Hillside Assisted Living

Assisted living was new for me to research for my wife to enter into hospice AND assisted living at the same time. I visited a larger facility and realized I wanted a more private setting. I visited 3 facilities and there was absolutely only one choice for me, Hillside! It is a privately owned facility in a quiet neighborhood. The staff make it what it is. A home, a family, home-cooked (really good) meals. The kindness and care there was like nothing I have ever seen. My wife required a lot of specialized attention with her condition and I would go home at night and just be amazed at how comfortable she was, knowing she was being taken care of fully. Durenda, Heather and Rose run the home very well. They will not tolerate staff that do not bring the best of care. I could visit anytime, eat with them, sit at the table, etc. They became my family too! While my wife was not there very long, every day and hour counted. I can say that Hillside made her feel her very best, and now that she is home in heaven, I am sure she is looking out for Hillside staff every day as well!

Mom was at Hillside for almost 2 years. The atmosphere was completely different ( in a good way) than the other larger places she had been in over the years. It was like she was at home again where she could sit at the kitchen table, pretty much have whatever she wanted, and visit with the caretakers while they were preparing the meals. She improved physically, emotionally and spiritually in this peaceful setting. The staff was incredible, especially toward the end. They loved on her, doted on her, prayed with her and even ate late night snacks with her, sometimes with a movie! They developed a very close relationship with her and our family. We learned a lot from them on how to love the elderly and also developed a bond with the families of the other residents. Even when mom went through spells of not being able to communicate they were able to get her to joke around with them, bringing out her old self that we missed. We have seen a lot of caregivers through the years but this crew is the best! The director, Durenda, is amazing! Seriously, she gives her everything to the residents and the staff. She is a national treasure! If the caregivers do not take their job seriously she will let them go. (Which is why you might see a disgruntled employee review). We honestly could not of asked for a better place for mom. God blessed us with peace of mind knowing mom was safe and well cared for at Hillside until He called her home.