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Desert Harbor was a wonderful place. My mom passed away in [date removed] so we were only there 4 months. ALL the staff was beyond amazing and consistently went above and beyond. My mom was not an easy person but they were always kind and professional in their response. Mom LOVED the food which says a lot if you knew her. We had meals delivered to her because she was unable/unwilling to go downstairs. And actually if not for the due diligence of the person that delivered her meal everyday at 3p she likely would have died on the floor alone. Instead we were all able to be with her during her passing. I am willing to forever be grateful. She didn't participate in activities. So I can't rate. Worth every penny... Read more
The Forum at Desert Harbor is located on the shore of Desert Harbor Lake, with beautiful views of the surrounding waterfront. We are just around the corner from picturesque Sun City, and minutes from the 101 Loop access to Phoenix and the airport. We pride ourselves in our continued effort to deliver high-quality service to our residents. We received eleven awards at our annual meeting for outstanding service in multiple categories, as well as six food and beverage awards for the service and quality of food.
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A Place for Mom has scored The Forum at Desert Harbor with 9.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Forum at Desert Harbor has 18 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.6 out of 5.
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They are slow waiting for "corporate" to ok anything. Landscaping was not up to par. Activities was great. Food good only about 3 days a week. They did have the lowest rent then other places. You get what you pay for.
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Response from The Forum at Desert Harbor
November 8, 2024I am the Executive Director and want to thank you for sharing your feedback. While I’m glad to hear you've enjoyed the activities, and often enjoy the dining experience, we strive to exceed expectations consistently and I'm sorry we have not achieved that goal with you. Your satisfaction is important to us and I invite you to reach out to me directly by calling our community so we can address your concerns more thoroughly.
Desert Harbor was a wonderful place. My mom passed away in [date removed] so we were only there 4 months. ALL the staff was beyond amazing and consistently went above and beyond. My mom was not an easy person but they were always kind and professional in their response. Mom LOVED the food which says a lot if you knew her. We had meals delivered to her because she was unable/unwilling to go downstairs. And actually if not for the due diligence of the person that delivered her meal everyday at 3p she likely would have died on the floor alone. Instead we were all able to be with her during her passing. I am willing to forever be grateful. She didn't participate in activities. So I can't rate. Worth every penny
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Response from The Forum at Desert Harbor
July 25, 2024Thank you for sharing your heartfelt experience Lynn as your kind words are much appreciated. We are sorry for your loss but grateful to know that our team provided exceptional care and support during your mother’s time with us. It means a lot that she enjoyed our food and that our team could ensure she was always looked out for.
Everyone is friendly and professional. Sometimes food could be different/ better but can't please everyone. Residents and staff know you by first name or recognize you as a resident. Great activities.
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Response from The Forum at Desert Harbor
July 15, 2024Hi Sonia. Thanks for your feedback and compliments for how warm and welcoming all the folks at The Forum are -- and for your shout out for the wonderful activities run by our Lifestyle 360 team. Our culinary team does their best to try and please everyone and hope that you will join our monthly dining services meetings as we are always open to resident feedback on our menus.
Staff and everyone here is very friendly and do their best to help each other.
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June 26, 2024Thanks for your shout out for our friendly and caring team and residents!
They are very polite and they call the residents by name, so they really take the time to get to know the residents. The apartment sizes are very nice. There are many great amenities provided for the residents. Things have worked out very well for my loved one here.
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Response from The Forum at Desert Harbor
May 8, 2024Thank you, Candy, for your kind review! It was great to read that our spacious apartment sizes and plentiful amenities have been a perfect fit for your loved one's needs. More importantly it was wonderful to read our personalized approach to everything we do has ensured that your loved one feels so at home here at The Forum at Desert Harbor.
We chose the Forum at desert Harbor because of the value for the money as well as the location of the facility. It really is a great place! The facility itself and the staff have all been great to work with. I would recommend to others, great choice.
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Response from The Forum at Desert Harbor
April 16, 2024Jennifer, thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted that you chose The Forum at Desert Harbor and that you've found both our community and team to be worthy of five stars. Providing exceptional value and a supportive environment for our residents is our top priority, and we're thrilled that you're pleased with your choice. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're grateful for your kind words.
Since I live in Kansas I've only experienced this through my cousin except for annual trips to visit her. She certified seems happy with the place and hasn't complained to me about anything except for one or two tenants who can be difficult at times, she just stays away from them,
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Response from The Forum at Desert Harbor
March 6, 2024Thanks for your review -- and it is wonderful to know you hear great things from your cousin.
In general, I have had a positive experience with everyone at the forum. I gave the activities an NA because my loved one hasn't gotten involved in any of the activities and I don't know much about their offered activities.
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Response from The Forum at Desert Harbor
January 25, 2024Thanks for your feedback. To learn about our programs, feel free to contact the community or visit the front desk. Ask for the Lifestyle360 Director overseeing our programs and activities. They will gladly share the monthly activities calendar and newsletters with you, and we hope you encourage your loved one to find some activities that interest them.
I am very happy at The Forum at Desert Harbor. What stick out the most about this facility is the beautiful grounds. I would recommend the facility to others looking for independent living.
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Response from The Forum at Desert Harbor
December 20, 2023We're happy that you are happy! Thanks for your shout-out for the beautiful setting of The Forum at Desert Harbor, and for your recommendation.
The staff really do a good job selling you the facility. We believed that our loved one could participate with the participants from the independent living side. That really is not the case. I would not recommend it for any family member that has a sharp mind and would like to make friends. As I said above, the staff really did a good job of selling the place. It's it's looks beautiful on the independent living side looks beautiful the assisted-living side it really is not very warm and fuzzy. We chose that place because at first we really thought it would be nice if our loved one could be there and and be able to participate with the independent living people, but she has not been able to and we aren't very happy with that aspect.
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Response from The Forum at Desert Harbor
December 6, 2023I am the Executive Director and would welcome the opportunity to speak with you about your experience as we want to exceed the expectations for all families whose loved ones call The Forum their home. Please contact me at the community at your earliest convenience, and I hope to be able to speak with you soon.
My family and I could not be happier that we were lucky enough to get my mother into The Forum at Desert Harbor. Absolutely "everyone" has been kind, professional, and goes above and beyond, from [name removed] in sales (who helped us get her established) to maintenance, dining staff, housekeeping...The facility is beautiful maintained! We recognize mom can be difficult and I commend their patience and care. She even loves the food which, in and of itself, is a huge blessing. This entire experience has brought us great peace!
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Response from The Forum at Desert Harbor
September 1, 2023Thank you so much for sharing this feedback with us. We are touched to hear you consider yourself lucky to have your mother at The Forum at Desert Harbor, and appreciate your kind words for our entire team. Reading you have found peace of mind knowing that she calls The Forum her home is one of the nicest compliments we could receive.
My mother in law is currently a resident at The Forum at Desert Harbor and her experience has been very good so far at this facility. The leasing agent was very nice and helpful. Some of the staff speak Spanish, which makes my mother in law feel more comfortable. There is always someone available if you have questions. I would recommend The Forum at Desert Harbor to family and friends.
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September 1, 2023Debbie, thank you for your kind words and your recommendation. We love having your mother-in-law here and are honored by your shout out for our team.
5 stars for all! They have so many activities to keep them busy. Mom doesn't have time to be bored. Also, [name removed] from a place for mom was great to work with! The apartments are a nice size, she can turn her scooter around in it. The cleaning staff is very nice. They bring her wash back nicely folded every time. I would definitely recommend The Forum at Desert Harbor.
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Response from The Forum at Desert Harbor
June 23, 2023Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback Candy. We're glad to hear that our apartments are the perfect size for your mom, and that she enjoys the many programs coordinated by our Lifestyle 360 team. We very much appreciate your compliments for our housekeeping team -- and are touched by your recommendation.
They have lots of activities. We picked this community because, everything is one building, it's a beautiful place with a lake. They have really good meals, compared to restaurant food. The staff that gave the tour was on top of things. I would recommend to other families.
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Response from The Forum at Desert Harbor
March 16, 2023Thanks Bobby. We were thrilled to read that our wonderful team, the amazing meals, the layout of the community and the gorgeous setting have all impressed you so much. We're honored that your loved one now calls The Forum home and appreciate your recommendation.
I toured this community, it was our second choice. I'd say it's a good choice for starting out in Assisted Living. It's more affordable that some others in the area. They don't have a Memory Care unit, which we knew our loved one would need in the future. There also seemed to be a bit of a power struggle between our tour guide and management.
Response from The Forum at Desert Harbor
March 30, 2023Jill, thank you for taking the time to tour our community. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you were impressed by our Assisted Living neighborhood. We understand that memory care is an important consideration for some families, and we would be delighted to connect you with one of our sister communities in the Phoenix area who offer comprehensive memory care services. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.
We had a very nice tour at The Forum at Desert Harbor. It was a little bit less expensive than other places we looked at. And I liked the lake setting- you could even go fishing in the lake.
Response from The Forum at Desert Harbor
March 30, 2023Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your visit to The Forum at Desert Harbor. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour and appreciated our beautiful lake setting. We strive to provide affordable and high-quality senior living options, and we are glad that we were able to meet your expectations. Thank you for considering us as a potential home for your loved one.
We chose The Forum at Desert Harbor because of the affordability and I just really liked the people and the way they seemed to care, it was not just all about the money. I really like staff members who are in assisted living. The room sizes here are adequate for what he needs. Overall it has been a good experience and I would recommend to others looking.
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We were able to visit last weekend and the activities are coming back, they had a lot of things going on. The food is good, however sometimes things are not served in a timely manner. Sometimes the coffee is served late, or the food is not on time, but we do think that issue is just temporary. My loved ones there are very happy with their living quarters and we do think the value for cost is really good.
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