A senior friend of mine asked me to help him find a retirement community. We booked a tour with…read moreCanterbury and he fell in love with it. A couple years later, he now is going into the assisted living facility. There's no coincidence that Canterbury Court is one of the top rated facilities.

Canterbury Court is a friendly, welcoming and wonderfully caring community. Beginning with the…read morePresident and CEO, Debi McNeil, and the entire staff, and throughout the resident population, the community respects and looks out for each other. It is not just a job for the President because I have witnessed her advocacy and support for the residents during their lifetime and weep with the family when the resident passes away. She sets a tone that is reflected in the administrative, chaplaincy, nursing, housekeeping, dining and facilities staff. If you are considering a home in a retirement community for a loved one or yourself, Canterbury Court is top of the line. The Rev. Dr. Horace Griffin

Beautiful building and everyone there seems to like their accommodations. I was disappointed when…read morewe were expected to have a power outage because of ice, and they told the residents their generators would only support lights on in the hallways and to wear layers..late you kidding me? Is that the " exceptional experience" they're so proud of? Otherwise I'm very pleased with the environment though. They has so many activities and amenities as far as a dining room with a chef and a beautiful library. They accept dogs..not sure about cats, but I would ask if that were important to me, it's not unlikely they'd allow them in the apartments. I know one man that has lived there happily for over 15 years. They also have vendors come in almost every day. They have Taco and margaritas every Tuesday. There a pet rescue that comes in regularly to just allow some love for both the homeless pets and the residents. Overall, I'd recommend, especially if you have your own generator for emergencies.

Every time I have visited the community the residents and team members have always been so lovely…read more I really enjoy my visits to this community.

Suddenly having a loved one need full-time care plunges you into a world where you're a novice,…read morelearning for the first time of all the choices, providers, payers, complications, pitfalls, and confusion of growing old in America. There is no handbook. It's little bits of knowledge you glean from friends, other people in a doctor's waiting room, caregivers, online searches, and AARP magazine. You piece together a plan: not knowing what all is available to you, what to avoid, what's a waste of time, what's going to be the best random choice you'll make, or what is going to happen next in terms of health decline or improvement. You make the best decisions you can, based on basically no knowledge/experience in a chaotic, complicated environment. Choosing Delmar for my mother was the best decision we made - luckily, fortunately, unknowingly. It comes down to, "What will her daily life be like? How will she be cared for, when I can't be there?" No online views of attractive facilities or happy residents can tell you that. It's a leap of faith, entrusting your parent to strangers. So I'm going to use this space to answer the kind of questions *we* had - in terms of what we found *at Delmar* , not the other nearby Smyrna/Atlanta places. For those, I can't help you - knowing teveryone gives the same standard info online, on the phone, in person. Every day I visit my mother, so I think I have a good handle on how they perform. **What care can she get?** This is a little complicated. Because I actually didn't know what kind of care she needed. Or how to determine that. I just knew that she could not live with us and he longer; her daily level of need was too great for me to manage. I was struggling to keep her showered, dressed, fed, taken to doctors, care with medicines & for wounds, much less entertained, loved, and cognizant of what's going on. A full-time job it had become. Even when I'd hire a "sitter" once in a while, I was using that free time to sleep or rest. Delmar helped me understand that they could do the care parts, so I could spend my time with her in other ways. She went into Assisted Living. (I had been so afraid she'd need Nursing Home care - which is a big jump from living on the same farm for 86 years, to basically a room. Though that's what she had, at our house for the past 6 months.) It was A LOT of "assisted" - and has grown to be a lot more, in the past 3 years. They did all the things I had been doing for her. She was still quite ambulatory, but had macular degeneration so her sight was about nil, and was very hard of hearing, so even with aids in, required yelling and patience. They offered MUCH assistance that we did not need. (But have since then needed): - Giving medicines - Getting her to the dining room for meals - Introduce her to other residents - Take her downstairs (for events, beauty shop, appointments) and take her back up - Do her personal laundry and also linens - Explain what is going on - Clean her apartment Eventually: - Give showers - Make her bed - Help her find clothes/dress - Remind her of dentures & hearing aids - Change diapers/help her remember - Walk her to bathroom in the middle of the night - Bring meals / snacks to her room And more. WITH A LOVING ATTITUDE, too. My mother is frustrating. But I've never seen a CNA or dining worker or maintenance person treat her with anything but kindness. Sure, there's the fact that I'm THERE and it could be otherwise when I'm not. But TRUST my mother would tell me! **How can I know things?" Delmar has been INCREDIBLY helpful in sharing what is available, outside of their own care - both free services and paid. They turned me on to how to get VA benefits, which halved her rent for us. Plus Medicare-covered podiatry services and flu shots. (Eventually, Covid.) And HOME HEALTH services to augment what Delmar does. Like, bringing in physical therapy, counseling talk-therapy, nursing visits. **Can we afford it?** It seemed SO expensive to us. But the other, less-great places around Atlanta were expensive, too. We didn't know how we'd swing it. But we DID know she couldn't live alone, nor could she live with us and get the care she needs. CONTINUED at https://mydelmaryelpreview.blogspot.com

Short-term rehab: Bug infestation during the day and night. Short staffed. PT/OT wrote my mother…read moreoff and barely did any exercises with her. Some CNAs were fantastic/others left my mother sitting in a chair without changing her for up to 8 hours. When a person is hoyered out of the chair and back to bed and urine rains down out of the hoisting pad - you know your loved one hasn't been changed or properly tended too. Lots of neglectful behavior.

After 2 yrs it's gotten worse!…read more Management held residents' meetings in July 2024 and Administrator promised to address/fix many issues. Filthy laundry rooms, furniture replacement needs in computer room and common areas, multiple language signage for trash areas, etc. Negative and unhelpful staff interactions with residents, etc. Nothing was changed on any issues discussed. Unsatisfactory conditions in too many common areas continue but we've got a new lobby and dining room. We don't have meals service but CS-B continues to lease our kitchen to outside company. The aging infrastructure is still aging and some things are slowly being replaced or repaired but aesthetics are prioritized. We'd rather have clean functional laundry rooms and computer room without non working printer and scanner. Common areas without stained nasty carpet and furniture, etc. We'd like to walk hallways without smelling nasty oily garlicy cooking odors from leased catering company using our building's kitchen day in and day out. Management/residents communication is also challenging. We receive notifications of repairs but they regularly are inconsistent with actual dates. We are not kept informed about changes in timelines in real time. Our schedules are not considered. The bugs continue to share our space. The now mandated exterminator service is managed by one man. It takes about 4 mos to be in rotation to get every apt sprayed. You can request individually but all 3 bldgs (400+ apts) need service more often. Rudeness, incompetence and bullying continues by most of staff. On the surface this place looks fine but in reality it is a marginal HUD/Atlanta Housing Authority project. If management held their staff accountable, used their available funds (net assets $9M+ for 2024 Schedule 990 per ProPublica website) and prioritized daily residents' needs this could be a positive, safe and healthy place to age but they choose aesthetics to show off to their BOD and prospective residents. They get you in the door with mission statements of caring and integrity but then ignore your requests for the safe, clean apt and common areas you use daily. This is NOT the haven their website indicates IMHO!

OK, so this isn't really the demographic for the average Yelp user...but you may have a parent,…read moregrandparent, aunt/uncle, friend in need. Campbell Stone is a low-income senior housing unit that is directly behind the Publix in Buckhead. I can't say enough about this place. Let's face it, most of these senior housing high rises are depressing, they smell, and feel dirty. One of the few exceptions is Campbell Stone. With qualification for low-income, they take 30% of the residents income for rent, and all utilities are free. If you want cable, it is only $15 a month. Campbell Stone recently went under a $11 million renovation. So all the apartments are in great condition and are a decent size as well. They have food services if you choose, a chapel, a barber shop, a newstand type store, consignment shop, exercise facility, common garden, and a part-time Bank of America branch. They also organize trips to the mall, grocery, movies and excursions to North GA, etc. The best part though, is the service. The employees really do care about the residents, and are friendly and helpful. Twice, my father-in-law was out of town and both times they called wondering where he was, to make sure everything was o.k. That is reassuring. It is amazing that they even notice these things with 15 floors of residents. Security is also good, they wouldn't even let Comcast up to his apt. without his permission. Along with a few newer senior units up in the Brookhaven area, this is one of the best in the Atlanta area. Highly recommend!

Belmont Village Buckhead was a true blessing for our family. My parents recently passed away, and I…read morewill always be deeply grateful for the care, dignity, and compassion they received while living there. From assisted living to memory care, the staff treated my parents not just as residents, but as individuals with stories, preferences, and personalities that mattered. The caregivers were patient, attentive, and genuinely kind. They supported not only my parents, but our entire family during a very emotional chapter of our lives. The facility itself is beautiful and well-maintained, but what truly sets Belmont apart is the people. The staff's professionalism, warmth, and consistency gave us tremendous peace of mind. We knew our parents were safe, respected, and cared for every single day. If you are trying to decide on a community that will care for your loved ones, I can say with complete sincerity that Belmont Village Buckhead provides exceptional assisted living and memory care. We are forever thankful.

Belmont Village attentive staff caring for residents accessing their needs. Nursing staff caring…read moreand professional. I enjoy working here I feel its a great diverse group of caring and respectful people here. Cjmccleod

Thank goodness the residents are kind and care for each other. There is so much turnover that comes…read morefrom corporate that it is hard to keep up. The last director was superb and residents loved him; he sincerely cared about them. Corporate fired him. Residents wore black and wrote letters in protest. They had a terrific chef who prepared healthy meals and homemade baked goods; they fired him too. The current chef creates unhealthy meals, runs out of food and has fired so many servers that they have to serve buffet style. They hold meetings regarding the meals, and residents complain. Everything is written down and improvement is promised, but nothing has changed in the last month. Some residents are actually not eating and preparing sandwiches on their own. For the rent they charge, and the fact that these are elderly people, many with health issues, you would expect more value to be placed on serving quality food. Most are very upset and disappointed. Apologies are made, but no changes. I hope that I can write a more positive review soon!

I had the pleasure to spend a long holiday weekend with my love one at The Mansions. I wanted the…read moreexperience and I must say it was a great experience. From waking in to a very clean and friendly lobby until I left, I felt the employees really care about the residents. I even participated in a couple of activities and enjoyed the meals in the dining room. My family and I are very pleased with The Mansions

Nestled among beautiful homes and apartments with lots of greenery off Holcomb Bridge Road and…read moreScott Road, less than 2 miles from Georgia 400, Sanford Estates Gracious Retirement Living is a vibrant independent living community at 500 Walton Way, Roswell, GA 30076 and has been my residence for nearly a year. After having health issues, and before I could return home, I needed a place to get healthy and back on my feet. However, after about 2 weeks, I decided to make Sanford my new home! Staff members are accommodating, compassionate and kind and residents are welcoming and respectful. The interior of the general areas are kept immaculate, beautifully appointed with artwork, tasteful sculptures, vases and figurines, and decorated to commemorate every holiday. Three Michelin* meals are served daily in the dining room but if temporary circumstances prevent a resident from leaving their apartment, requests for room delivery is an option. Housekeeping services are provided once a week, shuttle bus service is provided 2 days a week to local stores, 2 days for trips to the doctors, and an outing every Wednesday. Lots of opportunities to relax and have fun, all the Bingo, Pokeno, Mexican Train Dominos one can handle; gentle exercise classes, fitness center; a book club, word-in-a-word; Rummikub, Trivia, Scrabble, and jigsaw puzzles to challenge the mind--if you don't use it you lose it--social hours, crafts, scrapbooking , variety shows, outside entertainment on the premises, choir practice and concerts; frozen yogurt, fresh fruit, fruit infused ice cold water, and coffee is available 24/7. Also, a movie theater, large screen TV, pool table and a beauty salon. For those with a green thumb, raised garden beds are available to play in the dirt without having to cart it from the nursery in a vehicle or drag the hose since there's an automatic sprinkler system! Morning Glories, Zinnia's, Elephant Ears, Lantana, herbs and veggies abound, attracting hummingbirds, pollinators and a variety of butterflies. I feel safe here, outside doors are locked around 9p and it's very quiet around that time for a good night's sleep! All residents receive an I've-fallen-and can't-get-up-pendant. Another safety plus is that should an emergency arise, the managers live on property and are available 24/7. Rent is month-to-month, so if the living situation changes and a move out is necessary, no problem. If more assistance is needed, i.e., reminders to take pills, help with laundry, a company on the premises can arrange fee-based care or outside caretakers can be hired. Also, based on health insurance plans, primary care doctors can make apartment calls to do routine exams, take blood pressure readings, at no extra cost except for any deductibles. If you or a loved one, a friend, acquaintance, or co-worker is looking to transition from a current residence to a place for independent living in the Atlanta area where the living is easy and triumph of the spirit prevails, there's Sanford Estates. Arrange for a tour 770-649-7452 and plan on joining the tour guide for dinner (aka lunch) or supper.

This may be a nice place to have your relatives but for all the money you spend, they do not pay…read moretheir vendors. I have an outstanding invoice from May 13th 2026. They have ignored all my calls, emails and requests for payment. They don't respect their musicians. I don't tolerate giving a performance that takes tons of energy, 1 hour getting ready, 1 hour travel and 1 hour performance and then they expect to get a freebie. I have been performing for over 45 years and will take clients to small claims court to get payment. Past clients have paid penalties for treating me so disrespectfully. I do not tolerate it !

My parents moved in about a month ago and I have been so disappointed in their experience. Long…read morewaits in the dining room, an elevator out of service for days, and lots of mis-mangagment. The folks that work there are very nice, but the building is understaffed and the company that owns Heartis is not treating the residents well with minimal staff and long waits in the building. The building is expensive and the service is poor.