Provision Living at St. Joseph

They're really excellent at communicating with the family; they're also really invested in the care of my father. They think of things that I wouldn't. You'd think that that would come naturally to people who do it professionally, but this is his 5th year in an assisted living community - he's now i...

They're really excellent at communicating with the family; they're also really invested in the care of my father. They think of things that I wouldn't. You'd think that that would come naturally to people who do it professionally, but this is his 5th year in an assisted living community - he's now in memory care. Where he was previously that really wasn't happening at all. If there's something I need to deal with, they'll text me and ask me. For example: restocking personal items, like his razors. Those reminders are a huge relief and are very helpful. They also engage him in activities, rather than asking and going away if he says no. They've learned what and how to deal with him and his proclivities. They've learned that when he says "no", which type of "no" it is. And dependent on that "no", they'll still take him to activities and talk with him. Some of their activities include movies and concerts. But they also have pastimes like making & drawing things, going outside, and even bocce ball. I haven't physically been there when they're doing activities, but I've seen photos. They interact with him, whereas his previous community did not. Before, he was spending 90% of his time sitting in his room. At his last community, he liked to sit in the dining room which was apart of a bigger communal space. He'd often hangout after meals to drink a cup of coffee and observe things. They would discourage him from doing that, and preferred that he sit in his room as opposed to frequenting those areas. He wanted to participate in social activities and that was his way of doing so. Here at Provision Living, he sits in the dining room / communal areas and they allow him to do just that - in addition to getting him involved in activities. So now he spends 90% of his time outside of his room. Sometimes its hard to get ahold of him, which I think is fantastic. [name removed], the director is very amazing, and so is the RN [name removed], she's great as well. The community itself is really handsome and good looking. It's new and they have nice art pieces hanging up. It's kind of reminiscent of a nice timeshare, oftentimes that's where my dad thinks he is. It doesn't have a facility-like feel, it's like a vacation home. For example: he thinks the dining room is a restaurant. Provision Living at St. Joseph is a great nice-looking place, and they engage my father on a personal level.

Provision Living at St. Joseph welcomed me into their home and it was a very warm feeling. The staff was very warm and informational. The rooms were top-notch. I have other aunts with me that were saying, "Can I put my reservations?" They had a location for a spiritual setting, a piano, a ...

Provision Living at St. Joseph welcomed me into their home and it was a very warm feeling. The staff was very warm and informational. The rooms were top-notch. I have other aunts with me that were saying, "Can I put my reservations?" They had a location for a spiritual setting, a piano, a bowling lane, a theater, and an exercise room. They had a common area and a kitchen and a dining area specific for memory care. They, with supervision, can take part in other activities such as the exercise, the movie theater, the game, and the church, and they have an outdoor patio to themselves. I was not able to sample the food, but I did see pictures and the menu to complement the pictures as to what they have. It's all prepared in-house and all-natural.

Provision Living at St. Joseph was a beautiful new place and the one thing that they have is some kind of a sensor in each room. After a person has been there several days, that sensor knows how the person walks, and if they're walking patterns have changed, they can alert the staff and see if ...

Provision Living at St. Joseph was a beautiful new place and the one thing that they have is some kind of a sensor in each room. After a person has been there several days, that sensor knows how the person walks, and if they're walking patterns have changed, they can alert the staff and see if there's a problem. I think they would also know if the person falls. They have a nice dining area and a dietician on staff. The gentleman that gave me the tour was very knowledgeable. He was great. He answered all my questions and knew all about the place. He was very nice. It just was very impressive.

Provision Living at St. Joseph assisted living was very nice, it was like being on a cruise ship. It's high tech, they have an AI system that kind of monitors your actions like if a person is slumping and could potentially fall or if they're having issues medically. They have a group area...

Provision Living at St. Joseph assisted living was very nice, it was like being on a cruise ship. It's high tech, they have an AI system that kind of monitors your actions like if a person is slumping and could potentially fall or if they're having issues medically. They have a group area where they do their eating and activities. I didn't see much outdoors but they have an inner courtyard. They also have a bus that brings them to places. I think they have a movie theater too. They're pet-friendly and I think the pet has to be 25 pounds or less. I just came and visited on my own after a dental appointment, and most of the administrators were in a meeting but one of them came out to show me around and gave me the brochures and contact information. I was impressed with it. Everything is provided from 7 to 7, I think, for the food. They had activities and the staff was wonderful. There's a person who is their receptionist when you come in. The place is top-notch.