Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive, with repeated praise for the staff, personalized care, cleanliness, apartment size, and overall welcoming atmosphere. Reviewers consistently describe Advent Square as a small, cozy, and family-like community where residents receive attentive, individualized care. Many family members report that loved ones "thrive," are happier, and are well cared for — particularly in the memory care program. Several reviewers emphasized nurse and aide attentiveness, one-on-one interactions, and staff kindness, professionalism, and patience.
Care quality and staff: The dominant theme is excellent, compassionate staff. Multiple reviewers singled out nurses and aides as particularly effective, gentle, and caring, noting that staff treat memory care residents like family. Several people described the environment as "safe," "loving," and "top-notch" for people with Alzheimer's or other memory needs. The small resident count is repeatedly framed as a strength that allows staff to provide personalized attention and build meaningful relationships. Reviewers who were initially nervous about memory care reported being very pleased after placement.
Facilities and apartments: Advent Square is repeatedly described as a small, quaint facility attached to a church (Lutheran), located in converted Sunday-school classrooms and featuring a circular layout. Apartment units are frequently praised for being spacious (reports around 600 sq ft), with private bathrooms and kitchens (stove and refrigerator), giving residents independence. Multiple reviews note updated, clean, and comfortable rooms, though reviewers also point out that the setting is "not as fancy" as some larger or newer communities — it’s more modest and homey. Outdoor spaces such as a courtyard and pretty garden receive positive mentions. Practical notes that appear more neutral-to-negative: residents must bring their own furniture, and smoking is allowed on the premises. The facility’s small size (numbers cited range from about 16 to 24 residents) is a recurring structural characteristic.
Dining: Food is another consistent positive. Many reviewers praise the meals, citing healthy choices, variety, specialty meals, and improved eating among residents. One reviewer specifically said their spouse "loves the food." Some reviewers noted there are two meals a day. That may be adequate for many residents, but it was mentioned enough to be listed as an item prospective families might want to verify against their expectations.
Activities and engagement: The community offers a range of activities — bingo (twice weekly noted), weekend music, arts and crafts, movies, and Jeopardy-style games are mentioned by multiple reviewers. Staff engagement in programming and outdoor activities (especially during virus-related adjustments) is appreciated. However, a few reviewers observed fewer activities or a less-inviting atmosphere during a brief tour, highlighting that activity levels may feel limited at times given the small resident population. In short, programming exists and is meaningful, but the variety and frequency may not match larger facilities.
Management, cost and culture: Advent Square is described as a non-profit, lower-cost option with simple monthly pricing and good value for money. The connection to the Lutheran church is important to many families — reviewers mention spiritual support and a caring Christian environment. This affiliation is a selling point for those seeking faith-based care but could be a consideration for people preferring a secular setting. Several reviewers emphasize the community’s atmosphere as warm, family-like, and welcoming, with staff and management creating a supportive environment for both residents and families.
Notable patterns and concerns: The strongest positives are consistently the staff quality, cleanliness, apartment size, and overall intimate community feel. The most significant trade-offs are the facility’s small and somewhat dated layout (converted classrooms), which can mean less variety in amenities and activities compared with larger or newer communities; smoking being allowed on-site; and practical considerations such as furnishing apartments and confirming meal schedules. A small number of reviewers reported a less-inviting impression on a brief tour, which suggests prospective families should schedule an extended visit and ask about current activity calendars and meal plans.
Bottom line: Advent Square appears to be an excellent choice for families seeking a small, affordable, faith-connected, and highly personal senior living environment — especially for memory care or seniors who value larger private apartments and close staff relationships. Prospective residents and families should weigh the benefits of individualized attention, good dining, and a peaceful, garden-like setting against the trade-offs of a modest, older building, smaller resident population (which can reduce activity variety), on-site smoking, and the need to furnish apartments. Overall recommendations in the reviews are strong and consistent.
