Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville

Garden Plaza is large clean and quiet. Exactly the kind of environment I'm looking for.

I gave training on scam preventing. The staff and attendees were great. The facility is immaculate.

We came to visit a friend who had just moved in. Staff is very friendly. The facility is very clean. The building appears to be maintained well.

This place is Tops!! I would give a 5 although I have not needed care though good so far!! The room sizes are excellent!

I have family that has lived here for several years. I do occasional updates to this review since things sometimes change based on staff, etc. I also know how important it is for people to get an accurate picture on independent living places because they can be costly, and you want to know that what you're getting is worth it. It's hard to determine that based on one tour and a couple visits. Overall, this is a beautiful and nicely decorated place. They do a nice job maintaining it. Second, most of the staff is exceedingly friendly and LOVE the residents! Shout out to them and especially the front-desk peeps like Yovany and Eileen! Kudos to Alberto, the maintenance guy, and his staff. He is so kind to all the residents and is very knowledgeable and works very hard. Always has a smile on his face and willingness to maintain the place. My family says the food is okay. I agree with them. The newest activities director has cut back on the amount of activities in comparison to some prior activities directors, especially Bingo. Bingo is a big deal to many folks there. They used to have it three times a week. One of my family members just let me know they've not had it much at all in Dec. and throughout the first week of Jan. I understand it's the end of the Christmas/New Year season and perhaps that is a reason. Also, some residents have told me that they don't see the activities director's face much in comparison to prior activities directors, although I do know she has a coffee time, which is scheduled in Feb. There are other outside people that come in, such as a gentleman that does hair (salon), foot person (podiatrist? to trim nails), hearing aid guy (Tyler, who my mom absolutely loves), a once a month Bible study/health talk that a small group of ladies attend, and there are churches that come in - I believe each one comes in and does a service about once a month. They are better staffed with cleaning ladies in comparison to the past. Thank you for that! I believe they have one primary driver, who drives to some activities and drives residents to scheduled doctor visits. They've gone on some nice trips to restaurants, movies, etc. They had a patch a while ago when a vehicle or two were out for maintenance for some time, and they were having a hard time getting reliable drivers, but I believe that has now improved. As a last note - I believe you have to have reasonable expectations if you move a loved one into an independent living place. It's an upscale accommodation but for older folks who are often frail and/or medically compromised and the adjustment can be challenging for everyone. Overall, I think the people who run Garden Plaza know this and are doing their best to provide a supportive and positive atmosphere for the residents. But remember - if you move your loved in to Garden Place, come visit them often! No social contact from other residents or the staff is ever a viable substitute for the contact of a family member. It just isn't. Too many residents are lonely because their sons (or other family) only visit them once every couple of months, or less. Honor and take care of your parents and family!