This is a great place to consider for your parents or yourself if you are looking for a retirement…read moreand assisted living combination. My family did an extensive search in Central Austin, and even tried out the very large competitor that is in close vicinity for a few months - we are so glad we made the switch. Here are some of the reasons. -The staff is very friendly and quickly knew us all by name. They all care about the residents and family. -The executive director is very personable and approachable. -The facility is very nice and easy to get around, with a park near by and the shops at the Triangle. There are no "bad apartments" that I can see. -Contracts and policies are reasonable and senior friendly. Believe me, you should check this all carefully to avoid any nasty surprises. From past experience, what they tell you in sales is not necessarily to be believed. I am very glad we made the choice to move to these guys.

Moved my mother to independent living here 6 months ago from another facility in Austin. I have…read morebeen nothing but very pleased. The facility and apartment are lovely and well maintained. It is surrounded by a lovely pond, park, restaurants and shops In a very central and convenient area. The food is delicious. The staff is friendly, competent, and caring. The director is dedicated and responsive.

We moved here just over two months ago after doing significant online research and visiting this…read moreand several other CCRC facilities, both here and in southern California. I cannot imagine being more pleased with our choice. The Plaza, which is a part of the Querencia complex and provides just about all of the therapy, recovery care, skilled nursing, and late in life care we can imagine, and it is just a walk down a hallway from the main residential part of the community. You are free to do as much or as little as you want here, although there are many programs promoting physical and mental health opportunities that are designed to promote health and long life. The staff, referred to here as 'The Team' are exceptionally friendly and helpful. As new residents we are surprised at how quickly we felt at home here. One of the things we like is that the Querencia is not as large as the units we looked at in California and we have come to know a lot of the other residents here. We immediately became very happy with our choice and thouroughly look forward to spending many years in our new community.

I am extremely disappointed with the treatment I received from Constance at the front desk during…read moremy recent visit. While the staff member conducted their duties with a surface-level professionalism, their tone and behavior were condescending , dismissive, and bordered on openly rude. At one point in the conversation she stated "How did you even get in here?". It's important to mention there was one man sitting at the front desk when I checked in on the tablet, She of course wasn't. What concerned me most, however, were the subtle but unmistakable racial undertones in the interactions--particularly in the difference between how I was treated compared to the other guest.

Watermark's management since 2019 has brought consistent, high quality leadership and practices to…read morethe facility. And that has been true during 14 months of COVID19 restrictions and a once-in a lifetime winter storm that robbed most of the city of water and power for days. It is remarkable that the Watermark team was able to continue with so little disruption to residents. The current staff earn really high marks for both caring and skill at what they do - even in challenging circumstances. Crises notwithstanding, the Watermark seems to work hard to be a real home for residents on both the Assisted Living and Memory Care sides of the facility. The two program directors are tireless in thinking up an endless array of outings, celebrations, games, lectures and demonstrations for all interests and abilities (e.g. pub night, mystery dinner theater, Jamaican Independence Day with a steel band, Dancing with the Stars, fishing excursion, Lake Austin boat trip to see the eagles and Senior Games athletic competition at UT). There is a lot available every day, but no one is obliged to participate. Shopping and dining outings were scheduled weekly before COVID and there are frequent special events where family and friends are welcome, including live music Happy Hour every Friday. Our loved one was in Memory Care and we have been thrilled to find that it is also about active living and learning and fun! No one is pushed, simply invited to join in at whatever level they can. Our sister was up, dressed and busy every day with games, exercises, and creating things. Moving into Elan/Watermark, after living alone, turned out to be a wonderful life changer. It gave her an instant set of friends, things to do and a reason to get up and stay awake every day. This was much more than we hoped for and it made the last four years of her life very positive, happy ones. Linda B.

I moved my mom into Watermark last September. She was not very keen on moving there, but soon…read moreafter she adapted well to the environment. The management and care has been very responsive to her needs and my concerns. I feel very comfortable leaving her in good hands.

Moving into The Reserve is the best thing I ever did. I got…read more a one bedroom apartment with a kitchen equipped with a large refrigerator and a microwave oven. Plenty of cabinet space and drawers. The kitchen also has a large double stainless steel sink and faucet. The wall across from the kitchen has a large closet for storage and also a full size GE washing machine and dryer. The living room has plenty of room for a large recliner, a grandfather clock, a 65 inch Samsung TV and a large double door cabinet where I have my 27 inch iMac computer. Between the recliner and outside wall I also have a 36"x36" pedestal table, where I have a large hammered copper lamp with shade. The two walls forming the corner behind the recliner and grandfather clock, have two large glass windows covered by Venetian blinds. Moving through the lockable door into the bedroom there is room enough for a queen sized bed, and a three drawer cabinet with lamp. The outside wall has a large window covered with Venetian blinds. Sliding double doors lead into a closet with plenty of room for hanging shirts, and with shelves that hold baskets for socks, and underwear. Under the shelf on the right there is room for a large four drawer cabinet where I can store pajamas and a large collection of various shoes. A single sliding door leads into a spacious bathroom, complete with a shower, toilet, and lavatory. There are two spacious cabinets and drawers next to the shower. Another reason I picked this third floor apartment is that it is located next to the fire escape stairs. I never use the elevators because I like the exercise I get walking up and down the stairs. My apartment is also located at the very end of this wing of The Reserve apartment complex. Consequently I don't hear or see any of my neighbors. Thanks for your time and attention. Mack Hounsel Apartment 301 ,

Hello everyone I came to work as a caretaker I'm A agency worker so needless to say this place was…read moreawesome the staff was amazing the community was clean and it was well organized and the most important of all was the residents seemed to be very much happy so this was a awesome experience to be able to come to such a well kept environment and to also know that they are very much so doing a lot of things right from my point of view and I would say if your looking for a community for a love one this would be a excellent place

Corey is an absolute treasure. Articulate, compassionate and well connected. We've utilized him…read moremultiple times as my mom's health has declined. Each time my mother had differing needs, but always had a sense of urgency to find a new caregiving facility. I honestly don't know how we would have navigated through this period without Corey's help. Sincerely, thank you!

Corey Goward was very helpful when my dad needed to find a new place to live. He was kind, patient,…read moreand very good at explaining the process and laying out the various options. I never felt pressured by him, and I'm certain that thanks to his help we were able to find the best place for my dad.

I moved my mother into Brookdale Lohmans Crossing in November, after trying to solely care for her…read moreand realizing that she needed more care than I was qualified to give. I was nervous, I didn't know if I was making the right decision. I had done months of research, even driving to San Antonio and researching literally all the Assisted Living Facilities that were within an hour's drive that were within my financial capability. It's a lot, having to make this decision for your parent and hoping you are choosing wisely. That's why I felt like I needed to write this review, I'm hoping someone else that's is in the position I was in a few months ago reads this and knows that there is a place, that will love and care for your parent or family member as if it were one of their own. From day 1, not only was my mother cared for and treated like a respected adult (not a child as some others I've been told will do), they cared for me as well! I was a ball of nerves and the entire staff, from nurse techs to the director, took time out to call or reach out to me when I visited to make sure I was OK and that if I needed anything, they'd be there to support me. I was and continue to be blown away by them. I went from sleeping with my phone in my hand (although maybe sleeping 2-3 hours if that, a night), to being able to sleep a full night with my phone far away from me, knowing she was OK and cared for. My mother since moving from her own apartment to Brookdale Lohmans, went from wanting to literally die and never leave her apartment, shower, or socialize to her old self again in just 2 months. I know that sounds unbelievable, but it's true. The staff are angels, they were patient with my mom, encouraging but not pushy and my mom finally trusted them. She calls me multiple times a day to thank me and tell me how happy she is, she now goes 2-3 times a day to the dining room and also attends social activities. She showers, puts on makeup, SMILES..! I can't ever express in enough words what Brookdale Lohmans has done for my mother and my family, I just hope they know how appreciated they are and that if you're reaiding this and contimplating placing your parent/loved one here, that you know that they'll be in wonderful hands.

Be careful. Bait and switch pricing and unwilling to assist a Vietnam veteran because of his…read morelymphedema in his legs. Point is, don't expect too much assistance from this assisted living.

I cannot praise Elmcroft Assisted Living on Menchaca enough…read more Grandpa lived in the Assisted Living side till he passed away. Grandma lives in the memory care unit. They are HEROS! I would go so far as to say they have treated our family like family. Cora in admissions worked with us to explain the finances and answer all questions. She's stepped back in when finances became tighter. Amber, the Executive Director has always shown us kindness and compassion and gone to bat for our family. The maintenance staff got Grandpa's TV working a few times so he could continue to watch his baseball. They then moved Grandpa's hospital bed over to Grandma's room and set it up for us when he passed. Sandra, the director of the Memory Care Unit is such a loving leader to the residents and her staff. The Christmas party for residents, staff and family was so generous and fun. It's so hard to not be able to see Grandma in person because of COVID-19 and it makes it even more important to know that the staff in the memory care unit treats Grandma as if she were their own Grandma. I thank the Lord that we found them.

After my father's passing mom needed to move into an assisted living center. The staff made her…read morefeel so at home and she quickly made friends. She absolutely loved the bingo and the Friday happy hour. The staff treated her as part of the family and after she had to move to a skilled nursing center, she still referred to Elmcroft as her home. Thanks to the team at Elmcroft for making the last year of my mother's life special.

There is an Independent Living building and an Assisted Living facility across the parking lot…read more My review is only about the Independent side where a relative has lived for over a year. Pros: fairly reasonable cost compared to other places in Austin I think. Modern, brand new. Nicer more contemporary styling than outdated other places. Good location across from new restaurants etc. Full sized washer and dryer in unit. And full kitchens! Washing machine, oven, fridge, stove. I believe they originally were not going to have a communal dining room so they gave every unit a full kitchen. But they ended up building a dining room anyway. Cons: Seems they have a challenge retaining staff. High turnover with help. But Austin has very low unemployment so employees may have other options. Maybe they need to pay staff more? Parking can be tough some days, but not always. I'm sure there are other details I could get from my relative but this is what I see. Overall we're pretty happy with Ledgestone independent living. They do a good job shuttling residents to HEB Mondays and Walmart on Fridays. Dining room is nice. Food is just ok. Lots of residents play games together in the lobby. Seems like a nice bunch of residents.

In my opinion and based on my experience, go elsewhere. After touring Ledgestone, we decided to go…read moreto Alexis Pointe in Wimberley. My mother stayed there for years before she passed. Luckily, my husband has toured many assisted living facilities in Texas because he worked as a lab services salesman. He didn't like the design of the Memory Care facility - rooms subdivided from the one big square common area. He asked me to look elsewhere. And don't make the mistake of providing your mailing address because they will bombard you with solicitations for years even if you call and request that they remove your name from your list.

Robin was super helpful in arranging tours, helping me to ask the right questions, and sort through…read morethe decision. She helped make a very difficult process very smooth so we could focus more on mom and less on the process. The place we chose has definitely been a great fit so far!

I've been struggling for months to find the right care option for my father, who has dementia,…read moreAlzheimer's, diabetes, and kidney disease. I felt completely lost and overwhelmed. I tried A Place for Mom, but the information was outdated, pricing wasn't accurate, and I was bombarded with calls from facilities that didn't match our needs. I was connected with Oasis through a social worker, and working with Aaron has been an entirely different experience. He immediately understood my situation, my budget, and the level of care my dad needs. He selected the most appropriate options and even took me on a tour himself. Since I don't drive, he kindly drove me to each facility. Aaron is local and very familiar with the area's memory care communities. He had the most up-to-date pricing, availability, and real feedback from residents and families. On the first day, we visited three facilities -- all of them excellent, within my tight budget, and truly appropriate for my dad. I didn't need to look any further. The entire service was completely free of charge, which was such a relief during an already overwhelming time. I am incredibly grateful for Oasis and for Aaron's guidance. Thanks to their help, I finally feel like my dad will be in good hands and I can start to get my life back.

My son is the youngest person at MaraVilla, but everyone is so inclusive and caring that he feels…read morevery much a part of this community. The staff go above and beyond for him. I haven't had to worry or jump in and do what needed to be done, because someone dropped the ball. He has lived in his comfortable little apartment for over a year. MaraVilla is lovely, welcoming and full of great people.

I've been reflecting on this review since I first moved my elderly parents into this facility a…read moreyear and a half ago. I hesitated to write a review earlier, because I did not know if it would affect their care. Sadly they have now both passed. If I could have offered this feedback directly and felt that it would be heard, I would have done that. But my strong impression dealing with the management here is that they are not interested in feedback and do not view it as a way of learning or improving as a business, but rather as a waste of time and a source of resentment. So I just want to make sure others have an informed understanding of what they are getting themselves into here. The kind of review that I wish I had had myself when I first uprooted my parents, both of them with advanced Parkinson's Disease, and moved them across the country from Pennsylvania to live here. Highlights: - The facility is very beautiful. That was what I was sold on originally. - The sales team is kind and good at their job. I feel that they did their best to lean in and smooth the way for my parents and for me, even though when it came to actual management of the residence, that went beyond their scope. - There are many individual nurses and caregivers who are very caring and good at their jobs. - Overall I believe that the facility is mismanaged. The leadership of the center is inaccessible. They do not come to work. They do not pick up their phones. They do not respond to emails. There are no company email lists that allow you to get greater visibility for your communication so that someone higher up will hold the facility accountable to respond--your email goes into an individual email inbox where it is largely ignored. - The nurses and caregivers are not actively managed. No one helps them organize themselves or facilitates communication. No one is present to see first hand when they are over-stretched and cannot handle all of the individual needs on their floor. This results in some pretty serious mismanagement of medication. One time I discovered purely by accident, because I happened to visit, that my father had not received his Parkinson's medication for 3 days, because they had not re-ordered it from the pharmacy or had some type of snag. And they did not call me or make sure that it was resolved. They just let the medication lapse. - Once I saw that was happening, I went far, far, far out of my way to create written medication schedules to try to ensure medication was administered correctly. Multiple times my father himself caught incorrect medication, even though he was barely in a cognitive state to be able to do that and it was very unfair for him to have to be concerned with it. Again, I do not attribute this to the nurses. They are good, well meaning people who want to do their jobs. I attribute it to management that does not put in place systems for them or help organize things or ensure good communication. They just are sort of left there to function as best as they can without leadership. - Most of the nurses / caregivers they hire are good, but some are NOT good. Early on, there was a nurse on the team who got into a very adversarial relationship with my mother, trying to force her to go to bed or to get up or something that she did not want to do. When I came to visit after a week trip I found her in a paranoid, delusional state, convinced that someone was trying to hurt her. Of course she was very sick and it was basically a delusion. But when I interacted with that nurse myself, I understood why she felt that way. He was aggressive and controlling. They did promise to fire that nurse. But then on a future occasion I came back and found him there. I had to complain again. - Memory care is a bit better. But primarily it is better because once someone is on hospice, they have access to a separate hospice provider who comes INTO the facility to provide care. And that hospice provider is excellent, top to bottom. I cannot possibly say enough good things about them. But they are not employed or managed by the center. They just come in on a daily basis to provide care. - In the last month of my father's life, he developed very severe delusions arising out of Parkinson's related dementia, and became aggressive. It was very sad and very hard to watch. My father was a mild-mannered mathematician all his life. It simply was not him or his character to behave in the way he did. - I was so upset by the way the facility handled this. They called the police on him. I had to drop everything and rush over to keep them from escalating past a point of no return. When I went up to the apartment, Brenda, the leader in charge of AL, was smirking and laughing at him and his delusions. It turned my stomach. It still keeps me up at night. If you have your parents or loved ones here, please be prepared to work directly with the staff yourself to ensure communication & good care. It requires constant vigilance.