Overall Review of Hona's Community Living Arrangement
common5 reviews mention this
Dining is a frequent touchpoint
Meals and the dining room come up often in reviews.
Many residents describe regular meals as part of day-to-day life, including prepared meals and enjoying dining room meals with other residents. Several also call out meal support as a reason they felt comfortable making the move. At the same time, one review reports food being cold at times, and it also ties that concern to staffing in the moment.
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Activities and social time
Residents describe a steady calendar of social activities.
Reviews frequently mention residents staying engaged with group activities like movies and card games, along with events that help people connect. Some residents and family members say they chose the community in part because of the social activities and structured days. Others add that they’ve found the activities varied and tailored to resident interests.
common3 reviews mention this
Transportation helps with errands
Transportation for appointments and shopping appears in reviews.
Residents mention getting rides for shopping, and at least one review describes transportation arrangements for doctor visits. Another family member specifically notes the availability of transportation alongside meals, which helped reduce the burden of coordinating care outside the community.
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Grounds and outdoor spaces stand out
Outdoor spaces like gardens and courtyards are part of the appeal.
Reviews describe attractive shared outdoor areas, including grounds that feel pleasant to be around and outdoor spaces residents can enjoy. Several also point to specific outdoor features such as a courtyard setting and a raised garden, which reinforces that the community’s environment isn’t limited to indoor common areas.
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Staffing concerns are mentioned
A smaller set of reviews raises serious staffing concerns.
A few reviews describe understaffing and delays related to care when help was needed. Others go further and include allegations of abusive treatment, with additional comments focused on how incidents were handled. These reviews are sharply negative and stand apart from the many positive comments about staff responsiveness and helpfulness.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.
Features
Housing
4 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
Savannah International (11 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
Restaurants
The Wyld Dock Bar (0.8 miles)
Coach's Corner (0.8 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (1.2 miles)
Sisters of the New South (1.3 miles)
Savannah Fried Chicken (1.6 miles)
Pearls Saltwater Grille (1.8 miles)
Krystal (1.9 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (1.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
Medical Center Pharmacy (2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
Walgreens (2.5 miles)
Compounding Solutions of Savannah (2.5 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (1.3 miles)
Hospitals
Dva Renal Healthcare (1.8 miles)
Memorial Heart and Vascular (2 miles)
Memorial Health University Medical Center Answerone/Nurseone/Switchboard (2 miles)
Memorial Neuro ICU (2 miles)
Memorial University Medical Center - Pediatric ICU (2.1 miles)
Georgia Regional Hospital (2.4 miles)
St Joseph's/Candler Health (2.8 miles)
Physicians
Georgia Eye Institute (2 miles)
Atlantic Radiology Associates (2 miles)
Savannah Center For Respiratory and Criticl Cre Mdcne (2 miles)
Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at MUMC (2.1 miles)
The Center for Digestive & Liver Health and The Endoscopy Center (2.1 miles)
Dr. Marianne M. Fleming, MD (2.1 miles)
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Associates (2.1 miles)
Parks
Daffin Park (2.1 miles)
Ardsley Park - Hedman Park (2.8 miles)
Lake Mayer Park (3 miles)
Places of Worship
Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church (2.8 miles)
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