Evergreens

Maryellen

My mother lived at the independent living section of Evergreens in Moorestown. At the time, the service and everything were top-notch, but part of it was old and a little dirty. Their independent living was very nice, but when you move up a step to assisted living, everybody had the oxygen tanks. It was depressing in that way, so that's why I like independent living better. The nursing care and assisted living parts of the building were old. I liked that they had full-size kitchens, which the others did not have. My mom had a lot of lost laundry, though. Some of the staff could be a little abrupt, but other than that, it was okay. The food was fair to good. It wasn't great. My mom didn't take part in many activities, but I noticed there was something going on all the time. They had a variety of activities, and every day, something was going on. They had the movie theater and the whole bit. They were very expensive, but we chose the place for my mother because of the physical care. They were top-rated at the time. I think they're no longer privately owned, but they were privately owned at the time, and they had a very good reputation.

Kevin

We (my mother, my sister, and I) had been familiar with the Evergreens for many years. It was just down the road from Mom’s house, and we passed it virtually any time we were headed to Moorestown. And my mom had always said that when the time came for her to move, that was where she was going. Still, I don’t think she had had any official contact, although she had visited a friend in assisted living many times. When her husband passed, we wanted to find a place quickly as she was uncomfortable living alone. The Evergreens (technically The Acts at the Evergreens) was able to provide multiple tours on short notice, and when the decision was made to apply for residence, the staff were helpful and informative about the process. We were able to go from touring the grounds to residency in about 2 months. I have been nothing but impressed with everything about the place. The staff are friendly, helpful, and compassionate. The residents have all been welcoming and encouraging to a newcomer learning the ropes. The food is good. The facility and its amenities are excellent. I could not be happier that my mom lives here. It has eased my anxieties of her living alone. I am certain she is in good hands. And I really enjoy visiting!

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Cheryl

I was able to see Evergreens. They had a lot of people working there, they had a lot of nurses, and they took care of everything. If my mother was in assisted living, I would say that's where she should be, but she needs special care. The Evergreens was my favorite and they had everything. They had gyms and even a pool, but in the nursing home I don't like what they have there for what my mother needs.

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Lois'e

Evergreens is a beautiful senior apartment. I just viewed the one-bedrooms and their rental was pretty much in my area, but I had to have a large sum of money in holding insurance and I didn't have that. As I walked through the front door, they have an information desk with about three workers there and there was a hallway that you can sit and relax, and on the left side is a cafeteria where you can eat and order your food daily. The elevator will take you up to the second floor where I went to see the first apartment. The one-bedroom apartment had a kitchenette, a living room, a dining area, and a patio, and it was pretty nice. They have shows, a theater, a pool, a game room, an exercise room, a church area, a fitness area, and they have doctors and nurses. Everything was beautifully clean and laid out very well. The staff that I saw working there was very helpful when I asked questions, and they were on their p's and q's of doing their job and they wear uniforms, so I know who they were. They have gorgeous food. When I ate there, I had asparagus and salmon, which were cooked very well. They had potatoes, and they had cheesecake.

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Janet

Evergreens is a buy-in, but they gave us a lower rate. I like them better than the other community I visited. It's a very nice place, and the person who helped me during the tour was very friendly. Their dining area was nice, but it was not as fancy as the community I've chosen. I've observed a lot of walking, there are trails everywhere, and it's literally the only thing I saw anybody doing. I think they also have an art studio. I wasn't impressed with the layout; it was very tricky.

dorothy-g

Been here a year and a half. Best decision I have ever made. The food is so good I gained weight. It is small enough that I have gotten to know everyone and feel like we are an extended family. Healthcare is available at the touch of a button, and the staff is wonderful.