About a year ago, we needed to place my mother in a home that would understand and address her…read moresignificant needs, both physical and dementia-related. It's a difficult decision for any family, because this is a stage of life when our loved ones are more vulnerable than we've ever known them to be, and yet at such a moment, we have to trust them with strangers to get them the level of professional care they need. I couldn't have been happier with the care at Arden Courts. From the activities, to the food, to the full time nurse on staff, to the overall love and affection she received, Arden Courts was exactly what we hoped it would be. At one point I said to one of my brothers after observing a particularly poignant moment of their work, "The staff here are like saints." He reminded me of this when I told him I was going to write a review. Mom just passed away a few days after Christmas, and in her honor, I wanted to let potential future resident families know what a great experience we had with Arden Courts.

Do not come here! The executive director is childish and rude. The facility is dirty and smells…read more In the short time we had our dad here, we often found him soaked in pee, saw staff throwing used wipes (if they remembered to use them), briefs, and chucks onto the floor, and found dried poop in his perineal hair. They are under-staffed and lack proper training for Memory Care. The only way to know these things is by putting a camera in your loved one's room.

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.

I performed at this facility (played guitar and sang for the residents) January 12. The residents…read moreseemed very appreciative and were very kind. There was miscommunication from the director regarding their payment terms. This frustrated me because I was paid the day of the performance for every paid gig I have ever had at other venues. Different industry, different practices. It took about 2 1/2 weeks to get paid. Today the director explained they pay 30-45 days following performances based on frequency (recurring versus first time).

I have a friend who works here and got to visit. The community is wonderful! It feels like home and…read morecan tell that residents are cherished and cared for. Love all the cats and animals they have around for residents and staff to love.

I am so impressed with this beautiful community And will continue to refer my families here. The…read moremoment you walk in you feel like this could be a beautiful place for anyone needing very specialized care we're families feel very comfortable visiting often. The staff here know exactly what they're doing in the memory care space & with the ever-growing need for placement for families who have loved ones with dementia, Alzheimer's, or Parkinsons I am so relieved to know that they exist and will continue to support our families in the Austin area. #AmazingCaringHumans #SilveradoDoesItBetter #MyChoiceForMemoryCare. Sherrie Lynn Mc Burney Bluewater Home Care

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

We have had our loved one in several memory care homes. Sadly the neglect in these homes is a…read morepattern through out. So when we moved our loved one from a truly horrible place to HL we were already expecting a bad experience. However HL is the only and I repeat THE ONLY place I would recommend. There were no complaints at all. The staff have all been there for a while and they all care. Long term caring staff is hard to find when it comes to memory care. We didn't have to micromanage because they were on top of it all. The only complaint we had was it was too far so we moved our loved one to a facility closer and we have regretted it from day one. I would rather make a trip to visit and know he is in good hands than have him closer and micromanage and watch the poor care he's receiving. Heritage Lakes is the best. Everyone is caring and loving.

Currently a small community and facility with plenty of personal care. Not a large corporate owned,…read morebut small private investor owned, so there's less layers of management and more empowerment of local management. Team works hard to give each resident personal care. Food is better than in most facilities I have seen. Because it is currently small, you're not going to see the variety of events and activities that you'll see at a larger facility, but what's most important for my mom is the personal care she's getting to meet her needs. We still have to tweak things at times but management and leadership is very willing and motivated to address staff, procedural, other issues, and continue to improve. I definitely recommend.

I felt moved to write a review for this company because I had just a lovely experience from start…read moreto finish. I was recommended to them from my surgeon after I found out that my husband could not be present that day. I met one of the head folks over there, Deborah, and she was just lovely and warm as can be. She wanted to make sure they could fulfill my needs, and booked someone to see me through my first day and someone else to see me through the night. Both ladies were superb, very knowledgable, but also very supportive and encouraging through my difficult day. Everyone was on time and ready to help with my every need, from making note of all of my medications and foreseeing any events that might arise. I wasn't ready to shower yet but I know they would have helped me with that as well. I will probably need more help after another procedure and I wouldn't hesitate to call them. I could tell that they really cared about my comfort and about me as a person. I can see them doing great work in on ongoing situation with a person who might need regular home care, as well as on a situational basis. Thanks to all of you wonderful ladies!

From the owner: Texas Home Care Partners brings a unique, whole-person approach to a full range of companion and…read morepersonal care services for seniors and other adults who require assistance with day-to-day living, allowing them to remain independent and at home as long as possible.

We have visited a lot of different retirement facilities and this one is excellent very beautiful…read moreand nice it is like being on a cruise ship without the water as they always seems like having food out 24 /7 we have not moved in yet but we go for a bible study on Thursdays and the Breakfast is outstanding and the line person always has a smile on her face and has a great winning attitude .

My mom moved in about 3 years ago after living on her own as a widow for ten years. She is very…read morehappy there and feels much safer than living in her own house, especially at night. They have a load of activities that she goes to and I think that's going to keep her mind sharper much longer than if she was still living alone. She goes to Mahjong, exercise classes, live music and recitals, plus a lively happy hour each Friday. Most of the folks there are so vibrant, coming from all over the US and different countries. They also have "armchair astronomy" classes and various lectures. The staff are caring, pleasant, and helpful. Dawn and Ralph, the managers, do a great job. I'm so glad we found this place. Mom was hesitant to go live there and she recently told me how much better her life is now that she's with other people.

I live at Westminster Manor and it is one of the best retirement communities in the country. For…read moreexample, we are kept busy and our minds are stimulated by the activities on campus and there are staff members and buses devoted to us. Annually, there are 9,000 activities for individuals in assisted living, 2,500 for those in nursing, and 5,500 in memory care.

I needed a quality skilled nursing facility for my mother recently as she discharged from St…read more David's. After reviewing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid web site, I decided to go with Westminster for her care. I couldn't have been more pleased. The building is beautiful with its landscaped courtyards and spacious and immaculate resident rooms. The staff is highly professional and caring with a wonderful sense of humor. Even the food is tasty, something you don't expect when you are in the hospital or nursing home. Call lights were answered promptly here and the staff go the extra mile to make people feel welcome and at home. Highly recommended.

My Mom started out in assisted living five years ago. The staff was wonderful. A few months ago…read moreshe was moved to memory care. The care we received there was beyond amazing. Mom had severe dementia and was tearful and angry most days. They treated her with love and kindness regardless. I'm grateful for her time there at the end of her life.

Be aware of pretty packages; sometimes their contents aren't what you expect. Buda Oaks is a…read morebeautiful facility, but nothing is as it seems. Dealing with management was a nightmare, and the care given my mother was minimal, at best. If micromanaging every aspect of your loved one's care is how you want to spend your time, then, by all means, choose BO. However, if you require real care for your loved one, there is another assisted living facility in town that is exceptional, Sodalas of Buda. The FIRST day we moved mom in, after several instances of communication, BO forgot that she was arriving!! We had even postponed the move-in a day, and BO was notified, and they couldn't even get that right! And, when I first asked about visiting her, I was told that I needed to inform them at least the day before each visit. In retrospect, I should have turned and run then, but I felt that with COVID (This was June, 2021), that maybe they were taking extra precautions, and that was hopefully a good sign. I ended up asking them to put me down for visits every day, and it never came up again. As far as the business office, it was a nightmare to work with. Perhaps because of her ineptness, the executive director was more often than not passive aggressive with her correspondence (both written and in-person) with my brother and myself. Mistake after mistake after mistake, and NEVER an apology. We were always told that anything she did was "as a courtesy." Numerous billing errors, non-working fax machines, vaccine mix-up's, miscommunication across the board, among many other issues were experienced not once, but often at BO. The NUMBER ONE reason anyone lives in assisted living is because he/she can no longer independently take care of him/herself. In other words, this person no longer has the mental facilities and/or physical capabilities of self-care. When I would visit my mom, she would often be unkempt and unclean. Her hair was messy, dirty, and uncombed, and her body would often smell. The rotating staff (they couldn't keep anyone) would tell me that she refused to bathe, or if it was to go to dinner, she refused to go to dinner, or for anything else they didn't want to do, they would use the excuse that she refused to cooperate and they couldn't force her. I understand that they couldn't force her to do anything she didn't want to do, but, as I discussed several times with the wellness director, the employees should be trained to work with assisted living residents. When working with children or those with diminished capacities, one who is properly trained or has any common sense, doesn't ask if they want their diaper changed or a shower, the caretaker, in a nice, but firm manner, tells them what they're going to do. It works! The day before we moved my mom out, my daughter and I had come to BO @ 11:15 am to pack things up. My mom was still in bed with one leg on the floor, unable to get up. She said she was ok, but finally, we helped her up about 12:30ish, and when she weakly walked to the bathroom, her Depends were sagging below her knees and urine was dripping out onto the floor. I called down to see why she hadn't had breakfast, AND why no one had come to get her for lunch. She had no water, no food at least that morning, and I wouldn't be surprised if she didn't have any Saturday (the day before) also. She was dehydrated, yet her Depends were so full, they were dripping. This is DEFINITELY elderly neglect. If a child isn't given food (even though he/she says, "No!," and his/her diaper isn't changed for over a day, society would call that child neglect and even child abuse.) A little later, a really hateful girl brought a horrible lunch with no drink and no apologies from anyone. Once again, they said she didn't want to go eat. UNACCEPTABLE! From the beginning, housekeeping at BO was poor. Trash was to be removed daily-I often did it myself. Laundry was to be done at least weekly; the first four-five months when I was visiting, when her laundry basket would be overflowing and smelly, I actually would do her laundry myself. After numerous complaints, it finally was addressed and did improve the last few months she lived there. Her apartment also smelled terribly; I would actually open the window, whether cold or warm outside just to remove the smell. This was also addressed numerous times with management, and it did improve a little at the end. With Sodalis, my mother's apartment has NEVER had a bad odor. We encountered problems on EVERY level of care at BO, and my brother and I can finally relax as we no longer have to manage all aspects of my mom's care or lack of it. We still will be actively involved, but at my mom's new home, Sodalis Buda, the staff and management have earned both my respect and my trust.