"I can't say enough about the loving care provided to my brother at Garden Village. It's not the fanciest or the classiest place, but even better than that, it has HEART! Everyone is treated with utmost respect and kindness. I would name some names but am afraid I would leave out some important ones. You know who you are 
Thank you for providing a home for him that makes him feel welcome and accepted.
God Bless you all."
"A resident exhibited intense anti-social behavior including hollering at anyone who approached him, uncontrolled anger, and constant pull of flushing device on toilets. The resident was unconditionally accepted, and it was reinforced that Garden Village was his new home. Flushing devices were upgraded to automatic instead of manual flush. The resident was simultaneously invited to participate in neighborhood activities. The individual became much more sociable and interested in group activities and the multiple anti-social behaviors diminished.
Results included decrease in medication use and increase in personal health and welfare. His prior pattern of confrontational communication mostly dissipated."
"A resident who struggled with bipolar disease all her adult life loved to garden, and she preferred spending time there to being with people. She was happiest when she was alone in her garden. Visitors came and fussed about her medicine, her diet, the sores on her leg, and cleaning the house. She grew weary of the questions, grew more sad and gloomy, and the dark times lasted longer. She had an episode so severe she could not make herself get out of bed. After a hospital stay, she came to Garden Village. In a short time, her leg wounds were better, a psychiatrist visited her weekly, she found the food was surprisingly good, and the aides were kind and empathetic.
Results included medication changes which lightened and softened her moods. The patio and flower murals reminded her of her garden, and she was able to participate in activities with other residents."
"A Vietnam veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder wandered the streets tormented by war memories. People from his neighborhood knew and tolerated him. He received mental health services, yet his ability to cope diminished. His elderly parents feared his demise when they could no longer support him. His arrival at Garden Village was traumatic. He screamed at people when approached. His neck was hyper-extended creating safety concerns during his incessant, all day wandering. His compulsive disorder included walking into multiple bathrooms and holding onto toilet flush handles which wasted water and disrupted their availability. He couldn’t sleep, wouldn’t eat, and was very emaciated. His condition deteriorated. It was assumed he would not survive long.
Over a year long journey, staff did not give up on him, which paid wonderful dividends. Multiple prescriptions were reduced or removed from his medication regimen. This veteran is now happier, talks (even softly) with others, can look people in the eye, smiles, and laughs. He achieved a healthy weight and can obtain assistance without screaming. He is able to sit still, enjoy the outdoors and sleep at night, which contributes greatly to his quality of life. He moved from his childhood neighborhood into a Garden Village neighborhood where he is supported and accepted for who he is."
"The staff in memory care unit are amazing. They treat the residents like family. They effectively communicate with family members about their loved one’s medical updates on regular basis.
The unit is clean, no odors, and spacious. Such a relief to have a safe place for someone with dementia and wandering behaviors. Delores the activities director is a gem. She made time to provide and facilitate zoom calls or phone calls with our family member.
This journey was a challenge. But the staff helped us get thru it. Forever grateful."
"So far, I have not found a bad thing about it. The staff helps with a smile. Most places there are not enough staff for all the people, here there is, and everyone helps everyone. I'm so glad to have my dad in the same town so I can see him all the time."
"I went to visit my father for the first time in this facility and the first thing I noticed was that it didn't smell like a nursing home or anything bad at all! It was very clean, which has not been my experience with a lot of other places he has been. The staff was very welcoming and caring and you could just feel at peace with them. Thank you for taking such good care of my father and the other residents. Dignity is so important to one’s life."
"I can't say enough about the loving care provided to my brother at Garden Village. It's not the fanciest or the classiest place, but even better than that, it has HEART! Everyone is treated with utmost respect and kindness. I would name some names but am afraid I would leave out some important ones. You know who you are Thank you for providing a home for him that makes him feel welcome and accepted.
God Bless you all."
"A resident exhibited intense anti-social behavior including hollering at anyone who approached him, uncontrolled anger, and constant pull of flushing device on toilets. The resident was unconditionally accepted, and it was reinforced that Garden Village was his new home. Flushing devices were upgraded to automatic instead of manual flush. The resident was simultaneously invited to participate in neighborhood activities. The individual became much more sociable and interested in group activities and the multiple anti-social behaviors diminished.
Results included decrease in medication use and increase in personal health and welfare. His prior pattern of confrontational communication mostly dissipated."
