Coventry Place

Seaton

I lived at Coventry Place for a couple of years, and I thought it was very elegant. The staff members were nice people. I got tired of the food there because each day had the same thing as the week before on a corresponding day. I played bingo and some of their games. There were games for the elderly in wheelchairs to do. The building was getting old; the carpet is old even though it's the kind of carpet that lasts for 20 to 30 years.

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Katiejean

They promised two things that are non-existing: 1. That they could provide a Kosher diet and 2. I could open the windows. I have been eating poorly, because I cannot eat non-kosher meat and I cannot open the windows. Also, two nights ago I found water pouring into my apartment because of a broken cooper pipe. Four other apartments were also flooded. I am worried about mold on my floor and furniture. I cannot find any body to talk with because all the men are interested in sports and all the women seem to have memory problems of one sort or another. There is no exercise room or other ways to keep fit. The biggest game seems to be bingo. I do not like bingo. Most of the staff is not friendly at all. The few who are are not very good. The food in general is very poor. All the bananas are green or overripe.

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KH

My tour with Coventry Place was great. It's a family owned place and they have family that lives on the premises. They were personable and the staff was great. Even the owner's mom who lives there was at the desk. It's probably the place that I might go with. The apartments were nice. I liked that they had two "panic" buttons in each apartment. The people were nice. They have a wonderful big patio where people can go outside. They have pillows and chairs and they looked very comfortable. You're getting more bang for your buck at this place.

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Barbara

The staff was friendly at Coventry Place. The room size was wonderful; they are large enough to accommodate a handicap wheelchair. They are very spacious with large bathrooms and bedrooms. They have an outdoor area she can roll out to, and seats for grilling. It's easy to get to and there are a lot of stores around, so it's a good location. The entrance can accommodate only one car. We went to the cafeteria and the food looked OK and nutritious.

Sandra

Coventry Place was a much older community and it didn’t have a lot of activities. The average age of residents was 85 to 90. The apartments were adequate. The staff was very efficient and very nice. The place was adequate, but it was not quite as beautiful as the other place I visited.

Margaret

We liked Coventry. It was fine. It might be a place that we would put on our top 3 list. We looked at independent living. It seems clean and very safe. The apartment was nice, not too roomy, but we weren't looking for anything too big. The staff was very attentive, very informative, and they gave us information to take with us. They answered all our questions.

irvin478003

I only saw 1 room at Coventry Place. It was mostly put together and had a kitchenette. They had a bulletin board that had their list of activities on it. The people were very outgoing. It was clean and well-maintained. I saw the menu, and the food was excellent. The dining area was medium, but it was nice.

john540176

Coventry Place is a much older facility, and I'm not crazy with Decatur. They have a ton of activities, and they have lower fees.

Mitch323220

Coventry was a very good place. I enjoyed it, and the tour went really well. The staff seemed to be dedicated, the layout was pleasant, and there was plenty of room. I would always take a look at the other residents and talk to them as I go through, and everybody seemed pleased with the place. It seemed like a nice place, and it seemed like the services they were going to provide were adequate; above adequate actually.

Good Choice

We were very nervous about the transition and wanted to make sure it would be a good fit before making the move. The staff were very accommodating. They allowed us to visit daily at different times for over a month. We were shown different apartments and interviewed several residents before making a decision. All of the residents gave glowing reviews. The main thing that influenced the decision was how staff interacts with the residents. There is a true concern and caring evident in the interactions. Also, the price was within our limited budget. Coventry is not a luxury facility, but the apartments are nice and the common areas are very pleasant. My family member loves her apartment and enjoys the activities. They have been to the aquarium and were taken on a Christmas light tour over the holidays. The have regular outings to dinner at local restaurants and have a morning exercise class. The location is very convenient to Dekalb medical too.

happier ever after

I absolutely loved this place...Office staff was extremely nice. Very family like environment. ..Residents seem happy and enjoying a lovely wine and cheese party while visiting. In my search For my parents Coventry is my first choice

A Fellow Reviewer44

I’ve moved into Coventry Place. The staff is fine. The room is very nice. It is affordable for me. They have a beauty salon and an indoor pool, but they do not have a spa or an exercise room. However, those things are not important to me. The dining area is nice, but the food could be better. I would recommend this community to others.

Miller Family

Our mother had a very difficult two months at Coventry from November 2013-January 2014. While the activities and dining teams were quite nice and fellow residents friendly and active, the assisted living care was what we would consider substandard. There were incorrect meds administered on several occasions, poor communication across shifts, and lack of accountability from staff. Our many complaints eventually led to several staff and management changes and the Executive Director says they are now addressing these issues. Hopefully this will lead to better conditions, but I would ask many questions, demand to see written care and communication protocols, and inquire about previous complaints and what is being done to address them. Coventry seemed like an affordable alternative compared to other assisted living facilities, but it cost our mom and our family much peace of mind. While it may provide an option for independent living, proceed with caution if you or a loved one need personal care.

caring2609

The staff is very wonderful here at The Coventry Place. I have no complaints about them. Our activities are enough but I still have my car and go on short trips while I hope to get better. My apartment has a bedroom, a little living room, a kitchen and a storage area. The living room, dining room and kitchen are set up on 720 square feet. It's not a huge place but it's very nice. The food is good. It's bland but it's very nutritious. We have chicken every Wednesday. You get meat and one or two vegetables. Sometimes they serve fruit or a salad, like today. The portions are never huge but it's a sufficient amount of food. The rent covers one meal. Lunch is the main meal but you can pay extra and get another meal.

nguest

Coventry Place is a nice community located in an area where there are a lot of nursing homes, retirement communities and assisted living places. However, in my opinion Conventry is probably one of the more warmer and nice hearted places in the area. Most of the residents seem to be able to get around without a lot of assistance and seem very satisfied with their living arrangements. I believe one issue with the facilities itself is space. Conventry seems more like a condensed hotel complex than most of the other assisted places I have visited in the past. The facilities are well kept and everything is very clean. I notice each time I visit someone doing janitorial work of some kind. Overall, the staff and residents seem very nice, pleasant and very eager to meet new faces. Last year we went caroling there and unlike when we usually visit and residents keep to their rooms, most residents came down to sing with us! This makes Coventry a very warm and caring place to visit. Everyone is so happy.