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I've asked myself lately, what if I had stayed in my house and not moved into The Commons, when I did, 4 years ago? I would have been all by myself, during this Pandemic, and afraid to go to the store with the Covid prevalent and wondering how to fill my hours and still stay safe. Thank Heavens I came here! Thank Heavens I have this beautiful home to live in with tons of friends who are residents and staff! Love,

The Commons has been so good for her – both her body and her spirit! We knew she wasn’t eating as well as she should but she probably put on 10 lbs of healthy weight after arriving and she still raves about the meals offered. She loves all the social activities and all her new friends as well.

You’ve truly become our partners in caring for her , which is an incredible gift. Whether it was regulating her meds, doing an x-ray right in her room after she fell or helping us access outside providers who would deliver services right there in the building – you have been a Godsend.

I can’t thank you enough for helping us make suer that this last chapter of our moms’ life is as rich and meaningful as it can be and that every day we know she is safe and being cared for by skilled, knowledgeable and loving people.

Anyone that might be wondering if The Commons on Marice is right for a parent t or loved one can be confident that they couldn’t make a better choice.

Again – thank you for everything.

In the six short months my parents have been at the Commons we and they have been continually overwhelmed with the kindness and support displayed by all members of the staff.  Even before my father’s recent death, Kezia and Jill had visited with my parents many times and went out of their way to show a true caring that touched all of us deeply.

The list of individuals who have been kind goes beyond the Marketing team and is in every department: George, Evan and Mattie from the dining room; Nina, Brianna and Megan from housekeeping; Ali, Stacy and Janice from nursing and of course Steve who seems to be able to fix anything.  I am sure there are many others as well and these are just some of the people who have made my parent’s transition to the Commons so easy and special.

Thank you for having such high standards and for hiring such wonderful people.  Please be sure to let all of the staff know that their kindness and cheerful attitudes are truly appreciated.

I would personally like to mention two staff in particular who have been my “rock of support” during this challenging journey for me and my Mother:

Nurse, Stacy Lotton is a true asset and valuable employee for The Commons on Marice. She is one in a million, a warrior, a leader and a healer. She leads by demonstrating and sets the standard of care and compassion For her staff who work in the memory unit. She knows and nourishes those whom she cares for each and every day. She is truly a woman of substance who uses wisdom and caring in her every day actions. She was there for my Mother in her final days and hours in ways I can’t adequately express enough gratitude but it was a beautiful thing to witness.

Chaplain, Renee Kowlessar is invaluable to The Common on Marice. She is a wise and gifted person. She knows how to facilitate another person’s process, does not intrude, but instinctively knows when to offer a tender hand. She helped me understand that death is not frightening, helped me to let go, and understand the nature of the eternal. I know she does this for so many who are fortunate enough to meet her.

In deepest appreciation,