From our initial inquiries about moving into CM until my mother's final days at CM, all of our experiences have been excellent. The financial structure of monthly payments and 30 days' cancellation provided comfort from a financial aspect and there was never any pressure to make a decision. Marnie was extremely helpful and extremely patient with the move-in decision. In her last few years, my mother lived in Connections/Memory Care. The staff was amazing in their compassion and patience. They were communicative about her health and provided excellent care. The apartment and the entire complex were always extremely clean and attractive and all staff members friendly, professional, knowledgable and helpful. My sister had experiene with expsive memory care units in NY state wtih her mother-in-law and states that those facilities could not compare in any favorable way to CM.

I did extensive research prior to moving my mom to Connections at Country Meadows. First and foremost, I could tell there was a sense of community and the staff truly cared about the residents. CM had the nicest rooms and may seem trivial, but I liked the shadow boxes outside the individual’s rooms. That not only served as a marker for the resident, but also showed staff and others the type of interests the person had prior to cognitive decline. Having access to a secure area outside was another selling factor. This was the absolute all around best place and I was sad to have to leave. Seriously, staff is the BEST!

I think pretty much included everything.

Maybe a brief video of how a typical day unfolds.

No suggestions at this time.

Staff treated my Dad with respect and compassion, even as he become more demanding and difficult.

Maybe provide a checklist of tasks required for a complete and smooth transition - things like cancel utilities and phone, change address with post office, newspaper, and bank etc, set up appt with cable company if additional package desired, etc.

My mother ended up moving close to my sister in NY. There’s a chance she will move near me in the next year, so I continue to be aware and interact with Martie. Her invaluable guidance and outreach keeps Country Meadows on the top of my list.