The Sage Oak

Recently my Mom and I decided to move my Dad from a larger memory care facility to Sage Oak Mockingbird Lane home. The team made three visits to Dad prior to the move. They spent a great deal of time talking with him as well as observing him in preparation for the move. Then they created a plan for the transition. During this time, they communicated regularly and clearly with my Mom regarding the plan often seeking her insights about Dad. They even helped her set up Dad’s new room at their home. As a result, the transition over the last couple of weeks has gone smoothly. My Mom says it’s as if Dad had always been at the Mockingbird house. Dad has done much better in the smaller home setting than at the previous larger facility. It is much quieter and that helps tremendously. The staff has gone out of their way to get to know Dad and work with his behavior issues stemming from Alzheimer’s. When a problem arose recently, the team quickly assessed his medicine and made changes that solved the issue. Upon hearing that my parents’ celebrated their 58th anniversary, they arranged a special dinner, complete with candlelight and Dad’s favorite food-dessert. Dad has been at the Mockingbird home for about four weeks and we are hopeful that this will be his permanent home.

My wife of 49 years is a current resident of a Sage Oak property, having moved in last November. I could not be more pleased with the quality and professionalism of the care she receives! There are only 8 residents in the home, and there are always 2 fully qualified caregivers on location 24/7. My wife suffered brain cancer in Jan 1998, and although the cancer has never returned, her physical and cognitive abilities have declined with aging. And for the last 2 years she has not been able to use her legs or Rt arm, and her speech and memory have deteriorated. She requires constant care and assistance with all daily living functions. Sage Oak has provided incredibly good care of my wife. They get her out of bed daily for meals at the dining room table and social time in the den. The caregiving staff is attentive, friendly and helpful. They receive fresh food deliveries several times a week, and prepare nutritious hot meals 3 times a day. In addition to caring for the personal hygienic needs of my wife, they clean rooms, bedding and personal laundry on a regular weekly schedule. With our 6 children and 9 grands, and my work, church, exercise, high school support and college support activities, we are blessed to have the professional staff of Sage Oak to care for my wife! Thanks for providing the care that you do! --tm

I placed my father at Sage Oak (Mockingbird) because he needed more individualized attention than other facilities are able to provide. Sage Oak is a caring assisted-living environment in a home setting.  The house is always spotless and my dad is always clean and well groomed. The caregivers are wonderful and attentive to the residents' every need. The staff is always willing to provide updates and answer any question. I sleep soundly knowing that my dad is not only safe and well cared for, but is also being shown love by his caregivers.  It is a great comfort having my dad at Sage Oak.