The Meadows

    3900 W Tulare Ave, Visalia, CA, 93277
    2.3 · 3 reviews
    • Independent living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Clean apartment but dishonest staff

    I placed my mom here and she liked the clean apartment, responsive maintenance, rec room and felt safe and comfortable. Unfortunately the front office was rude, unhelpful and dishonest — we felt misled, so overall it was a very poor experience.

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    Amenities

    2.33 · 3 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      2.3
    • Staff

      3.0
    • Meals

      2.3
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      2.3

    Pros

    • Resident/relative approval (mom liked it)
    • Clean apartments
    • Responsive maintenance
    • Recreation room available
    • Safe environment
    • Overall enjoyable stay for some residents

    Cons

    • Rude front office staff
    • Perceived unhelpfulness of staff
    • Allegations of dishonesty or theft
    • Strongly negative overall impressions from some reviewers
    • Claims of misleading information from staff/management

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in these reviews is strongly polarized. Several comments highlight clearly positive experiences—most notably that a resident's relative said their mom liked it, apartments were clean, maintenance responded when needed, there is a recreation room, and the community felt safe and enjoyable for some. At the same time, other reviewers express very harsh negative views, using phrases such as "worst place" and accusing staff or management of lying and stealing. The dataset is small but shows a sharp divide between positive personal experiences and severe complaints.

    Care quality and staff: The reviews provide limited direct information about medical or personal care quality. Positive remarks that "mom liked it" and that the stay was "enjoyable" suggest that at least some residents felt well cared-for or comfortable. However, staff-related concerns are prominent in the negative summaries—specifically, front office staff are described as rude and "not there for you." These comments indicate perceived problems with customer service, responsiveness, or attitude at the administrative/front-desk level, even while maintenance responsiveness was called out positively. The juxtaposition of responsive maintenance with complaints about front-office rudeness suggests uneven staff performance across departments rather than uniformly good or bad staffing.

    Facilities and activities: Reviews explicitly praise the cleanliness of the apartments and mention a recreation room, which supports that the physical environment and at least some communal amenities are satisfactory to some residents. Safety is explicitly noted as a pro, which is an important positive signal for senior living. The presence of a recreation room and the characterization of the stay as "enjoyable" for some indicate that there are opportunities for socializing or activities, but the reviews do not provide detail on the range, frequency, or quality of programming.

    Management, trust, and integrity concerns: The most serious negatives center on allegations of dishonesty—phrases like "lie and steal" and "lies they tell you" are repeated and one review labels the facility the "worst place." These are severe claims and point to significant trust issues between at least some residents/relatives and management or staff. Such allegations merit careful follow-up because they go beyond service dissatisfaction to potential ethical or legal concerns. At the same time, because the positive comments are strong and specific (clean apartments, responsive maintenance, safe), it appears not all residents share these views, suggesting inconsistent experiences or isolated incidents.

    Notable patterns and limitations: The reviews show a clear pattern of mixed experiences: concrete, facility-level positives (cleanliness, maintenance responsiveness, recreation room, safety) contrasted with strong, emotive accusations about staff behavior and honesty. The sample is small and consists of brief summaries, so it is not possible to determine how widespread negative versus positive experiences are or to verify the claims. Also, there is no information in these summaries about dining quality, specific medical care practices, staff-to-resident ratios, licensing/inspections, or resolution of complaints.

    Implications and next steps: Given the polarized feedback, prospective residents or family members should consider in-person visits, speak directly with current residents and their families, ask the facility for references, review inspection and complaint records, and request written policies on billing and grievance procedures. The positive notes about cleanliness, maintenance, safety, and recreational space are strong points in favor of the facility, but the serious allegations about rudeness and dishonesty warrant careful investigation before making a placement decision.

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    About The Meadows

    The Meadows is a senior living community in Visalia, CA, that's been around for over 30 years, and it offers a wide range of housing and care choices for people 62 and older, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, care homes, home care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, respite care, and hospice care, so it covers most levels of support that older adults might need. The community has 58 one-bedroom units, 30 junior bedroom units, 11 studio apartments, 59 one-bedroom cottages, and 40 studio cottages, all set among large lawns with patios and well-kept grounds, and you'll see that the buildings go back to 1974, giving it that settled, park-like feel with mature trees. The apartment units come with kitchens or kitchenettes, refrigerators, gas ranges, washers and dryers (with on-site facilities and dry cleaning), cable TV, wifi, and pull cords for emergencies, and the cottages are designed to help residents move in smoothly, especially if there's a need to transition from one service level to another.

    There's a Community Director, Property Administrator, and Social Service Coordinator, and the social services staff help residents arrange the care or support they need, while maintenance, safety features like sprinklers and emergency pull cords, and well-kept grounds help keep the place safe and pleasant. The Meadows also has salon and barbershop services, a dining room with nutritious meals, and rooms for games, crafts, learning, and fitness, so residents get chances for engagement and to keep their minds and bodies active. Activities cover social events, arts, education, and health classes, and there are ongoing efforts to review what interests or activities residents want, as well as regular updates to keep them in the loop. People living here can use guest parking, transportation services, and enjoy easy access to local spots like cafés, parks, pharmacies, restaurants, theaters, and hospitals.

    Besides apartments and cottages designed for safety and comfort-including features to prevent wandering or confusion-there's a focus on helping people age in place with dignity, and for those who need extra help, there are personal care assistants and ongoing support with daily routines. Housekeeping, laundry, and all the basics are covered, and there's a waitlist for those wanting to move in, along with long-term care insurance options. The Meadows is known for being friendly and supportive, with staff that are helpful and open, and it's received the Best of Senior Living Award for strong reviews, which reflects its steady reputation. Residents find a stable community here, with opportunities to be social, stay healthy, and live in a well-maintained, affordable setting designed for their changing needs.

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