Meadow Greens

    301 Homestead Blvd, Lynden, WA, 98264
    4.4 · 15 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Caring staff and excellent community

    My mom loves it here - I'm grateful we chose this place. The staff are amazing, attentive and caring (nurses and maintenance go above and beyond), the community is bright, clean and welcoming with lovely gardens and golf-course views, and there are plenty of year-round activities and outings. Meals are high quality (Chef David really stands out), dining feels homey, and the whole team has been very helpful to our family.

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    4.40 · 15 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.7
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      3.9
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.4

    Pros

    • Friendly, caring, and attentive staff
    • Nurses provide strong, responsive care
    • Clean, well-kept, and updated facility
    • Open, bright rooms with ample natural light
    • Inviting, homey dining room and foyer (piano)
    • Varied activities and strong activities director
    • Transportation and bus trips for shopping and outings
    • Scenic, desirable location overlooking a golf course
    • Three meals daily with menu variety
    • Accommodating dietary needs
    • Supportive social environment and welcoming community
    • Well-sized one-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes
    • Theater room and regular movie nights
    • Gardens and outdoor walking areas
    • Management transparency about budget and resident needs
    • Expansion to Assisted Care available on site

    Cons

    • Inconsistent opinions about food quality
    • Some reduction in activities due to COVID
    • Occasional maintenance issues (e.g., under-sink repair needed)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive. Reviewers consistently highlight the warmth, responsiveness, and professionalism of Meadow Greens staff. Multiple comments emphasize that staff are amazing, friendly, helpful, and genuinely people-focused; nurses are singled out for stepping up and providing good care. Families feel supported and report that staff go above and beyond, communicate transparently, and are attentive without rushing residents. This creates an environment where residents and families feel comfortable and well looked after.

    The facility itself receives high marks for cleanliness and upkeep. Descriptions of the physical space include open, bright layouts, ample natural light, a lack of 'hospital' smell, and recent updates. Commonly noted amenities are a pleasant foyer with a piano, a homey dining room, theater room with Friday night movies, well-kept gardens for walking, and scenic views overlooking a golf course. Apartments, particularly one-bedroom units with kitchenettes and lots of windows, are described as a good size and comfortable. The location is repeatedly called desirable and contributes positively to residents' quality of life.

    Activities and social life are a recurring strength. Reviewers report a diverse slate of activities organized by a responsive activities director: musicals, book club, bingo, shopping trips, bus outings into town, weekly events year-round, and other social opportunities. These offerings, combined with cordial fellow residents, create a supportive and enjoyable social environment. The community atmosphere is described as welcoming, and multiple comments note that residents are happy and enjoy living there.

    Dining earns mixed but generally positive feedback. Many reviewers praise the meals, mention three daily meals with variety, and call out an excellent chef by name. Staff are also noted for accommodating dietary needs. However, a small number of reviews indicate dissatisfaction with the food, describing it as 'bad' in contrast to other mentions that it was 'fine' or 'smelled good when prepared.' In short, dining is often a positive aspect but shows some variability in resident satisfaction.

    Management, maintenance, and family communication are largely favorable. Reviewers appreciate transparency about budgeting and positive interactions with management. There are a few notes about minor maintenance needs — an under-sink issue was specifically mentioned — but the overall impression is that maintenance and responsiveness are adequate and that staff are willing to listen and address concerns.

    There are a few patterns to watch: activity levels were reduced during COVID, which affected some residents' experience, though reviewers also note that activities have been provided to the extent possible. The primary recurring negative theme is inconsistency in food quality across reviewers. Aside from that and occasional minor maintenance items, no significant operational concerns appear in these summaries.

    In conclusion, Meadow Greens is portrayed as a high-quality, resident-centered community with attentive staff, a clean and attractive facility, a strong social program, and a desirable location. Families report satisfaction and gratitude, many residents are happy and thriving, and on-site amenities and staffing are consistent strengths. The main areas for continued attention are ensuring consistent dining quality and maintaining pre-COVID activity levels as circumstances allow, along with prompt resolution of occasional maintenance issues.

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    About Meadow Greens

    Meadow Greens is a senior living community with a calm and steady pace, where the staff greet everyone with friendly smiles and show kindness to both residents and guests, and you always seem to hear laughter echoing somewhere down the halls, which helps folks feel at ease. The community has 35 licensed beds and offers both assisted living and independent living options, so if someone just wants a worry-free lifestyle with social activities or needs more daily care, there's a place for them here. Meal programs serve one or two prepared meals each day, and they've even won awards for their nutritious dining, which people say comes from using good, quality ingredients, so mealtimes are usually something to look forward to. Residents get help with housekeeping and laundry, and there's general healthcare available, including extra support for those with diabetes, incontinence, or mobility needs, as well as those dealing with memory loss or dementia, which is addressed through their memory care services. There's always something to do either on site or off, with planned activities that keep residents engaged socially, physically, and mentally, plus devotional gatherings for spiritual needs, and people can gather in the indoor common areas or go on group trips outside the facility, which seems to help everyone stay connected. Seniors who prefer to remain at home can use companion services and non-medical care from trained aides. Meadow Greens lets people have small pets like cats and dogs, so residents don't have to leave animal companions behind, and visitors find the pet-friendly policies add to the homelike feeling. For getting to appointments or running errands, residents have transportation services and complimentary parking, which takes a bit of stress off their schedules. Meadow Greens Retirement Center, as it's also known, takes part in Lynden Chamber of Commerce activities and tries to enrich every life by focusing on respect and dignity, offering senior resources like medical supplies and equipment when needed. Every feature, from laundry to group outings, aims to make daily life just a little bit easier, and with staff who care and a mission that keeps residents' well-being at the center, Meadow Greens stands out as a retirement community and assisted living facility that fits many different needs.

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