Sterling Place

Sterling Place was very affordable and the one I liked the best. The people were very nice, and the amenities were very home-like. It was an older place, but the rooms were still nice enough. The food was good, too.

Sterling Place is ten acres and there's 175 people here. They provide three meals a day, seven days a week. I have a pretty nice apartment with a balcony, with electic, gas, and water included. It has a kitchen with all the appliances, centralized air-conditioning, and carpets. They cut the staff down way too fast, from ten to five people. The staff members keep quitting, so they keep hiring and training new ones. They have a computer room, a library, Wii room, a room for bowling, and a setup room for games. They play Bingo and do yoga. There's a therapy room, a big fireplace, a large TV, and a large dining room. They have a lot. The food is better than it used to be. I didn't like it before, but they got a new chef and he's pretty good.

I did not meet any of the staff at the Sterling Place other than the intake person. The area was clean, open, and renovated, and there was a well-attended activity in the common area. They were doing a horse race dice game, which was led by an employee. The dining area was large with many separate tables to have privacy and not eat in large groups, which is a big plus for me. The room had a good floor plan and offered a kitchen, which was a requirement of my mother-in-law who wants to cook all of her meals.

My dad has been in Sterling Place for two months in a nice one-bedroom that's adequate for him. It’s a nice place. I like it. He's a little up in the air about the food. They have a decent staff. The people interact with each other, and for somebody that is somewhat active and still able to do things for himself, it's a good place for him to be.

Sterling Place was nice, but it was not right for my mother. The set up was nice -- which was more like an apartment where you get on an elevator -- and you can have a private room. Her room would have a kitchen which I didn’t too much care for even though they were going to unplug the stove because my mom has dementia. I would still recommend it for somebody else but not for a person who has dementia or Alzheimer’s. The staff person who showed me around was nice. It was nice and clean, it didn’t have a smell, and the people were nice and professional. Their dining area was very nice; it was like a banquet room.

Sterling Place's staff was very friendly, and the facility was very nice. The amenities that they had fit my dad's needs. They provide 3 meals a day, and the apartment comes with a small kitchenette. They have a pull cord in case of an emergency for a fee, and they have help for his medications. They have outings and a bus that provides transportation to and from doctor's appointments and grocery stores. The place is a smaller facility, and it’s only 3 floors.

The first place my dad was at was Sterling Place. They changed ownerships; the food wasn't good, and the care team was not up-to-par. They weren't too competent. As far as the rooms, the room was decent; it was OK.

Sterling Place is independent and assisted living. The rooms are very nice inside. You could of course bring your own furniture. My mom has a one-bedroom with a living room and a small kitchen for cooking if they wish to cook, although the dining room is really where they eat. They get three meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The dining room is setup with real glasses, plates, and white table cloths. They have formal dining. They have an activities room where they play games or have many activities. There is also a living room and a fireplace where they have activities as well. When they have entertainment, sometimes it overflows into the living room. They have a lot of activities for them. They also have a rehabilitation department for physical therapy. They have a library and two laundry rooms. They have studios and one-bedrooms, and in some instances where they have couples, they have a two-bedroom. The one bedroom is very nice. We are trying to get used to the food. The food is probably what they should be because they are low in sodium and no fried food. The portions are not really large, but they are sufficient, although it is kind of bland. They don't use a lot of seasoning in the food. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The assisted living is private and is not staff members of Sterling Place. They contracted in a health care or caregivers. So it is like a separate contract that you have to pay for if your loved one requires assisted living. I think it is entirely too expensive. That is one reason I was looking because it is going up for one-bedroom and three meals. Nobody gets up to eat breakfast, which has hardly anything anyway. Their breakfast is very minimal like an egg and a piece of toast or cereal. They do have a lot of men there because they give a consideration for veterans. They give some kind of discount if they are veterans. They have special things for men like pool table. Women can go there too, but it is mostly for men. The place itself has a beautiful setting. It sits back off the street with beautiful lawns and trees. They have outdoor type sitting either on the porch or they can go out back to a garden area. It is a little too pricey, and not everybody can afford it.