Meadowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care

5 for all of them. Mom has been happy at Meadowthorpe and they have all been very helpful. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend Meaowthorpe Assisted Living and Memory Care to other families.

Always sounds much better than the reality. Unfortunately. Staff turnover is high. Sometimes activities for residents don't happen. And it is not someone's home, even though remaining at home is not an option at this time. Overall positive though.

There was an incident with his medication. Some medication was missing, and they said he had opened the locked door (combination), taken it out, and flushed it. He was unable to open that locked door. The container of medication was too big to flush. Staff members just said they would look into it and move his medicine out of his room to a secure location. This did not happen. When asked, they stated that they were leaving it there to "watch" him. The staff was not aware that he should be "watched.” They did not watch him swallow his medication; therefore, it wasn’t taken as directed. Without the medication, he may display aggressive behaviors, which is what happened, and he had to be moved. Once moved and medication was given consistently, he did display those behaviors.

Turnover seems high but I'm told all care facilities have trouble keeping good help. Everyone is kind, caring, and courteous.

While Meadowthorpes unique structure design and daytime staffing is very good; night time is different. At night there is one staff per cottage if 8 people. If the resident is not compliant, if they are restless, fidget/walk that one person cannot cover as needed. I was called multiple times to drive out and sit with the resident ie baby sit. I'm sure this is an individual issue however, it did occur and became obvious that the single staff at night per cottage only works with near perfect scenario. A perspective family also needs to understand that it is a very controlled facility. If a resident does not adhere to the "ideal" resident standards, outside the norm - the facility is less than cooperative. Meaning - it is their way or the highway. Again, this might be due to the method of staffing. Delightful at the beginning- when the resident's changed to where they could no longer provide services - they would not provide and extension of stay- issuing an - must be out date. That said.... I still feel the amount charged at settlement was not properly prorated.

They keep my loved one, busy with activities. The value for the money is very equitable, and not over priced. We picked this community because, it's close to home, we liked the environment, it's like cottages, and it seemed more homey.

They are very short staffed.

Meadowthorpe is a good place. I like it. The people are friendly, and it's a nice facility.

Back in February we had to put my Mom in Assisted Living due to her dementia progressing. She needed someone around all the time to watch and make sure she was safe, directions on where things were and just reminders on daily functions. Meadowthorpe popped up when I started looking. Umm…not the ideal location (I live in Jessamine County, too far away) but something made me call them. I looked at other places but kept looking back at Meadowthorpe. The staff at Meadowthorpe met all my wants and Mom’s needs. They were great to work with. AND I can’t say enough good things about Earl the Activity Director. He was the BEST! Always letting my Mom follow him around and engaging her in all the activities! The residents in her cottage were so patient with her, they were a family! Thumbs up for Meadowthorpe and would totally choose them again.

A wonderful facility with an optimal caregiver ratio with a responsive and caring team and staff. Prompt and punctual in returning phone calls, emails and texts, which is vitally important to determine the right facility. While still uncertain of the level of care required for Mother, at this time, Meadowthorpe is an immediate contender with availability, yet final decisions of placement will be determined by progress and final diagnosis. Impressive.

Beautiful facility but we want only one room with an attached bath to prevent any confusion and allow reduced walking. Staff were very informative and the setting is very secure, affordable, easily accessible, but we do not feel it is a good match for our needs.

Absolutely amazing ! From the start to the end of finding my papaw his new " home". Thank you [name removed]for your help it made this hard decision very easy. [name removed]at meadowthorpe rocks