Ecumen would rate quite high because it is one of our favorites. It was a good location for us. It was quite a new facility and has up-to-date amenities that you would expect. They had a range of villas, but the apartments were really good. The staff and their availability was one of the things that we were concerned about, and Ecumen seemed good in that regard. We live quite close by, and it is in a kind of new development area. The basic amenities were very good. They had some social type things like playing cards and computer rooms and equipment that one could use. The main drawback would be this one was very high on the price range.
Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley
Offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care
16 Reviews
Reviews of Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley
Assisted Living Reviews for Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley
February 11, 2017
I visited this facility
November 25, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Seasons at Apple Valley was a top-notch facility when it opened and the staff was super. The new housing manager has let everything decline significantly. Building is dirty and not maintained very well. Dining servers no longer care and they don't even dress professionally. Worst thing is the pricing. Ecumen has priced themselves out of the market. And they nickel-and-dime for every little thing. We absolutely can no longer recommend this facility.
January 15, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a resident
This facility was open and inviting from the moment we walked through the front doors. We were impressed with the fact that employees new the residents names. The other thing that was nice were the a'la carte assistance program options. The food also is amazing.
October 22, 2015
I am a friend or relative of resident
The facility is nice and the care used to be good. However, we have seen a steady decline in the quality of staff. With a recent nursing supervisor change, the quality of care drop has been drastic. We are concerned about my mother and actively seeking a move for her. I am sad to say I would not recommend this location for your loved one.
November 01, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My sister-in-law is in Ecumen. Our experience with the facility is excellent. The surroundings and the rooms are very good. There is one bedroom and bath. They are in good size, but they are not super big. They have nice staff. They have activities, but I wish there were more. My sister-in-law is happy there.
July 29, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
We like Ecumen Seasons and the way the care is offered. We like the structure and the general level of service. The staff was very helpful. They were very competent and very resident-centered. My mom’s been there for a little over a week. They have movies, speakers, different craft activities, book clubs, and social groups that meet every single day.
March 27, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My mother is in Ecumen Seasons, and the staff there seems to be cooperative. The rooms seem to be fine. The only thing I want them to have is a microwave oven. They have activities, like baking parties. They have a rec room where she can play cards with her friends and make new friends. They have a dining room also.
August 27, 2013
I am/was a resident of this facility
Both me and my husband is at Ecumen Season. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The accommodation is very good and the food is also good.
July 29, 2013
I am a friend or relative of a resident
From the rehabilitation center, we moved mom to Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley and it has been good so far. She has a one-bedroom apartment, which is spacious enough with a balcony and she has her own washer and drier. The food is very good. Price wise, it is affordable. They have a lot of activities like bingo and theater and other stuffs. They just need to improve on their staff, but my mom is happy there.
April 19, 2013
I am a friend or relative of resident
Seasons has been a great place to have my mother reside. The staff are wonderful and appear to make life a bit easier for the residents to make this their home. The building itself has many different activities and things the residents can do which give them a chance to make new friends. I am looking forward to Spring ..like the rest of us to enjoy the beautiful grounds of Seasons. Thank you again to the wonderful staff that have made this transition for my mother a pleasant one.
November 07, 2012
I visited this facility
Ecumen is brand new. It's beautiful. But the way things look and the way things really are, when a patient is there isn't always what you see. The staff was very helpful, but it seems very, very limited.
October 01, 2012
I am a friend or relative of resident
My Mother-In-Law was one of the first resident's to move into Seasons. My Mom-in-Law has moments that she forgets she's not the Lovely Princess and acts more like the Ugly Troll. :) Thankfully, the staff at Seasons look past her being the occasional ugly troll. Seriously, this facility and the staff are beyond the 5 stars. MIL is always well cared for in her assisted living apartment. We visit her different days of the week-every week, and her apartment is well kept, she and her clothing is clean, she is well fed, she considers some of the aides her friends, and she has never ushered one complaint (she was always complaining about another assisted living facility she lived in). I would recommend this facility to anyone whom wants to find a quality home for their loved ones!!
August 28, 2012
I visited this facility
All in all, I would say the staff here is caring and kind. Many of the staff make a genuine effort to comfort and allay the concerns of those living here. At times, they almost treat the residents like family. It was a great thing to see. The building itself was very fine. The inside is clean and warm, with plenty of things to do. Many of those here seem very happy: they seem to get along great, and it's easy for them to bond with all the outside activities such as walking trails and a nice landscape. While the staff is kind, they tend to keep out of the way and it makes the experience less surreal than most places, which is extremely convenient. Additionally, the surrounding area is great; there's a lot to do. Basically every store you would want is contained within a two mile radius of here, so it keeps the residents on their feet while at the same time providing a situation where anything is just five minutes away.
February 28, 2012
I visited this facility
My grandpa was moving out of his old home into a new one closer to my parents' house. During the move he needed a temporary place to stay that would be able to provide him with help if he needed it. So he got a place there for 2 months while we moved him into his new home. I visited him a few times a week and he loved it. Despite his old age he is quite the social butterfly so having other people his age to talk to and play cards with was great. It took his mind off of the move and kept him totally stress-free. Although I didn't run into to many staff members while there the few I did were very kind and always willing to lend a helping hand if one was needed. Although it would have been nice to see a bit more staff around to make sure everyone was taken care of.
Independent Living Reviews for Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley
August 24, 2015
I visited this facility
The main reason we didn't take Ecumen Seasons for my mother-in-law is because they didn’t have any one-bedrooms available. They only had a two-bedroom, and you have to be on their waiting list until a one-bedroom came up. It has everything included into the price, and it would have been the most convenient for us because we live in Apple Valley. They have a lot of activities at this location. It was the most expensive of the ones we looked at, and they had the most things available, but they had a lot of meals included also, which is something that we learned from the past would be wasted, and they didn't have any one-bedroom available. So that was also a reason to not go with them, because the smallest thing they had available immediately was a two-bedroom. They were very nice and thoroughly explained everything, so it was good. It was a nice place, not just the right one.
Memory Care Reviews for Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley
November 22, 2015
I visited this facility
I visited the Ecumen Seasons. It was a wonderful place; however, their memory care didn’t have the one-on-one help that I like. When I was there, the staff had the people all lined up in wheelchairs watching cartoons, and I wasn’t so happy about that. They might be wonderful other than that, so maybe it wasn't the norm to do that when I was there.
Services and Amenities of Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley
Costs
- Rent Plus Care Fees
- Entry Fee
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- In Room Kitchens
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Room Service For Meals
- Dining Extra: Private Dining Room
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- General Store
- Hiking Trails
- Tv Room
- Resident Parking
- Pool
- Features Extra: Chapel, Arts Studio, Learning Center, Library, Pond, Emergency Pendant System, Guest Suite
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
- Wifi
Health services
- Medication Management
- Nurse On Staff: Yes
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Games
- Religious Services
- Wii Sports
- Fitness Room
- Cooking
- Arts And Crafts
- Activities Extra: Academy Courses, Mens Club, Social Hour
Financial guidance
- Home Sale Assistance
- Va Benefits Consultation
- Financing Advice
- Financial Aid
Guest services
- Guests At Mealtime
- Overnight Guests
Languages
- English
General
- Minimum Age: Yes
- Pets: Yes
Range of services
- Range Of Services Extra: Physician Services, Foot Care, Hearing Screenings, Vision Screenings, Dental Checkups, Rehabilitation Services
Types of care
- Dressing And Grooming
- Bathing And Toileting
- Exercise
- Meal Preparation
Training Areas
- Patient Transfers
Payment options
- Credit Card
- Check
Licenses
- Licenses: 387502
- State Licenses: 387502
About Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley
Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley helps preserve each of these life affirming essentials. Seasons at Apple Valley consists of 106 independent-living market rate rental apartment homes, as well as 28 additional residences for seniors requiring 24-hour enhanced or memory care services. A vital part of the lifestyle at Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley is the inviting community space which includes: grand entry, great room with fireside lounge and bar, creative arts studio, a chef's kitchen with three distinctive restaurant areas, spa and beauty salon, state of the art fitness center, movie theater, and guest suite.
Additional multipurpose rooms throughout the community incorporate physical therapy, cafe, market, non-denominational chapel and so much more!
All the Warmth of Home "¦ and More
As you walk through the grand entry of Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley, you might be drawn to the cozy Fireside Lounge for a warm-up on a cold winter's day. Or you might catch up with friendswarmth over coffee in the Harvest Cafe, or enjoy lunch in the Cafe or Autumn Leaves Restaurant. In the afternoon, you could catch a movie in the theater, or work off your lunch in the fitness center. The rest of the day might find you studying Italian in the Learning Center in preparation for your Tuscany vacation, or perhaps you'll take a watercolor class in the Creative Arts Studio. As evening approaches, you could enjoy a glass of wine in the Amber Club Lounge with friends before dinner. However you choose to live out each day, you'll find the options at Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley are so plentiful, the hardest part is deciding what to do first!
Outside the doors of Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley, you'll enjoy its convenient location with nearby walking trails, parks, neighboring shops, churches, "Enjoy!" restaurant, clinics and Fairview Ridges Hospital. Just about everything you might need or want is close to home!
Tours & Information
Visit our Information Center conventiently located within the Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley. Office Hours M-F 9am to 5pm or by appointment.
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