The Gables of Fitchburg

The Gables in Fitchburg has been wonderful! Everyone has been so helpful and understanding with such a transition in our Mother's life. [names removed] and all the staff have helped our family tremendously, figuring out everything from financial aspects to the moving in and arranging everything to make Mom as comfortable as possible. She is adjusting well, and we know this is only because of all the people that work there and care so much about her. We feel she is very safe there which makes us feel so much more secure in our family's decision. Thank you for all that you do for our family!

My review is based on my interaction with [name removed], Marketing Director at the Gables. I had the most support and help from [name removed]. I was looking for a place that my Aunt could go too. This was a very stressful time for me since I am a niece and my Aunt was not very easy to deal with and at times became very hurtful towards me. I had been to the Gables on more than one occasion looking into someplace I thought would be best for my Aunt. I fell in love with the Gables. [name removed] was always available whenever I needed a question answered. After my Aunt left rehab and came to my home I then was able to make a trip with her to the Gables. We met with [name removed]and before we could proceed with a tour we met a wonderful resident who resided there with her husband. This woman spoke so highly of being there. She was honest and said when she first got there she wasn't sure she was going to like it. Apparently that changed very quickly and we had a very pleasant conversation with this lady. I had held out hope that my Aunt would like the Gables and decide to go there. Unfortunately my Aunt had lived in the city of Boston all her life and decided that is where she was going back too. Of course living in central Mass this put a strain on me but I have located a place for her in a city and she liked the place I didn't but it was her choice not mine and she is the one that will have to live there. I found it was way overloaded with elderly and not much staff around. My Aunt is 87 and believes she is fit as a fiddle and sadly she is not but no one will change her mind. [name removed] has helped me understand that this does occur with the elderly but I needed to realize that I had done my best and sadly my Aunt will have to find out on her own what I was trying to do for her. I would highly encourage anyone considering The Gables to check it out and contact [name removed] she was awesome to work with and even though my Aunt didn't go there we stay in touch.

My 84 year old father is a very proud man who has always valued his independence. The Gables of Fitchburg has allowed my father to keep his independence while giving our family peace of mind because he is never completely alone. He has a nice size, well kept apartment at "The Gables" that includes a living room, kitchen, bedroom, handicapped bathroom, and patio. One of the things my dad has always enjoyed about his own home is his collection of oil paintings. At the Gables, he was allowed to hang his paintings; giving his apartment that personal touch. I can not say enough concerning the staff at "The Gables". From day one, they have made my dad feel like a part of their family. When ever my dad needs assistance, all he has to do is press his life alert button, and a staff member is there with in minutes. The staff also goes out of their way to get to know the interests of each resident and make them feel special. My father is a Yankee's fan and one of the staff members gave him a Yankee's baseball cap. Prior to my dad becoming a resident, our family always worried about my dad being alone and just sitting in front of the television until one of us could visit him. The Gables offers daily activities to keep my dad active; including bingo, musical events, and day trips. The cost of "The Gables" includes three meals a day. I have had the opportunity to have meals with my dad in the dining room and have found that the meals to be very tasty with nice sized portions. In short, I highly recommend "The Gables" for anyone that is looking for a quality assisted living residence for their loved one. I am confident that my dad is in a safe place and is receiving excellent care.