Bethesda Gardens Assisted Living, Arlington

Tony

We chose Bethesda Gardens Assisted Living, Arlington for our father because it's faith-based. The staff was wonderful. It was very nice and clean. There's no pool, but they have a library, a dining room, and gathering areas. It's a full amenity, and the price was great. They had three different floor plans, a studio, a studio deluxe, and a one-bedroom. They have first and second floors. We're moving in today. It's a wonderful experience. I went to a couple more, but Bethesda Gardens offers the most for my father.

Theodora

My mother will be moving into Bethesda Gardens Assisted Living, Arlington. Their service has been amazing, and they're very helpful. It's clean and very friendly. They go above and beyond. They're very informative. They have been understanding when things have happened. The rooms were spacious, very clean, and comfortable. They do bingo and paintings. They have an actual activity person that plans things for daily activities. I did not get to try the food, but all of the residents seemed happy with it. I saw two patio areas that had chairs.

C.A.

I went to Bethesda Gardens Assisted Living, Arlington. The people there were awesome. They were very helpful and very informative. Everybody that work there was awesome. I even spoke with some of the residents, and they were great, too. They gave me a lot of information, and told me how awesome the place was and how very attentive the staff is to their needs, so I thought that was great. The rooms were very clean. They had a family room. Everybody was out doing something. They had a nice little garden area. They had a nice library, and with the library, they had a chess table for people to play chess. So that was nice.

Pam

I toured Bethesda Gardens Assisted Living, and I really liked it. It is one of my top choices for my parents. It's an older facility, but it's clean and well-kept. The people who lived there seemed happy. The people I met seemed very good and helpful. I wasn't able to try the food, but it looked like everyday food. Right now where my parents are at, they have a lot of high dollar seafood and shrimp and pretty fancy looking meals. The food here looks more like down to earth food that people would be eating in normal life. I thought it was very clean and seemed very, very well maintained for as old of a building as it is. They have a nice list of amenities and a nice room for doing crafts, bingo, and all that kind of stuff.

Helen

Bethesda Gardens is our favorite. The staff was excellent. They had gone out of their way to be proactive at reaching out to us. I had my aunt out for a doctor's appointment yesterday, so they arranged for us to come over to their facility and have their director assess her mentally. My aunt has high-functioning dementia, so I don't think a memory care unit would be good for her, so they talked and assessed her, and they thought she would fit into their community well. We were very pleased with their facility and with the staff. I have asked more questions, about which I have not received an answer yet as of this morning, but I've been very impressed with them. The apartments were beautiful, and the rooms were small, which is just the case with all of these types of facilities. We did not get into the community part of the facility because of the COVID restrictions, but we saw their outdoor patio, which was nice, and the parking area was immaculate, too.

David Kassabian

Great small community with a very caring staff. Took great care of my mother through very trying times due to Covid and significant health issues. Very professional and responsive.

jenna_robinson

Beautiful and clean facility

JCanada

The staff was exceptional! They were very accommodating and thorough in our tour. They made us feel like our loved one would be in capable hands and that means the world to us. We were skeptical about the facility prior to visiting but we were pleasantly surprised! We were really impressed with the layout and the community areas. I think we found the right place! Thank you guys!

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Katie

My sister is a resident of Bethesda Gardens. The room is perfect for her. It's about half the size of what she had previously and more manageable for her personality. The building has four quarters and each quarter is called a neighborhood. Two neigborhoods have their meals in one dining area and two other neighborhoods dine in another area, and that was so much better because there's not as much noise. The staff is wonderful. They have recently undergone a management change. The new manager came in last Monday, and I had an issue that was taken care of completely. They have a lot of activities. Since she has been here, she has had a total knee replacement and neurological therapy, which has gotten rid of the spasm that she had. I've been taking her here, there and everywhere for physicians, and they've been able to improve her. They have a huge activity room with all kinds of things to do. They have somebody come in the room and pick up every day and do the laundry.

Tina644530

Bethesda Gardens is a very nice community. The apartments were very nice. There was no smell when you come in the front door, and the lady I met with was very friendly. It was a good experience. Even their price was really good for assisted living. The dining area was nice and could be a little well-lit, but they offered three meals a day which was a plus for me. I talked to the activities director about them doing physical exercise, and they showed me a little exercise area where they have their group exercise classes, which I was happy with.

Pat M.537436

I like Bethesda Gardens but I don’t think I can use it because I’m in a wheelchair, and their building is not very kind to wheelchairs. I looked at a studio. The staff and the room were fine. The people were friendly.

Bertie133255

Bethesda Gardens was very bright and nice. She showed the room area where he would be, and the lady that showed us around was really nice. I liked the feel of it. If he could have moved in to an assisted living, I think I would have picked that one.

Walter676648

Bethesda Gardens was a bigger facility, and it was right in the middle of town. It was close to where we live, so my wife would have been able to visit more often. The place was only half full. It was built nicely and had nice staff. The person there was nice and knowledgeable.

Kipton225728

Bethesda Gardens is an older place where we didn't see the rooms. It was very expensive. It has been repainted several times, so we could see evidence of wear, and the grounds and everything just looked older. The main thing that turned us off there was the expense. They cost over $3,000 simply for independent living.

Linda B2

Bethesda Gardens is an older property but I liked it. The layout of the common areas was a little closed-in. The two dining rooms were small, cozy, and intimate. I loved the apartment but the hallways were narrow and not quite easy to maneuver. The facility was very well-maintained though. I can see that they have a number of activities in their calendar. The staff were very pleasant.

A Visitor3

I went to Bethesda Gardens for my mother-in-law. It was OK, but it just wasn’t as warm as we wanted it. It was homey, though. I did see some activities. There were some people playing cards. The beauty salon was open, so there were people getting their hair done.

Charles Langston

I visit and assist my dad about four times per year. Overall, he likes it here. Strengths of services: Mostly caring staff; food is excellent especially beef, fruits, and vegetables; very good activities offered to residents. Weaknesses: High turnover of staff; difficulty in retaining a nurse.

Bonnie Garcia

Bethesda has taken excellent care of my mother in every way. We are so appreciate of this facility.

commercesd

The Arkansas House in Arlington was one of the assisted living facilities we decided to check out for our aunt. We really liked how well the outer grounds were tended "“ with plenty of space for everyone to enjoy their outdoor living environment safely. Seniors could be seen enjoying various social activities, such as games, lively discussions, reading and TV. The comfortable and attractive rooms were also filled with beautiful furnishings. Residents were at varied levels of ambulation and all were very well tended to The casual and formal dining rooms all had very attractive and comfortable furniture. Both rooms are used for regular dining as well as special parties and can be reserved for private parties with loved ones by the residents. The private rooms were all decorated according to individual tastes, and none looked cookie-cutter or the same. Each room was bright with plenty of natural light. The menu featured a variety of nutritious food options. They also prepare favorite dishes and special requests and can accommodate any dietary need. The food all looked appetizing and so did the snacks, which are offered throughout they day "“ every three hours to accommodate certain dietary concerns of the residents, who may also request them any time they like. The residents participate in many trips into the cities for dining at restaurants, visiting the art museums and galleries and taking part in local library discussion, as well as local shopping and culture. Exercise rooms have DVDs and live classes for stretching, aerobics and yoga. Residents also take supervised walks along the grounds with staff. The residents all appear to be very well cared for in a peaceful, yet fun environment by kind, caring and attentive staff.