St. Mary Villa, a CCRC

Overall, my Mom is having a good experience and has made a few friends. Food is ok but they are promising upgrades in that area. Staff is friendly and seems to care a lot about the residents. Facility is pretty good, but a little outdated.

My mom was there for one week respite care. It's an older facility but clean. My mom was comfortable because it was Catholic and small so she wasn't overwhelmed. The Staff was very friendly and supportive. They really took good care of my mom. My mom thought the food was fine. There were activities and she participated in some but I can't really speak to that so much. The price for respite care was reasonable and they had the availability I needed. My mom is currently in assisted living but not at this facility because it was too far for me to travel on a continuous basis.

Pros - I really like the nursing supervisor. Cons- They have lost my loved one's clothes several times. Also, I am never able to get ahold of staff via phone - even in an emergency.

The atmosphere at St Mary’s is always upbeat and cheerful. Every staff member smiles, chats pleasantly with the residents and seem to truly care for them. It totally impresses me that the entire staff remembers every residents’ name. Everyone addresses my mother by her name and they know her likes and dislikes. There are so many activities for my mother to participate in. Her favorite are daily Mass at the beautiful chapel and music hour when different musicians visit to perform. I call my mother daily and she always answers the phone with a cheerful hello. She likes her meals and has made friends. She is happy. Placing my mother at St Mary’s was the best decision.

The staff try to engage my brother in activities and give him reminders when he dresses too warmly--this. Is really appreciated. Place is clean, caring staff, and good value for the money. They also have a family practitioner, dentist, and podiatrist that do visits on site.

Up front, I will share that we ended up going in a different direction. BUT I wanted to share that St. Mary’s is truly a home you can trust. The level of safety and personal relations is unmatched. [name removed] was our contact administrator. He went above and beyond to try to create a niche for our mom. While we could not find a pathway that included St. Mary’s , [name removed] was not without unending dedication to our case. If you want a Catholic community environment right in the heart of Lansdale, St. Mary’s is a good choice. The price point does reflect the rustic charm. The care, however, seems very good. There is a feeling of a “greater purpose” amongst the staff. And that is evident in [name removed] leadership. A huge bonus is a replica Roman chapel in the center of the building’s wings. It is absolutely stunning and spiritually rewarding to all who enter. What a gift to give to an elderly family member. Good luck on your journey to find a safe and caring place.

Pros: [name removed], Admissions) is very helpful and easy to reach. Cons: other areas (Nurses Sta, Front Desk) are sometimes very difficult to contact. My parent loves happy hour and other activities, but isn't crazy about the food.

Generally, people seem happy there other than the food complaints which I've heard from many residents. The building has some maintenance issues but the staff is attentive and engaged when I present issues. They also call me with updates. I'm happy with the choice.

Mom has been there for 3 months and I have seen positive results with her physical ability. She is walking with only a cane now ?? Having your own bathroom and a back patio is a plus Staff are very responsive.

I had a very positive and supportive experience with St Mary's. I would definitely recommend. The price point is very reasonable considering the costs of other facilities in the area. It is a good value for the cost!

[name removed] referred us to St Mary Villa for my mom and we are all very happy with the choice. [name removed] is amazing and [names removed] to name a few are so incredibly kind to my mom. We are very happy she is there. Wonderful care, bright, happy rooms and a beautiful chapel we visit each week is a plus. Thank you to all who made this a great transition. We will always remember how easy you made this for my mom at a very stressful time. Thank you!

The main reasons my client chose St. Mary Villas was because of the very nice staff and value for the money. Overall experience was very positive and the place and people are nice.

[name removed] l was absolutely wonderful to work with! [name removed], nurse manager is excellent. The rooms are kept clean. The staff is amazing! The care being given is excellent, but the meals could use some improvement . The activities during holiday season were fun and engaging. Value for cost is incredible care at reasonable price [name removed] at APFM was an angel too! Can't say enough good things about her help, support and guidance over the past year for my Dad!

I was very satisfied, and I would trust him being there. We picked this community because it is nice and clean.

The staff is wonderful. Very caring, kind, fun and efficient. My mother literally tells me every day how much she loves it at St Mary's. The facility is clean and not too large to get around. The chapel is beautiful, the landscaping is very well maintained. My mom loves to sit in the sun during the summer in the pretty courtyard. My mother enjoys the food and the dining room staff now knows what her likes and dislikes are. Makes it so easy.

[name removed] the gentleman who runs admissions. He's incredibly helpful and kind. Miss [name removed] the floor nice super caring. Love the loud music and piano playing and singing very lively more of a home feeling not a corporate feeling would highly recommend and ask for [name removed]

I like the members of the staff that take care of [name removed]. That includes the nurses , aids , the individual how clean her room and the those how help her in dining room . All of them are kind and patient with her .

My loved one is currently a resident at St. Mary Villa and everything at this facility has been great for her so far. The facility is clean. The caregivers are good with the residents who need extra help like showering and dressing. The meals are average. The staff at this facility try their best. I would recommend St. Mary Villa to others.