Briarview

ReviewerFC092523A

We loved Briarview and if we could afford it, that's where I would put my mother. It is private pay. It's an assisted living place where most of the clients will move over to the memory care facility afterward. It was very nice. We sat and chatted with Janice for over an hour and a half. I knew that if we had the money, I think my mother would love it. We saw the floor plans, but we didn't sit down and eat the food. We talked to a couple of people. They just loved it there. My mother would have to be in memory care. My very first impression of the staff was outstanding. It didn't smell like a place that was trying to hide anything. That would be where I would want to stay if it were me and that's where I would like for my mother to stay if we have the money. It would cost us anywhere from $5000 to $9000 a month to put her there and we don't have that money and they're only private pay. That's the downside. You first go in, they make you feel welcome. We talked to another gentleman whose parents had been there for a while. The staff seemed happy to see their clients. The memory care is on the opposite side of the grounds and it's a locked facility. I liked it. What I saw was great.

Claire

Briarview was a beautiful community. It was probably my dad's top choice. The rooms were good. They have a carpet, which I guess some people like. But when there's a fall risk, it doesn't seem to make the most sense. It seemed like the social aspect of the place was definitely a priority for them. They have independent living cottages. Their activities that they do with their residents seem like a notch above the other places that we had seen. It was very organized and structured. It was just so expensive.

Denise

We looked at Briarview, and it was very nice. It would have been the place that my mom would go had she agreed to it. The place was very pleasant, and the people were professional. The woman who showed me around was very professional. The rooms were very nice. They had nicer little kitchenettes than the average kitchen, and they had a full-size refrigerator and a pantry, as well as some cabinetry and Lazy Susan lower storage cabinets. We were able to try the food there and it was very good. The menu had choices of a salad, a soup, 2 entree choices, and dessert for that day. And then on the other side of the page had the everyday menu. The dining room was very bright and inviting. There was a nice little gym facility, and a hair and nail salon combo. They had a main gathering spot with a fireplace where they have church services at 2:00 PM on Sunday afternoons. They also had Bible study groups. They had a lot of activities during the week lined up. The facility itself was clean and inviting.

LH123

My parents had been with Briarview since they opened. They started out in assisted living and then moved to memory care. Dementia is a difficult thing to deal with. Sometimes the person with dementia behaves in ways that they wouldn’t if they were healthy, and the staff needs to deal with a variety of behaviors. It was hard for our family when both our elderly parents came down with dementia. The Briarview staff was with us every step of the way. I think what sets Briarview apart is their staff. I think they do a good job of screening the people they hire. These people are some of the unsung heroes of our society….they do a lot of difficult things without complaint, and with compassion. We are thankful that our parents were at Briarview during the last years of their lives.

Bill

My wife and I are doing great here at Briarview. They had cottages that don't normally come up for lease, but one did and we were able to get it. It's a duplex that's 1400 square feet and we have an attached garage so we could get our car in there. It has a small patio that's big enough for our two white rocking chairs and a small grill. Even better, it has a fenced-in backyard for our wonderful dog. So, that's lovely. It's a one-bedroom, but it has a study that we use as an office. They provide all the utilities as well as two meals a day (breakfast every day and then you can choose either lunch or dinner, whichever you'd rather have). You can bring guests and just pay $4 for each. The people and the cottages that are independent are in a circle. You drive in and you circle around 20 different cottages. There's a huge gazebo pavilion in the middle where we visit with all our neighbors there. We all have so many things in common, so we like that a lot. They also provide cable TV. They have two excellent cooks that prepare us food every day and the meals are varied and delicious. The staff is so open and friendly. The head of the staff, Brian, does an incredible job here. He is well-liked and well-loved by all the residents. He's terrific. The people that handle your daily calls, kind of in a switchboard position such as the receptionist, concierge, and so on are so friendly and outgoing. There is a workout room, but there's no pool here and my wife wanted a place with a pool. However, there were just so many other things that struck the right chord. There are Bible study classes, bingo tournaments, presentations, and games made by the staff themselves, and a big TV where 35 or 40 people can gather around. It is beautiful and we love it here.

Taffy

Briarview was lovely and very nice. They are full right now. They have duplexes, and they're a little bit separate from the assisted living facility. They have a regular kitchen, bedrooms, and bathrooms. They offer activities. You can eat up there in the assisted living part or just in your own kitchen. Everybody that we met was nice. The facility was well-kept.