My mother lived in her own home until she was 91 years old. It was a huge transition to move her from the house where she had resided for over 50 years into y assisted living facility. The first facility we tried was what might be considered a mid-sized institution. It offered a pleasant enviromnent with recreational activities but a set menu, a rather regimented schedule, and, as we were to discover, a high staff turnover. Mom did not adjust; she withdrew into herself. After one year, we moved her into the home setting of Apple Blossoms, and it has made a world of difference. Home cooking where her personal food preferences are honored; flexibility in scheduling mealtimes, showering, etc., where how Mom feels on any given day is taken into consideration; Mrs. Odette Rodney’s patience, genuine caring, and personal attention to build Mom’s trust–all are hallmarks of life at Apple Blossoms.

In addition, Mrs. Rodney and I have established a great personal partnership. I live nearby and either my husband or I visits Mom often. Mrs. Rodney and I work together to identify any deterioration in my mother’s health status early and solve problems creatively whenever my mother becomes resistant to needed changes in nutrition, medical care, activity level. Mom is now 96 years old and counting. Given the fact that she has dementia and underwent two surgeries in 2005, I am convinced that her continued longevity with, still, as much quality of life as possible, is largely due to this partnership.

Any prospective resident who has the social skills to interact with others, yet respect personal privacy in a group home setting, will thrive at Apple Blossoms.

I hope this information is reassuring and will be helpful as you make an important decision regarding the loved one in your family who needs assisted living.