Autumn Care West

Finding care for an aging parent is never an easy task but some places make it an easier decision. My Dad has been living at Autumn Care West for almost two years now and we’ve been pleased. A small assisted living community in comparison to some others around, Autumn Care fits the needs of my father - especially with his limited mobility. Cleanliness was important to me when looking around for a place for Dad. For the past two years Autumn Care has pleased me by meeting my expectations in this regard. Over his time in their care, the friendly and helpful staff have gotten to know him (and my family) well and on a first-name basis – a personalized touch that other facilities perhaps struggle to match. Among provided activities, my Dad’s favorites include the healthy food, outside courtyard and music entertainment.

I recently stopped in here to visit a life long friend. I felt welcome by the staff, they took me to where my friend was. Everything seemed up and up! It was clean, and the residents were watching TV together in the commons area. This friend had been in another Autumn Care in Karens area, and I had been there a few times and was never impressed with the staff, and didn't feel welcome by the staff. Glad to give a Good report on this Autumn Care!

I cannot express how much Autumn Care has meant to my family. The staff, from House Keeping to in house Therapists, CNA’s, Nurses, Activities Directors, Chef & Kitchen Staff to Executive Director and even the owners of Autumn Care all play a role in loving and caring for their residents. My mother came into Autumn Care West shortly after their doors opened in July of 2018. Recently having been diagnosed with Vascular Dementia, we moved her to AC West from another local memory care facility. Carol Huddleston (now Executive Director) personally evaluated my mother and provided an opportunity for my father to live along side her in Assisted Living (for an additional 8 months) before she was required to move into Memory Care based upon her need for for a higher level of care and in order to keep her safe. My father was allowed to move with her ( although he needed no services) so that he could remain by her side. My mother spent 9 months in what I believe was a loving, family environment with staff she adored and who treated her like they would have treated their own mother. There were challenging times as my mother became aggressive with the progression of her disease and her physical health declined until she was no longer able to walk and was bed bound. The memory care staff kept her safe, held her hand when she was afraid and took excellent care of her until her last breath. My father was able to be by her side and has been loved and cared for as he has mourned the loss of his wife of 58 years. I highly recommend AC West. They are a family, they are a community and they continue to be a blessing to us as my father remains there with an independent living apartment adjusting to his new normal with their support.