Gretchen Garza
Jul 2026
Although dad’s time at Autumn Leaves was short, we believe that it was a good place for him. It was close enough to our homes, so that someone from our family could visit him every day. With his memory declining and being physically weakened after a recent hospitalization, dad could not take care of himself. And as much as we wanted to, we couldn’t adequately care for him at home.<br>The personal interest in our dad by everyone at Autumn Leaves made our decision to move him into memory care easier. Everyone was so welcoming, and we were allowed to visit dad whenever we wanted to see him. The transparency and great communication of the staff helped us to be comfortable leaving him there at the end of our visits.<br>From our tour with Bernee, Jessica’s evaluation of dad at his condo, Bethany’s welcome at the front door, Lupe’s fun daily activities, the care of the nursing staff and CNAs, until our dad was promoted to heaven, dad was well loved by the personnel and caregivers at Autumn Leaves. We loved being able to visit with dad knowing that his needs were taken care of by others. When Nurse Joy called to tell us that dad was no longer with us, it was apparent by the quiver of her voice that she truly cared.<br>The facility was state of the art, designed specifically for those experiencing mental decline. It was well managed, very clean and bright. The family- like atmosphere was welcoming and inviting. There were several places to go including outdoor patios to spend time together. Our family came to love the residents and caregivers at Autumn Leaves and plan to continue to stop in and visit from time to time. Thank you for being there for our dad and others that need care when their loved ones are no longer able to take care of them.
