My Grandma lived there for 10 1/2 years. She and my Grandpa loved living here. They have fun…read moreactivities for the residents. They have special holiday themed parties also. The food is pretty good. Sometimes a little too spicy, but it does have good flavor. It's rare to have a bad meal there. They are very respectful of the residents and form real relationships with them.

I have been a resident for 11 months. There have been a lot of ups and downs. A lot of problems but…read moreI feel we are doing as well as any other community. The turn around here has been our DON, Kiim, and she has truly taken in the problems of the residents and has been a great "in between " The residents and their families can trust she has their loved ones as priority.

I've been here about 3mo now and, yes, to quote Karen, there are ups and downs, but I've never seen…read morea group of people work so hard to make this place work. Everyone pitches in to help where needed--you see that most clearly when help is short in the dining room-- aides and activities people, guest tours person and even the front desk lady pitch in. Most of all, the executive director Dennis and the new supervisor over the aides, JD, are out there leading by example. Are we missing a nurses today/tonite? Dennis Is also a nurse, and he'll step in, day or night, and JD does the same with the aides--and no complaints--they do what needs to be done, and if there is garbage to take out or a mess on the floor that needs to be taken care of---it is, and no task is 'beneath' them--all pitch in when they see the effort from the top down. Dennis also seems to be holding everyone to a high standard, and JD is following, and the staff I interact with, almost all already excellent. are stepping up and responding more quickly to my call button, and other needs. I know that finding staff is hard, but that's true everywhere ( from things aides have shared about other facilities.} New aides and nurses are arriving now, tho, and I am happy with the current situation.The food is very good and varied, and problems I had with transportation and meds have been taken care of positively. I chose this place out of 4 choices and I'm glad I did. (and so is my cat.)

A Five-Star Haven for Mom (and Peace of Mind for Me!)…read more After interviewing 9 assisted living facilities across Columbus this past March, I did what any thorough first born son would do: I created a spreadsheet, took notes, captured all the move in and monthly costs, and probably annoyed more than a few executive directors with my questions. But the moment I stepped into The Inn at Bear Trail, I knew I'd found "the one." And I'm not just saying that because it smelled like fresh flowers and good decisions--though it absolutely did - even the Memory Care unit! (trust me that's a key clue that they are on top of things). What sealed the deal? The staff. These folks are the real deal - Starting with Mike Harvey who runs a tight ship over there and is super attentive via text or voice at all times. His aids and nurses are professional, warm, and genuinely there when you need them. They move through the halls like a well-choreographed dance team, always available, always positive, and always one step ahead of what my mom needs next. They're proactive about her care, catching details I'd miss and implementing solutions before problems even arise. It also did not hurt that they were the most affordable option out of all the other AL places I toured in the Columbus area. My mom is thriving, and honestly, so am I. Knowing she's in such capable, compassionate hands? Priceless. If you're searching for the best care for your Mom or Dad and you want them in the Columbus area stop searching. You've found it. Highly Recommended. No spreadsheet required.

We are paying a significant amount for care, yet the overall experience has been disappointing. The…read morequality of the food is minimal, and residents are restricted to eating only during designated meal times. If a meal is missed, there are no adequate alternatives provided--sometimes only broth and crackers are offered. Services that are supposed to be included in the monthly fee, such as weekly cleaning and laundry, were not consistently completed without repeated reminders. It often required ongoing follow-up with staff to ensure these basic services were performed. There have also been concerning issues with care. On one occasion, a nurse attempted to administer an excessive amount of medication to my parent, which raised serious safety concerns. Additionally, the facility manager has not been particularly approachable or helpful when addressing issues. Billing has also been problematic. The most recent statement included additional charges we felt were not owed, requiring us to escalate the matter to corporate. To their credit, the corporate office was responsive, professional, and understanding of the concerns raised--many of which extend beyond what is outlined here. If issues arise, I would recommend contacting the corporate office directly at 740-345-3700 under Jerry McClain Companies

My mom lived here for almost a year…read more She moved here from a private residence. We needed a spot immediately, and I feel the price reflected that need, it was very expensive, maybe unfairly so. I feel they put her in a price point higher and had assessed more care than what she truly needed, and getting that downgraded was more difficult than it needed to be. I feel part of the reason for this was some the forum was in the transition of new ownership which makes things bumpy. When she first arrived was the forum at Knightsbridge and when she left, it was the estates at Knightsbridge? To be honest, I'm not sure what the name of the place actually evolved into everybody still calls at the forum. I have since moved her out of the facility I can say that when she was in their care, her experience was good. She never was treated roughly or had any incidences that I needed to be aware of. The food seems to have gone downhill and I do not like that the assisted living across the street where she lived is not as nice of the public spaces as it is across the street for the independent care that is my biggest ripe of this place the people who need more care and pay higher cost have a lesser aesthetic in their common space and that did irritate me. I'll be up. It irritated me more than my mom. We moved her to a different company/facility not because of care or quality of care but more due to location. I do like that the forum has memory care and skilled nursing. It was a nice place for my mom, but I would explore pricing of other places when you're looking at this place, this place is good but also is expensive comparatively.

My mom lived at the Forum for around 7 years. She transitioned from Independent Living to Memory…read moreCare during that time. We also switched to a facility in Upper Arlington for a 6 or 7 month period during that time. The people at The Forum cared for my Mom in so many ways. They went from being friends to being caretakers during her transition. I could not recommend The Forum highly enough for how they took care of Mom. We moved Mom to the facility in Upper Arlington after she broke her hip. Great physical therapy team and great facilities. But the one thing they lacked was humanity. They didn't care about Mom, just the checks my sisters and I were writing. Back to The Forum. Not the gold standard for facilities, but certainly good enough and they are upgrading constantly, but more than the Gold Standard for the assistance we received and the help from the entire staff. Mom passed a couple of weeks ago. The nurses and hospice people that took care of Mom were in tears. Genuinely. Love this place and you'll be blessed if a family member has to be there.

The staff is wonderful and always very helpful. Memory unit is run very efficiently and staff is…read morevery kind and gentle with residents. My loved one received excellent care while a resident. The Middleton has an Alzheimer's support group and a bereavement support group. Both are run by kind, compassionate people. Many activities take place daily for the residents to participate in. I would recommend The Middleton to anyone seeking a place to go for memory care, independent living or assisted living.

From the owner: Middleton is Granville’s premium senior community. Located just off 161 at the entrance to the…read morevillage of Granville, Middleton offers an unparalleled level of service and amenities from independent living cottages to appropriately scaled levels of assisted living and memory care. There is a place for you at Middleton. You may be searching for a feeling of community with people who share your interests, someplace safe and comfortable with little to no home maintenance. You value your independence and want to stay active and connected in an upscale Granville, Ohio independent living community. Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Short-Term Memory Care Cottages

My grandmother lived at this facility, and it absolutely blew me away with the care and compassion…read moreexpelled from their staff on a regular basis. I think it is easy to forget that we are moving our loved ones to these places because we are unable to care for them ourselves. But God bless the staff that choose to get up daily and go take care of our loved ones for us. My grandmother loved this place it definitely broke her out of her shell and made her more outgoing. The staff provided exceptional care for my grandmother, and they were wonderful with their communication. I would recommend this facility to anybody and everybody.

Staff truly cares about each and every resident, and their well being and happiness. An absolute…read morewonderful facility.

My mother-in-law has been cared for by Friendship Village for two plus years. She's had a lot of…read moreup and downs in her medical journey but overall she has declined because of age. I've seen the daily routine of care and you can see the aids are in experienced and seem careless at times leaving her for hours of unattended checks on her for bathroom visits. This leads to her room smelling of foul smells. This is the reason local family members for not wanting to see their grandmother. I'd give five stars to of activities department. Because of the one great RN named Dawn, she should get five stars. So, that's a total of two stars for the rest of the place. For the price we pay, this place should have better aids and provide more attention vice leaving them to exist in their rooms to sit in filth.

Disclaimer: FVD is a client of mine and I help them with PR and marketing. That said, I've spent a…read moreton of time here in the past two years and I literally call this my happy place. If my aging parents lived in this state, there's nothing that would give me greater happiness and peace of mind than seeing them retire to FVD. Imagine a super cool college campus with great people, fun activities and awesome food - but NO job, responsibilities or stress whatsoever. That's what retirement living at FVD is like. You move in young, healthy and spry in your 60s and basically have the time of your life. As you get older, additional care and support is there when you need it. The new expansion they're doing, while obviously causing a bit of construction noise/mess now, is going to be AMAZING once it's complete. The Health Center (nursing home) side is wonderful too, once the time comes for that level of care. The people are great - both residents and staff. I love this place and I'm so glad I get to work with the team and residents as part of my day job!

Willow Brook Christian Home Assisted Living Facility is a highly recommended facility and home for…read moremy mother and family. Our family researched and visited assisted living facilities in the area, Willow Brook Christian Home Assisted Living provides all-inclusive and comprehensive care. My mother was having frequent falls and losing weight prior to moving into the assisted living facility. The personal and compassionate care from each and every staff member has helped her regain her strength, independence and provides her with a great outlook on her future. The staff goes above and beyond in caring for my mother's needs daily. Finding the proper care for your family member can be overwhelming, but as a family, we know she is receiving the best care from Willow Brook Christian Home Assisted Living team.

Nursing homes are not a lot of fun, but some are better than others…read more This place is considered one of the best as far as nursing home and rehab centers are concerned. It's clean, friendly, and well staffed. They've got fishtanks, birdcages and dogs are allowed to visit. It's actually a fairly pleasant place to visit. If you have a loved one who is elderly or recovering from a serious injury consider Willow Brook Christian Home. Check with WBCH early and often because they run at full capacity and it's a challenge to find an open spot. Parking is in the back of the building.