English Meadows Abingdon Campus

My mom is in English Meadows Abingdon Campus. It has more of a homey atmosphere rather than a hospital atmosphere, which we preferred for my mom. They have a common room for all the patients can go and visit. They have nice large rooms with large closets. They do activities every day, like bingo, arts and crafts. The other day, they were coloring. They have a lot of community involvement. They have choirs that come in, children sending them gifts from the school. The staff members were very, very nice and very good. We had a little miscommunication between the administration regarding her health and care, but that has been corrected. I've never tasted the food, but they have a good menu. I think the food is really good there. They are very expensive.

English Meadows Abingdon Campus was clean and well maintained. The staff and the people that lived there were friendly. I was there at the tail end of breakfast, and the lady apologized for the dishes being left on the table, but I said that it's a good thing because I can see if they ate their food or not. There was no food left on the plate. So, that means it's good. If I didn't have to wait on the VA funding, I bet my parents are there right now.

One year ago next month, my Mother fell in her home and broke her arm. After being taken to the hospital, she was given the diagnosis of Dementia along with her broken bone. I then knew that the time had come that she could no longer be left to live on her own. I live in an adjacent State, with a full time job and taking her out of her environment would not be an option that would lead to her well being. Fortunately, a few months prior to her fall, I had taken time off from work and traveled to Abingdon, which is close to her home town that she knows well, to start the search for a quality Assisted Living Facility. When I first arrived, at dinner time, I was met by friendly staff and noticed how content all the residents seemed. They were all laughing and talking with each other and a true sense of "Home" was felt. The Administrator approached me and was so gracious, helpful and informative. She took her time in telling me all about the facility and made me feel so welcomed. She stayed with me long after 5:00 which I so appreciated. Just a few months later, I found myself in desperate need to find a special place for my Mother to make a transition from her home t a "around the clock" assisted living quickly! The first phone call I made was to English Meadows! I am not sure that the same Administrator remembered me, but she made me feel like she did. She was so reassuring and calming. and said that she did have availability for my Mother. I was so relieved! That was 11 months ago and I am still just as impressed with English Meadows, the Administrator, her Director of Nurses, the Nursing Staff, the Dietician, the Activity Director, every aspect of the facility I give the highest of marks! I feel so content, knowing that Mother is happy, safe, well nourished and content as well. Thank you English Meadows! You have my heart! Jonna Davis Charlotte, NC

English Meadows Abingdon was fairly comparable to the senior living place with the exception that it has an all-inclusive price. The all-inclusive price is a big draw, and it is in line with the state average cost for assisted living. It is a fairly new facility and similar in what it offers. The main difference is that it is an all-inclusive price. It is on par with the other one.