Hear From Families Who've Been Where You Are
Every family who calls us was once full of the same questions, the same fears, the same hope. These are their words — unedited, unscripted, and written for you.
Read Their Stories
Assisted Living
My Mom moved to Arbor Terrace of Decatur 5 years ago. It is the perfect place for her! The smaller size, the responsive and caring staff, the activities and strong sense of community have all worked to have her feel very at home there. I love that she stays so active that I sometimes have to call several times in a day to reach her in her room. She is so content and comfortable there.
I’ve been so impressed with Arbor Terrace. When we visited, Denise really listened to our parents’ needs and made us feel that their independence will be respected living here. She helped my dad especially to feel more comfortable with having to leave his home and join a new community. All the staff are making an effort to get to know my parents as individuals. There are activities and outings to suit different interests, but no one is forced to participate if they don’t want to. It’s such a relief to know that my parents are in a place where they can still live their own lives, but people are also looking out for their safety and helping them with the things they can no longer do.
I could not have picked a better home for my mother! The residence and accommodations are top-notch. Even more importantly, the staff is simply incredible. My mother’s care needs have changed over time and the Arbor Terrace team has kept pace admirably, led by the hands-on leadership of the head of nursing, Angie Jackson. Most of the team members at Arbor Terrace have been there for years and they truly treat the residents like family, with care, concern and respect. I can’t imagine a better choice.
Memory Care
The transition to memory care at Arbor Terrace has been such a positive experience for my friend. She is surrounded by caring staff, and the activities that are provided help her feel not only cared for but helps with her cognitive decline. The staff at Arbor Terrace are spectacular!
The sense of team and camaraderie are apparent the moment you walk through the door. One of mom’s caregivers suggested that I get her a newspaper, which I hadn’t thought of. Talk about patient-centered care! and staff with their hearts in the right place. Stacey who manages the 3rd-floor memory care staff, does so with compassion and efficiency. A great landing place for mom!
My mother has been at Arbor Terrace of Decatur for over a year and a half. I fell in love with the place the first time I walked into the building (and I had looked at many places for mom). Mom has Alzheimer’s Disease. The memory care floor is a place where mom can feel independent, socialize with friends and be safe. Mom loves the activities at Arbor Terrace which include simple things like working on puzzles as a group, music therapy, exercise class, bingo, and outings in the community. But what has made our experience at Arbor Terrace of Decatur a true blessing is the staff.
