Gabrielle Porciello
Sep 2024
My dad moved into Carmel Terrace about a year and a half ago. Shortly after my mom had passed, he decided that the house would be too much for him. The staff made the admissions process seamless. We were fortunate enough that my dad was able to live independently, but knew there were people to care for him if he needed their assistance. They were extremely accommodating. The friendly staff and residents is the reason that my dad was able to flourish socially. He enjoyed all of the activities that they held. He loved going down to meals and meeting up with his new friends. He made so many friends. We were always welcomed with a smile when we came to visit. One added services that my dad loved to take advantage of is that they have a person on staff that will take patients to appointments or to run a quick errands. His name is Walter and he is incredible with the patients. I like to think that he and my dad shared a special bond. My dad would make sure that he booked Walter to bring him to get a haircut every two weeks. And if my dad would forget, Walter would remind him. All of the CNA's were incredible. Always checking to see if he needed anything.<br><br>The facility has two rooms that families can use to hold gatherings. Our family took advantage of this several times. We got together for holidays in the Country Kitchen and we held a 90th birthday party for my dad in the Theater Room. All we had to do was bring the food and clean up. The staff is extremely accommodating and a pleasure to deal with.<br><br>Unfortunately, my dad passed away recently and it saddens all of us that we will not be visiting Carmel Terrace as frequently as we had been. Once again the staff was very helpful helping us through the process of emptying his apartment. And the staff and residents that knew my dad made it a point to let us know how he had touched their lives.<br><br>If you are thinking about an assisted living facility for yourself or your loved one, you could not pick a better place. Carmel Terrace provided my dad with an exceptional living experience during the last year and a half.
