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Highgate Senior Living

3.8 (9 reviews)
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Spring Creek by Bonaventure

Spring Creek by Bonaventure

(11 reviews)

In my first breath, I would beg you with every ounce of strength I have not to put your loved one…read moreat Spring Creek. But in the next breath I would suggest that you not put your loved one at any retirement/assisted living facility. I worked at Spring Creek first in a lower position, and then in a higher position, and I loved the residents and the staff, but the company who owns and runs Spring Creek (Bonaventure) is purely, and I truly mean 100% about money, and nothing else. I can't speak personally for other comparable places, but my understanding from speaking to others in the industry is that they are all the same. So the things I'm about to tell you can probably be said for any other place such as this. I'm going to make this a lot briefer than I could, because I don't want to tip off to Bonaventure who I am, lest they come after me with their deep pockets and lawyers, but I'll say this: There is high turnover for a reason. They deliberately understaff and underpay so they can use the fact that the staff is in upheaval as an excuse to the residents about why they are not getting the service and treatment they expect and are paying for. And they are paying a LOT. $2500 per month is a good average, but I knew of residents paying over $4000 and even over $6000 for couples PER MONTH to live there. And for that they are getting a tiny room/apartment, an undertrained and underpaid staff who is verbally abused by the upper management, and who are working under impossibly unrealistic expectations. In my time at Spring Creek, the Dining Service Manager was constantly in tears over the residents yelling at them, but it wasn't their fault. They work with such a severely limited budget and guidelines on what they can serve, and staff to serve it in a timely manner, there is no way they can improve on the situation. Despite Bonaventure being out of state, they keep people hands-on in the building, and there is no decision so small that they don't oversee it. In response to any complaints by the residents, they speak flowery words, make excuses for why things aren't up to par, and rely on the seniors' faulty memories not to recall that it has always been like this. The two pluses I will give are these: it is a nice building, and has a feel to it like a cruise ship. But that is how they suck you in. Also, MOST (I can't speak for all) of the more "menial" employees really do care. BELIEVE ME - they would not suffer through the conditions they are under and treatment they must endure by this company were it not for their big hearts. But their big hearts are not enough to untie their hands and allow them to actually help people. Bonaventure doesn't want to help anybody, but only pad their own fat wallets. I gave Spring Creek 2 stars just for these 2 pluses I've described, but it was a very painful and difficult thing to do. I truly believe it is your responsibility to care for your loved ones. You can find a loving person or people to come to your home for what you're paying Bonaventure, if you can't do it yourself. And if you really can't deal with your parent or grandparent in your own home, you can find a small Adult Family Home to place them in that gives much more personal care than these retirement/assisted living homes can ever do. The only other thing I will say, and it's not a plus or minus, per se, but just to add to my experience... Bonaventure relies on the faulty memories of seniors for a reason... because most of them DO, in fact, have faulty memories. In my time there, a lot of residents really did seem happy, so you should be warned that even if your loved one is saying everything is fine there, that doesn't mean that it is. And you should not let them saying that it is ease your conscience about leaving them there. My own loved one hates to be a bother, so rarely says what's troubling them, if they happen to remember it at all. But I know because I am involved. Be involved. Be aware. Beware.

I've lived at Spring Creek for 14 months and I love my home! apartments are large and gorgeous with…read moreair conditioning. we have a new Chef and the food is great and the staff, caregivers and med techs are wonderful. come visit! I love this place and I love the residents.

Woodway Assisted Living

Woodway Assisted Living

(1 review)

I can't express enough in words how great this staff is. It has been a long stressful journey for…read moremyself and husband getting my mom and step dad out of a horrible facility in Nevada from elder abuse, to a safe place BEFORE transferring them closer to me from that state. Everything should have been against us and in our way (as I only had 4 weeks too make it happen). I walked in, sat down with Christine and cried from every emotion I had built up trying to find out where and how to start. Its all history from there, everything fell into place with all the contacts she provided as well as her personal help. It has been 6 months now and they are both healthier and more alive with spunk thanks too the caring nature of all who work in this facility. Thank you for all you do everyday, its not easy and its alot of work but the residents don't feel that. You are all amazing! Jerri Shadle

From the owner: Woodway Assisted Living is a resort-style community located in the Roosevelt district of…read moreBellingham, Washington. Woodway offers a distinctive difference in community and care. Here you will appreciate daily wellness and social activities, chef-prepared meals, and access to local events. Our active community encourages residents to be in charge of their lives and creates a rich, friendly, and meaningful living experience. Woodway Assisted Living offers independent and assisted living in private and comfortable apartments, with open floor plans and 24/7 care. Come and see why Woodway Assisted Living is Bellingham's greatest quality in senior living, and experience the happiness and comfort we help provide.

Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community - Entrance

Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community

(10 reviews)

One of the many fantastic things about Silverado is that they do an amazing job of making assisted…read moreliving and memory care as "normal" as possible. There are resident dogs, cats, birds, fish and even some young children that come to work with a parent. This helps keep the atmosphere of being there full of life. They have fun, interesting activities and interactions that make each day for our loved ones better. They have a little store with all kinds of items (scarfs, blankets, jewelry, fun decorating items, some toiletries, etc.) that are free for residents to take and keep. They have a Bistro area inside the main entry that has snacks, juice, water and coffee available all day. They also use this area for residents to gather for exercise, crafting, games, musical entertainment, theme party days, discussions and a care giver reads the local newspaper daily. The entire staff are top notch. Compassionate, attentive, and ready to problem solve at any given moment. The care givers constantly work on keeping up with the personal hygiene of residents. There are so many call buttons throughout the facilities for residents and family to push for assistance. One or more care givers usually respond within a few minutes of activation. The entire facility is a 100 times more clean than the other 3 assisted living places we tried before Silverado (not even close).There hasn't been one time that I have been to visit family (twice a week) when there wasn't a cleaning crew making the rounds. We are so grateful to have found Silverado for our loved ones. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Silverado!

Our parents transitioned to Silverado Memory Care late last year. After nearly three years in three…read moreseparate residential situations and pretty horrible conditions, we nine adult kids were both relieved and gratified that they were finally in a caring and supportive environment that they had deserved all along. We were first attracted by the facility itself which is, even on a dark day, full of light, clean, and welcoming. There is a beautifully landscaped open courtyard and a variety of gathering spaces for residents and their families. The food is fresh and appealing; the bedrooms are roomy. But the real attraction is the staff. Silverado has what might be described as a deliberate "code of conduct" for its residents and staff. This means every resident is treated with gentle kindness and respect, even during challenging times. The staff seem to know everyone by name, their distinctive personalities and life experiences. They are constantly working to get everyone out of their rooms and engaged in an amazing panoply of experiences, which might include hearing the news of the day, listening to a live local band, arranging flowers, making fresh fruit skewers, engaging in light exercises and stretching, getting to know the resident cats and dogs, going to a sock hop, and celebrating holidays and special occasions. The residents are having fun, still enjoying life. The staff believes, like we do, that being an older person with memory problems doesn't mean that they shouldn't have a high quality of life or be diminished as human beings. Our parents have blossomed in this environment. When our mom was nearing the end of her life, they were solicitous towards her, making sure she was comfortable and felt loved, because she was. They supported us, her family, every step of the way, a rare positive gift during a difficult experience. Our dad is still going strong and thriving in the care of his own family and the one at Silverado. We are eternally grateful that both of our parents found their spot at last.

Highgate Senior Living - retirement_homes - Updated October 2026

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