Carrington Assisted Living

JMW38

First off, they'll never be a perfect place for a loved one but home. Improvements are being made but slowly. It would be nice to replace the small outdoor area with a glass atrium.Plants, large bird cage, family sitting area,etcetera. More staff is much needed,especially at night. It states a spa, have yet to see it. More hands on activities. Some residents are not used to just sitting and doing nothing, being parked in front of the TV isn't an activity. There needs to be camera's down each hallway with monitors in office & staff room. There has been a few " escapees" due to staff being out of hearing of door alarms. They need more qualified staff with Dementia & Alzheimers training. These residents need almost constant care & observation. Families put a lot of trust into the employees with their loved ones who hopefully are doing their job out of caring for the elderly. Ask a lot of questions, what exactly the level of care entails to justify the cost. Cost is a factor to some. The ratio of CNA'S to resident is very good due to the # of residents vs a much larger facility. I wish it was more remote and had country views instead of a residential neighborhood. For now, out of 10, being the best, I'd give it a 7.

Barb R

The atmosphere is warm and welcoming and the facility is in a neighborhood setting. The rooms are a nice size and everything seemed very clean. The staff and other residents were friendly and helpful. My mother and I visited together and she is looking forward to moving there.