Resting Place 1

Pros

• The owner was very open and provided valuable information about assisted living.
• The residents seemed happy, indicating a positive community atmosphere.
• The employees appeared to be cheerful and supportive, expressing confidence that the reviewer’s mom would love the facility.
• The owner is actively involved in remodeling efforts to improve the facility.
• There are plans for updates, showing a commitment to enhancing the living environment for residents.

Cons

• The facility looked very old and needed significant remodeling.
• The flooring was uneven, with multiple levels contributing to a poor aesthetic.
• The strong smell of disinfectants was overwhelming and unpleasant.
• The furniture was in horrible condition and detracted from the overall environment.
• Despite the staff's positivity, it was heartbreaking to see the poor living conditions of the residents.
• The distance from home raised concerns about accessibility for visits.
• A resident's asthma would make it difficult to tolerate the facility’s environment.
• The decor felt outdated and poorly maintained, making the rooms feel less inviting.

Review

The search for an appropriate assisted living facility can be an emotional journey, and one reviewer found themselves grappling with mixed feelings during their visit to a particular establishment. The primary concern highlighted in the review was the aesthetic upkeep of the house; it appeared outdated and in dire need of remodeling. From uneven flooring surfaces to various types of flooring that created a disjointed atmosphere, the overall appearance left much to be desired. Furthermore, there was a pervasive odor throughout the facility that drew criticism. The carpets and other furnishings had been infused with strong disinfectants, which seemed overwhelming and unpleasant to the visitor.

Upon inquiring about the persistent smell, the owner claimed it was only used in the bathrooms; however, this assertion raised skepticism. While expressing appreciation for the owner's candid nature and willingness to share insights regarding assisted living operations—more so than other facilities they'd encountered—the reviewer could not overlook their immediate concerns about hygiene and comfort. Despite their fondness for the owner and her openness, it became evident that substantial improvements were necessary within the facility's environment as well as its furniture.

The interaction with residents highlighted a stark contrast to the facility's physical condition. According to observations made during their visit, residents appeared content, enjoying their time within those walls. Employees echoed positive sentiments as well, assuring the visitor that their mother would thrive at this particular location. These affirmations elicited some hope but were ultimately overshadowed by heart-wrenching realizations about living conditions. Despite verbal affirmations of happiness from both residents and staff, there remained an unsettling feeling regarding how individuals were being housed within such a deteriorated space.

While comments about ongoing renovations indicated some effort towards improvement, there was still apprehension regarding whether these changes would be substantial enough without additional funding or grant money aimed specifically at enhancing aesthetics and living conditions further. It became clear that without significant external support or investment in infrastructure upgrades, any renovations undertaken might fall short of creating truly safe or comfortable environments for its inhabitants.

Distance posed another critical point of contention for this potential move; proximity plays a significant role when considering care facilities for loved ones. The reviewer expressed concern over how far away this particular establishment resided from their own home—a factor that could complicate visiting schedules or emergency responses should they arise. They also noted shared experiences with asthma between themselves and their mother—understanding all too well how certain environmental factors could provoke serious health issues like asthma attacks.

In conclusion, while acknowledging commendable aspects like attentive staff members and generally happy residents is important, it remains difficult for this reviewer to overlook glaring deficiencies related to cleanliness and overall comfort in design elements throughout the facility itself. Recommendations included brightening up wall decorations, replacing worn-out furniture items with newer selections—and most importantly—ensuring better upkeep for existing structures through additional resources dedicated towards making meaningful renovations happen sooner rather than later. Ultimately, despite an affinity toward improving situations for others encountered along this journey into assisted living options available today—there’s no doubt: bringing her mom home felt preferable to compromising on standards deemed unacceptable by any measure worthy enough concerning personal care needs moving forward.

Pharmacies

• Medicine Mart (0.2 miles)
• Walgreens (0.7 miles)
• CVS Speciality (0.7 miles)
• Anderson Area Medical Center - Anmed Home Care Services, Private Care (2.1 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
• Professional Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
• Walgreens (2.6 miles)

Places of Worship

• House Of Lydia Ministries (0.4 miles)
• Southern Baptist Convention (0.9 miles)
• St John's United Methodist Church (1.4 miles)
• Covenant World Outreach (1.4 miles)
• Promiseland Praise & Worship (1.5 miles)
• Southern Baptist Convention (2.6 miles)
• Friendship Holiness Church Anderson (3 miles)

Restaurants

• Sweet Tooth Cafe (1.2 miles)
• Raines on Main (1.5 miles)
• Earle Street Kitchen & Bar (1.7 miles)
• Nutty Sweet Shop (1.9 miles)
• Da Vinci's Ristorante Italiano (2.1 miles)
• Waffle House (2.5 miles)
• Master's Wok Chinese Restaurant (3.1 miles)

Physicians

• Diagnostic Radiology of Anderson PA (1.5 miles)
• Affordable Dentures (1.6 miles)
• Anmed Health Westside Family Medicine (1.6 miles)
• Carolinas Center for Advanced Managment of Pain (1.7 miles)
• Anmed Child Health Center (1.8 miles)
• Anderson Surgical Associates MD (2 miles)
• Anderson Pediatric Group (2 miles)

Parks

• Carolina Wren Park (1.6 miles)

Hospitals

• AnMed Health Minor Care (2 miles)
• Anmed Health Icu (2.1 miles)
• Anderson Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles)
• An Medical Health Medical Center (2.1 miles)
• Anderson Area Medical Center (2.1 miles)
• Anmed Health Cardiology Reading Room (2.1 miles)
• Anmed (2.8 miles)

Cafes

• Reflections Cafe (2.1 miles)
• Grace's Coffee House & Restaurant (2.5 miles)
• Starbucks (3.5 miles)

Transportation

• U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (2.3 miles)