Meadows At East Mountain

My mother lived in The Gables for a year before she was transferred to the SCU at The Meadows. It was a very hard transition for her as her dementia really changed her emotions and trust for people. The staff working at the SCU were wonderful. My mom became very attached to a few of the girls. The communication was great between staff and us. Mom's room was always spotless and she was always very well taken care of. A few of the girls stayed by my side when mom passed, their compassion and love for the job was evident. My family will always be thankful for the care she received.

After spending a month in rehab, my mother's therapists recommended she reside in an assisted living facility. After discussions and visits, my mom chose The Meadows at East Mountain. She has now lived there for over four years, and we both are very pleased with the care she receives. The staff is very caring and insures that her physical and emotional needs are being met. This has been very important during the pandemic. My mom views The Meadows as her home, and the staff has become extended family. We appreceiate all they do for her.

Both my wife and I had parents who lived at the Gables and later the Meadows. In the case of both our mothers, they progressed from being on the assistance program at the Gables before it was determined they needed additional care. My mother spent a short time at the assisted living section of the Meadows but unfortunately her cognitive abilities declined quickly and there was not space in the special care unit when it was required so we had to find another location. I want to mention the management at the Meadows was very helpful with that as well. But over a period of 10 years, my mother-in-law went through the full progression from Gables to Meadows to Special Care Unit at the Meadows where she passed at 98 years old. We found the whole organization to be well run, cooperative, well-staffed and focused on providing the best care possible. At the end of her life, the staff was dedicated to making her comfortable and accommodating the family in all ways possible through that difficult time.

My mother lived in a lovely apartment at the Gables for 7 years. She was content and well attended to by professional and competent staff. When it became necessary for her to move to the memory care unit, the transition went smoothly because of the dedicated and experienced people working at both The Gables and The Meadows. She has lived there throughout the Covid pandemic and has remained healthy, due to the comprehensive precautions and protocols followed by the staff. When she turned 100 years old in January, the Meadows employees arranged a great party with cake, balloons, and a family zoom call. She was thrilled to see and talk with us all and it was evident that she was well cared for and totally comfortable in her living situation. We are very grateful to the employees who have worked extra hard to make her feel at home and safe, especially since we have not been able to visit her. She has now received both her vaccines and we look forward to giving her big hugs as soon as we are also vaccinated.

My mom has been a resident at the Meadows for nearly three years and she has been very happy there. Her favorite nurse, Heidi, has been especially sensitive to her needs and is always available to fill me in whenever I call. I'm surprised at the 1-star review. It certainly doesn't represent my experience with the Meadows. I believe I couldn't have placed my mom in a better facility. I want to thank the staff and administration for their heroic and successful efforts during this covid-19 epidemic. We're all looking forward to the day when the Meadows can open up and families can be together again! Jean Harrison