Both of my parents have been residents at the Camellia at Deerwood for several years. Executive Director Nicole Briggs leads this amazing caregiving team with compassion, dignity & honor. Both Nicole & Wellness Director TraVoya Hall-Moultrie truly care about their residents & are sincerely the most incredible advocates when it comes to our parents health, wellness & quality of life!! They truly are a blessing in our families life journey!!!
Our mother moved in 12/24 and it was a perfect transition from independent living to assisted living. The company went through ownership changes during her stay at Camellia, the staff was always strong and constant in their devotion to her and others. I spent quite a bit of time with Mom and found it to always be an uplifting enviorment. She eventually scored her 2BR with balcony and loved the last of her days. It takes a special calling to work in the world of seniors with personality changes and working with the family's. Nichole, Michelle, Karen, Rachell, I can go on an on and don't want to leave anyone out, have always been easy to work with and we knew they were there on behalf of Mom and her neighbors. It is a community and they loved my Mom. XOXO
Camellia is an amazing place! It isn't just a beautiful building and inviting grounds, it is the culture of the staff who work there that make it so amazing! Everyone, and I mean everyone from all departments, greets you with a smile and are friendly. The facility provides many life enriching activities or excursions while not being over-stimulating. My grandmother lived in the Memory Care unit for 2 years. Not only did they provide her with exceptional care for her condition, but they also provided her with many opportunities to engage in quality-of-life promoting activities. The residents of Memory Care are far from forgotten as they are included and given the opportunity to participate with supervision from staff with the activities outside of their unit. Family is always encouraged to attend as well. Camellia really feels like "Home."
If there was a higher grade than 5, I would give it. I moved my parents from the Tampa area to Camillia at Deerwood. They had lived in their home for 65 years, so to say I was nervous would be an understatement. My mother is now in independent living and my father is in memory care. My mother is "happier than she has been in years". That is her words, not mine. She continues to say, "I am on a cruise ship, and everyone waits on me". My father is in memory care and Miss Michelle has taken such great care of him. This was a very nervous move as their son, but it was the best decision I could have ever made. Miss Nicole (ED) and Miss Michelle (the head of memory care) have been so wonderful. I immediately felt like I had family members taking over for me during a very stressful time. I cannot say enough great things about Camillia at Deerwood. Even now when I go to visit, I am greeted as a family member, not as a visitor. It is all about family. I hope to be at Camillia one day.
I visited Camellia at Deerwood about two years ago in an effort to find a future home for my mom. My first impression upon walking through the door was “this looks like a Disney World hotel!“ And seriously, through, and through the employees, the apartments, the service, the dining, the pool, everything was at the highest standards!
I’m pleased to report that my mom moved in to Camellia at Deerwood in February 2024. The staff has been so kind and welcoming, as have been all of the residents. She is making new friends every day loves her apartment, and feels very safe. I would highly recommend this community.
Suzanne Simon has been wonderful throughout the process. She is always checking in how things are going, even though her job is sales, and she has clearly already made the sale.
Do not hesitate to explore Camellia at Deerwood if you are looking for independent, living, assisted-living, or member care for a loved one. We are beyond pleased with our decision!
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