The Windsor of Lawrence

I am moving out of The Windsor in a couple of weeks. Surprisingly, my health has improved enough that I can now live on my own. I’ve made so many friends here. Some folks who live here are unhappy and complain often. But I say you have to be your own advocate and make an effort. If you have a good attitude, life will be so much easier. All of the staff and aides are caring, friendly, and helpful. I almost hate to leave, but am anxious to start my new independent life!

They used to have a very good chef before I moved here. Now the food is barely acceptable. There is never a balanced meal. If they do serve vegetables, they are so soft that there is no nutritional value to them. Supper is a sandwich every single night, either served with tater tots or cottage cheese. It’s more like a snack than a meal. The cooks don’t wear hair nets unless someone is here from corporate for a meeting. That’s also the day they put menus on the table… even though they do not serve what is on the menu. Staff talks (gossips) about residents within hearing of others. I would never recommend The Windsor. It’s like a prison, without square meals.

My sister relocated from Phoenix two months ago. I felt responsible in selecting a new “home” for her in Lawrence. The Windsor of Lawrence was a perfect choice. It’s in a lovely residential area., one story and only 60 rooms. Her window in her apartment looks over a beautiful enclosed area with a pavilion, Many residents spend time outside enjoying the view and visiting with friends. My sister lives it because she watches the turtles and residents’ small dogs. After living in the desert, she is delighted with all the greenery.The staff is great and it is hard to call her because she is always “out”- exercising, or being engaged in some type of activity. She is happy- and I feel so relieved. I highly recommend Windsor Place. Oh- and she enjoys all of her meals.. it is wonderful knowing my sister is well taken care of, and is happy.

The facility is a good place if your loved one has less than moderate case of dementia or alzheimers. The aides are not as responsive to residents who need more attention. Activities are limited in nature. Residents have to be pretty much capable of doing things for themselves. The aides are nice though just not all that responsive to needs of less capable residents. Additional services are pricier than other assisted living facilities I have been too or visited.

We chose The Windsor of Lawrence because it has a very homey feel. It was able to take Medicaid with no large amount needing to be paid first. They all know my mom and are knowledgeable about her. They are kind and understanding even when she can be a little demanding.

Of course we would recommend it to others. Staff/care made it feel like home away from home and were very welcoming to visitors as well. The only negative is last stage of Alzheimer's, probably not the best fit. But still satisfied with care and facility. It is a very tough job and staff were always kind and patient with all residents.

My uncle that lived there was only alive for 17 days while there. He was on hospice, so as far as activities, I can't say he participated in anything. We did have a run in with one nurse that worked there who was a bit rude, but other than that they were very nice and attentive.

The facility meets our requests and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The only concern we are having is communication between medical staff and Hospice.

There was no complaints about the food. It was a friendly community and a happy place, and the staff interacted well with the residents. It is a really really nice place. Overall, I would recommend to other families.

It's a very clean facility. Most of the staff seems very friendly but they are understaffed like most facilities. And don't have an RN a on staff around the clock.

I like the community. My friend is happier here than another community they were at. The staff communication has been good if we have had questions or concerns. The community serves three meals a day to the residents, and my friend seems to enjoy them. There are activities available for the residents to participate in.

We do like the fact our mother is happy there, the residents are all pretty friendly, and the staff members are friendly However, sometimes we are concerned that the level of care is not where it needs to be, as well as the lack of communication with the staff.

Nice place and staff was open and honest about their levels of care and limitations.

Make sure you talk with the staff and tour to make sure this is where you want to go or not. I wish I had asked more questions about medication management and medical care in general. They've tried to communicate with me some about my loved one's care. I wish there was more, but I understand it's a difficult situation right now. I feel like they're decent at getting back to me. Another family member feels otherwise. But I thought they were great about calling about vaccinations and were real sticklers about cleanliness and keeping Covid out. I believe they've had only one case total. And they were very transparent about it, which was good.