Overall sentiment across the reviews is generally positive about day-to-day care, cleanliness, staff attitude, and the facility’s atmosphere, but there are notable and specific concerns about programming, resident mobility, and availability. Multiple reviewers emphasize a friendly, helpful staff and describe the facility as clean, pleasantly scented, and peaceful. Several family members state that the facility was a good or perfect fit for their mother, that their loved one is adjusting well and happy, and that they are thankful for the care provided. Comments such as "good care," "always clean," and "hard-working staff" recur, indicating consistent strengths in basic caregiving and maintenance.
Staff and care quality emerge as strong points. Front-desk personnel and caregivers are repeatedly described as friendly and responsive. Reviewers explicitly call staff helpful, hard-working, and express gratitude for positive visits. Reports that residents are adjusting, that a mother is happy, and that families would not hesitate to move their loved one if needed suggest trust in the caregiving team and day-to-day operations.
Facility condition and dining are also highlighted positively. The building is noted as clean with a pleasant smell, and food is described as good. The overall atmosphere is characterized as peaceful, which some reviewers value highly. The facility’s smaller size is mentioned multiple times and is framed as an advantage by families who feel it provides a more intimate, personal setting that can be a "perfect fit" for certain residents.
However, a clear and recurring downside is the limited activity programming. One reviewer specifically states a lack of activities and that entertainment consisted only of television, and there are concerns that some residents are unable to move around. These observations point to a potential deficiency in engagement and mobility support for residents who need more stimulation or assistance. While other reviewers note that some residents are active, the mixed reports suggest inconsistent programming or variable resident ability/participation. For prospective families who prioritize robust activity schedules, social programming, or mobility-focused services, this is an important consideration.
Management and availability present a few operational issues. One reviewer mentioned that a staff member (Heather) was unavailable due to an emergency, and there was a reported lack of available rooms until the end of the month. While an isolated staff absence for an emergency is not necessarily indicative of systemic problems, the room availability issue is a practical limitation for families looking for immediate placement. The combination of being a small facility and having reported limited availability may mean waiting lists or constrained capacity at times.
Notably, at least one review was strongly negative—citing residents’ inability to move around, the entertainment being only television, and concluding with a firm "not recommended." This stands in contrast to other reviews that praise care and fit, which indicates variability in individual experiences. In sum, A Place To Grow appears to offer solid, compassionate basic care, cleanliness, and a peaceful environment with approachable staff. The primary areas to probe further before deciding would be the breadth and consistency of activity and engagement programming, how mobility and individualized activity needs are addressed, and current bed availability. Prospective families should visit during activity times, ask about daily schedules and mobility support, and clarify waitlist or availability timelines to ensure the facility matches the specific needs and expectations of their loved one.
