Karen Bogart

Review of Crestwood Manor

After viewing several similar communities, my husb...

After viewing several similar communities, my husband and I decided to apply to Crestwood Manor. The decision to relocate is a difficult one since it will probably affect the rest of one's life. A lot of such decisions are based on "gut feelings"as well as facts.

Our "gut feelings" about Crestwood Manor was seeing its well groomed grounds, its low, two story buildings nestled nicely between green acres. It had a tranquility about it which appealed to us. Upon entering the main building, we were greeted by a genuinely friendly and helpful receptionist who immediately put us in touch with a bright, helpful and empathetic sales rep. We toured the facility on several occasions, bringing family and asking a lot of questions. Each was respectfully answered, as we settled on moving to Crestwood Manor. The financial arrangements were tailor made to our circumstances and we were offered several choices of apartments whose monthly fee we could afford.

Our year and a half at Crestwood Manor has been a happy one for us. We feel that we are a part of the community. The administration responds to us when needed. The whole manor is filled with genuinely nice, helpful and competent employees. We live a relaxed life knowing that if we need help, on any level, it will be there in minutes. Meeting other members of
"The Great Generation" has been so interesting. We were not a bunch of sissies. We did things with our lives. We brought certain talents and interests with us and at Crestwood Manor, we were happy to find out that they are open to allowing us to continue these pursuits, offering them to anyone who might also be interested. Karen has, from the first weeks of her residency, offered her chair yoga class, and I started a poetry reading club. It's no wonder that nearly everyone living at Crestwood Manor is content. There are many varieties of activities offered including trips to museums, restaurants and theater.

Families feel reassured that we will be taken care of for the rest of our lives, since the Springpoint Foundation promises support if our finances run out. We will never be homeless, no matter what!!!