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Distinctive Living partners with senior living communities to provide assisted living, memory care, and independent living services. Their communities focus on providing holistic care in five Dimensions of Wellness — learning, connecting, activity, spirituality, and giving. Distinctive Living communities offer healthy, dietician-approved meals, places for worship, and opportunities to learn new life skills. Those seeking memory care will benefit from Distinctive Living’s Moments Matter program. This balanced approach to care supports residents with lifestyle programming tailored to their specific needs. With this thoughtful approach to care, Distinctive Living has earned 517 reviews and an average review rating of 4.2 out of 5.

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Gardens of Carleton

12400 Matthews Street, Carleton, MI 48117

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
Review Score
7 reviews

My brother has been a resident of the Memory Care for over a year. The Gardens of Carleton is always immaculate. You won’t find a more friendly, caring staff anywhere. All questions or concerns are...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

The Gardens of Carleton is nestled in the Village of Carleton in the Northeastern corner of Monroe County Michigan. Surrounded by local farmers and that small town country living you are looking for. Come and sit in the rocking chairs on our front porch and enjoy the views. If gardening is your...

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Mira Vie Manalapan

445 Route 9 South, Manalapan, NJ 07726

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
Review Score
26 reviews

My brother was in Assisted Living at Mira Vie for less than two weeks and then graduated to memory care. We are still paying for the room at Mira Vie memory care although my brother has been in gardens of...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Mira Vie Manalapan offers the very best of town and country assisted living.Located in the beautiful town of Manalapan, Monmouth County, fine shopping and dining are literally at our front door, surrounded by beautiful views of peaceful countryside and farmland. Step outside and relax under our...

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Mira Vie Warren

274 King George Rd, Warren, NJ 07059

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.3
Review Score
19 reviews

It's 5 stars, although very expensive. They take very good care of their clients. I felt at ease. I live two hours away form my brother and I knew he was safe and well taken care of. The staff is awesome!!!...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Mira Vie Warren offers an attractive new lifestyle alternative for older adults who may be experiencing some difficulty managing on their own at home. Mira Vie Warren offers a gracious environment with many beautiful common areas. It is conveniently located within a short distance of shops,...

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Mira Vie West Milford

197 Cahill Cross Road, West Milford, NJ 07480

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7
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9.3
Review Score
56 reviews

Mira vie is wonderful, thank you. [name removed] was great with all my questions. The nurses are great and the aides with helping my dad settle in.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Mira Vie West Milford is a beautiful assisted living community located beneath the picturesque Wyanokie Mountains in West Milford, Passaic County, New Jersey. Our safe and secure community provides various housing options depending on personal preference, from spacious suites and studio...

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Mira Vie East Brunswick

606 Cranbury Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
Review Score
19 reviews

Overall, we've been quite happy with Mira Vie. The staff are always caring and friendly and there are always activities going on. The facility is clean and the recent renovation is beautiful. The...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

"A Fresh New Look. The Same Joyful Living. Experience the joy of what’s new—refreshed spaces designed to inspire connection, comfort, andvibrant senior living."Mira Vie’s newly renovated apartments and redesigned lobby, lounges, dining spaces and salon have been thoughtfully transformed to...

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The Fairways at Naples

3053 Airport Pulling Rd, Naples, FL 34105

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.1
Review Score
18 reviews

The facility was very clean and neat. Most of the staff was very caring. I felt that the management and communication was a little unorganized.

Provides: Memory Care

An elegant yet comfortable community that provides privacy and security while encouraging interaction through our many programs.Specifically for those who require continuous care, The Fairways at Naples provides proven, life enriching programs that combine each resident's unique life experiences,...

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Mira Vie Toms River

1657 Silverton Road, Toms River, NJ 08753

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6
6 Floor plans available
8.9
Review Score
25 reviews

Mira vie has been fine, wish we had known a full interior renovation was going to be going on shortly after we arrived. Living in a construction zone has been problematic. They have been very accommodating ,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

A Fresh New Look. The Same Joyful Living.Experience the joy of what’s new—refreshed spaces designed to inspire connection, comfort, and vibrant senior living.Mira Vie’s newly redesigned lobby, memory care lounge, dining spaces, andcommon spaces have been thoughtfully transformed to elevate...

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Mira Vie Brookfield

1 Brookfield Ct., Belvidere, NJ 07823

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.7
Review Score
18 reviews

My mom was hesitant to move into an assisted living facility but once she started participating in activities she found her smile again! Life at Mira Vie at Brookfield is all about my mom doing what she...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Located in a beautiful country setting surrounded by mountains and open space. Mira Vie Brookfield offers three different levels of senior living: concierge level of living, assisted living, and Country Cottage, in private and semi-private apartments. For residents with Alzheimer's and other...

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Mira Vie Brick

458 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ 08724

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.5
Review Score
31 reviews

They've been great. My only wish was if they had more of a welcome crew the day of move in. And a list of people to contact when you have questions. My mom didn't know she was supposed to sit at a certain...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

A Fresh New Look. The Same Joyful Living.Experience the joy of what’s new—refreshed spaces designed toinspire connection, comfort, and vibrant senior living.Mira Vie’s newly redesigned lobby, memory care lounge, and common spaceshave been thoughtfully transformed to elevate everyday living and...

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Mira Vie Montville

165 Changebridge Road, Montville, NJ 07045

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.5
Review Score
54 reviews

I have nothing but positive comments for the staff, apt size is perfect. I haven't had the opportunity to eat there yet. I would highly recommend Mira vie!

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

"A Fresh New Look. The Same Joyful Living. Experience the joy of what’s new—refreshed spaces designed to inspire connection, comfort, andvibrant senior living."Mira Vie at Montville's renovations are complete — and we can’t wait to welcome you. Our redesigned lobby, salon, dining and memory...

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Mira Vie Clifton

782 Valley Rd, Clifton, NJ 07013

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.4
Review Score
23 reviews

Overall, my experience was average. The rent increase was much higher than expected, and I wasn't aware that annual rent increases were part of the policy, so that came as an unpleasant surprise. The food...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Find abundant activities and top-notch, customized care at Mira Vie Clifton, in scenic upstate New Jersey. This secure assisted living community encourages independence in a safe environment, additionally offering memory care services to meet the needs of your loved one. Mira Vie Clifton is...

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Mira Vie Forsgate

319 Forsgate Dr, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.3
Review Score
33 reviews

The communication from the very beginning was very good. It helped understand what my moms experience would be like at the facility. They communicate updates with my mom too which I appreciate. The only real...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

A Fresh New Look. The Same Joyful Living.Experience the joy of what’s new—refreshed spaces designed to inspire connection, comfort, and vibrant senior living.Our renovations are complete, and we can’t wait to welcome you. Our newly redesigned dining, lobby, and salon spaces have been...

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Seascape At Naples

3490 Thrive Dr, Naples, FL 34105

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.2
Review Score
31 reviews

What we like the most about the community is that it is clean with no smell. The food is decent. There is a lot that can be done there such as different activities.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Mira Vie Fanwood

295 South Ave., Fanwood, NJ 07023

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.1
Review Score
20 reviews

Overall, excellent staff and care. The food is usually good but could be improved according to my mom. I like the facilities and ambience. The staff has a way of being really friendly and not intrusive.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

A Fresh New Look. The Same Joyful Living.Experience the joy of what’s new—refreshed spaces designed to inspire connection, comfort, and vibrant senior living.Mira Vie’s renovations are complete, and we can’t wait to welcome you! Our newlyrenovated apartments and redesigned lobby, lounges, and...

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CaraVita Village

4000 Fieldcrest Drive, Montgomery, AL 36111

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review Score
11 reviews

First, we live in New Mexico and have not personally seen CaraVita. I was involved with making arrangements for my brother, [name removed] to live there. My only experience was with [name removed]. [name...

Provides: Independent Living

At CaraVita Village, we know that you would rather not spend your retirement having yet another set of responsibilities. That's why we strive to make life easier for the active seniors at our community. We offer all the conveniences of home without the hassle of home ownership, which means you...

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Liana of Venice

2321 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34292

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review Score
10 reviews

They have caring staff. It is clean with decent sized rooms. The only negative was some belongings went missing but that could have been due to resident himself or other residents faulty memory. I would most...

Provides: Memory Care

Brooklyn Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care

4800 Idlewood Dr, Brooklyn, OH 44144

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7.5
Review Score
39 reviews

Polite, inviting, informative, asking questions about what I was looking for and getting a sense of what they could offer to help them settle in easier. Spacious, natural light, clean surroundings. Friendly...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Welcome to a new kind of senior living at Brooklyn Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care located in beautiful Brooklyn, Ohio. The community opened in November, 2018 with all new, state of the art programming for seniors needing Assisted Living or Memory Care. With a focus on wellness and...

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Maumee Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care

1050 Medical Center Pkwy, Maumee, OH 43537

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7.0
Review Score
20 reviews

I would not recommend the MC unit - it is much more like a long-term care facility where people get parked in front of the TV all day. They schedule 3 activities for the day, but they are almost always...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Introducing Maumee Pointe, where our beautiful community becomes the backdrop to your new life and your fresh start. Be proud to call our community home with its well-designed, updated apartment homes with convenient features to delicious dining, enriching activity offerings, and beautiful...

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Mira Vie at Bridgewater

680 Route 206 N, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6.5
Review Score
34 reviews

The facilities are immaculate, her room is a good size, and there are bigger rooms, the menu is intriguing, but Mom is not thrilled with the choices, the activities are varied and fairly regular, everyone is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

New Name. New Look. New Beginnings.Experience the joy of what’s new: refreshed spaces designed to inspire connection, comfort, and vibrant senior living.Mira Vie’s newly redesigned gathering spaces have been thoughtfully transformed to elevate everyday living and spark connections. Come see...

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Mira Vie Tinton Falls

One Hartford Dr, Tinton Falls, NJ 07701

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6.5
Review Score
20 reviews

The staff is very warm; the meals are wonderful. I do think it was not a great fit for my Dad, who really needed more intensive medical care than the staff was used to providing. The staff here is wonderful....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Mira Vie Tinton FallsA Fresh New Look. The Same Joyful Living.Experience the joy of what’s new—refreshed spaces designed toinspire connection, comfort, and vibrant senior living.Mira Vie’s newly redesigned lobby, memory care lounge, dining spaces, andcommon spaces have been thoughtfully...

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Twinbrook Assisted Living

3525 Ephraim McDowell Dr, Louisville, KY 40205

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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I have only been at Twinbrook Hotel Apartments for about three weeks, but so far, I would recommend it. The staff are nice and helpful. And the property is clean.

Provides: Assisted Living

Twinbrook Assisted Living is a welcoming senior living community located in Louisville, Kentucky. Conveniently situated within four main zip codes—40205, 40206, 40207, and 40220—our community offers residents a vibrant and engaging environment to enjoy their golden years. Our dedicated...

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8.3
Review Score
517 reviews

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517 reviews
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A Place for Mom has scored Distinctive Living with 8.3 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 193 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Distinctive Living has 517 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.2 out of 5.

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5.0
Linda - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
June 24, 2024
Verified Review
A great place for loved ones

It was the Chelsea in West Milford And I give them all 5 stars. Not one complaint. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Clair G - Family/Friend
Independent Living
June 13, 2024
Verified Review
A wonderful community

This is easy. I would rate it a 5 across the board. The experience with Mira Vie West Milford has been wonderful and my mother is so happy there. The experience with A Place for Mom was also excellent. The whole process was so smooth. I'm very thankful for your assistance in finding Mira Vie.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Lawrence - Family/Friend
Memory Care
June 10, 2024
Verified Review
Recommended

The people at Brooklyn Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care were all great with my dad and very friendly to us. I was there almost every day. They shared whatever I asked about. The move in process was easy, the rooms are big. The meals were okay, the staff was great with helping him eat when I wasn't there. I have recommended it to anyone that asked about where he was. It was the best choice for him, for sure.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

3

Care Services

5

Activities

3

Staff

4

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Debra - Family/Friend
Memory Care
June 7, 2024
Verified Review
Great experience with Memory Care

The management staff are fabulous, the nursing staff is great l, they have taken excellent care of finding the correct balance of psychiatric meds so that she is calm and happy, but not too lethargic and not combative. The price for care is well worth it.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

5

Activities

4

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Sharon Savran - Resident/client
Memory Care
May 24, 2024
The memory unit at Mira Vie was exactly what we needed!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about the memory unit at Mira Vie in Manalapan. From the initial tour with the admissions director and the head of the unit, I felt nothing but warmth and caring. And then my husband became a resident of the unit and that warmth and caring continued. Activity counselors and aides truly understand the minds and behaviors of their residents.The people and the facilities are great. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a safe and caring place for their loved one. Sharon Savran

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
May 21, 2024
Verified Review
Review for Brooklyn Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care

The place is fantastic and affordable .I would say that I trust the facility completely and I feel my parents are safe and well cared for. My mom especially is thriving

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
May 15, 2024
Verified Review
Review for Mira Vie Warren

Beautiful modern building, great staff, great management, clean, friendly environment. I lived there about 4 months until I sold my home out of state and bought my new home in New Jersey. Love your organization and will spread the word.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Carrie - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
May 14, 2024
Verified Review
Friendly staff helpful and great activities for your loved ones.

It is no longer called The Chelsea a new management company took over it is now called Mira Vie. Hopefully the food is going to get better they have a new chef. The activities are amazing they do a lot for them. They need to do a lot of repairs there the floors are very dangerous however we are told they are working on it my mom is very happy there.

Cleanliness

3

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

3

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

3


5.0
Diana - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
May 7, 2024
Verified Review
A perfect place for our family member

The Chelsea was wonderful. It was clean . The staff was friendly and caring . The nurses were excellent and were really on top of things . Quality of care was excellent. I was very satisfied with the care my aunt had on the memory unit at the Chelsea

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

4

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Dan N - Family/Friend
Independent Living
May 4, 2024
So far so good

So far so good all in all. The people are nice and place seems nice. I was unaware of the corporation change that occurred directly after we moved in. So I am a bit concerned about any upcoming rate increases.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

3

Care Services

5

Activities

4

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
May 2, 2024
Verified Review
Hope things stay the same with new management

Very attentive, friendly and like my brother says, kind staff members. Chelsea at Fanwood was just bought over. Now called Mira Vie. The new director seems very nice & staff is staying the same but I just received the May bill and it's all wrong. I have a call into the director but haven't received call back today. Have to see how this will go.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Tina P - Industry reviewer
Assisted Living
April 28, 2024
Great community

Seascape at Naples takes great care of the residents and has a very caring approach. There is a secured memory care neighborhood which is extremely beneficial for residents with mild to end stage dementia and Alzheimer's.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Elizabeth A Soporowski - Toured community
Assisted Living
April 24, 2024

My husband and I visited Mira Vie over the last few weeks because he has been ill and we wanted to learn all about Assisted Living. [name removed] was a wealth of information and she graciously answered all our questions. Her knowledge of the facility is to be admired. Mira Vie is exceptionally clean, organized, and there are numerous activities to address all residents' desires. Everyone who greeted us was pleasant and willing to allay our hesitations. The individual rooms are equipped with everything a senior citizen could need. Mira Vie is definitely a place I would put on the top of my list when I feel the need arises. It is, without a doubt, a place you could call home.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
CR - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
April 5, 2024
Verified Review
Review for Mira Vie West Milford

I would highly recommend the Chelsea. The Staff is very nice and considerate.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
March 19, 2024
Verified Review
Review for The Chelsea at Toms River

Most of the services there are excellent had one or two issues with meals which they corrected. The biggest issue was not with the care but the post care my uncle passed away around the second week there two weeks later they called me and told me they were still clothes in his room That they told me to leave there and they would throw away . This conversation was the day after he passed away. Also they never canceled the prescriptions and three weeks after he passed away they sent refills for prescriptions for a person that was deceased so obviously some of their systems after care need to be enhanced.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Lynn - Family/Friend
Memory Care
March 4, 2024
Verified Review
Review for The Fairways at Naples

I would highly recommend. Picked it because was very clean and staff seemed really nice. Very clean good food and very kind staff. Dad is very happy there.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Sean F - Toured community
Assisted Living
March 1, 2024

Seascape is a gorgeous senior living community! They have wonderful amenities and programming for their residents. Their staff is very caring and attentive, and they truly care about their residents.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Memory Care
February 21, 2024
Verified Review
Would Recommend

The facility is bright, beautiful, and clean. The food is really good. The staff are competent, friendly, and accessible 24/7. Nothing is perfect and there's the odd glitch-but the staff will work with you to sort things out. The only issue, a small one, considering, is that stuff can get misplaced or lost--glasses, shoes, that sort of thing. They generally turn up but not always.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Maria F - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
February 3, 2024
Great place for my parent!

Great care and friendly staff! We are very happy with our choice! My mom loves the activities and we love seeing all the social events on Facebook! My Mom wasn't much of a joiner prior to Chelsea, but the encouragement from the staff to attend the social events is nice to see!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Victoria C - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
January 25, 2024
Verified Review
A place for peace of mind, for the resident and for the family.

We are very happy. They care. They care about my mother they care about us being happy they care about how the room looks. They care about the activities. They are very understanding when my mom is upset, and they have no problem sitting with her for as long as it takes. I was so impressed. I have referred two other people there and they are just as happy.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


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