Memory Care Communities in Springfield, MA

"I toured Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks. I like their apartments. It came with a washer and dryer on the inside as opposed to a communal washer and dryer. The staff was very helpful. The facility was very nice. They had an outdoor patio, a courtyard area, a little fitness center on the inside, an arts and crafts room, a piano room, library, and things of that nature."

"I toured four facilities, and Cedarbrook at Ware had the nicest rooms and the best food. There is a buoyant attitude among the staffers and guests."

"Brookdale South Windsor was very nice and clean. Everyone was very polite and helpful. The dining hall was very nice. It looked like they had a lot of activities. They had a library. There were a lot of fun things to do."

"Buckingham Heights was only dedicated exclusively to memory care so that they can address every need at every stage, whatever happens to your loved one who's got dementia. Suzanne assisted us with the tour and she was wonderful. She's been there a long time and can answer any question you have. The other shining star thing that I would say about the place was that they had a lot of staff who have been there for many years. They have relatively low turnover and there is a lot of staff. They have like a 5-year, 15-year, and 20-year club for those staff who have been there that long. The dining area looked very nice. The rooms were basic but pleasant. The idea there was not to spend all your time in your room. So, the room was just a place to dress and bathe and sleep. But the life of the place was based on keeping the residents engaged and active. When it comes to the activities, they are appropriate for people with memory issues. They have an inner courtyard that is freely available for residents to go into on their own. For the outside patios, you need to have somebody with you. Even their physical facilities were designed to give the most freedom and autonomy to their residents."

"We went to Avery Heights. The staff members were very friendly. The dining area looked OK. The place was impeccable. It looked wonderful and really nice. The pool was a huge draw to us. And if my mom was transitioning into needing more care, I felt like they were going to handle it the best. I was surprised the grounds were very pretty, but the rooms were very, very small."

"My grandmother lived at Monastery Heights for over 3 years. It was the best choice we made as a family after her stroke. She had a very nice apartment and loved having all her own belongings in it. The community always had fun events that encouraged family to come and visit which she loved. The food was great and the staff and residents were amazing. They all called her Busha, which was what her grandchildren called her - and it made her feel part of a much larger family. I would highly recommend Monastery Heights! "

"I really liked Ruth's House. It's very clean and beautiful. There are a lot of different types of assistance, and the spaces were nice. I liked the philosophy they had -- which was very much like the Reggio Emilia preschool philosophy which is kind of unique to develop people's intellect and keep their minds active. They have stations that they change monthly to provoke conversation and thinking. There are a lot of interactive things used to get to know the residents. It was a fascinating approach to stimulate people and to help them get to know each other. The garden access is open to everyone and is monitored by a monitor they wear, so they always know who?s going out, and it's not like they're locked in. There's a lot of flexibility for those with memory issues. They had a very big schedule of activities with lots of choices every day. The problem with the place is it's too big, and for someone with memory issues and confusion, it would be too hard to comprehend. "

"My mother has moved into Heritage Woods. I've talked to the marketing director, and it was comforting that she was there for 19 years, and in some of the other facilities we spoke with, the people were there for less than a year. So that was important. Right now, I would rate them a 4 only because my mother said the food isn't as good as it was at her last location, which was independent living. But it was dining room-style food. The staff has been very helpful. They did a great job. Their food is not as good as her last location. She has only been there about five days now. The facility is clean, updated, and I see people working there. It is easy to access. There is plenty of parking for visits."

"This facility was extremely lovely on the inside and out. The staff was very friendly to my group and helped us with our belongings and all set up requirements, and the occupants were enthusiastic and excited for our performance and were very complimentary post-performance. Everyone who lived there seemed genuinely happy to be there, which I feel is hard to find in assisted living facilities. We ate lunch with the occupants and the food was surprisingly very good, which made us feel even more welcome there. It was very clean and we were treated with the utmost respect and kindness. I have not one negative comment to make about this assisted living facility. "

"Mom started living at The Arbors at Westfield Assisted Living and Memory Care a couple of months ago, and she seems to be doing well. It seemed like it was the most inviting and the friendliest. The location helped because it's close to my home. I went to a few that were kind of off footing, and this one just seemed to make me the most comfortable. Overall, it's been really good. The staff is very attentive. The nurses' aides seem to care about my mom quite a bit. My mom is engaging in a lot of social activities. She seems to enjoy the people there and likes the food. The apartment that she's in is very clean. My mom is picky, and she hasn't complained about the food even once. They have at least three scheduled activities every day. There are different rooms where the ladies and gentlemen meet. My mom is playing cards or doing some sort of activity every day. This is one of the less expensive places that I went to, but it's still expensive, and I'm struggling with that. It's not something my mother could afford on her own, so she's getting a lot of help from family."

"I can’t say enough wonderful things about Linda Manor assisted living. My dad has been living there for two years after we lost my mother. I find all the staff, caring and attentive and my father absolutely loves the food! Special kudos go to Jim, the Linda Manor van driver, who has been absolutely wonderful to my father and all the residents! He genuinely cares about the residences, and goes the extra mile to make them feel special! I’m actually writing this as our nation and the world is dealing with the coronavirus, with the stay at home social distancing. I can’t say enough wonderful things of how the staff and management has been taking care of my father and all the residences. We need to applaud the frontline workers, Nurses, aids, Charlie the handyman and those that clean and disinfect all the property and All those that take care of our elderly! I clearly cannot be there with my dad, but I know that he’s well taken care of! "

"My friend moved in. The facility is very clean and very new. The staff is very friendly, and they're taking very good care of my friend. It's very nice all around. The food is very good. I had lunch and dinner there. You get an appetizer, your main meal, and a dessert. There are choices and it's all very good. They have an area for movies and they have a community room where they do puzzles and other activities. Upstairs, they have a gym. They keep my friend engaged all day with people and not isolated by herself. I think they're doing very well with her."

"Seabury Meadows is a top-notch Memory Care facility. A geriatric physician or nurse practitioner is on site weekly so it's a 1-stop shop for health care. The staff is outstanding. The facility is pleasant. There are constant activities. It is laid out in a four-wing X with 13 rooms per wing and a large common area for activities. Each wing as separate a separate dining area and television/sitting area. There is a fenced large courtyard so residents are able to go outside. As part of a CCRC, there is also skilled nursing across the driveway so hospital rehab is fully integrated. My mother made use of that twice and the skilled nursing part of the facility is equally outstanding. I would recommend the facility to anyone without hesitation."

"It's my mother-in-law who is at The New McLean Village. She has been there for about a month now, and she likes it very much, so we are very pleased with it. The place is very well run. They have a nurse, and she comes by pretty regularly. I like best the care and the cleanliness of the place. I guess their prices are fairly reasonable. It took a few weeks for my mother-in-law to get used to it, but right now she likes it. She loves the food and has put on some weight. She had been very thin, but she is now eating well. They are taking good care of her, and we don't have to worry. "