Arlington Plaza

I visited Arlington Plaza, and the visit went very well. They do not have many activities, but they have arts and crafts, and they serve three meals. They showed us a studio, and a 1-bedroom, and it was very adequate. The staff was well-informed, very thorough, and very professional.

My husband and I moved into Arlington Plaza. The staff is really friendly. The location is good, not busy, and is pretty easy. They have games and different things and they have garage parking. They have pretty good-sized rooms and it's not claustrophobic.

First week of parent's moving in. The only social activity tried so far is Bingo but the activity calendar is filled with fun-looking, enriching past-times. A nice size library, activity room with some exercise equipment and beautiful billiards table are also available. There are three on-site agencies that provide personal care and home health services; and at least two of the three have a 24/7 presence on site. The dining room is lovely and the meal presentation is straight out of an upscale restaurant with the service, linens and settings. The food looks and smells delicious and I hear that it is very tasty. The executive chef prepares several options per meal and I have seen him interact with the residents and they are encouraged to give feedback. Snacks and hydration stations are accessible all day and again with nice presentation. This is an older facility but has been maintained well. The shared areas seem to be in good condition and there is elevator access as well as stairs. The unit we chose has new flooring and paint and we can hang artwork or TVs as we please. Each room is climate-controlled by the resident. The facility provides cable TV and local transportation at no extra charge. They also provide all towels and sheets and launder them weekly. Residents have access to free washers and dryers or can contract with one of the on-site agencies for laundry service. There is a screen door leading from the apartment to the patio in addition to windows so the apartment can be opened on nice days. The landscaping is colorful and well-maintained. The parking garages only have a 6' clearance and require walking access by steps or stairs. There is handicap parking in back but it is limited. The staff have gone out of their way to make us feel welcome and have even checked on our loved one when late to a meal. The worry about whether or not she eats, socializes, or the general condition of her welfare is gone. Mom has made some new friends, loves the food and the ability to keep her apartment at 80 if she wants. We love that she is still as independent in a clean, safe, enjoyable environment but can still get the occasional help as needed. Have already recommended to others.

I visited Arlington Plaza. They had a pool, poker table, and a library. They could walk around the grounds. The staff was very nice.

Arlington Plaza was very clean, very well maintained, and beautiful. Everything was fresh. The appliances and the carpeting were fresh. The tour was good, and I loved what I saw. The staff was very personable people. They explained a lot of stuff on the tour. They were very nice. The room was spacious. There was a lot of extra space like in the bedroom that I did not expect to be in an apartment. It was very nice.

Arlington Plaza was OK, but it this reminded me of a nursing home instead of a senior independent living. The staff was friendly. It smelled like a nursing home. They have music, a recreational area, and church services. The rooms were nice and clean.

Arlington Plaza was a smaller and older community. It was very clean and scaled down from the other facility in every way -- in size, the amenities and the quantity of options -- but the staff was very nice. Our visit was different because we didn’t have a meal, so we didn’t get to meet people and engage with them as much as we get it. The staff and the people that we did talk to were very nice. I think the downfall on that facility is it was too small, and they self-park, but they do offer a valet service. The parking is under the building and it’s on a hill and it’s not safe for people for my mom mobile and impaired. It didn’t meet any of our needs.

Arlington Plaza is a nice community, but the buildings are a little bit older. They have front porches, which my mom loves.