Memory Care Communities in Blue Springs, MO

"My mother was a resident of The Ashton on the Plaza. It's a very nice environment. Many of the staff are exceptional, they're caring, and they work hard. It's just the kind of place I think was a very good home for my mother. It's really nice and the people there were nice and professional. The food looked great. I just brought my own lunch because you have to pay for the meals. I tasted a few things off of her plate and it was really good. The person who did the maintenance was a very hard worker and very dedicated. Even though he was in maintenance, he cared about the staff and interacted with them. He was exceptional. Housecleaning had some lapses. Sometimes it was hard to tell if my mom's room had been cleaned on a weekly basis, but we got that straightened out. They were attentive when we talked to them about things. They would get right on it and investigate. It seemed like they always wanted to know how to improve and be better, but I always thought they were pretty good. They had some flood damage and it took them a long time to get that professionally restored. They had programs. They had exercises like seated exercise. They had bingo every day. They'd have coloring. They would take them on bus rides. My mom used to like to sit on the balcony on the second floor a lot. They were bought by a new company called Sonida and they were really gung-ho on making it even better. They were starting to put some of those things into operation. It's a very good value."

"I'm very satisfied with The Wellington Senior Living. It meets my needs. It's clean. It's comfortable. It's well taken care of. Any questions I have, they're answered immediately and explained thoroughly and I'm treated with respect. The staff's work attitude is wonderful. I have no complaints whatsoever about the quality of the work or anything that I've been exposed to. I have no complaints about the food. Everything's good. There's plenty of it and it's good quality. Maintenance is excellent. I have needed very low maintenance, but anything I've asked for, it's been taken care of immediately. They clean on a regular basis. Every week, a new activity schedule comes out and I just participate in anything that I want to. I'm very satisfied with what I'm getting and what I'm paying."

"The Oxford Grand at Shoal Creek is very clean. The last senior place my dad was in smelled of urine, but this one does not and they are so very nice. The people are extremely nice as well. They have an activities director Monday through Friday, and just every day they do different little game type things. They have someone that does pedicures and it's wonderful. Right now my dad is in a room by himself and its fine. When he gets a room with someone else, it's going to be kind of small. But they have a really nice living area just right outside his door so they don't really need to spend a lot of time in his room. The staff is thorough, very attentive, and just really nice, so I have no complaints. He seems to like the food as well. He loves the activities, although he usually didn't participate in his last community."

"Trustwell Living at Mission Springs seemed to have a very good relationship with their patients. One of them came up and even gave them a good review without me even asking, so I believe that they have a very good relationship with their patients. They had a very nice dining room. The person that guided me was very knowledgeable and very personable. I enjoyed the visit. The place was extremely clean."

"I liked the staff at Brookdale Leawood State Line. They're very, very friendly. They were very person-centric, so they worked very hard on having this service (that's what they told me). I liked how I thought they would to treat my mom. The staff was wonderful. I really liked her. Their facilities were very nice, very clean, and big. I thought the facilities were fine. They had a salon. It was not as close, and that was a big reason why I kind of took it off the list. They also charged extra for things that the other place I went to included."

"The Madison Senior Living is kind of a long way out in more or less an industrial neighborhood. The only one that I could afford there was a studio. The unit was extremely small, partly because they put a full-sized washer and dryer in the only closet that was for bedroom-bathroom use. The closet that would be left available for hanging clothes was very, very small. I think it was brand new, and everything was nice. If I could have afforded a bigger unit there, I might have given it more consideration, but that was out of my budget. They are in the process of building a facility outside for more activities, like barbecues and things. It is not done yet. There was a storage place across the road. There was a convenience store/gas station on your way to the highway from the building, which could be nice. There are also plenty of shops within a mile, like Target and Walmart. The dining area is a restaurant, and it is open all day. You can go on your own time schedule to get meals, and all meals are included. Adjacent to that is a snack bar, where they put out a variety of snacks. A lot of them are healthy and some of them are not, but you can grab them at your convenience at no extra charge. I looked at the menu, and there was quite a lot of variety, including healthy options. It is a fairly new facility, and there weren't many residents around. I only met two staff members, and they were both nice, pleasant, and professional. They also have a few carports, but no garage parking. The reason that I rate the facilities that low is that they're not really efficiently planned. The studio apartment was like a hotel room, so I can't see anybody living there full time."

"I liked that Trustwell Living of Overland Park had outdoor spaces and it was clean. There wasn't anything that I saw that I didn't like. The staff was friendly and it looked like they had activities. The staff member answered all my questions and she showed me everywhere I wanted to see. They also had a spa room. I didn't try the food there. They told me I could, but we didn't have time. What they had was good, but it wasn't as much as other places. They had an outdoor space for gardening and for activities. They had activities going on while I was there, and there were quite a few people participating. It's near restaurants, shopping, pharmacies, and a walking trail."

"I placed my dad into Oak Pointe of Kearney and found it to be a very nice and new facility. The staff is very attentive, caring, and helpful. My father had a medical issue, and they were right on top of it as far as noticing, taking care of, and addressing issues that needed to be taken care of. The food is very good. My dad compliments the food quite often. They have nice, home-cooked meals. He's only been there for a few months, but it has everything that I was looking for as far as a place to stay. "

"We chose to move Mom to Burlington Creek Senior Living because it was clean and because of their attention to detail, as far as paints and accommodations. There were no chips and scrapes. All the employees acknowledged us and were very friendly. Management was friendly. They were really easy to work with and the amenities were nice. The food and the restaurant they have is probably the best that I've seen. The food is good. It's well prepared. It's not dry. It's not burnt. It tastes good and they spend a lot of attention on the preparation and details. When you get there, you have the waiters and waitresses who know every person by name. They know what they drink and what they like, and they're very personable. It was just a good experience and a good environment."

"I visited the Heritage of Overland Park. I liked the size of the community, I liked the fact that the owner was there on the premises, right down the street at his office, and that it wasn't a big corporation. The rooms were very nice and well kept, the bathrooms were well-appointed. My mother will have more space than where she was previously. Everything seems to be attractive and well-managed. They had a small gym and workout area, they had a dining area with tables for four to six to sit at. They also had staff spread throughout the eating area to make sure that the residents were getting any assistance they might need, be that encouragement or help with cutting up their food, to actual feeding some people. They had little off-side sitting areas for small conversation and relaxing. They also had an activity area."

"My mother has moved into Garden Villas of Lenexa. She's in independent living right now. They have a very caring staff. They're very personal, and her needs are addressed quickly and adequately. I tried the food one day, my mom loved it, and I think it's good, too. They provide some transportation. They have a lot of scheduled social events, happy hours, and crafts. They provide two meals a day, and it's included in the price, and if you needed to order more, you could."

"My mom will be moving into The Gardens at Barry Road today. It is a great place. The apartments are very nice, very spacious, and they have everything we need. The common areas look very nice. They have a salon, a library, and laundry facilities. They have activities, like exercises. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. The place is extremely clean. I noticed when we walked into the room, they had done a deep clean in our room. It smelled wonderful."

"My dad is at Benton House. This place is beautiful. On a scale of 1 to 10, the managerial staff is about an 8. The health care manager is about a 5. The room is absolutely fantastic. It is a brand-new place. The dining room is very well-maintained with beautiful tables and chairs. The meals are very good, too. The social recreation seems to be OK; my dad just doesn’t participate very much. "

"Cedarhurst of Blue Springs is very nice. The rooms are smaller, but the fresh paint looks really nice. The facility is clean. It smells good. The food looks good. It's organized. It's in a great location, safe, and easy to access the highway. They have free transportation, and they take the folks shopping."