Overall Review of Central Dignity Assisted Living Home
common28 reviews mention this
Staff quality runs both ways
Residents and families describe staff as both supportive and, in some cases, deeply frustrating.
Many reviewers say caregivers and leadership are kind, helpful, and attentive, and describe staff as creating a family-like feel. Several also highlight specific people in memory care and daily support, including staff who engage residents in activities and respond to concerns. At the same time, other reviews complain about rude behavior, lack of responsiveness, and concerns about staffing support and consistency. Taken together, reviews suggest the experience depends heavily on which staff members you interact with and when you visit.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Food is a frequent complaint
Food quality and consistency are a recurring concern in reviews.
A few reviewers say the meals are poor, unappetizing, or served in inadequate portions. Another reviewer describes the food as inconsistent, sometimes better and sometimes not. While the community lists meal preparation and service and dietary restrictions, the review feedback focuses on day-to-day satisfaction with what residents receive.
common3 reviews mention this
Activities are part of daily life
Residents are described as participating in daily activities.
Several reviewers mention the community’s activities and social time, including enjoying day-to-day programs and meeting friends. Memory care-focused reviews also describe staff engaging residents through appropriate activities. One reviewer also notes difficulty reaching staff by phone or door at times, which can affect communication rather than the existence of activities themselves.
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Features
Housing
5 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Phoenix Sky Harbor International (12 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
Walgreens (1.4 miles)
Walgreens (2.5 miles)
Walgreens (2.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
Walgreens (2.6 miles)
Walgreens (3 miles)
Restaurants
Tom Ryan's (0.7 miles)
Sidewinder Subs (1 miles)
McDonald's (1.3 miles)
Wendy's (1.5 miles)
Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. (1.9 miles)
Si Senor (2.3 miles)
Wendy's (2.8 miles)
Physicians
Oasis Behavioral Health Hospital (1 miles)
Chandler Eyecare (2.6 miles)
Arizona State Urological Institute (3 miles)
East Valley Family Physicians (3 miles)
Eye Concepts Vision Center (3.2 miles)
Arizona Sun Family Medicine (3.3 miles)
East Valley Center For Pulmonary & Sleep Disorders (3.5 miles)
Places of Worship
First United Methodist Church of Gilbert (1.5 miles)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (3.5 miles)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (3.9 miles)
Cornerstone Christian Fellowship (4 miles)
Compass Christian Church (4.2 miles)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (4.3 miles)
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