Overall sentiment in the reviews is strongly positive about the basic quality of care, cleanliness, and small-home atmosphere at Autumn Years Assisted Living Facility. Multiple reviewers emphasize an experienced owner and a stable, long-standing operation, which appears to translate into consistent management and an attentive staff culture. Caregivers are repeatedly described as engaging, helpful, prompt, gentle, and knowledgeable; families report peace of mind, personalized attention, and quick response times. Several reviewers specifically call out one-on-one attention and staff efforts to honor resident preferences and daily routines, indicating a person-centered approach to care.
Facility and environment receive consistently high marks. Reviewers describe the home as immaculate, bright, and free of odors, with lots of natural light and clear spaces that make movement easy and safe. The small community size (under ten residents) contributes to a homey feeling, privacy, and more individualized care. Grounds and neighborhood are repeatedly described as lovely or beautifully landscaped. Private and shared rooms are available, and clinicians (a doctor) visit the home, which reviewers value. Families note that privacy is respected and that communal dining is social and family-style—beneficial for socialization for many residents.
Dining and staffing show both strong positives and some mixed feedback. Several reviewers praise the food—calling it wonderful, whole-foods-based, and supportive of social dining—but a number of other reviewers say food needs to improve. Staffing levels are frequently noted as sufficient or improved, with multiple comments about increased staffing and plenty of staff on duty; these staffing observations are tied directly to good care and calm, timely responses. Overall, staffing and immediate care quality are a clear strength according to the reviews.
Important limitations and concerns appear consistently and should be weighed by families considering the facility. Autumn Years does not offer 24-hour nursing care, and some clinical services such as physical therapy must be arranged externally. Reviewers explicitly warn that the community may not be a good fit for residents with more advanced medical or cognitive needs; several families placed higher-dependency residents elsewhere or said the existing residents were more advanced than their family member’s needs. Another recurring theme is limited activities and resident interaction—many reviewers cited insufficient programming, the potential for boredom, or a desire for more varied activities. Management has been reported to plan follow-up about activities and outside services, indicating awareness of this gap.
Safety and amenities: reviews mention door alarms but also note there is no electronic monitoring beyond alarms, which some families may view as a security limitation depending on the needs of the resident. Room configurations vary and some rooms lack private bathrooms, which is an important practical consideration. Several reviewers also raised concerns about cost—private room pricing was described as high by some. Location was a downside for a few families who found it not close enough to visit frequently.
In summary, Autumn Years presents as a small, very clean, and well-staffed assisted living home that many families find provides calm, personalized, and loving care. It is particularly well suited for residents who want a home-like environment, individualized attention, social family-style dining, and physician home visits. However, it is less suitable for people who require 24-hour nursing, on-site therapy services, frequent or varied activities, or private bathrooms in all rooms. Cost and proximity to family vary in importance by household. Families should consider clinical acuity, activity needs, and bathroom preferences when deciding if this facility is the right match, and may want to ask management about care escalation plans, activity schedules, and specific room amenities during tours.
