Sherri Bassner
Jan 2026
My mother has been living at Hammond Glen for almost three years now and I could not be happier with this community. Yes, they have a lot of different activities so there is “something for everyone”. Yes, they provide a range of dining options to suite a range of tastes. Yes, they provide transportation and other services that make the lives of their residents more convenient. But all of that is just entry into the game. The reason that I am so happy with Hammond Glen is because of the staff. Almost to a person, they know and care deeply about their residents. It begins with Bruce Johnson, the Executive Director. He sets the tone and carries the weight. As someone who spent her career in management positions of large corporations, I understand the tightrope he needs to walk daily. He needs to stay within spending guidelines yet provide infrastructure and living support to his community. This is not easy. If he had unlimited resources, Hammond Glen would be like the Ritz Carlton and no one could afford to live there. Bruce is laser focused on his residents and does his best to balance needs and resources. He and Ebony, the Development Director, seem to know every resident by sight as well as a good many of their family members. They see them as human beings and treat them with respect and dignity (even though many can be tough customers!). My highest praise, though, goes to Paulette, Christine and the staff of the assisted living floor, Haven. My Mom needed to move there a year ago due to medical issues. I can’t begin to tell you the peace of mind I have knowing Mom is under their care. They go above and beyond to advocate for the well-being of their residents and respond to whatever requests Mom has or questions I might have. You cannot mandate or even teach this level of caring. You have it or you don’t, and Paulette and her team have it. I know my Mom is in good hands. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Whether you (or a parent) are fully independent and are looking for an engaging environment in which to live, or need the support of assisted living, Hammond Glen is an outstanding option.
