I was very impressed with The Retreat at Alameda. Staff are professional and kind. The security…read morefor visitors is great. Any visitor is required to sign in on a kiosk and your photo is taken. Many activities are happening for the residents. A menu is posted for the daily meals. There are two seating times for each meal. Several of us went to visit a friend who now lives there. The facility allows pets and we met Lily of the Valley, our friend's cat. The rooms are good sized with bedroom and sitting area. A small microwave and refrigerator are in the room. The cleaning staff come often. While we were sitting in her room, a staff person came to visit. She was there to help bathe our friend, but said she would come back later. It was an enjoyable visit. They have their own parking lot.

I would give this community 10 stars if I could. I stopped in to take a tour for an aging family…read moremember and was so impressed. The facility was clean and welcoming, the staff was warm and friendly and the location is very close to the freeway and easy to get to. If you are looking for a wonderful place, this one is a must see.

I cannot say enough about Morningstar at Arrowhead. Frank had been at this facility for 2 1/2 years…read moreand had been at two other facilities prior. The staff was caring and great to him, as well as me and the other residents. I would spend time at the facility with Frank and got to know the staff and residents, all great, caring individuals.

Beware of any care facility that has a sales representative. The rep. is not required to be…read morelicensed. They have no fiduciary duty bound by law. Promises are made to perspective residents that often are not realized. The sales representative works on commission. That's why the move in fee is extremely high. Morningstar employee turnover rate is extremely high. They have also been through several directors in the short time they have been open. Do your homework before moving your loved one. Check with Arizona Department of Health for complaints. Our family finally gave up on false promises from management and corporate. We as a family knew the care for our loved one was extremely poor, but we never truly understood how bad it was, until we moved to a different facility. Morningstar and many care facilities are all faced with the same situational problem. Caretakers require very little training, they dont even need a high school education. Research requirements to be a caretaker.....it's scary. They are under trained, under paid and are expected to fulfill great responsibilities for residences that require special, high skilled care. For those of you who have experienced the same frustration we have, don"t give up. There are a few well run facilities out there. We recently lost our Mother after a long battle with COPD. She lived her last year of her life at Rock Creek Memory Care in Surprise AZ. They don't have a salesperson. The director works personally with perspective new residents. The director is responsible for any and all representation. The employees are all well trained. The staff are all long term employees. They work with passion for the residents because they love their job. They have zero complaints with AZ. Dept. Of Health. They are family owned and operated. My family hopes this review helps people who are just beginning their journey with their loved one. Hopefully you don't learn the hard way, as we did. I would never, never recommend Morningstar.

This team is amazing, Caregivers are attentive to residents, food is great!! the home is beautiful!…read moreClean and very inviting! Definitely recommend for anyone looking to get their love ones taking care of. They have activities that fits everyones needs!!

My family was fortunate enough to have learned about Golden Age from a very trusted source who…read morepersonally used them. I hope this review serves the same for anyone faced with the very difficult decision of where your loved one should reside. My grandmother moved into the home in approximately January of 2007. I can speak for the family when I say we have been blessed and will be eternally grateful to Gabriela and her staff for the 8+ years of outstanding physical and exceptionally loving care of my sweet Grammy. Of course, all of the basic care was provided. Meals, personal care, medication monitoring and health care coordination. But it was the all the little things that added up as well. The birthday celebrations, holiday parties and the personal touch of dedicated consistent care givers that made such a difference for us. This group home provided our family great peace of mind. My Grammy was very happy there; she was safe and loved. I just cannot give a more glowing recommendation of Gabriela and her team. Thank you!!! Lynn Bryan

Svetlana and her staff's attentiveness and patience have been nothing short of amazing…read more They've gone above and beyond looking after my dad, due to his declining mental health. Always aware of his needs and pro-active in making the proper adjustments with his prescriptions. I've also seen tremendous improvement in my mom's health and wellbeing and she hasn't been this happy in a long time. It's nice to have this place in our neighborhood. The house is fairly new, modern and cozy. All needs are addressed and there's nothing they won't do to make it a comfortable experience. It was difficult in the beginning not knowing what to expect when considering living assistance. Looking back, I'm confident this was the best decision, moving my parents to this home.

My parents were both admitted in Hospice at the same time. They went from being totally independent…read moreto both depending on me. We needed around the clock team to take care of all their needs. We had Visiting Angels come to their home. They were great however the responsibility of all their medical appointments, meals, medication management, housekeeping, daily care maintenance, etc. were all on my shoulders. Lots of stress and lack of sleep due to taking care of both. Then I contacted Integrity Memory Care. Upon entering this group home, I immediately knew that this was the place for mom and dad. Svetlana's (owner) attention to all the details is impeccable. It has a homey feel and the beautiful home and surroundings is topped off with a high standard of care. All of the caregivers have been compassionate, loving and caring to both of my parents' needs. The home itself is new, clean and beautifully designed. There is a large patio and backyard with mini golf. All the meals are home cooked and they pay attention to dietary needs. There are certified caregivers on site 24/7. This home accommodates up to 6 residents so it provides tailored attention to each resident. No one is lost in the shuffle like that of a larger facility. I hope this review helps any one who is faced with a difficult decision of where your love one can reside. My original goal was to have them move in with me however after observing all the love and care they receive now through this group home, I would have done my parents and myself a disservice. I can now rest easy knowing that they will get around the clock professional and tailored attention. If you want a peace of mind with a well-rounded attention for your loved one, please consider Svetlana, her team and home. They are exceptional. Thank you!!!

Thank You, Inspira Caregivers!…read more Huge appreciation and special recognition for two amazing aides in the memory care unit at Inspira: Sandra, Hazel (originally from Philippines), Wuyatta,Damien & Venice. The care and support they give our parents every day is a difficult job, and they do it with such grace and kindness. Inspira truly provides the comfort of knowing our parents are cared for in this next chapter of aging. We are so grateful!

My mother was in memory care here and it was terrible. They had very little staff and residents had…read moreto wait too long to get care. The food in memory care is different than the restaurant and it was disgusting. A hot dog and chips with no ketchup or anything for 9k a month. We moved out.

I chose Orchard Pointe-Surprise for both my mother, and my mother-in-law. My mother resided at OP…read morefrom 2014 to 2018. I visited several 'facilities', but my last stop was OP, and it was perfect. The staff were friendly, professional, and welcoming, not just to me but to my mom! We were embraced with their warmth, kindness and knowledge. My mother was a nurse, and her assessment of her care was, "They are excellent". In December of 2022, my mother-in- law fell and fractured her wrist. From the hospital, she was sent to rehab. She had trouble doing PT because her toe nails were long and painful. They needed to be clipped. The rehab would not clip her nails. The week before Christmas, on a Friday, she/I was given a 5 day notice of discharge. I immediately called Orchard Pointe-Surprise, and within 3 days, my mother in law was moved in and settled! She was cared for, loved on and treated with respect. The last six days of her life, staff members from administration, to caregivers, to transportation, and maintenance, came to pay their final respects and show me love and support. No place is perfect, but Orchard Pointe- Surprise was perfect for my family members. ~Eileen

As a professional photographer, I work with a variety of senior living facilities and by far,…read moreHeritage Communities and all of their Orchard Pointe locations, including the one here at Surprise are at the top of their class! There is so much JOY in the residents and the teams that work with them and there is a true sense of comradery, family and connection. As seniors age, mental and physical capacity may become diminished, but there is still so much spark in the residents I have worked with here and I truly believe it's because the teams working for the communities foster such a wonderful spirit of love and togetherness. They speak hopefully, lovingly and faithfully and it really reflects in the faces and eyes of those who live here. They are committed to loving the residents and you see it! I am not just saying this because I have worked with them for several years doing marketing photography, but because I truly do see a special difference in these communities. Heritage is truly top-notch and a place I've already started comfortably recommending to family friends, because I believe they have something truly special.

We absolutely love Palos Verdes, the staff is incredible. They care for the residents as if they…read morewere their own family. My mom's been there for 4 months now and I have seen how compassionate and caring the staff is, I highly recommend Palos Verdes. Once a month they have a family night and tonight they held a "prom" which was an absolute blast. I cannot say enough good things about Palos Verdes!!

Very good pricing excellent staff wonderful assistance. I'm very impressed with the help I've…read moreGotten from the executive director and the sales consultants.

I toured several places and found this to be the best place for my Mom. I think at first the main…read morereasons being because all the room's exit into a main hallway, not to the outside. The other 5 places I toured with my Dad were way more expensive, not as nice, didn't have welcoming staff (one place had NO STAFF in the lobby during the 30 minute wait we had), and more. I liked this for more security, safety and home feeling. The rooms/apartments have a space right outside the door that you can decorate as a porch which was super cool. My Mom had two chairs and a table in her area and people would stop and sit to take a rest which would allow my Mom to meet new friends easily. The main hallway actually wraps around the entire building so on days it's not good to walk outside, a walking group will walk the halls on each level. This is also good for those that like to walk but shouldn't walk outside due to wandering. The staff is super friendly, nice and caring. They all make it an effort to know all the residents well and make them feel welcomed. They have lots of things to do also which helped keep my Mom busy. They have planned travel days to various stores and outings via their buses. They also will provide transportation to and from Doctor Appointment within the area. The rooms were very nice, clean, looked brand new for an older building. They had front door peep-holes and door bells, like an actual apartment. They provide local phone service and a 24 hour emergency alert necklaces for the tenants, but wi-fi you need to provide yourself (we got a discounted plan for $20 a month with Cox). The restaurant (I call it) is just like a restaurant. The meals change and you get a nice, customized, bound menu when you go to eat. Two meals a day is standard but you can purchase a third. There are also other services you can purchase if needed. Family is encouraged to visit for meals and the food is good. There is also on-site assistance services you can hire to help administer medication, take blood pressure, take on personal shopping trips, etc. My Mom really liked that they have happy hour every Friday at 4:30 and friends and family are welcome. Makes it a great opportunity to meet the other residents and staff. The inner exterior area of the facility is really nice and welcoming. One side has a heated pool and golf putting area, and the other side has a large pond area complete with turtles and ducks. Lots of places to sit outside and enjoy good weather. I wish my Mom could have stayed longer, but her condition worsened rapidly, but the facility accepted our 30 day notice of vacating before the year contract was up with no issues (due to declining health). Oh, you can have small pets here too, though my Mom didn't. It's definitely worth checking out.

I've lived long enough to know that no place is perfect, but what I've been seeing around here just…read moreisn't right. The food is rarely cooked properly. Half the time it's tough as leather, doesn't taste very good, and some of the meal combinations don't make much sense. At our age, eating shouldn't feel like a chore. Many of us look forward to our meals, and it's disappointing when they're consistently poor. And then there's Scott. My friend asked him one day why he puts cabbage on just about everything. Instead of giving a respectful answer, Scott said, "Because it's delicious," in a smart-aleck sort of way. It was rude and dismissive. Why is someone who talks to residents like that still in charge of the dining room? Today I waited nearly 30 minutes for a simple sandwich. Thirty minutes. That's ridiculous. The care staff aren't much better. During an activity, a lady politely mentioned that they were being too loud. They were carrying on, laughing, and making so much noise you could hardly hear what was going on. Sounded like a bunch of cackling hyenas. Instead of showing some respect, they told her to hush up. I heard it with my own ears. What bothers me most is that many of the staff seem lazy and uninterested in helping residents. Too often they're standing around talking while residents are left waiting. We pay a lot of money to live here, and we deserve better than that. My wife and I have been here a long time. This is our home. At our age, packing up and moving isn't as simple as people think. We shouldn't have to consider leaving just because nobody wants to listen to the residents. The Executive Director needs to spend less time listening to department heads and more time listening to the people who actually live here. We're the ones paying to be here. We're the ones experiencing these problems every day. All we're asking for is decent food, respectful staff, and the quality of care we were promised. A Concerned Resident

As a professional photographer, I work with a variety of senior living facilities and by far,…read moreHeritage Communities and all of their Orchard Pointe locations, including the one here at Arrowhead are at the top of their class! There is so much JOY in the residents and the teams that work with them and there is a true sense of comradery, family and connection. As seniors age, mental and physical capacity may become diminished, but there is still so much spark in the residents I have worked with here and I truly believe it's because the teams working for the communities foster such a wonderful spirit of love and togetherness. They speak hopefully, lovingly and faithfully and it really reflects in the faces and eyes of those who live here. They are committed to loving the residents and you see it! I am not just saying this because I have worked with them for several years doing marketing photography, but because I truly do see a special difference in these communities. Heritage is truly top-notch and a place I've already started comfortably recommending to family friends, because I believe they have something truly special.

In a time of great anxiety I was touring multiple facilities looking for a place for my mom. This…read morewas our first place and quickly became the standard I set for the rest that I toured! Yvette took me through the whole facility. It was warm, welcoming and so peaceful. Mom would be staying in the memory care. It was so safe, quiet and very intimate. It's set up almost like a Montessori school. They only take around 20 residents in the memory care. I was so grateful they had an opening for her! They have a ratio of about 1 care giver to 5 residents. They had amazing safety systems set up for caring for their residents! We had superb gentle nurses and caregivers like Arrietta and Delores! They looked after mom like she was their own. So protective! There was Pablo who at nights would stay close and talk to mom's room/door so she would feel comfortable and sleep! From the moment she arrived at Orchard Point earlier than expected, Yvette and Patty the Director took such amazing care of her. Even answering their personal cellphones late late at night on our first night there. I was expecting voicemail but they took my call and jumped into action! They quickly helped with any accommodations she/we needed. They helped us as her family find support for her! They and all of the staff in the Memory Care are a family! It felt like home. The residents mom spent time with were so happy. Everyone was active, clean, needs being met! There was not one single resident who wasn't being loved and cared for! Orchard Pointe was such a blessing for us in a painful journey! They took care of us! They took care of us so we could set back and breathe! Orchard Pointe is a Home and a Family! My mom has passed but we will be eternally grateful to have found Yvette, Patty and everyone at Orchard Pointe! They truly love and care for their residents and their families! Thank you everyone at Orchard Pointe for taking care of Mom and me to!