What Families Say About Bluegrass Assisted Living
BARDSTOWN
“I attended a meeting at Bluegrass Assisted Living in Bardstown on December 10, 2009 to find out about Veterans benefits for my 83-year-old mother. I had no idea that a widow of a Veteran could even apply for a VA pension.
“Like most people I had my doubts as to my mother ever receiving anything from the VA. Four months later in April, my mother received a letter from the VA informing her that they were granting her a lifetime pension to cover the cost of her Assisted Living expenses. I would like to give U.S. Benefits Analysts a tremendous thanks for getting this VA pension for my mother.I would not have known where to start or how to apply and they did all the work.
“I would also like to thank Bluegrass Assisted Living for putting me in contact with U.S. Benefits Analysts. This VA widow’s pension is a tremendous benefit for my mother.”
– Gratefully, Tom Lyvers
“I cannot possibly express the gratitude we feel towards you and your company, U.S. Benefits Analysts. Your assistance is getting a Veteran’s widow’s pension for my mother was invaluable. When Bluegrass Assisted Living put me and my family in contact with you, we didn’t actually believe anything would come of it. We actually knew that my mother should qualify for assistance and we had tried numerous times on our own to no avail. Your company accomplished what we could not do on our own.
We are extremely grateful for the resourcefulness of your staff in finding a professional company like U.S. Benefits Analysts that have the experience and knowledge to work through the complicated forms and requirements so that my mother could receive her Veteran’s widow pension… We began the process with you on January 11, 2010 and we understood it would be a minimum of 10 months for her to receive a VA pension but barely two months later, on March 17, we received a letter stating that she had been granted benefits.
‘Thank you Bluegrass Assisted Living and U.S. Benefits Analysts for helping us to allow my mother to continue living comfortably.”
– Joy Pharmer
“I am a visiting home health nurse and frequently visit clients at Bluegrass Assisted Living in Bardstown. I highly recommend this facility. They truly are caring and compassionate and treat your loved ones like family.”
– Tammy, R.N.
“Again my thanks to your facility. Dad is really enjoying his stay there. Though he still would like to go ‘home’ he has expressed that his past life had gotten very lonely. The longer he is with Bluegrass, the more, I think, he considers it to be home. He told me about the fire alarms and his role as “alarm coordinator”. Dad held a job with a great deal of responsibility at Bernheim for many years. He did everything to the best of his ability. I think that ability is what kicked in when the alarms sounded. He can’t sit by and be a spectator at those times, so he will likely be in that role should any other alarms sound. Thanks for treating him with such respect and dignity.”
- Gayle Ryan
“I am offering comments about Bluegrass Assisted Living. Because my sister still says after several weeks of living here, ‘I feel like I am on vacation,’ which pleases me the most. Having visited there several times, I find the building each time to be clean, fresh smelling, and so bright and colorful! Flowers around and pictures add to the décor.
“But what residents and families want most is a happy resident who is pleased with the staff and likes the food that is being served. My sister is ‘very’ pleased with the staff and the food.
“I sense a ‘family atmosphere’ there and everyone seems professional and caring. Not once have I heard a staff member raise their voice or show impatience.
“Having visited many nursing homes and assisted living areas, I can truthfully say that Bluegrass Assisted Living has impressed me the most. Had I known about your establishment, I would have asked a family I know to move their loved one from the location to Bluegrass.
“My two sisters who visit our sister there are also quite pleased and happy with what we see our sister enjoying.”
- J. Edelen and Family
“When you have to place a loved one in an assisted living, you want one that makes that person feel at home. A place that is run by professionals, staff that is loving and caring, as well as aware of what going medical with your family member.
“At Bluegrass, you receive this and so much more. Each person has their own private room and they are able to have a daily life, as well as being monitored 24/7 by the management and professional staff.
“When you walk into Bluegrass you have a warm feeling. You know that your loved one will be taken care of.”
– Liz Smith
“This is a very nice place. It is very pretty and comfortable for one to live here. The food is delicious. All the caregivers and office staff are just great.”
– Teri Smith
ELIZABETHTOWN
“I am writing to comment on my experience at Bluegrass Assisted Living facility and your staff. My mother has resided at Bluegrass since September 2008. During that time your staff has always been very helpful in assisting Mom with her daily needs. All of the caregivers are great! They genuinely care about mom ensuring that all of her needs are taken care of and all of your staff makes her feel like family. The caregivers have been very supportive as well as friendly, courteous and professional. The caregivers have also given the family great advice for mom’s care, such as the proper way to assist her when getting her up from a sitting position.
“The facility is always extremely clean and it feels like home. bluegrass offers a variety of activities and special events, such as Boot-Scootin’ Grannies and an Elvis Impersonator. Bluegrass also offers church services for the residents.
“Bluegrass also offers the services of a beauty salon. The beauty salon is so needed in the home. The women look forward to Mondays when they get their hair styled. It is a pleasure to see the women in the beauty salon getting their hair washed and styled!
“The cafeteria offers a variety of food. If a special diet is needed it is provided. Mom is a diabetic so she is given food and drink that is sugar-free. I have eaten the food from the cafeteria and it is delicious! I would also like to compliment the cooks for the great job they do in the kitchen. I also like the fact that all of the residents eat together. I think that makes Bluegrass seem more like home.
“Since I live in New Jersey I have visited with mom several times, therefore I spend quite a bit of time at the facility. I appreciate the fact that all of the workers and staff treat my mother with respect and see that she is well cared for and comfortable.
“My family and I visited several different Assisted Living facilities and Bluegrass seemed more like a home with family and not just an institution.
In closing, I, as well as my brother, Gary Brewer, want to take this opportunity to thank you, the caregivers, the kitchen workers, the beautician and the administrative staff for providing the great care for my mother. I would highly recommend the Bluegrass Assisted Living home to everyone in need of an assisted living home.
– Patricia L. Roberts
“My Grandparents, Lynn & Ora Cates, have lived at Bluegrass Assisted Living for 2 years. We have been very pleased with the care they have received since moving there.
“In the beginning, we were concerned about the transitions from home to the assisted living setting. The administration and staff made every effort to ensure us the change would be smooth for my grandparents.
“My grandparents seem very content with their new home. I attribute this to the caring staff, clean environment and structure provided. My grandmother is very social & likes to get out & visit with the other residents, She also enjoys the activities such as bingo, church services, exercise classes, dancing, and arts and crafts.
“My grandfather on the other hand, is much less social and mobile. He prefers to stay in his apartment most of the time where it is quiet and peaceful.
“Bluegrass Assisted Living is the perfect place to call home. A warm, loving, stable environment. This is the key to optimal care for our aging parents. Thanks to Bluegrass staff for loving Lynn and Ora.”
– Kim and Dennis Cates
“My father, Clarance Cecil, is very happy and satisfied at Bluegrass Assisted Living. He has lived at Bluegrass since June 2008. He tells me frequently what a good place it is and that he hasn’t had a bad meal since he’s lived here.
“Because my father is so content, the family is also extremely pleased with the kind, patient care and attention that he receives from the dedicated staff. Thank you.
– Sue Story, Daughter