Most recently I came in for a birthday party. Very nice facility, caring staff. Lots of amenities…read morefor residents. Everything appeared very clean and updated. I don't have much experience with the care here but from others I know they are very happy with how they and their families are treated.

Very safe and caring environment for residents and staff. Offer so many different opportunities for…read moreresidents to do with their time. Always go the extra mile to help somebody in need

I visited today. During my visit I had the chance to talk with Mel. Mel has worked at Hickory…read moreVilla for 5 years. He serves the Elders by driving the shuttle, leading activities, and talking with the residents. He has the kindest spirit and loves God. I also spoke with Jane, the Dining Services Director. She was chopping fresh asparagus to grill for lunch. Jane said she has been at Hickory Villa for 18 years. As I walking around, I also spoke to residents, Jean and Darry. They both expressed how happy they were, how well taken care of they felt, and both had big smiles when I asked them if they were glad they made the decision to take an apartment at Hickory Villa. This community has a cozy feel and I really enjoyed my visit. Lauren

Mom has lived at Hickory Villa for nearly two months and we could not be happier. It was tough…read moreadjusting at first to all of the care as she moved from independent living in her own condo. The facility is lovely, big central atrium with tons of natural light and a small live bird aviary. Her apartment layout is simple and smart, allowing for a living area and kitchenette as well as a common dining area we've often used for family meals. She has control of her own thermostat and we bring her dog over several times a week for visits. I still haven't figured out what everyone's job is, as there are sooo many employees.regardless, all staff are friendly, efficient and patient. My own patience with mother and her fellow residents has improved with their example.

I have worked for Elk Ridge for nearly 5 years, and I love it! It has felt like home to me from the…read moremoment I walked in. It is a beautiful community with amazing staff in every department. The residents are happy, kind, and welcoming.

The staff at Elk Ridge is -- mostly -- very nice, particularly their on-staff nurse; however, just…read moreremember, they're still a business and their business is to make a profit. (I always felt like the truly helpful staff members were doing their best to make up for the staff members who were consistently less than helpful, notably the maintenance staff, the surly receptionist, and the operations director.) If you're in an apartment that's been renovated, you may enjoy living here. However if you're in an apartment that has NOT been renovated, go somewhere else. The prices are the same for the renovated apartments -- prices that predictably increase every year -- and the incompetent staff won't permanently fix anything that's broken in the non-renovated apartments, for example, a perpetually leaky faucet; a stained ceramic sink; a perpetually broken disposal; a refrigerator that produced no ice; and cheap vertical blinds that also often broke. These were all very basic things that greatly would have improved my parents' quality of life, but Elk Ridge refused to replace these items which, in the grand scheme of things, are relatively inexpensive. In the winter, they also inexplicably do not put down salt on the sidewalks -- it's Nebraska in winter...Putting down salt should be a daily SOP. While walking, I slipped and fell straight down on my shins and kneecaps -- several witnesses, thankfully, and thankfully I only sustained severe bruising that lasted ~three weeks. Elk Ridge is lucky I didn't break anything; I would have sued, no question. One of the residents told me she moved in, in circa 2019, and has watched the quality and level service decrease steadily, which is unfortunate. I got the sense she was strongly considering moving. Overall, I would not recommend. Live there at your own peril.

If I could leave less than 1 star I would. Absolutely do not place your loved one here…read more 1. Communication: NONE. Each Executive Director either resigned or were let go. Regional Ops Directors are not approachable or accessible either by voice mail messages, emails and texts. Wellness Director resigned and was walked out that day. No one to communicate with regarding loved one's care plan. 2. Shortage of staff in EVERY department including CNA's and Caregivers. Agency staff were brought in and many noted that they did not have access to care plans and were advised to "do the best they can". My mother was scheduled, per her care plan, for showers on Wednesday's and Saturdays at around 3. I would say in the 6 1/2 months she lived there she may have had 10 showers that someone actually came in her apartment on their own and "watched" her shower. The remaining times I had to have her press her pendant and await someone to respond to request her shower. Most every time we were met with "we are short-staffed" so not sure we can get your shower in today. I paid out of pocket a few times to have some give her a shower. Her care plan noted she was to be assisted in the shower with bathing and washing her hair. Never happened. Staff would sit on the closet toilet and "watch" her shower. Fecal matter was present on the shower seat. Never offered her deodorant, lotion or q-tips as noted in care plan. Came in once and she was sitting on her walker with a towel over her, they just left her alone. Thank goodness we came at that time. Her pendant was hanging up outside the restroom. 3. Call response time. Upon her arrival call times were about 5-10 minutes. Shortly thereafter the call times would range anywhere from 20 - to an hour. 4. My mother fell in her apartment on July 13th. She called me at 5:45pm to advise she was going to bed and headed to her restroom. At 6:40 I received a call from Carestaff that my mother had fell. After my mother was transported to the hospital and I spoke to Cardiologist, I notified the then Regional Exectutive Director of what transpired and that my mother would not be returning. NO ONE from Astoria called me to inquire what transpired or offer their well wishes. Sadly my mother ended up on Hospice and transitioned to her Heavenly Home a few days later. I notified Astoria and again , no one offered their condolences. I asked the Regional Director of Ops to advise what the call response time was at the time my mother fell and pressed her pendant and if the fall was reported to the state since she broke her elbow and heel. NO response other than "can we set up a time to meet or call you"? I was not in a position to engage with them at this time and again sent an email requesting information. NO response other than can we set up a time to talk. Please, read all the reviews. Do your due diligence and think long and hard before placing your loved one or yourself here. Clearly senior communities will have turnover, but when every department head is let go or resigns, that's a major red flag. Promises are made and never kept. They hold town hall meetings addressing concerns from residents, but nothing changes.

In all my years of seeing my grandparents and aunts/uncles, I've been thoroughly impressed with…read moreAstoria senior living. The nursing staff and management do such an amazing job with taking care of the residents and their needs to the upmost importance. I've walked inside multiple times and have seen the activities director leading the residents in multiple activities throughout the day. I love seeing that each person has the mindset of making sure that the residents are being taken care of to the most respect. If you are seeking a place that not only has cleanliness and respect for the residents, Astoria Senior Living is the best place I can recommend!!

This retirement center is huge! I came here to take a one day a week oil/pastel painting class with…read moreNebraskan painter Jack Hetterich. They offer a variety of events for their guests to maintain a busy lifestyle. They allow Jack space for teaching students of all ages.

If you have found this review it is because you care about your loved one as much as I care about…read moremy Dad! It's so hard watching your parents have to trade in their healthy, independent life for one of dependence on others. However, if you have to do that, Heritage Ridge is the place! The staff has been so kind and caring! They get to know him as a person and tell me how intelligent and funny he is! His favorite place to be is in the dining room! I remember one time I took him to a doctor appointment (by choice - their transportation policy is AWESOME) and asked him if he wanted to go to a restaurant afterward. He chose to go home to eat with his buddies instead! :) I was shocked! I sure did make the right choice for him! :) I have given permission to HR to give my phone number to anyone who would like to contact me about it! As much as he didn't want to go there two years ago, it's home now and he loves it! To the staff at Heritage Ridge - I'm forever grateful - keep up those awesome smiles and hugs - I appreciate you!! :)

Wonderful place to live. I lived there for a couple of years with my mother. She loved it. I…read moreloved it. Wish I could go back.

This is a nice place to live but is not Independent living. Most residents are in a wheelchair or…read moreus a walker and require care givers to help them. The meals are all buffet style and the wheel chair residents make it difficult to get thru the food line. The food is not good.

Great place to live and play! Great sense of community…read more The community has many activities for all types of people.