The Waterford in Smyrna

The Waterford in Smyrna is very good. My relative likes it a lot. She has a 16x16 living area, and the apartment is probably 16x24 area which is a pretty good size. All the meals are provided, transportation is provided, there is a nurse on duty 24 hours, and housekeeping comes once a week. They have outside activities and big areas for people to meet. They have bowling and a whole bunch of stuff. It's all first class and very affordable. The food is great, the portions are large, there's mixed selection of menu every meal, and waiters and waitresses are at the tables. It's like a resort, and it's really nice. A hospital is also across the street.

This facility is an assisted living facility with a separate memory care unit. Both of my parents live there together, sharing a one bedroom apartment. I have been pleased with their care so far, but I think some things are beginning to fall through the cracks. They have been there a year. The food quality is not what it was when we arrived. Their census is increasing and I am starting to see their quality of care having to be spread too thin. Hoping there will be an increase in staffing. Still love the facility and the caregivers, just a bit worried for the future.

Beautiful, new facility! Large dining rooms with a luxury hotel look and feel.