My brother, Philip, and I cannot say enough good things about Serenades in Longwood, Florida. It was 2 ½ years ago, when our family could no longer keep our mom, who’s memory was deteriorating, safe in a home environment. We were sad and, admittedly, very concerned about the care she would receive away from us.
When we met Carolyn, the Director of Serenades, and her staff, we were immediately put at ease. They were knowledgeable and welcoming but, more importantly, their treatment of the residents was evident. We saw caregivers speaking kindly and with encouraging words prompting baths or participation in the various activities offered. The facility smelled fresh and clean, and the residents always appeared well groomed and – simply said – cared for. Before the pandemic, we could visit anytime we liked, and the circumstances remained consistent – mom looked healthy and clean, and the staff were always attentive to her needs. During the pandemic, we were encouraged to visit mom either remotely or at a safe distance.
Sadly, our mom passed a few months ago on New Year’s Day following our father who died a week earlier on Christmas Eve. Though we miss them every day, we are grateful that our mom received such wonderful care from a group of people dedicated to helping the elderly live their best lives possible. Not only do we want to express our sincere appreciation of Carolyn but all of her staff, particularly Ainsley and Sabaeda.