What Families Say About Bluegrass Assisted Living
BARDSTOWN
“I’m writing in regards to my grandma Jessie Thurman who resides at Bluegrass Assisted Living in Bardstown, KY. Bluegrass is a very nice home-like place. The employees are very nice and understanding. We had to place our grandmother in Bluegrass due to her not having reliable people to take care of her at home. she was often ill and fell and broke her ribs which landed her in the hospital. We convinced her to try Bluegrass for a couple of weeks while she was recovering. She didn’t like it at first but after getting up and making friends, we wouldn’t be able to convince her to go back home. I’m so excited she is receiving such great care that for me and the rest of my family, we would like to thank Bluegrass and its employees for the great work and care that they are providing, not only for my grandmother but for other residents there. Thanks a bunch, Bluegrass.”
– Alicia Thurman
“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 evewryone seems professional and caring. Not once have I heard a staff member raise their voice or show impatience.
“Your activity coordinator, Karen, especially impresses me. Staying for bingo one day, I soon observed a lady who knew the residents by name, was super patient with them, was friendly, and caring for each resident. Karen seems to truly want the residents to be happy and she gives one hundred percent in following through with the daily activities. She even lifts my spirits.
“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
“I am a private caregiver/companion that has visited Bluegrass Assisted Living on many occasions. I have contracted with several family members/clients of Bluegrass to provide additional one-on-one care. During my time at Bluegrass, I have truly seen the caring and compassionate care and attention that clients receive from the caregivers and administrative staff of Bluegrass Assisted Living. If you have a loved one residing at Bluegrass, you can rest assured that your loved one is receiving the utmost care. I have also noted during my visits that Bluegrass Assisted Living’s clients are treated with the respect and the dignity that they deserve. The administrative staff is very polite, professional and prompt with assisting clients, family members and outside contractors with respect. They take much pride in their work.”
– Brenda Bishop
“I have been extremely pleased with the dedicated, caring and efficient service extended to my mother by Kennethia, your staff, and your employees.”
– Judge Larry Raikes
“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
“I’m pleased with the staff and excellent care my Mom (Teresa Long) receives. My worries are gone, and they all are so very good to work with.”
– Steve Long
“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
“My sister, Josephine Pickar, has been with Bluegrass Assisted Living since the first day they opened their doors. Joie, as we call her, has been satisfied, safe and happy in this wonderful community. We are extremely pleased with the love and care she has received.”
– W.K. Nichols (David)
“I’m 93 yrs. old. I came here from my home, where I lived alone. My granddaughter recommended this place. I have been very impressed with the staff. Getting old is no fun, so loving tender care means it all. I feel so secure here and recommend it highly. I love this place dearly. Thank God for places and people like this.”
- Resident Helen Raby
“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. Since my mother has dementia and Alzheimer’s, there are certain caregivers that work better with mom and those caregivers are Carrie Harris, Jamie Yates and Shannon. However, 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 care-givers 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 Monday’s when they get their hair styled. I want to thank the beautician Peggy Simmons for the great service that she provides. Peggy is great with my mother! It is a pleasure to see the women in the beauty salon getting their hair washed and styled and Peggy is so good with the residents!
“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