Karen H.
Yelp
From the bottom of my heart, I wish there was a 10 star rating. Five stars is just not enough to describe the incredible residence for the memory impaired. The residence is open, light filled and beautiful set in the center of lush grounds in Sonoma, including a largely wrap around porch. My auntie was experiencing dementia behaviors and when I became concerned, her caretaker proceeded to try to cut her off from me. Unfortunately, my auntie was the victim of elder abuse emotionally and financially. By the time, we could get this addressed including the authorities, her bank accounts had been drained, a reverse mortgage had been taken out on her home and her credit cards had been run up to more than $30K. I reviewed 4 different "facilities" and by far Mirabel was my favorite. It was going to be necessary to sell her home to be able to afford any residence. This process took several months and under these difficult circumstances, Mirabel Lodge accepted her anyway with the promise to be paid when her house sold. Josh was an angel, literally picking her up in the morning home and bringing her home at night to a night caretaker as we could not afford 24 care. Have you ever heard of such a thing? I hadn't. Auntie loved Mirabel immediately, of course Josh was her favorite, but also the staff and new friends she made. She loved her room, her roommate and the food. I spoke to her almost daily and in small talk asked what she had eaten that day. Sometimes she couldn't remember but on many occasions she commented that the "chef" had made this or that and it was delicious. Sadly, she passed away last week but was happy up to the very end. I credit this largely to Josh as auntie would say, "if I was 40 years younger". . . too funny. As I write this, I am in tears of gratitude. These fine people are angels and truly care and love their residents. I obviously cannot recommend them with any greater confidence. If your loved one is in need of this kind of care, drop everything and "run" to get that loved on in!!!