I placed my loved one here when his Alzheimer’s had progressed to the point that I could no longer safely care for him at home.He lived in the memory care unit for six months until his death. The proximity of the facility to my home far outweighed my concerns regarding the level of staffing and care. The caregivers and the staff were caring and kind, and truly care about the residents. Unfortunately, this is a small town in a remote area and it is hard to retain good staff. The facility simply doesn’t have enough people. Sometimes I felt that the caregivers were overwhelmed. The activity director is amazing, but she needs an assistant. It would be great if someone with a medical background were on staff as well. These are just my observations. If, heaven forbid, I had to do this all over again, I would still have placed my husband here.... Read more
Sunshine Gardens delivers an exceptional senior living experience at its community in Durango, Colorado. The community is surrounded by picturesque mountain views that can be enjoyed from the enclosed patio, gazebo, and sun garden room. Indoor common areas provide spaces for residents to enjoy stimulating activities or to simply unwind in.
Dedicated caregivers are available around the clock to provide assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, and memory care support. Additionally, the community offers short-term respite care and onsite physical and occupational therapy is available. Residents can delight in amenities such as three daily home-cooked meals, weekly visits from an in-house beautician, and housekeeping and laundry services.
The area offers ample shopping to satisfy all tastes and budgets at Durango Mall, Durango Town Plaza, and Main Mall. Nearby dining ranges from Italian, Mexican, and Chinese cuisine to barbecue and Southwestern fare. Popular nearby attractions include Oxbow Park and Preserve, Durango Botanic Gardens, and the Durango Wildlife Museum. Top-notch medical care is less than 10 miles away at Mercy Hospital, and Durango-La Plata County Airport is less than a 30-minute drive from the community.
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A Place for Mom has scored Sunshine Gardens with 7.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Sunshine Gardens has 4 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4 out of 5.
I placed my loved one here when his Alzheimer’s had progressed to the point that I could no longer safely care for him at home.He lived in the memory care unit for six months until his death. The proximity of the facility to my home far outweighed my concerns regarding the level of staffing and care. The caregivers and the staff were caring and kind, and truly care about the residents. Unfortunately, this is a small town in a remote area and it is hard to retain good staff. The facility simply doesn’t have enough people. Sometimes I felt that the caregivers were overwhelmed. The activity director is amazing, but she needs an assistant. It would be great if someone with a medical background were on staff as well. These are just my observations. If, heaven forbid, I had to do this all over again, I would still have placed my husband here.
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A lot of the staff was friendly, but I felt at times my mom was brushed off on being checked on. They were also a huge hassle to get our refund back after my mom had passed. We went through months of being ignored and having to constantly email or call to see if our check was on the way. But they're real quick to get their payment at the beginning of the month. Activities or entertainment in memory care could be better. More music and outdoor time would be great. The meals were small and sometimes not appealing. Even with all of this said I would still recommend Sunshine Gardens because it's way better care than any other facility in the area.
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The caregivers genuinely care about the residents. I don't ever have to worry about my mom being taken care of. They're also very good about updating about any concerns.
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Their staff cares for my loved one and tried to engage her. Overall they are a bit understaffed but they have some really great people there.
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A Place for Mom has scored Sunshine Gardens 7.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score.
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