Tanglewood Assisted Living

It is frequently a difficult decision to move a loved one to Memory Care and I found that Tanglewood not only helped with the transition but also made us all feel like part of a new family. We did not want to move our mom to an ‘institution’, but we knew a change was needed for her good and safety. Tanglewood is a home, not an institution. The management team (Angie and Deanna) are amazing. I remember early on getting an occasional phone call from one of them – to check on me. My mom was fine, but they could see that it was an extremely hard decision and they wanted to make sure that I was okay. My mom went from telling me daily how unhappy she was (before moving to Tanglewood), to telling me during each visit how much she loves living in the country, how she loves the horses, etc., and anyone can see that she’s happy at Tanglewood. Tanglewood is large enough to provide the required care, and small enough to create a family atmosphere. I have grown attached to staff and the other residents as it does feel like my extended family now. A concern we had was that our mom would isolate herself and be by herself most of the time. At Tanglewood, she is encouraged to come out and interact – it may be for an activity with others, or it may be to simply sit and have a cup of tea with someone. My sister-in-law needed to move her father to asst living/memory care about a year ago and she looked at MANY places but did not hear of Tanglewood at that time. When we found Tanglewood, she did not hesitate for even one minute – it was absolutely the right place for mom. And four months later – I could not agree with her more. It is a hidden gem that we are so blessed to have found.

I can not say enough about Tanglewood. 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 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. The other residents and staff have also become a part of my life. I will still pop into Tanglewood in the future to visit with them and look forward to doing so.