Bethany Retirement Living

Daniel

I'm going to move into Bethany (Bethany Homes/Bethany Kinder House). They have all the activities, different groups for different things, and exercise equipment. It's very good. We had a good conversation with the people. The staff members were very good and informative.

Caring101291450

My dad was at Bethany for a year and a half. I visited him often before he passed away. The staff was very positive, very welcoming, always there for questions, and very interactive. It was the only place that always engaged with family. They knew who all of us were. We had ongoing conversations, and they were just very good at that. They have a family room, and we had Christmas dinner there once that we brought to the nursing home. I really think that they lacked a lot of creativity in finding things that interest elderly male patients.

Rin

I thought it was nice because they gave various options of activities to take part in, but it wasn't required, and based upon your capabilities of taking care of yourself they had kitchens available to residents, so they wouldn't always have to eat the provided meals. He had access to computers and there was even a bird in a cage in the recreational room that he grew to like a lot. Also my grandfather got a room to himself and I thought that was nice as well.

Caring345

My Father moved in to Bethany a month ago. We chose this facility because they had openings and the fact that the cost is much lower than others. His room is okay but he is really having a difficult time to move around considering his age, although he's using his walker to go from one place to the other. What I didn't like was the fact that there's a lot of extra charges that are not included in the literature. So I am surprised with that. Considering the time & the cost that I should find a place for my Father. That's why you really have to be careful with in making a decision. With regards to the food I think it's adequate. You'll only have two choices. Sometimes only one. What worries me is that my Father is diabetic and they don't have any special diets. But I see to it that I visit him 2 or 3 times a week. I collect his dirty clothes and I usually do his laundry. It's only the bed sheets, linens and towels that they usually collect. On a brighter side they caters different facility like the Full Skilled Nursing Care, Rehabilitation and wellness care. I will recommend Bethany since it's cost conscious.

coreyjab86

My Grandmother was in Bethany Homes in Fargo North Dakota. This place was very friendly and welcoming. I loved to visit her there and would always be greeted by staff with a warm smile. The aids at the facility were truly one of a kind. My grandmother never had anything bad to say about the aids. It was truly a comfort to see that she was being treated like family. I would often worry about her being mistreated but after only a few visits my mind was at ease. Bethany Homes has such a great facility, they have many activities for they tenets to take advantage of. My grandmother loved to play cards and watch movies with her new friends. The rooms where like little apartments and it made you feel like you had your own space to have guest over and just to relax, as well as a full community room and pool. I know that she lived her last few years vary happy and it is thanks to the beautiful staff at Bethany Homes.

Elecstorm83

Most of the staff at Bethany Homes is friendly. They get to know the tenants, and are permissive of visits. The thing that I took issue with was the facilities. Everything felt old. Carpet was from the 80s, renovations had not been made. From what I know of my Grandfather when he stayed there, it was an alright place, but could have been better for these reasons. Room space I suppose was adequate, but could have been bigger. I never saw him get taken to the park, but I do know that this occured. It should have occured more, and probably does today. The best thing that could have been done would have been to create friendships with the other tenants. I know that this is done now, but it was a bit different when he was there. Many people just stayed in their rooms, unless the tenants were overly social.

dunnda546

My grandma has been in the nursing home for about 4 years. She didn't like it at first but that was more because she saw living there as a bad thing. Now that she is used to it she seems to really like it. She talks about how friendly most of her staff are and how they are always good about getting her clean close. She doesn't care for the food but thats because its not her homemade german food. She seems to enjoy the activities they have going on for them there. Overall I think it was a good choice for her to live.