Overall impression Reviews portray Home Sweet Home Retirement as a facility that received significant interior renovations and cosmetic upgrades and that many reviewers found attractive, comfortable, and homey. Renovation details are repeatedly mentioned: updated kitchens, new appliances, refreshed bedrooms with modern electrical and lighting, new window treatments, wall-mounted flat-screen TV with premium and local channels, and generally nicely furnished common areas. The tone across most comments is positive about the look and feel of the property and the effort put into creating a cozy, cottage-like environment.
Care quality and staff Staff and caregiving are among the strongest and most consistent positives. Reviewers describe the staff as friendly, upbeat, compassionate, loving, and dignified. Several comments emphasize personalized attention, 24-hour care, and staff being a "saving grace," indicating that interpersonal care and responsiveness were major strengths. The presence of visiting physicians was noted, which suggests medical oversight or access to clinical services. Resident celebrations and personalized favorite meals are cited as examples of attention to resident preferences and dignity.
Facilities and living spaces The facility’s renovated spaces are frequently praised: a spacious kitchen with brand new appliances, a large dining area with natural light, and an open, bright living room are highlighted. Bedrooms are described as bright with updated electrical and lighting, and private rooms were available. Common areas include features like power recliners and updated entertainment. Grounds are reported to be well kept and the location described as peaceful and quiet. At the same time, several reviewers flagged physical limitations: some private rooms were characterized as small, certain rooms had limited natural light, and there was a lack of storage space in resident rooms. One reviewer noted that despite renovations, parts of the facility could feel somewhat hospital-like.
Dining, activities, and atmosphere The facility is described as social and welcoming, with staff organizing resident celebrations and accommodating favorite meals on special occasions. That suggests a community-focused environment for events and personalization. However, everyday dining received criticism in some reviews—the meals were described as "not up to par," indicating inconsistent satisfaction with routine food service. Activity offerings are implied to be limited by comments about restricted outdoor space and few activities, so while the atmosphere may be social and warm, opportunities for outdoor engagement and a broad activities program may have been constrained.
Concerns, operational status, and patterns Notable negative themes include small room sizes for some units, limited natural light in parts of the building, insufficient storage, perceptions by some that the space could feel "hospital-like," and dissatisfaction with regular meals. These issues mostly relate to the physical layout, day-to-day amenities, and dining rather than the quality of caregiving staff. A critical factual point affecting any assessment or decision-making is that Home Sweet Home Retirement is permanently closed and was converted to a single-family home after being purchased in 2022. That means reviews describe a former operation: the positive attributes (renovations, staff, visits from physicians, resident celebrations) and the negatives (room size, meals, limited activities) now relate to a facility that is no longer in business and therefore not available to prospective residents.
Bottom line If assessing the facility prior to closure, the dominant strengths were the renovated, attractive living spaces and the high marks for staff compassion, personalized attention, and round-the-clock care. The primary weaknesses centered on some physical limitations (small rooms, storage, natural light), mixed feedback on meals, and limited outdoor/activity options. However, because the property was sold and converted to a private residence in 2022, these operational strengths and weaknesses are of historical interest only; Home Sweet Home Retirement is no longer an active senior living provider.
