Village On The Park Steeplechase

We have been here for two years. It is a beautiful campus all on one floor. No elevators like a hotel to worry about. We have a lovely cottage behind the main building. It has two bedrooms, a large kitchen and a nice size utility room. The rooms are set up for people who may not get around as well as we once did. I had a raised vegetable garden made in the backyard. I have grown tomatoes, beans, cucumbers, potatoes, okra, peppers, basil and now have some cantaloupes that volunteered. Sometimes I like to cook even though all our meals are provided. There is so much green space in an area that has all the stores you would want and many churches so close.

My mom has been here in independent living for just over two years. Initially pretty good but has gone steadily downhill. Complete change of staff several times over including at least 3 managers. The latest is another “interim”. In the dining room there are no provisions or choices for heart-healthy, low fat or low salt diets. There have been 5-6 chef changes in the time she’s been here. The one good one did not stay long. Despite what we were told initially and is still listed on their website, there is no “12 hour continuous dining”. Breakfast is 7:30-9. Lunch is 11-1:15. Dinner 4-6:15. Other than those hours the dining room is closed and residents line up in the hallway waiting for it to open. Come later and items may not be available. And the rules change with no notice. Apparently as of today, a meal for a visiting guest or family member requires an $8 cash payment at the table instead of being charged to the resident’s account by voucher. Poor response for maintenance despite multiple calls and visits to the front desk. Yes, the apartments are larger than at other facilities but had we known then what we know now, we’d have made a different choice. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere.