The Avenues Of Park Forest

Pros

• The person who showed me around The Avenues of Park Forest was very well informed and did a very good job.
• I liked the place very much. I was impressed by it. I feel like I could be happy there.
• The dining area looked like a restaurant-type. People were at their individual tables.
• Overall, it was clean and it was big.
• The staff member who accommodated us was really good. She greeted us and answered all of our questions.
• The facility was very clean, but it was just a bit dark.
• I'm very happy with the Avenues of Park Forest. It has a very positive environment, and they have lots of activities for the seniors.
• Bentley Manor was good and the staff seemed very nice and helpful.
• The staff of Acadia was very helpful and the dining room was set up restaurant-style and pleasing.
• Acadia meets all of my standards and meets what we need for price, which is why we chose it.
• Acadia is nice and small, and it looks like you get more attention there than some of the bigger places.
• Acadia is absolutely fabulous; they are taking really good care of my mother.
• The facility at Bentley Manor was nice, the staff friendly, and the meals were really nice.
• We moved in to Acadia; the facility is clean and the staff are very helpful.
• At Acadia, the staff were very nice and helpful, and we had a delicious lunch there.

Cons

• The person did not like the neighborhood around The Avenues of Park Forest.
• The person was disappointed by the lack of activity and energy in the evening at The Avenues of Park Forest.
• The person found the room at Bentley Manor to be too small.
• There were issues with a leak on the ceiling at Acadia for a couple of months.
• The person felt that there were limited activities for their visually and hearing impaired mother at Acadia.
• The location of Acadia was described as being old and a little scary, making the person uncomfortable visiting after dark.

Review

The Avenues of Park Forest received positive reviews from multiple individuals who were impressed with the knowledgeable and informative staff. The community was described as clean, spacious, and comfortable, with adequate model options that were suitable for both individuals and potential roommates. The dining area was compared to a restaurant, providing residents with individual tables for their meals. While the grounds were okay, renovations were anticipated to improve the overall appearance. However, some reviewers expressed dissatisfaction with the surrounding neighborhood.

During one visit, it was noted that The Avenues of Park Forest appeared quiet, possibly due to it being after dinner when most residents had retired to their rooms. The facility was described as lacking brightness in the evening and desired more energy with people engaging in activities or watching TV. Nonetheless, the presence of a nice courtyard was praised alongside the sizeable rooms that allowed for single occupancy or accommodating roommates.

Reviewers spoke highly of the staff member who guided them during their tour, commending her welcoming demeanor and addressing all their inquiries. The facility itself was deemed clean but somewhat dimly lit. It boasted various amenities such as an exercise area, garden, art space, TV lounge, and numerous monthly activities catered towards seniors' interests.

Another reviewed venue mentioned was Acadia Assisted Living facility. Some individuals chose this location due to its affordability and proximity to their loved ones' homes. While cleanliness was praised at Acadia along with caring staff members and satisfactory food options, there were occasional concerns raised about maintenance issues such as a ceiling leak affecting meal delivery for several months.

Bentley Manor also received positive feedback regarding its friendly staff members and clean dining area where one reviewer enjoyed a delicious lunch. The availability of a salon and a full calendar of activities indicated that this facility aimed to keep residents engaged. However, affordability became an issue for some potential residents looking for more modern accommodation options.

While Bentley Manor may have fallen short in terms of certain amenities or transportation options, Acadia was described as meeting the reviewer's standards and price requirements. It provided a pleasant environment with attentive staff members and a variety of activities catered to residents' needs. Accommodations at Acadia included spacious rooms resembling little apartments with individual refrigerators, cabinets, and sinks.

Overall, Acadia was praised for its exceptional management and cleanliness, along with the warm welcome received from the staff. One reviewer saw it as a perfect fit for their visually and hearing-impaired cousin due to the clean, cozy one-bedroom apartment and bright dining room. Activities at Acadia ranged from music sessions to exercise classes and special dinner nights.

Although some reviews expressed minor concerns or personal preferences regarding amenities or location, most reviewers recommended both The Avenues of Park Forest and Acadia based on positive experiences with knowledgeable staff members, cleanliness standards, spacious accommodations, engaging activities, and satisfactory food options.

Pharmacies

• CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
• Walgreens (1.4 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
• Walgreens (3.4 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
• Walgreens (3.7 miles)

Places of Worship

• Webb Chapel Church of Christ (1.4 miles)
• St Monica Catholic Church (2.7 miles)
• Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church (4.1 miles)
• Episcopal Church Of The Transfiguration (5.1 miles)
• Temple Emanu-El (5.5 miles)
• Northway Christian Church (5.8 miles)
• Ismaili Jamatkhana & Center (5.8 miles)

Restaurants

• McDonald's (1.9 miles)
• Chick-Fil-A (3.2 miles)
• Al Biernat's North (3.5 miles)
• McDonald's (3.6 miles)
• Ida Claire (3.9 miles)
• Kenny's Wood Fired Grill (4 miles)
• The Mucky Duck Bar (4.4 miles)

Transportation

• U-Haul Moving & Storage (2 miles)
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) (4.5 miles)
• TSA Security Checkpoint (4.6 miles)
• Southwest Airlines (4.6 miles)
• Baggage Claim (4.6 miles)
• Trinity Mills Station (6 miles)
• Inwood / Love Field Station (6.3 miles)

Cafes

• Starbucks (3.2 miles)
• The Capp Bar (5.3 miles)
• Starbucks (6.3 miles)
• Starbucks (6.7 miles)

Parks

• Addison Circle Park (4.3 miles)
• Germany Park (5.5 miles)

Physicians

• Pediatric Associates of Dallas (5.8 miles)
• Texas Medical Diagnostics (6 miles)
• Betancourt Arlene Utsw Internal Medicine Pediatric Clinic Dallas (6.5 miles)
• Starcare (6.5 miles)
• Aston Ambulatory Care Center (6.9 miles)

Theaters

• AMC Theater Northpark (6.1 miles)

Hospitals

• Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas (6.4 miles)
• UT Southwestern Outpatient Building (6.5 miles)
• Parkland Health & Hospital System (7 miles)
• Children’s Medical Center Dallas (7.1 miles)