Candlestone Assisted Living

cathy.s

EVERY staff member has been so pleasant, friendly, welcoming, and helpful. I can't say enough about how good the staff is to both the residents and their families. The facility is bright and cheerful and my mother-in-law's room is very large and beautiful, with large windows and lots of space.

Daisy Daughter

Staff really care but they are busy! Be patient and don't be afraid to give reminders when needed. They have a lot going on. Families and Friends can play a very important and helpful role by simply being friendly and helpful to residents and staff alike. Activities and conversations make all the difference in the success of your loved one so get involved whenever possible. Rooms are more like small apartments- very spacious and pleasant. Several styles to choose from. Very friendly staff-always smiling.

Dave Wazny

Staff is great,I cannot say that enough. Rooms are spacious. My Mom enjoys the musical entertainment.

Gerri Wazny

My Mother In Law is a resident at Candlestone. The transition has not always been smooth, but the support from the Staff has been phenomenal. The administration is very hands on. Alison, Genna, Mackenna, Anderea, Angie, Madison, Shelby, Celia and Sydney consistently go above and beyond. I certainly have missed a few names, but our family is grateful for them just the same. The Love, patience and compassion given to not only our Mother, but to our family to be able to adjust has been something we could never explain. It’s been a complete game changer.

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Sandy Scott

The staff at Candlestone has been wonderful to work with. Marcie (Executive Director), Rob RN, Nurse Tammy and Celia (one of moms favorite helpers). They all have made this transition for our mother moving into Candlestone a lot easier. Communication was always there. No matter what time or what the issue was. . We could not have done it without all their help. They are a wonderful caring team. My brother and I greatly appreciate them.

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Larry Burkett

The staff at Candlestone Assisted living are all very attentive and caring for all the residents at the facility. The facility is warm and inviting when you come in, and the whole staff is very friendly and more than happy to help you if you need anything. Mom has made friends with several of the residents and is very comfortable living there. It is comforting to know that she has nothing to worry about living there, as she is getting the best care.

djfisher7

The staff is very responsive and caring. They helped my mother acclimate to her new room and living environment. They were very encouraging and kind. The facility does not smell like a hospital but instead always smells fresh and clean (but not institutional clean). It is extremely well kept with daily entertainment and things to do for the residents. My mother enjoys the food, which says a lot since she is very picky. My interaction with the staff has always been a positive experience. I would recommend Candlestone to anyone looking for a clean and safe environment for their loved one.

BDT

The staff is caring and loving, and the executive director has gone far beyond the call of duty in helping my parents make the challenging transition to assisted living. They helped facilitate the sale of my parents home by printing and scanning various documents for the out-of-town realtor and title company, and they remain calm when my parents become “dramatic.”

Lorna Fink

My mother is in assisted living for the past year. She had a beautiful room with a view that was full of wildlife that she really enjoyed. The staff was excellent. They were so kind and loving to my mother. I'm so thankful that she was here in Candlestone.

roygoalie

Very spacious room with a great dinning room for the residents. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely, top of the line facility.

mance

Candlestone is a welcoming community that is Perfect for my parents. The staff is great, always available to answer any questions. The rooms are nicely sized and kept clean. My parents enjoy the food ; stating that they get plenty to eat. There is plenty of activities but my parents are loners who enjoy just staying in their apartment. It’s a very quiet and peaceful environment.

Renee P

This facility has met and exceeded the needs of our loved one. She loves the staff and is happy to be part of this community.

Ekwjones

Very nice, caring staff. Happyhour & snacks every Friday.

Rebecca Ehrhardt

We moved our Dad into CandleStone a few months ago and the experience has truly been amazing. We lost our mom October of last year. She was our Dad’s full time caregiver after he had a severe stroke, that left him unable to move most of his left side. As a family, we tried to take on the role of caring for him, but we could not give him the level of care he needed while working ourselves. We made the hard decision to look for assisted living homes for him. Upon walking into CandleStone with my aunt and mother-in-law, we were all amazed. From the initial safety when entering, to the vaulted ceiling, bright, open dining and common areas, and the friendly staff who greeted us; we love it! CandleStone is a clean and beautiful place. The rooms are a good size where you don’t feel cramped and the bathrooms are huge for his wheelchair! Our Dad loves to sit outside and the courtyard is so pretty with its flowers, garden and walkways. Some residents have their animals living with them and we bring our dog for visits as well. We love they allow this because animals bring joy to so many and boost the spirits of the residents! The caring nature of each staff member we have spoken and interacted with has been wonderful. They joke and tease with the residents, which our Dad loves! They come quickly if he needs any kind of assistance, all he has to do is hit his button. They have been great about cutting his food up, shaving and many other small things to help him after his stroke left him struggling to do simple things. Any issues our Dad has they call us right away just to let us know and we truly appreciate that. The strong communication by all staff makes us feel very confident in the care he is receiving. We also love all the activities our Dad gets the opportunity to participate in from daily exercises to ice cream socials, movie nights, bingo, corn hole and many more! Our Dad also is receiving therapy to maintain his abilities after his stroke. The ED Marcie, has been a strong advocate for him to get the continued therapy he needs and we are so thankful. Finding a place for a family member or anyone who is important to you is not easy. You fear they won’t be taken care of or loved the way you love them. As a family, we can say that the staff at CandleStone has put our mind at ease because they treat him like family. They have allowed our family to go back to being just our Dad’s kids who get to come visit and hang out with him. Caregiving is one of the most difficult and challenging jobs there is and the staff at CandleStone make it look and feel easy. They love what they do! If you’re looking for a place for your loved one to be loved and cared for the way you do for them, then CandleStone is the place for your family member

Jegowing

Facility is nice, well kept and clean. They do a great job decorating the common areas to keep the place feeling comfortable. The courtyard outside is also well kept and a nice place for your friend/family member to spend time. There are 3 room layouts and you can decorate to make your loved ones space feel more homie, each room possessing a large bay window or sliding door which is nice. They have a newer activities Director and she seems to do a good job planning activities for the residents in AL. It would be helpful for the facility to have a transportation van available to the residents for additional outings/appointments since most give up their vehicles when they move in. There is a good selection of menu items and they offer “alternatives” for each meal - when a resident doesn’t like the main dish, which is helpful. The biggest challenge is that the turnover is high across all staff (CNA’s, Directors, and even the hair stylist). They do have a few employees who have been there for an extended period of time and those people are very helpful and caring - the ones you come to rely on.

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Dawn

We toured Candlestone Assisted Living & Memory Care. If you look at the checklist of what you would be looking to hopefully find something favorable, it's all the amenities and the logistics and everything, and certainly all of the staff people. The staff was friendly, informative, and looked very happy. We didn't try the food, but we heard all good things from residents when we talked with them. They have a salon, a theater, they had outdoor seating areas and a walkway around the facility.

DD

I've got my mom in Candlestone Assisted Living, which I'm very, very pleased with. It has been amazing. It's really great. The staff is awesome. I've seen the food and it is really good. They have bingo and coloring sheets. They have these different places like Brazil and Germany, and they teach them about it. It was really good when I saw it. They have a little refrigerator and a cable TV in their room.