to roll out the Red Carpet and make every experience memorable.
Memory Care Reviews for Willow Creek Senior Living
October 02, 2020
I visited this facility
I took my mother and we toured Willow Creek Senior Living once, but she wasn't particularly impressed. It's the more affordable but also older piece of property. Their common areas are rooms that are basically converted, whereas some facilities have big open rooms like you would see in a lobby of a hotel. These places have converted living rooms with a single room going into it. The hallway is narrow. The big plus is that the apartment is actually an apartment. It's a bedroom and bath, and then a separate living room, it's not just one big efficiency, and has got 2 distinct rooms to it. So that was nice. We were looking at memory care, and the outside area is totally closed in, all concrete patio with raised box flowerbeds. But there's no grass or anything, and the 6-foot fence keeps you from seeing anything except the concrete patio. Whereas in some of the places, they have a courtyard with grass and flowers, actually planted on the ground, and not raised flowerboxes. So it seems more closed-in than other places we've looked at but at the same token, those were more expensive than this one. The staff did not seem particularly organized. Considering that we made an appointment, and they knew that we were coming, they didn't have the information together for us. Their food was good.
Questions about Willow Creek Senior Living
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
At Willow Creek, we offer ongoing training in dementia care. We have frequent seminars for staff and residents families. We also have an employee who is a trained Virtual Dementia Tour facilitator and we frequently offer this wonderful sensitivity training to our staff and residents families. We bring in top name experts. Some of our past experts have included world renown Teppa Snow to doctors from University of Kentucky Sanders Brown Center on Aging.
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Willow Creek Senior Living. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
The age of Willow Creek residents varies from their late sixties to their mid nineties. They love playing cards, entertainment and our fun outings.
What programs or activities does Willow Creek Senior Living offer to enrich residents' well-being?
We offer a variety of activities based on the desires of our residents. With everything from our exercise program designed for everyone, to our screenings, and our activities designed to keep our residents active we engage each resident. Being a part of the Senior Housing family of communities means adhering to a very special set of values. One of these values is ensuring that our team members get to know each and every one of our residents not only in regards to health care, but also as a unique and vibrant person. For our memory care residents our iN2L technology breaks down barriers and gives us a connection so we can share and engage in their world.
What places are near Willow Creek Senior Living or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
We are within walking distance of several shopping centers and restaurants. There is a beautiful walking trail behind Willow Creek that follows Freeman Creek to Freeman Lake.
What transportation services does Willow Creek Senior Living offer to assisted living residents?
Willow Creek offers scheduled, local transportation for all of our residents with our bus and our spacious town car. Our bus has a wheel chair lift for those who might need it.
What makes the chef or dining program at Willow Creek Senior Living exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
Our Culinary Coordinator has worked at Willow Creek for over ten years. Willow Creek offers a fine dining program with a variety of menu choices daily.
What safety features or security measures does Willow Creek Senior Living offer to assisted living residents?
Willow Creek residents each wear a pendant that they can push whenever they have an urgent need or emergency. It will tell us approximately where they are in our community. Our entrance doors are secure and we our staffed 24 hours per day.
How does Willow Creek Senior Living keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
Each Willow Creek resident has an individual care plan based on the residents needs and the families concerns. We keep an emergency contact list on every resident and always call families with any emergent concern.
If Willow Creek Senior Living accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
Willow Creek loves our furry four legged friends. We have a lovely area for dog walking, and a dog walking program should our residents need our assistance. Many of our residents pets enjoy sunning on the patios that each residents apartment has.
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
All of our care staff is trained above any state requirements and we offer ongoing training. Each member of our team is CPR trained.
Describe the overall population of independent living residents at Willow Creek Senior Living. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
Some of our independent residents still drive. They all enjoy our outings, especially our "Friday Lunch Bunch." We have card and game groups that they really enjoy.
What are some recent off-site events that the community activity director at Willow Creek Senior Living has organized?
From going on trips to casino's to the pumpkin patch our residents enjoy our outings. We also had a terrific local Bluegrass band here and everyone had a "foot stomping" good time.
What transportation services does Willow Creek Senior Living offer to independent living residents?
We offer the same local, scheduled transportation to all of our residents.
What safety features or security measures does Willow Creek Senior Living provide to protect residents who wander?
Our memory care is secure with alarmed doors. The alarms are attached to our care staffs beepers so we know the moment an alarm goes off.
What programs or activities does Willow Creek Senior Living offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
The iN2L technology that Willow Creek offers, "breaks down barriers and gives us a connection so we can share and engage in their world as caregivers.” We offer programs that engage all of their senses.
Costs for Willow Creek Senior Living
Services and Amenities of Willow Creek Senior Living
Costs
- Fee Structure Extra: Reservation Fee
- Assisted Living Starting At: $3400/month
- Independent Living Starting At: $3400/month
- Memory Care Starting At: $3900/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: Yes
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Room Service For Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- Party Space
- Hiking Trails
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
- Spa
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
- Internet Enabled Rooms
- Wifi
Health services
- Medication Management
- Physical Therapy
- Nurse On Staff: Yes
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Religious Services
- Fitness Room
Financial guidance
- Home Sale Assistance
- Va Benefits Consultation
- Financing Advice
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
- Overnight Guests
Languages
- English
General
- Resident Capacity: 67
- Respite Care
- Pets: Yes
Range of services
- Personal Care Assistants
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
Types of care
- Walking Wheelchair Assistance
- Meal Preparation
Training Areas
- Memory Care Training
Licenses
- State Licenses: 20140504709
About Willow Creek Senior Living
Willow Creek Senior Living is the most established community in Elizabethtown. It is certified assisted living. It has a down home, comfortable feeling, that is welcome and friendly. We focus on warmth and being involved in our community and in helping our residents and their families. We offer assisted living and memory care in our Ensemble Care program. We are the only community that has balconies on our apartments and one side of our building offers creek-side views. Willow Creek Senior Living is a community that promotes and supports a convenient and active lifestyle. We’re conveniently located near major highways, situated across the street from Hardin Memorial Hospital, close to the center of town, shopping and physicians.
- Balconies
- Pet services
- Concierge 8:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m.
- Respite care
- Scheduled transportation
- Special programs and events
- Salon/Spa bathroom
- Spacious exercise room
- Three meals per day served restaurant style in our dining room
- Excellent variety on our menu
- A pet friendly environment
- Cable television
- Large terrace for outside dining
- Fitness classes
- Bingo night
- Spiritual events
- Health and wellness seminars
- Guest speakers
- Outings to local restaurants, museums, theaters, sporting events, etc.
- And more as they are requested by our residents!
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