The facility is very clean, and the staff is extremely friendly and compassionate. Some of the care providers still remember my grandmother when they see her in town. The atmosphere was positive, and she seemed very happy there. Even my children were comfortable visiting her, which they have not been at times in other assisted living facilities. Of course, Carrington Place has the same negatives that are unavoidable - somewhat "sterile" seeming (always smells like commercial cleaning products!) and it can be upsetting to see people who seem lonely or depressed and/or are in pain, but overall, it was far less gloomy than many such homes I have visited. We hope that she will not require permanent assisted living due to severe health problems, but if that were to happen, Carrington Place (or one of their affiliated facilities that would be more suitable to her needs) is one of very few that we would consider.