Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living

The apartments are lovely but mgmt/staff talk about everyone.

The apt size and storage are phenomenal. I very comfortably moved a two bedroom house into a one bedroom apt. The staff/mgmt don't seem to know that the facility operates under terms and conditions set by federal and state law. Firstly, there is no such thing as privacy. i never needed to know that a resident died on the toilet but I was told on the elevator in shocking detail. The food is good, unless you don't take meals in the dining room. if you choose to pick up, options are cut in half. Despite the fact that …

We enjoyed our visit very much. Ultimately my mother chose another facility, but not because anything was wrong here.

Very nice facility and grounds

The facility itself is very nice and has a pleasant environment. I do wish there were more activities available for residents, as additional opportunities for engagement would be beneficial. I would also appreciate a system that allows staff to check on every resident daily to help ensure their well-being and provide peace of mind for families.

Review for Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living

[name removed] is fabulous. Exceptionally kind and helpful. The facility overall is very clean and well kept. Staff seem very kind to residents. The apartment my mother is in is very nice. Staff were very helpful in getting her cable and WiFi set up. They were also accommodating with the things my mother requested help with. My mother fully engages in the activities, has made many friends and is much more social than when she was living alone in her own home. It has been a very positive experience for my mother and…

My experience

I have been quite pleased with the whole experience. It works best for seniors who do fine on their own. That being said, there are a ton of folks here you rely on their rollators. Also, individuals hire whatever help they need--for instance, I have a helper on two days of the week for about 3 hours each time. There are two sets of managers--basically one for days, and one for evenings. The day ones are especially nice. There are three meals a day that are served restaurant style. The food is so-so---sometimes thin…

Ashton Gardens

Mom likes the people and is making friends. I think the facility itself is so lovely and charming - very sunny and nicely decorated, feels very homey and warm. Her apartment is small but cute. Also sunny, which is important in Maine! The one consistent complaint she's had is about the food. But honestly I think she's just sort of a food snob and not accustomed to what I would call dining hall food. She's had a hard time getting the staff to accommodate some of her dietary preferences. Mainly I think they serve a …