Testimonials

I want to get older so I can go to Goddard House!

My grandfather has lived at Goddard House for a few years now, I genuinely think it has kept him alive in his final years. This is a man who thrives on human interaction, adored his family home and detested the idea of losing his independence in assisted living. My aunt researched and placed him at Goddard and I could not be happier.

Living in the UK, this year was the first time I was able to come visit him since he moved to Goddard a few years ago. The staff are wonderful (chatty, kind and interested in their residents), the building and facilities are top notch and well equipped and the food and activities are great. Residents were sitting in the reception eager to chat and open to newcomers, conversing with each other in the hallways with their doors open.

My Grandfather loves people, loves entertaining and is nearing 100 years old. My fear was he would be staying in his room, eating crummy food and watching TV. The time I spent with him, we enjoyed chair Zumba classes, playing the piano and having an impromptu sing along with passers by, writing poetry for workshops, watching movies with other residents… he was always checking the schedule and telling me he had a happy hour or an activity he wanted to do so I would have to visit at particular times. That is music to my ears.

Goddard House has kept him and his mind engaged, comfortable, allowed him to make new friends, play music to people and every single staff member is polite, professional and happy to be there.

I want to get older so I can go to Goddard House and I am excited to return soon to see my grandfather so happy. Thank you Goddard House for keeping him in the picture and letting me forge more lovely memories with him.

– George, Grandson of Resident

I want to get older so I can go to Goddard House!

I feel the staff genuinely care about me.

I started out as just another resident here, but lately I’ve realized we have all become good friends. It’s great living with other older adults who are still interesting in living life. We have a tables full of great discussions at dinner. I feel the staff genuinely care about me. When I ask for assistance it is never a bother. They seem happy to help.

–John, Resident

I feel the staff genuinely care about me.

The warm, competent staff provide a safe and stimulating environment that keeps her engaged and enjoying her life.

Goddard House has been a wonderful home for my mother for more than five years. The warm, competent staff provide a safe and stimulating environment that keeps her engaged and enjoying her life. They have been great partners to work with – friendly, flexible and helpful. I can’t imagine a better quality of life for my mom. She moved from her life-long home out of state and I was so pleasantly surprised at how she adjusted to life in assisted living. Goddard staff helped every step of the way to make the transition as smooth as possible.

–Jane, Daughter of Resident

The warm, competent staff provide a safe and stimulating environment  that keeps  her engaged and enjoying her life.

Activities keeps me well engaged.

Activities, including adapted exercises, lectures, movies, day trips to museums and shopping keeps me well engaged. The building is bright, well-maintained and immaculate. The support and interest level of the staff, as well as the friendliness of other residents, was amazing.

–Martin, Former Resident

Activities keeps me well engaged.