My grandma was moved into Stone Creek about 9 weeks ago and simply put, this facility and their team have been exactly what we prayed for. As the granddaughter watching all these changes unfold, Rob specifically has been instrumental in easing my family's concerns and ensuring my grandma's safety and care. He has demonstrated exceptional communication and concern over my grandma's well-being by checking in on her daily and providing updates to my family via pictures and phone calls. Amidst the transition into the memory care unit, we had the pleasure of meeting A. A truly has found her calling with this population. She is patient, kind, attentive and clearly loves what she does. She too provides my family with frequent pictures of my grandma engaging in activities to put our minds at ease. Anyone who has experienced this transition knows the difficulty and worry that accompanies such a change, but also knows the powerful difference that people can make in the process. The faculty at Stone Creek have made this change for the better. It's difficult to put our gratitude into words but we hope our experience with Stone Creek can guide others in determining the best care for their loved one.
My dad is a resident of Stone Creek and absolutely loves it there. The facility is beautifully maintained, is sparkling clean at all times, and is located in a lovely neighborhood with a great park across the street. The activities are top notch and my dad stays entertained and active. The residents are wonderful and there is friendship, community, and support. Most importantly, the team is exceptional. Robb, Susie, Janice, Carol, Carmen, and the rest of the staff are experienced, engaged, kind, and empathetic. My dad is so well cared for emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. We could not be more grateful for the wonderful experience he’s having at Stone Creek. ❤️
Even a tiny light makes a difference in the darkness. Moving parents into Assisted Living and Memory Care can feel like an incredibly dark and trying time. Preceded by hospital and rehab stays and followed by an onslaught of new responsibilities (taking over finances, coordinating decisions with other family members, packing up a home of 30+ years, juggling appointments, navigating insurance, etc.). Add into all of that, facing the sudden and unexpected loss of one parent, before the dust of transition had fully settled. The past 6 months have been a doozy, to put it mildly!
Stone Creek has not just been a tiny light but multiple dazzling floodlights, surrounding us with support, engulfing us in love, and making a difficult time SO much easier.
In early January, when it became apparent that this move was necessary (whether we were ready for it or not!), we set out on a whirlwind week, touring several wonderful local facilities. Stone Creek was the cream that quickly rose to the top. The common areas are spacious and the decor is beautiful (offering a welcome mix of artistic and outdoorsy). The design is brilliant, especially in Memory Care, ensuring that our father is never off on his own, wandering down lonely hallways. The facilities are well maintained and always sparkling clean. Maintenance needs are quickly attended to. The programming is fun and creative, offering plenty of social interaction and encouraging family engagement. It is even 'furry friend friendly' and there are plenty of comfortable outdoor areas to enjoy as well.
All of those incredible things aside, it is THE STAFF who take Stone Creek to the next level. From our first five minutes with Robb, I was already sold! He offered us the encouragement we needed, took the time to understand our concerns, and worked with our circumstances to make the transition as smooth as possible. He is incredibly busy, but not too busy to interact with the residents in a fun and loving way. That connection, day in and day out, is something that he clearly takes great delight in, as do the residents!
There aren't enough words to communicate what a blessing Angelica (Memory Care director) has been. The way she pours her heart, soul and boundless energy into the care and nurture of each resident, is priceless. She is constantly looking for ways to make things even better. She's gone the extra mile on numerous occasions with our father - finding ways to speak to his heart and make those parts of him that are buried deep inside come alive. Her very presence helps to ground him and set him at ease.
The entire memory care staff has made him feel loved, cared for and 'at home' right from the start. They are regularly joking with him and have him moving around, playing games, crafting, painting, creating, reading, smiling, laughing, eating (his favorite!!) and even dancing! I thought I was thankful for that BEFORE my stepmom died suddenly a few months ago. Had that safety net not already been in place for him, losing his wife of almost 32 years might have left him in emotional quicksand far too difficult to survive. The love and support they have shown him (and us!) has made a world of difference.
In her short time at Stone Creek, my stepmom was surrounded by wonderful new friends and sweet, caring staff. She ate delicious food (prepared by someone else!), went on several outings and was excited about various onsite activities (exercise class and jewelry making were two of her favorites). She received excellent therapy, which allowed her to regain her strength and balance after a few difficult months. She was able to offer input about building an even better community and her ideas were heard and valued.
I will not manage to name them all, but Ashley, Robert, Carmen, Susie, Renee, Luz, Bella, Joseph, Janice and Ginny all come to mind as additional parts of the beautiful army of loving souls at Stone Creek of Littleton, who are making life better - one smile, one hug, one interaction at a time. Thank you!
