Monarch Communities

Karen and the Staff at Bella Terra, It was about two years ago when my mother moved in to Bella Terra. She had been in the Hospital and her doctor recommended Rehab. We took her to Concord Rehab in Lakewood and the therapists there said that she could no longer return to her house alone. I had been watching her for years before and saw the slow onset of her dementia. At first it was only a forgotten word or two, but it was progressing and just before going into the hospital she was having trouble with everyday chores. I decided that it was time for her to move to a facility where she could get help and be watched. We looked around and settled on Bella Terra, and took a one bedroom apartment in Assisted Living. Most of the first year was great there. She was participating in activities and going to her church on Sunday, even bringing some of the other residents with her. I am told by the Reverend that they are still coming to church. After a while, she began to want to stay in her apartment and was again having trouble with her chores, and after a bout of depression, we moved her into Legacy Court under your care. You and your staff did wonders with her. I know she could be a handful, but you all know what you are doing, and the care and love you showed my Mom. You all made her last days as good as I could have wished. Thank you for your care, love and kind card to me from all of you. Should anyone ask, I will them that we made the right choice when she moved to Bella Terra.

Words cannot express my gratitude to Karen Turner and the Legacy Court staff. I had hesitations and worries about putting my mom into a memory care unit. In one hour meeting with Karen Turner, all of my worries and fears had diminished. I would recommend Karen Turner and Legacy Court because of her continuous care and devotion to her residents. Karen ALWAYS goes about and beyond for her residents and their families. Legacy Court has a great staff of aides who take excellent care of my mom. There are also two nurses on staff, Kevin Burton and Doris Winkey, who are both very dedicated to their residents. Both nurses always keep open communication with my family and always address any concerns with my mom. Karen, Doris and Kevin have made my mother's transition to Legacy Court a positive one. My family and I will forever be grateful to Karen Turner and her staff for all that they do for our mom.

It felt very friendly and very homey, Some place you can feel at home and know everyone. Donna was great in showing everything & explaning everything just like it was her own. I loved the way she represented Bella Terra.

Brenda was very nice & welcoming as well.

Definitely in the running.

All of the staff members are very nice and the community is kept very clean. The community is fairly close in location to us, and everything is open all of the time which we like. Our loved one is not able to participate in the activities, but what we have seen they seem fine and they do offer plenty. The value for cost is about the same as other communities and overall we have been pretty pleased.

I would say to look into Bella Terra. My loved one waited to long to go there, and I think she would've been happier if she went sooner. I thought the food was good to better than good. The apartment that my loved one lived in was nice, spacious, and beautiful.

The times I have been there, the pace is clean and the staff are friendly. During the Covid-19 pandemic, they did a good job with keeping the residents safe. Overall, they are very good with keeping our family informed of my sisters care, which was important to us. They do seem to have a lot of activities available and my sister seems to enjoy them.

My mother recently moved into Spring Meadows Trumbull and instantly became at home there. The move in for her was made smooth and painless by [name removed] who always made himself available for our questions and help. When she arrived the staff immediately started to find out her likes and dislikes to get to know her. From housekeeping to maintenance to personal care staff and nursing; they are top notch. We really appreciate you all and thank you very much for what you do.

My dad has had a rough start here, but all the staff and management have been so good in working with us to help him. My dad fell and had to start physical therapy which they do have on site but he did end up having to go to the hospital and then had a short stay at a rehab But he is now back and they have set him up in a respite assisted living apt until he is well enough to return to his own apt in the independent living section. All of the staff here have done so much for my dad, and things are beginning to turn around for him here. He enjoys going to the dining room for his meals and he likes socializing with the other residents there. The food is good in fact I have met with the chef and was impressed with the fact that he uses fresh ingredients in his cooking, I like the food as well. I would definitely recommend this community and doing a tour here.

Since I've been here I have been happy. I don't get lonely but if I did I would just go find a friend. Three meals a day in the dining room gives me the right amount of socialization.

I visited Bella Terra with a friend who is interested in Independent living. she is impressed with the helpful staff, particularly Rachel and Pat. She loved the facility and living space. I believe she will be living there soon.

Mom's been at the Hearth (Assisted Living) for 2+ months and we've been very pleased. It's an ideal size for her needs: it's in one building with 3 floors (95-100 units, I think) and big enough to have the staffing while small enough to be surprisingly personal. The food is really good and they serve 3 full meals. The atmosphere is friendly, clean and quiet. They have 24-hour nursing care and staff that really do get to know the residents. There are daily activities, including exercise, games, crafts and even a happy hour. A private dining room and two "country kitchens" (with appliances for BYO) are available for family get-togethers. There are regularly scheduled trips for shopping, medical, etc. and 1-2 special outings/month. We have not required their med management or assistance-with-daily-living services, but they are available at extra cost. Being in a community setting always means some compromises, but we have found the management and staff to be approachable, involved and willing to help. Every situation is unique, but for our needs and preferences, this is proving to be a very good choice.

Landmark at Oceanview was perfect for my mother in law in her Alzheimer's care. The wide open corridors and high windows gives the place an open, airy environment. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly and smiling!

As a Physical Therapist, I have visited many Senior Communities in the Greater Bridgeport area and I must say this is by far one of the best! The staff is always courteous and helpful. Spring Meadows offers Independent and Assisted living for seniors, although it does not provide services for Dementia Care. Many people who live here are also able to get some assistance from private duty aides. This is by far one of the nicest communities and offers a lot of space for residents and visiting guests. I would highly recommend Spring Meadows to anyone looking for a great retirement lifestyle. Great location. Very clean and really great staff.

The facilities are beautiful, the staff are friendly, and it is wonderful to know my mother is safe and happy.

It is the right place for my mom. Knowing that there are people there watching over her and she is receiving the assistance she needs is very comforting to me. I would recommend them to friends.

There has been a complete staff shake-up lately, with new faces in management and the kitchen. It's tough to judge the new crew since they're still getting settled. Most of the waitstaff keep changing, except for a few old-timers, so service in the dining room has been hit or miss. The food hasn't been great lately, but Mom says the new chef is trying to turn things around. Communication with the family has been a headache since Mom moved in. It took forever to get a regular housekeeper because of language barriers and staff not talking to each other. But now, she's happy with the cleaning. Maintenance, though, has been top-notch. Getting things sorted with doctors has been a nightmare. It took way too many calls to get a checkup scheduled in house. Since Mom moved from another state, finding a new doc has been a mess. The doctor's office staff is terrible at letting her know when appointments are. She's working on finding a doc outside of the facility. Despite the hiccups, the communication is not bad. Mom's got a cozy one-bedroom place at a good price. She's into stuff like knitting club, bingo, and painting events that they organize. She hasn't gone on any of the outings yet, but they're always planning something fun.

Everyone is very nice and friendly. They allow pets and outdoor smoking. I was told they were doing millions in upgrades but have not observed much activity. Cleanliness needs much attention and my mom doesn't like the food.

I picked Bella Terra for a few reasons. It was modern and up-to-date. The room that they were going to give my dad was brand new. It is 15 minutes from my home. And it was affordable because he currently is just in assisted-living without extra care.