My 100 year old Holocaust survivor mom, Rosa, with all her faculties, just moved into The New Homestead, an enhanced assisted living/adult home on Sunday, April 16, 2023. She was... read more very reluctant to leave her home and move into a strange and new place away from her family. Prior to visiting this facility, I made a 25 point spread sheet with specific points and questions that I needed to be sure would give my mom the best place for her to live. Of all the places I called, Steven was the only one who guaranteed that everything my mom needed (which is a great deal) would be provided, so I decided to see for myself. Steven Schonberger, the owner, welcomed me when I came to visit, showed me around, and answered all my questions and concerns, and assured me this would be an ideal and reasonable place where my mom would get everything that she needed. So I went home and explained how impressed I was by the room she would have, the staff, and all the things they would provide. My mom, of course was very upset and still didn't want to leave home, but at 100 years old, money was an issue. Plus she told me she would never leave her room and participate in any activities. Steven called that very same evening that I visited and spoke with my mom and she was so very happy and impressed, and he promised her, that what she required she'd get. Then came the day we visited The New Homestead, and then the following week she moved in! Her room is decorated in lavender (her favorite color) with all her favorite things to make it feel as homey as possible. While she told me that she would never partake of any activities, they took her to the entertainment room the first day where they had a wonderful singer who sang for two and a half hours. My mom loved it and sang along and then spoke to the singer after. My mom sang and made a few records in her time, so she recognized a quality singer. She has had a manicure, games, music, and so much more. She has only been there for five days and she has gone to all the activities and is loving it. At home she only had family and at The New Homestead she now has made a few friends. She is even eating different pureed foods and even "hailed the chef" after enjoying a very delicious meal the other day. I cannot thank everyone there for their attention to my moms needs, the care they show her, how well they treat her, and the way they get her involved in all this wonderfully planned activities. However, none of this could have happened without the kindness of the staff. My mom has taken a special liking to Ragin (administrator) and it is mutual. She speaks French with my mom, and my mom and her have a special rapport together. She has made her introduction into this place a very special one with her love, kindness, and compassion. I cannot thank her enough. She stops in every day to say hi and see how she's doing and if there's anything she needs. Steven, the owner, always comes by to say hi and gives her a big hug and kiss and makes her smile. He has gone above and beyond to make my mom feel welcomed and loved away from her home. He made sure her room had all the many requests she asked for and for that we are both so grateful. The many other staff that we are just getting to know from Camilla, Shamenie, Felicia, the med techs, all the wonderful aides that treat my mom with such respect, to George, Garmin, Nepal, Carlos and so many others we are just meeting, a big thank you to all! I cannot say enough about The New Homestead.I recommend it highly to anyone who wants their loved ones to get quality care. It's truly a place where people care and go above and beyond! Rosa (mom) and Evelyn (daughter)
