Patricia
Jul 2026
I can not say enough about Tanglewood home staff. They are the gold standard of memory care. A little piece of heaven filled with angels on earth. I had to place my father quickly after a fall elsewhere. They made this happen effortlessly! He had been in another place that could not provide the safety, and frankly was kind of cold and sterile. From the minute you walk in the door of Tanglewood you feel the diffrence. The smell of home cooked meals is often in the air. The view of the horses, the gardens and the bird feeders are beautiful and comforting. There are usually residents and their family members throughout the home. The house is spacious, so you can have privacy or be right with everybody else. It truly feels like a family home and it is for those living there. For the first time in a long time, I felt my father was safe and getting the care he needed. The piece of mind that brings is priceless. I could sleep at night. He was always clean, shaved, hair combed and in fresh clothes. Staff takes the time to address each resident on a personal level. When my father moved in, they learned about him. They asked about his interest, his likes and dislikes. They then incorporated that in their interactions with him and in his routine. This made him feel valued and like a part of the home. I watched them do this with each resident, daily. The staff are so caring and well trained to work with this population and it is evident. They laugh and joke, and handle all the difficult aspects, like sundowning, or behavioral problems with understanding, dignity and respect. This population can be be difficult to work with. They make it look easy and do an excellent job. I highly recommend Tanglewood for anyone who has a family member that needs care. You won't find better<br><br>My father also passed while there. They are trained and equipped for this. They allowed our family to be there, at this difficult time. They provided the privacy, space and time in his own room for us. They brought in chairs for everyone who came, beds are provided if you want to stay 24/7 until their time of transition. They cared for him and provided support for us. You can't ask for more than that. You won't find that else where. It is rare.<br>The downfall to this home is the administration and financial piece. Security deposit is the same as a month's rent. 6150.00. Double what others charge. They also add another 1000.00 fee to that upon departure/death. It cost 7150.00 including deposit and fees after my father died and was gone, more than the monthly rent we paid when he was living there. My financial questions were often left unanswered. I also asked repeatedly for copies of my initial paperwork after moving in, I didnt get it until a month later when my dad passed. Make sure you read everything, get everything in writing and be prepared to lose your deposit and pay extra fee's after moving or death. It's a shame that in order to get good care they take advantage of you financially.
