To me, Village on the Park is the benchmark, and we really wanted to go there. There's a reason why they're the benchmark, and it is because they probably manage the cash well and the management stuff really well. They're quite a bit more expensive; we just did not have enough money to go there. However, it's well kept, beautiful, and warm, and the staff members are very patient and are strategically located to be able to assist. They have a couple of folks who are always ready and willing to help as needed. The facility has a bunch of different wings because it's one floor, and it has a lot of nice little outside areas to go sit. It's just a well-maintained and well-thought-out facility.
400 East Parkwood, Friendswood, TX 77546
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Reviews of Village on the Park - Friendswood
Independent Living Reviews for Village on the Park - Friendswood
March 19, 2021
I visited this facility
August 26, 2020
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
In the course of helping my parents as they have aged, we have had numerous experiences at different places and I can honestly say I think this community is as good as it gets! I believe it all comes down to the people who work there and how they treat their residents. Here everyone is treated with dignity and respect and they truly care and love on their residents. The food is great and there is a wide range of activities available and the grounds are beautiful and well maintained. Its also close and convenient to doctors, labs, hospitals, etc. No place if perfect but this place is close and I highly recommend it!
August 12, 2019
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
The Village is a very good retirement facility. The building is always clean and in very good taste. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The food is inconsistent. The same dish might be cooked by a different recipe and you never know what it will be like. The salad bar and breakfast bar choices are excellent. The wait staff is not good at following residents' menu choices. But the wait staff is pleasant. The Village grounds are well kept and attractive.
June 29, 2019
I am/was a resident of this facility
We were very impressed with this facility. It is beautifully maintained. The grounds with all the big trees is lovely. Everyone we met was very friendly. We had lunch in the dining room and it was delicious with cheerful servers. We are in the process of picking a facility to move to next Spring and after visiting five in this area, Village on the Park moved into top of the list for us.
Provider Response
Thank you so much! It was wonderful meeting you! Village On The Park is the place for you! Looking forward to seeing you again!
November 20, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My mom has lived here for 3 months and is now moving out. She has bugs and little worms in her room and the water flow when she takes a shower is a serious issue. The kitchen is minute and antiquated in all of the apartments - she had to bring your own microwave and it takes up the little bit of counter space that is available. Her apartment is very small and they showed her a larger place, which they said cost ~$5000/month, and it was truly the most disgusting apartment that we have ever seen with no rhyme nor reason to the rooms. Her new place will hang her TV for free, here they refused and she had to pay Geek Squad $100 to hang it. Also, her new place has already installed 2 cable hookups; whereas here she had to pay $100 for a cable hookup, and then another $100 for a phone hookup. They are fleecing her and will not return a prorated for the community fee of $3000 and are insisting on 60 days notice although their service to her has been abominable. Also, she says the food is slop.
Worst of all, many on the staff have shown very poor and inconsiderate behavior towards her. She was treated so abysmally during a class that she will not take any more classes there. When mentioned to management they blamed her and never even thought to apologize. When she signed up for a bus at 4:00 (confirmed by me), the bus left at 3:00 without her, and she was looking forward to the trip all day. Yet again, they blamed her and no one even apologized. I really wish that we had never brought my grandmom to this place, and I hear many other residents are also leaving because of the conditions. The good news is that she appreciates the medical driver and her friends there, but there's not much more there.
June 14, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My mom and stepdad have been living in Village on the Park Friendswood. It's a nice place, but a little expensive. It's not as new as other places, but the grounds are really nice. The staff is nice and the food is pretty good. They have a lot of activities and the apartments are nice. They have 2-bedroom, 2-baths. The bedrooms are a little bit small. As far as I can tell, my mother and her husband are doing well there. They have a system where the residents wear a lifeline button so that if they were to fall, it registers somewhere at the front desk -- which is manned 24/7 -- so they can come and check on them. My stepdad has been going to an exercise class that he's been enjoying and my mother has just started joining him. They also play Poker and they have a nice library area. They also have a pool table and they do socials.
April 20, 2017
I visited this facility
We were very pleased with Village on the Park - Friendswood. It had a lot of activities for the residents. The physical layout itself was very pleasant and well decorated. It had a nice dining room that was very accommodating to the residents. The place allowed the residents to live as independently as they could.
March 28, 2017
I visited this facility
Village On the Park – Friendswood offered three meals a day. They had a library and a hair salon, which were really nice. There were beautiful oak trees in the surroundings, and you could use your car if you're capable of driving. They take you to the doctor or a hospital in a little bus, which was really nice. The cost was prohibitive for a veteran.
February 09, 2017
I visited this facility
We visited Village on the Park for my ex-husband. The place was really nice, good, and wonderful. Out of the places we visited, he said that's where he wants to go. The staff members were great, walked us through, and showed us different things.
July 28, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Village on the Park was very convenient, and it seemed like the best match for mom. It was self-contained and very secured, she can come and go whenever she wants, and they have a lot of live music.
June 10, 2015
I visited this facility
The staff was very friendly at Village on the Park. I saw them interact with the residents, and they were very active. It was very clean, and it smelled good. It was a very beautiful place. They showed me two rooms. The shared room was very spacious, very nice, and very clean. The single room was also very spacious with a full bath. The colors were bright. They had bingo.
November 21, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Village on the Park is about 5 minutes from my house. The staff is very good. It is an independent living facility, but they do have a dining room and people that work there. They also have the front desk people and a social director, and they are all very good. They just remodeled the dining room, and it is very nice. They have waiters who bring the food to your table. As far as the apartment, it is a little small, and my mother lives in a 2,500-square foot home, so this 600-squre feet space seems small but it is adequate. They have activities like bingo, trips, entertainers, ice cream socials, and parties. I think they can improve on communication. Because it is an independent living place, it is not as secure as some places, but my mother is OK because she's not wandering around. They do have someone at the front desk 24 hours a day. So, that works out OK.
September 16, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My grandmother moved in at Village on the Park in March. My mother chose it because she was starting to come down with Alzheimer's. They have a game room and a salon, where you can get your hair done. They have movies. They have three meals a day but you can also have food inside your own apartment. The dining room is nice. My grandmother has a one-bedroom-one-bathroom. It has a little kitchen area, a living room, and a bedroom with a full bathroom. The staff is very nice. Apparently, my mom's relationship with the caretakers who are around is really good because with any problems, they will call her and communicate well with her and let her know what's going on. Overall, Village on the Park is a really nice community. If my mother would have to live there, I would put her there. Also my grandmother has a couple of friends there. The ones she grew up with just so happen to be there too, so she is not alone.
January 23, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My dad has been there for three years now. It seemed to be what he needed. They have a dining room and apartment. He has a kitchen but he just chooses to go to the dining room. He complained a little bit about the food but other than that he’s happy there. They just need to improve on the food because it’s not all that great. If they hire different people it might get better.
September 19, 2013
I visited this facility
We were invited to have lunch and tour at the Village on the Park. The staff was very nice and pleasant and the food was delicious. I think they have a chef there. It's a large facility and it has skilled nursing, assisted living together with independent living. The independent living that I did see was basically a bedroom and a bathroom. That is not what I was looking for and it was not appealing to me.
October 13, 2012
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Village on the Park is a wonderful facilty. The staff is welcoming and loving. They provide transportation to church, dr's visits, ect in limos. The facility provides all kinds of activities for their residents. The food in the cafeteria is very good and they even have servers to wait on the residents. I was very impressed with the facility with 2 family memebers spending their final days enjoying living there.
Questions about Village on the Park - Friendswood
Describe the overall population of independent living residents at Village on the Park - Friendswood. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
Our residents come from many different walks of life. Each has so much to offer to our Village On The Park family. We have many that have lived in this area for many years, but also many that have moved here to be closer to their families! They have chosen to be proud Texans! Our average age is in the early 80's , however, there are many in their 70's also.
What places are nearby for independent living residents to enjoy?
We are only 25 minutes from Historic Galveston Island, 20 min from downtown Houston, 10 minutes from Baybrook Shopping Mall, 20 min from the 2nd largest Buc-ee’s in Texas, 20 min from Hobby Airport and several restaurants as well as an abundance of shopping opportunities.
What are some recent off-site events that the community activity director at Village on the Park - Friendswood has organized?
We visit many different entertainment venues. We enjoy visiting the abundance of museums in Houston and Galveston as well as many different cultural sites. We attend musical events as well as plays in the Houston and Bay Area.
What transportation services does Village on the Park - Friendswood offer to independent living residents?
Although many of our residents currently drive, we offer driving services to the Doctor's offices within a 15-mile radius, grocery shopping, as well as visiting many of the local retailers and stores. We have visited the Houston Police Department, as well as their Air Support Terminal, the Bay Area Equestrian Center and much more. We also drive to the local Walgreens, banks and the Dollar Tree.
What makes the chef or dining program at Village on the Park - Friendswood exceptional? What kind of menu can independent living residents expect?
Our dining program is unique in the sense that we provide all three meals as well as snacks throughout the day. Our breakfast is a buffet of wonderful delights! You can also have your breakfast made to order. We offer two soups, two salads and two entrees at lunch and dinner as well as an ala carte menu and a wonderful display of desserts.
What common areas are available for independent living residents?
We consider our common areas to be an extension of the residents' apartments. We offer the use of the parlour, solarium, activity room, chapel, exercise room, game room, library, private dining room and many other areas.
What safety features or security measures does Village on the Park - Friendswood offer to independent living residents?
Our exit doors are auto locking and the front desk is manned 24 hours a day.
If Village on the Park - Friendswood accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
We accept our resident's pet companions and they are able to enjoy the courtyards and grassy areas that surround the building. The residents are asked to keep their pets in their apartment or in these outdoor areas. They are required to have a patio apartment.
Does Village on the Park - Friendswood work with an agency or registry to provide nursing and medical assistance as needed?
We are very excited to say that we have a Home Health Care Agency that resides in our building to take care of your needs.
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Services and Amenities of Village on the Park - Friendswood
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We Do Not Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
General
- Resident Capacity: 158
- Minimum Age: 62
- Pets: Small Pets Allowed
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About Village on the Park - Friendswood
Here, family, friends, and neighbors come together to enjoy the best years of their lives. Our caring atmosphere, quality amenities, and healthy home-style meals enable older adults to be happier and healthier than they would be living alone.
We like to say that “the fun never sets” in our community. From regular physical activity and games, to a wide range of social activities and excursions, there is always something fun to do. We create an energetic, positive environment for having fun, making memories, and continuing to stretch your mind and body.
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