Jonathan Ciampa
Aug 2026
When I first approached my father about his need for assisted-living, he only imagined the worst stereotypes of the past. Cold institutional setting, bad food served in a cafeteria at set times, and an excess of jell-o, people crying at night in pain, etc. It took a lot of effort to have him give Bayberry a chance but the change in his life was immediate.<br><br>Dad began socializing again after years of living mostly alone. He loves the food and raves about the meal options, the ability to get a snack, coffee, or a drink whenever he wants. He has come out of his shell and is a regular at the Bingo table, the evening movie in the theater room, etc.<br><br>A few weeks ago he told me that he was the happiest he has been in years and he wished he hadn't fought me over coming.<br><br>Thank you Hollis and the rest of the staff at Bayberry for making my dad feel right at home.
