My father has been a resident of Mt. Carmel for over five years. I am continually amazed at the homelike environment the owner and staff are able to create for the residents. It has truly allowed my father to regain some of the normalcy that he had prior to developing Alzheimers. I am also eternally great full for the experienced care he has recieved. My father was a resident of several other assisted living facilities in the area which supposedly specialized in Alzheimers care. However, that basically meant most of the residents took prescriptions to calm them down. Once my father came to Mt. Carmel, his medication was drastically reduced and he was able to participate in group activities and socialize with other residents and staff. I always recommend Mt. Carmel to anyone with an aging loved one suffering from Alzheimers. They are simply the best! read more

I just saw the review from William R. and I could not disagree more strongly. I am very sorry that he and his family member are in the situation they are as am I with my Dad, however this is the second home my dad has been in and even though the first place was more modern and had very nice staff and was only minutes from my home, it doesn't come close to the quality of care and understanding the staff and management at Mt. Carmel have for their extended family. The first thing that attracted me was the comfy homey feel and the way the residents were able to walk around without restriction, but also had resting places as needed,nice outdoor areas which all means alot to Alzheimers/Dementia suffers and most of all many of the staff members have been there for more than 15 years witch means alot to me and my family. I visit often and bring my grandchildren and have never been disappointed except for some missing eye glasses or socks but this to should be expected at this point in our loved ones life. We are the ones who now have to adjust,understand and just love them as they have loved us in the past......May GOD BLESS all who walk through this time in our lives with us and for us and those who don't understand yet.! read more

My mother stayed here for nearly a year and considered it "home." The negative comments I read point to the fact that some of the residents have Alzheimer's. Neither the staff nor the facility itself can be held responsible for the actions of a few. My mother was very happy at Mt. Carmel and the whole family had great confidence in their care of her. I was especially drawn to the fact that the owner/operator was himself a doctor (now retired) and that there are more than 20 people on staff to care for the residents. My mother's needs were always met. The food is great, the place is clean, and the caregivers are friendly; and yes--they know all the residents by name! There is great security, entertainment is provided, grooming needs are met, and I don't know of anyone there who is unhappy with their stay. Shame on William R. for making negative comments based on two weeks. read more

My wife has been at Mount Carmel Personal Care since mid December, 2012. The first assisted living facility she was in could not provide all the assistance she needed as her Alzheimer's progressed. We found another facility, who after one week told us that didn't have any program for her and ask us to find another home for her. We feel very lucky to have found Mount Carmel. They have exceeded our expectations and she is more content than she has been in several years. I have visited her every day except 5 and the staff is very efficient at taking care of the patients' needs. One of the major results of Alzheimer's is the loss of ability to go to the bathroom without help or in places other than the bathroom. They routinely carry them to the bathroom but an occasional an accident occurs. The staff carries them for a cleanup and sprays the area with air freshener so the facility always has a fresh scent. No one knows what is normal for in an Alzheimer patient mind, but expected behavior is not followed and unusual activities are the results. Some are habitual undressers, some walk continually, some talk all the time and so many other activities. The problems all of these activities are handled well by the staff and management. Special clothing to prevent undressing was purchased for one resident, doors are locked on rooms to prevent uninvited entry and a safe walking space is available. My wife has had a few things go missing and she may have picked up other people's things. The mind of a lot of Alzheimer patients does not understand ownership so anything they see is available for their use. We were instructed not to bring any valuables when we move into Mount Carmel because of this problem. My wife has made friends with a lot of people with her condition. They each talk about two different things but they both get the joke and laugh. She likes to roam, usually with one or two other residents. They stop and talk to other residents that can't walk and seem to enjoy all of the residents. They all gather in the dining rooms for meals. Many have different at mealtime needs and in my wife's case; she has forgotten how to use eating utensils so must be assisted with eating. The meals well balanced and prepare well. I met and talked at length with family members of several other residents and none have expressed any dissatisfaction with the care of their loved ones. My experience with the care of Alzheimer patients is limited to my wife at home until her needs exceeded what I could provide. She is more content in this setting than she has been in several years so I would recommend this facility to anyone. read more