The Amberleigh

They do a good job with keeping the community clean. The staff is all very nice. The food and activities are good. The food could be a little more of a variety and if they could make sure the meals actually come out hot, that would be ideal. From what I have seen, it seems like they have a lot of family activities available. It's a wonderful place to live!

I am writing this from what is likely a unique perspective. My brother and I (both of whom live out of state) toured many places before deciding that Amberleigh was by far the best place for our parents, and we moved them here 2 years ago. They were very happy. My father passed away several months ago and I have been living with my mother since then, to get her over the hump, so I can speak as a resident. I think Amberleigh is great and I recommend it to everyone, without any reservations whatsoever. Everyone here is great, including the administrative staff, the kitchen staff, the housekeeping staff, the maintenance staff, the front desk staff, and the activities staff. They are all friendly, helpful, and accommodating. I have on a number of occasions asked for some sort of maintenance help and it is done promptly, sometimes as soon as I ask. The food is very good, and you get a weekly menu at the beginning of the week. If you don't like what is on the menu for some particular meal, there are many alternates to choose from - just call down and request it. There is also a regular residents' meeting where residents can voice any concerns they have. There are enough activities to keep anyone as busy as they'd like to be: exercise classes, movies almost every night, bingo twice a week, a speaker series on Monday evenings, live musical entertainment at least several times a month, trips to concerts, restaurants, etc., picnics in the summer with live music - there was even a brass band for one of the holiday celebrations! The washers and dryers in the laundry rooms are free (and there are elevators and rolling baskets so you can get your laundry from the laundry room to your apt), or you can opt to have your laundry done for a small fee. There is a beauty salon that is open M-F, a small store for buying essentials and goodies, a computer room, a private dining room for private parties, a number of lounges on each of the floors, a billiard and ping pong room, and rooms with storage lockers. Transportation to medical appointments is provided, as are trips to the grocery store, Wal-Mart, etc. There is a seamstress who comes in several times a month, an audiologist, and a podiatrist. It is also a very friendly community - I have gotten to know many of the residents here and they are delightful. Finally, Amberleigh has 3 levels of care: independent living, assisted living, and memory care. I only wish we had moved my parents here sooner.

Finding the "right fit" for our father was not easy. It's hard getting on the same page with other family members at times especially because we had some specific things in mind for Dad: medication dispensed, help with bathing, transportation to appointments, clean and welcoming environment, good food and activities to enjoy. As a family, we all feel like we hit the jackpot with The Amberleigh. Upon entering The Amberleigh the receptionist is cheerful and welcoming. They use a buzzing in system which helped us feel like our father would be secure there. Immediately you notice that it smells clean and is well maintained. The nursing staff is friendly and caring. My fathers medication is dispensed on time and they are respectful of his needs. They call one of us children if they see something of concern, which we appreciate greatly. The transportation to doctors appointments is a huge help. [Names removed] ( the transportation women) help my father remember where he needs to go and direct him accordingly. Dad looks forward to meal time where he enjoys seeing everyone. The dining area as well as the whole complex is welcoming and decorated beautifully at all times. He enjoys the meals, but in his opinion Mom was the best cook ever so I think any place would be hard to measure up to that. :) They have many activities and residents can pick or choose as many or as few as they like. As a family we are so happy that we have found the right fit for our father. Our father is happy so we are thrilled!