Bethesda Gardens Monument

Google reviews

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  Patricia Bockelman a year ago

  My mother lived at Bethesda Gardens for three and a half years with the last two years in memory care. This is a small facility with very nice decor throughout, a nice dining room and spaces for residents to relax and socialize. There are frequent visits by musical performers and therapy dogs. The first line staff seems to be happy, but the nursing director position turned over eight times over three and a half years. (Not good.) Common areas are kept clean and neat. I was a frequent visitor, especially for the last year my mother was there. She passed away in December 2024. Overall, the facility is mostly acceptable and appropriate. If I hadn't visited frequently, been observant, and spoke up when needed, it would have been a worse experience. If you place your loved one here, I recommend being very attentive and do not hesitate to say something to staff, supervisors, or the executive director. Be especially diligent around medication administration - even OTC meds. We experienced an issue with OTC medication that sent my mother to the hospital. Feedback and requests in writing is advised. Unfortunately, some issues we gave feedback or requests on had to be made repeatedly. First line staff was mostly attentive, caring, compassionate, and thorough, but a few will do only the bare minimum and at times must be reminded. The food is pretty good overall, with balanced meals and decent variety. (Some offerings seemed to me improper for seniors, i.e., a well-done pork chop or roast beef.) If a resident needs food cut for easier eating or requires only finger foods, there is a breakdown in communication of these requirements - it's hit or miss. Safety could be better here - not to say it's awful - but it is important and there is certainly room for improvement. Fall prevention is lacking. When my mother first moved from assisted living to memory care, an AI fall detection system was available, and we took advantage of it due to her fall history. It helped us make a change

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  ingrid walsh 2 years ago

  I’ve had a wonderful experience with Bethesda Gardens. From day one, I felt this was the perfect place. Everyone has been positive, helpful, knowledgeable. The room my mother is in is beautiful. Huge windows providing great light and elegance. The room appears so much more spacious and the light provides such a positive environment. It is a very quiet facility yet residents are always milling about. I’ve received immediate responses and solutions regarding the transition for my mom. I highly recommend visiting. You feel like they know you. You are family, not a number.

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