Testimonials

Even before my dad became an official resident at RidgeView, Angie McClure, Community Relations Director, visited him multiple times while he was finishing up his rehab at St. Luke's Hospital.  Angie's care and attention for Dad and his situation was a calming force for our family during a difficult time of transition.  There was no doubt in our minds that the RidgeView Community was going to be a welcoming and warm place for Dad!

Even before my dad moved to RidgeView, they arranged for some current residents to befriend and welcome Dad when he arrived at his new assisted living apartment.  That connection was invaluable as Dad got settled in.  These new friends ate with Dad, conversed with him, and helped him become comfortable in his new place.  What a gift!

The attendants who assist Dad with his medicines, bathing, and housekeeping have become Dad's friends.  He trusts them and enjoys their friendly helping ways.  They are people who genuinely care for Dad and that makes all the difference in the world! Dad enjoys the staff, mealtimes, walking around the grounds, pet therapy, musical programs, and weekly  Chapel services at RidgeView.  He always tells me, "This is the next best thing to being in my own home.  Actually, this IS my own home!"  Thanks RidgeView!

I live over 300 miles away in Wisconsin and am my uncle’s only real support net.  Your caring nature and sensitive responses to all of my questions was greatly appreciated. My three days in Cedar Rapids was a very stressful time with banking, securing my uncle’s home, paying passed due bills and finding a facility where my uncle would receive appropriate care. Of all of the arrangements which needed to be made, you and the staff at Meadow View made this task the easiest. I was most impressed with your personal attention the day my uncle arrived and your personal follow-up visit on a Sunday just one day later. 

I know, as I did when I left Cedar Rapids, that my uncle is getting the best possible care available. I greatly appreciate the follow-up phone calls the first week as they helped to reinforce my decision to select Meadow View Memory Care Village. 

The first thing which impressed me about MeadowView was the facility itself. It was not at all what I expected. The rooms are beautifully designed. Everything is elegant and welcoming Inside. The atrium area is bright and cheerful and cozy. The building is so clean and well cared for. There are many amenities at MeadowView including the beauty shop (pedicures too!), the ice-cream parlor, the games and entertainment. The camaraderie among the patients and staff was fun for me to see. I've gotten to know all the people that work there-cooks, washers, nurses, maintenance-they go out of their way to help residents and brighten their day. It takes a lot of patience to do this type of work and your staff has that in abundance!

Finally, I want to tell you how much it has meant to me to have your help and guidance. You really took time to explain things to me and offer suggestions and helpful hints. Honestly, I don't know what I or my daughters would have done without you. This was a scary and sad time for us, and I didn't have any idea what all it entailed. You were there to help with doctors, physical therapy and understanding insurance, etc. You were a Godsend! Thank you so much for helping my husband, my family and myself through this trying time in our lives.

Dad lived at Ridgeview about a year and a half. I remember when he moved in he said "Their pancakes are as good as McDonalds" (which he liked) The assisted living worked well for Dad. When he took sick in December he had to go to skilled care to get rehab therapy. The therapists said he worked very hard at anything they asked-he was motivated to get back to Ridgeview. His return to Ridgeview was a very happy day for him. Our thanks to all the good people there.

Change is never easy but it is especially difficult when you are ninety-two and have a severe sight impairment. Moving mom from a nursing home into the RidgeView assisted living community was much easier than we had expected. From the very first phone call, inquiring about the services provided to the transition time since she has been there, we have found the staff caring and the facility to be clean and inviting. It is apparent that the staff is genuinely concerned about the residents. They have been exceptional to mom, helping her adjust to her new surroundings quickly. The nursing staff and aids have been very attentive and helpful. The numerous activities offered have kept her from feeling lonely and have given her something to look forward to each day.   Purposeful placement with other residents at meals has also helped in her transition and after just a couple of weeks she has made new friendships. RidgeView’s pleasant surroundings make visiting mom enjoyable and we can leave after our visits, knowing she is in good hands. Thanks to Angie, Amy, John and all of the staff who have made mom feel welcome and well cared for.

My sister was very happy and content at MeadowView and wanted to join the activities available. In fact she kept the activity list in her hand at all times it seemed. Even when we were there we either attended avtivities with Shirley or she would tell us what activity was going on at that time. We enjoyed the times we were able to have meals with my sister and her husband. It allowed us special time when we could just sit and talk while being served a tasty and well prepared meal. My sister always cleaned up her plate as did my husband and I, so you know the food was good!

I always marveled at the architecture of MeadowView and appreciated the cleanliness of the building. The people working there were always caring and personable. Keep up the good work! We certainly have good things to say about MeadowView!