Lisa Rolls

I live close to Vicinia Gardens in Fenton and I was aware of their services. A few years ago when I was looking for a place for my Mom I checked in and the one AL building was full and the new one was being finished. I found another place for my Mom in Parshiville.

After one year the AL in Parshiville did not work out. And it became urgent (after my Mother was give accidental overdose of another person’s medication and then needed 2 doses of Narcon from EMS) for me to find a new place for my mom. I stopped into the new AL unit and met Megan. I told her that I needed a place for my mom ASAP. Megan gave me a tour and talked to me all about the services they offer. She visited my mom is the rehab to see what building would be the best fit for my mom’s needs. And it’s been great ever since.

The staff, starting with Megan, is very friendly and kind. They really are caring and go out of their way to make my mother feel at home. The facility is clean and never have I seen my Mothers room out of order. The food is good and the variety seems good also. If my Mom is not feeling up to dinning in the dining room they will bring her meal to her free of charge. The activities are endless…… cards, crafts, musical entertainment, games and exercising. The outdoor patio is home to good times with ice cream and flowers and cook outs. Penny the activity director that drives the bus for off campus trips is the nicest person you could meet. My mom has gone to the casino, countless movies, lunch out in town, theater productions, Loose Center in Linden, river boat ride, local shopping outings etc. My mother is in a wheelchair and gets out on all these trips! My mother feels as if she is independent and has so much to talk about when family and friends call. She is stimulated and motivated 100% more than she was is Parshiville. I am lucky that things took a bad turn in Parshiville and I was able to happen on Vicinia Gardens and Megan. I remember getting chocked up when after showing me around the building Megan said she had a room for Mom!!!

I trust my mother’s care givers and I have a peace of mind that my Mom is in good hands 24hours a day. Lastly, since my mom has been in Vicinia (June 2018) my daughters who call Grandma regularly have commented that Grandma is so busy that she never answers her cell phone!! We all chuckle about it and are happy that Grandma is so busy and happy! Thanks to everyone at Vicinia Gardens!