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My Mom moved into Heritage Green Assisted Living in January, 2019 and has been very satisfied there. I have been very impressed with the staff and how they care for the residents. There is always some type of activity going on that Mom can participate in to keep herself occupied. The facility is clean and the meals are excellent. Mom has actually gained weight since she has been there which is a good thing. The move into Heritage Green has been a very good experience for all of us. I would highly recommend this facility for anyone looking for an assisted living opportunity.

Bayberry Retirement Inn has been a great fit for my friend so far. We chose this community for its closeness and convenience. The facility itself is really nice. The staff are very friendly, and the meals are very good. My friend found the portion sizes to be too small, but when she mentioned her concerns to the director, she was more than willing to offer more food upon request. My friend was given one of the premium rooms here at Bayberry, and it is very nice. They do an excellent job keeping the community clean and tidy, and they offer a lot of activities for the residents. Bayberry is really a great place, and my friend is very happy here.

The staff at Brookdale Eden are very kind and I think the care is what you would expect with the staff ratios in long term care. I am an RN, so I do note small details that someone who is not may not notice. I am also more understanding of how incredibly difficult their job is. Communication is great. The food could be better. There is pepper on the trays, but no salt, no butter for bread or mashed potatoes that don't have gravy. Mom has trouble chewing and swallowing and some things on the trays she obviously can not eat. Some of the CNAs could use some in-service education on the aging process, though they mean well. I would recommend Brookdale Eden. I think it is the best available in this area.