My husband and I moved here about 2 1/2 years ago into a 2…read morebedroom apt. The people here are just wonderful. We have made many friends along the way. We laugh a lot which keeps us young The activity Ladies (Heather and Nancy) do an incredible job keeping us active, creative and busy. Many thanks to the kitchen staff, they cook great meals and keep the tables clean and still serve us with a smile!!! Janie M.

The best people at Watermere are the sales people. They know how to sell the product well. But,…read moreonce you move in, you find out that a lot of it is window dressing. The apartments are nice, but the maintenance is lacking. Once you get there, you find out that most of the residents do not eat at Watermere. They go to the restaurants surrounding it. One of the reasons my father wanted to go to an independent living place was because he was tired of eating alone, so he found this disappointing. But, once you eat the food, you understand why most residents don't eat there. It is terrible, and they charge the residents high cost for the subpar food. They recently went to a flat fee for the meal. They often run out of something, but you are charged for the item in the large fee even though they ran out of something. I think the manager should be forced to eat it every day, maybe it would improve. There also seems to be turnover in upper management. They seem like they want to fix the issues but their hands are tied. This place has such potential but it just seems poorly managed. It's not cheap, so where is all of the money going?

What a wonderful experience! Highly recommend! I have…read moreworked in senior living communities and as a private duty senior companion for a total of 12 years. I'm familiar with many senior communities throughout the Dallas (and surrounding cities) area. One of my clients was needing a respite stay while her house was being repaired. Debra at Five Star Premier was outstanding. She went above and beyond to make my clients stay exactly what she needed. The best part about it, in my opinion, was Debra's genuine and utmost concern for my client during her stay. She truly cared about her comfort and addressed any concerns promptly. Five Star Premier is a beautiful and pristine community where all the employees and residents seem very happy to be there. The food was so delicious! Usually, in a large community the food tends to all taste the same. My client ate Atlantic salmon or some type of fish each day. She raved about how fresh and perfectly cooked the fish was each day. No need to hesitate on where your loved one will thrive...this is the place.

My in-laws live here so we visit/eat here often. I must say I've never had a bad meal here. The…read morefood is very good, with friendly attentive service. I think they also have a Happy Hour five days a week. The place is well maintained and the inside is open and airy.

Still two stars. My mom is finally out after a little over a year. This place is great for people…read morein their 60s 70s and 80s. But you do see a lot of people that are not doing very well walking around with their walkers and their motor scooters.This place is for somebody that wants to get out be social and make friends. Their food is awful. When I say awful, I mean worse than elementary school cafeteria. No flavor. No seasoning. So bland. They called roasted things that were just literally boiled in water things. At least they only charge $75 a month for food, but that's all it was worth. Also, I got a message from somebody on next-door that said they used to work at the Highland Springs cafeteria and that their health Inspection never passed. I can believe it because on the top of the counter I saw the things that had been there over a year and a half my mother was there that had never been wiped off or cleaned. Really disgusting and I'm glad she's out.

Came here while visiting my grandparents, and needless to say, it was a wonderful experience all…read moretoo the man named Umar Syed! At Reunion Grill, to be exact. It was our first time, and he was very friendly and understanding, especially because my grandparents are hard of hearing and he was very patient with them. I hope he gets the recognition he deserves! (:

They day finally came when we needed a new home for my father who had lived independently for 92…read moreyears. I cannot express the relief and happiness of the team at Sonoma House in Carrollton, Tx! Dad is well taken care of, active, fed and loved by the staff and residents. He told me he never gives anything an A+, but this is 2 BIG THUMBS UP! I was concerned he would wither in Assisted Living, but he is thriving. Highly recommended.

We moved my father-in-law to Sonoma House a couple weeks ago and we are delighted. He is doing…read morebetter and more engaged since moving in. He loves the food. They take great care of all their residents. And the event today for veterans was outstanding. We have seen excellent care for him and others, and all the families we have met rave about the care, too.

I will lead with the fact that I RARELY post reviews, good or bad, but this one is a must:…read more There are no words to describe the magic in this community. 1 - The property is amazing in that it is exceptionally maintained from the 100+ mature trees, to the pool & hot tub, to the elevators, to the Veranda ( huge community space ) to the walkways, to the parking areas, to the landscape. All 12 acres are incredible. The others facilities we visited felt like an institution and sterile. The Oaks feels like home. 2 - The residents were genuinely so warm, inviting, active, and welcoming to our Mom as we toured the complex. After just losing her husband of 61 years (our Dad) she/we couldn't imagine where she could be comfortable and safe, but we found the perfect place for her. She immediately felt at home. 3 - The Oaks team, and I mean "Team", is the most wonderful group of people we have met in this industry and possible ever in business. First being greeted by the lovely Ms. Jill - the receptionist - also a resident, that walked to the front door, rather than sit behind the desk, to greet us. Then the smiling - excited Asst Direct Paige, gave us the most through tour while exhibiting graceful patients with Mom's indecisiveness, greeting every resident by name as she introduced Mom to each of them. On our walk we met other outstanding Team members; Heather the lovely & creative Activity Director, Walter the fun loving- quick with a hug - ready to assist residents with most any need - Transportation Pro. Just more confirmation that kindness is the rule rather than the exception. 4 - The delightful - incredible Donni Crosby!!!! The Director and Mentor of The Oaks of Plano. After meeting her, we immediately understood why this is the outstanding community that it is. Truly...she is the WOW that has made this 55+ senior apartment community a place that 200+ people call home. She has so much authentic love for her "job" and the residents that she calls family that is evident from the moment you meet her. Her enthusiasm and pride is unmatched. We were greeted the next morning by her with amazing energy, hugs, Starbucks coffees and danish treats. We learned more and more about the development as she patiently walked the property with us again. She throughly answered every question as we waited for the final approval from Mom. It is often difficult to acclimate to a new life and neighbors, so Donni built and incorporated "The Resident Ambassador Program" This person accompanies the new residents to activities and meals for the first 90 days so they are not braving their new life alone. This made us all know that Mom would instantly feel included. I can't express our gratitude enough for the exceptions and accommodations Donni made to make this the perfect place for Mom. Lastly, I would be remiss if I didn't thank Lynn, the first point of contact when I called from my google search. She is the catalyst of why Mom is now a part of this exceptional community. Lynn was so real, so honest, so friendly, so thoughtful to explain why The Oaks of Plano is such a spectacular option for Mom. She was spot on that this is unequivocally the best and only option for us to entertain. Our entire family is elated for Mom to be a part of this wonderful community.

Finding The Oaks at Plano was nothing short of a dream come true. My 86 yr old mom lost her husband…read moreof 61 yrs this week and we knew how important it would be that she find herself and her independence again after caring for him for the past 3 years. We were welcomed with open arms by an entire team that make this community so special! Donni the ED, the Assistant Director Paige, Heather the Activities Coordinator, the transportation host Walter and Jill the front desk receptionist (that is also a resident) were all nothing short of spectacular! . All of them could not have been more nurturing, kind and genuine! They all absolutely made us, but especially my mom feel so supported and comforted immediately at such an incredibly difficult time. First, the 12 acre pet friendly property is meticulously kept and maintained and has gorgeous trees all over with covered and shaded walking trails, a dog park, a pool and outdoor seating areas all over to enjoy the grounds. Most notably is a public large grassy area called Pete's Park who was named after a resident that passed. It offers so many lovely spaces for the residents to enjoy, including a community Gatehouse area with fireplaces, a beautiful restaurant with incredible chef prepared food for purchase at reasonable prices for those that want to dine out without leaving the property, a library for all of the avid readers, a gym ( that is about to get an even better facelift), a game room with a ping pong table and pool table, a full bar for the residents to partake in happy hours at their events like bingo, bunko and community featured special events! There is even a sewing group made up of women well into their 90's who has their own room crocheting and knitting baby beenies, booties and blankets for the NICU babies at some of the local hospitals! But what was so comforting was the PERFECT apartment that we were shown that was 750 sq ft ( my mom is coming from 320 sq ft sharing a space in an assisted living facility with my father) with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances in a beautiful kitchen, a fireplace, a private patio with lots of lovely windows offering bright light and warm sunlight to brighten the room. The bathroom included a tub with glass doors, a walk- in pantry and master closet! This was their model unit and Donni's favorite and we didn't even need to look at any other options available! We KNEW it was just perfect! We met resident after resident in this 55+ active senior living community that were alive, thriving, vibrant, so happy and exuded such a sense of pride and joy talking about their life in this community. It was truly awe inspiring what this organizational group, but more importantly what Donni has instilled since becoming the ED two yrs ago! My mom was welcomed by so many on both trips to visit and every single one of them said we can't wait for you to come be a part of our community almost as if they knew it wasn't an option or consideration not to! Donni and team were a joy to work with and we are eternally grateful that we found this gem of a community for my mom to thrive in her remaining years!

There is a reason this community has been caring for seniors since 1953 and has maintained such a…read morefabulous reputation. This community offers all levels of care in a beautiful environment that allows its residents to live free of the burden of home maintenance. The staff is warm and always say hello when in the hallways or walking the building. The care in their healthcare center is top notch; this community has a five-star rating by Medicare! Grateful this is in our backyard; it truly is the best in the DFW area.

What impressed me most about the Legacy Willow Bend is the staff and the sense of community. Team…read moremembers are attentive, compassionate, and clearly dedicated to making residents feel supported and valued. Residents themselves are engaged, friendly, and proud to call this community home, which speaks volumes about the culture. I would highly recommend The Legacy Willow Bend to anyone exploring senior living options in the area.

My father has dementia and is a resident in the Terraces Unit of PVN. Let's start with the good…read more Sales process and the 2 ladies leading it is professional and not high pressure. The facilities are great. The residents rooms and bathrooms are private and spacious with high quality buildouts. The food is good. I've noticed generally high quality, tasty food getting served. The staff means well. I don't doubt the sincerity of the staff wanting to help improve the quality of life of the residents whether that mean providing activities in the common areas, get them medical care when needed, speak to them encouragingly when they need to be re-guided. The issues I ran into require a little bit of context. My father is averse to getting help on showers. The PVN nurse suggested we look into getting some meds to help on shower days and get some external extra help to provide showers for him. While I wasn't happy to pay for extra help, given the high cost of PVN I thought the request was presented in a professional manner. The issues come in with a lack of professional approach to medical management and follow-up. I consider these issues significant enough to ding PVN down to 2 stars. My father's doctor agreed that some medicines could help make shower days a little easier and that it was important for him to stay clean on a regular basis. The problem is that now, despite this being the PVN staff's idea, they are unable to get the medicines to my dad on the morning's of the shower days. They have missed this 3 out of the last 4 shower days, which then makes the task of giving showers a monumental task. It would seem that this would be easy to address given that they claim to give him his other medicines, but the one medicine that was introduced - effectively at their request - is something they seem unable or unwilling to give him. I have called numerous times and can get an answer about 50% of the time. I have sent 4 emails on this topic to the Head Nurse & her assistant and have a 0% response rate thus far. In my mind this boils down to poor leadership. I have no way of communicating with the senior leaders of PVN to get these issues addressed. The nurses ignore my emails, and worse, deny my father the access to medicines that will improve his and his fellow residents quality of life. it is my belief that PVN needs to fundamentally transform the culture and leadership of their organization. They are currently falling far short of their mission.

Not enough help at night. It's gated but I went out the wrong door so had to climb an internal…read moregate after calling and knocking on every door

Quality care regardless if you are in assisted living or memory care. They have lots of activities…read moreand places to be. The business office is always available except on weekends or night visits. Come take a tour!!!

After 3 plus years at Atria-Carrollton our mother/mother-in-law had to be moved to a nursing home…read morefor a higher level of care. The staff and management at the facility was very understanding and helpful in assisting us during this transition. While she was at Atria-Carrollton we enjoyed the level of care and work of the staff to keep her engaged and active. This facility not only welcomed and cared for the resident but worked to keep the family informed and up to date. It was always a treat to be greeted by Margarita at the front desk. She was never too busy to acknowledge you and provide a warm smile. The management and staff earned our Thanks through their professional care.