I liked Sunny View Retirement Community. It has been there since 1964. It has a vibrant culture, it looked nice, and had a homey feel to it. They have an active building program, so they always seem to be adding and improving their facilities. I also liked that it's a nonprofit and that it offers a continuum of care. There's a lot of green space between the buildings. So, there's a lot of open space, and I think it's the largest campus of all the ones I saw. It's already full, so we looked at some units that were already occupied. They were set up well, and I liked them. They offered a wide range of activities, too.

I love Sunny View. The people are amazingly kind and helpful. I've been so surprised at how wonderful the people have been, which you don't always find in retirement communities. Everything is included, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They give you two entrees on the menu and choices for dessert, soup, and salad. The food is good. They have all of the things that you want, like buses to take you shopping, people coming in to do shows for you, a section with a library and games, and a theater for movies. They have a shopping room where people can donate things to it, and once a week it's open for the residents to come and buy at low prices. They have a doctor who comes in on a regular basis. You can come in as individual living then you can go towards assisted living, all the way to a section for Alzheimer's patients. They have beautiful grounds and little fountains that are well kept. My mother chose to live in the villas and I love them. It's like a two-bedroom apartment with a full kitchen. She walks out her back sliding patio and has this enclosed gorgeous garden area. She can set out a table, chairs, and an umbrella, and she has places to put potted plants. It has a beautiful iron gate that you can walk out of in order to go to the dining facility. The staff is amazing, and they have all kinds of activities.

My wife and I moved here 14 months ago. Since she has Parkinson's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia, I knew she would eventually need more care. Although her move to the Special Care unit occured earlier than I anticipated, it was handled in a very smooth and caring way. The staff is very professional and respectful of her unique situation. I still live in the independent living area of the facility, yet it is quite convenient to visit my wife and share meals with her. I'm very thankful for the care that Sunny View has provided to both me and my wife, and I can highly recommend it to anyone looking for continuing care.