Green Acres Foundation - Garden View Lodge

I am writing this review in response to a previous review.I am a resident of Garden View Lodge. As indicated in this listing the lodge is an assisted living facility". I would describe it as a seniors' lodge with traditional lodge suites as well as transitional living apartments.The apartments are very nicely appointed one bedroom suites. One must take one meal a day in the dining room - that requirement means one is "forced" to socialize with other lodge residents at that time

Family stayed here. They were lied to about how independent" the living is. They were forced to pay for a meal every day whether they were there or not. They have to be home by 10pm and check in every morning to confirm that they are alive. This is semi independent living at best and they are wasting our family's money. Our family member is moving out and we are very thankful for that. There are better choices for your loved ones."

I am writing this in response to the two negative reviews that were previously posted.I am a resident of Garden View Lodge & have been since December 1st 2016, before this I was a resident of Black Rock Terrace for four & a half years. Both lodges are run by Green Acres Foundation.When I moved over to the independent living apartments at Garden View, I did so because I have a mild eating disorder & I was able to make two meals a day for myself and be able to have my third meal in the lodge dining room. This ensures that at least I have one nutritious meal a day.These apartments are we'll appointed with one bedroom, lovely living room, a beautiful bathroom with a walk in shower and a full kitchen with a full size fridge and oven. I am very happy to have such a beautiful apartment.I was well aware when I moved in that I had to have one meal a day, this being supper and that I had to pay X number of dollars per month whether I chose to be there or not. As for calling down each day and checking in I was also made aware of this, it is for my own safety, if I don't call the staff will check on me just to make sure I haven't fallen or that I am not sick, this is reassuring to know that if something happens to me I won't be lying on the floor for days until someone realizes I am not around.As for the outside doors of the facility being locked at 10:00 pm, this is for our own security, we don't need Tom

Awful. Family was lied to and extorted. Don't go here