Franciscan Communities, Inc

We moved my parents in to Victory Lakes in September, 2016. [Removed] was so wonderful with us from start thru the day we moved them in, helping us with every detail. Sadly, we lost my Dad in February of this year, however, my Mom continues to thrive and we are so happy she is there and has made many friends. For the short time, my Dad was at Victory, he loved it, too! Thank you for the wonderful care you give to our senior citizens! You rock!

My Mom and Dad moved in last year. Unfortunately mom passed shortly after and didn't get to enjoy what this place offers. Dad has enjoyed it and is fitting in well. The staff is courteous and always willing to help the residents any way they can! We made a suggestion about a low-vision keyboard in the computer room and two days latter it was there! The activities are great. The dinning room and staff serve a great selection of foods. Dad fell once in the bathroom and the staff was there in minutes helping him up and checking him out! The place is very well maintained! I'm 67 and my wife and I actually started thinking about this place for us!

My mother was in an assisted living apartment at Victory Lakes. I cannot say enough good things about it. The staff were so kind and caring. She relished the interaction with the other residents. The unit was always clean and filled with light. My mom so enjoyed herself there. After a thorough search of alternative assisted living / nursing home facilities, I can sincerely say that if I were going to assisted living, the only place i would consider is Victory Lakes. After recently touring the facility in regards to my in-laws, I was amazed to find that it is even better than when my mom was there.

[Removed] is a charming fellow. Gave me a great tour. I really liked the Prairie Home I saw. I just wish it weren't so far away from Highland Park where I have many contacts.

I liked this place it had some of the things we were looking for that my father would need. Healthy meal plans and activities. It was very big and everything was nicely placed. I thought it was very religious and this didn't really work for my father. I like the people and the tour guide they were attentive with me and answered any questions or concerns.

This is a excellent community. This community has been remoded and beautiful. The staff is very helpful in everyway to help me when needed. The food is good,but needs a little improvement. They offer alot of activities to participate and keep active that I really enjoy very much. I highly recommend this community for excellent care.

so professional and supportive

My mother is doing great here at this community. She is in the independent part of the community. So far everything is working out very well. They do a good job with keeping the community nice and well-kept. They have a good staff, they have been great to work with. She has access too help she need it. We are pleased and I would recommend this facility.

The Village at Victory Lakes is a good place for my father. The staff are very accommodating, patient, helpful and pleasant with the residents and the families. I have had brunch there a few times and the food is good. There are activities available however my dad does not participate in any. I would recommend this clean and well cared for community.

It is just wonderful at Marian Village. Everyone has been just great. They are slowly getting settled in. I don't have a lot to compare it to as far as value but from what I hear from friends we are getting a good deal. There are a lot of activities if they want to do anything, there are plenty to choose from. The staff have really made them feel welcome. So far I honestly cannot think of anything that needs improving at this facility.

It's a beautiful place and the people are nice.

In the past four years I have been to 18 different facilities looking for places for my two sisters. Addolorata Villa has been the most outstanding of all of them because it was obvious to me that they cared about the person, not about the money that they would be getting. Other places talk big but do not deliver. Not so here. I have been really impressed with the intake people and process. They are number one in my book!

I would give Mount Alverna Village a very favorable rating. It has been a good fit for my mom - she is very religious woman and having the chapel with mass 5 times a week has been amazing. They also have a Franciscan nun that pays her visits and she is a very kind woman, they have developed a great friendship. The facility is very clean, but they are struggling with staffing shortages right now just like everyone else. All in all it has been a very good experience.

I sincerely believe that there is not any place where I would be happier living at this stage of my life than in this community - and I use the word community purposely because it is a real community of caring, helpful, and friendly staff and residents. I am most grateful that it is here for me.

Thus far I think they are doing a good job. She seems to be doing rather well. The staff is very friendly and caring. For the most part, they are taking good care of her. The biggest thing is help assist her at night and help her with her nightly routine. I've eaten there with her once and I thought the meal was very good. Mom thinks the food is good and that is the main activity here, the social time during meals They have some activities that mom has participated in. She really likes to play bridge and so far no one there plays. There is the daily mass for those interested. It;s very clean and warm and inviting. There is a patio courtyard and it is nicely landscaped. So far they are doing a good job she hasn't been there that long.

Franciscan Village was a nic e place., I had a good tour and everyone was very friendly. They answered all of my questions and showed me around the building, it was a good experience.

The care my father is getting great care at this community. He has not been there long, but is happy. the staff is giving great care and helping him settle in. The food is really good and he seems happy with the options. The grounds and his room in always clean. Activities are offered, but he has not participated yet.

Beautiful facility, many activities to participate in, everyone there is very friendly .

My loved one is currently a resident at Astral at Auburn and everything has been great for her at this facility so far. We moved her here from a different facility where things were not going as well. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff, care services, meals and activities are also great. This facility is awesome. My loved one couldn't be happier. I would recommend Astral at Auburn to family and friends.

What we like the most about St. Joseph Village is that it is smaller and personal and we also like how they have bilingual staff members. We would absolutely this community for someone that wants a smaller environment for themselves or their loved ones.