Ashley Park

My mother and my aunt who were born and raised in Charleston, SC are in their 90's now and have lived at Ashley Park for a combined total of over five (5+) years which is the approximate age of this facility.

Years ago my aunt mentioned to me that she was interested in moving to a safe, secure retirement home to enjoy her senior years without the demands of home ownership. A few day later I was quite pleased when I came upon Ashley Park while helping a friend file for his social security located on the same boulevard. When I saw the grand entrance to the facility I just had to go in. I was met by a caring professionally management team (Husband and Wife) who answered all my questions and invited me to dining with them and tour the facility. I set an appointment and returned to look at the floor plans, view some available apartments, inquire as to price and tour the entire facility while inquiring about all services available to tentants. I left with a Ashley Park pamplet/brochure in my hands for her review and consideration. I was certain Ashley Park was the answer to my aunt's request. She requested I made an appointment for the next day. She like me was sold on Ashley Park as her new home as soon as she entered the facililty and meet the management teams.

Almost four years passed as me and my mother enjoyed our visits meals and outings with my aunt at Ashley Park. Then my mother of 89+ years was ready for that transistion to senior retirement living and their was as no where else she would have even considered. In October 2011 the rental agreement was signed and we moved my mother to Ashley Park only four (4) apartments from her sister's apartment and on the same floor.

Poeple are what make or break a business. Ashley Park dual management teams are caring and loving of their residences. Every meal the two managment teams of husbands and wifes visit with their residence by serving beverages and engaging in conversation with every residence. Every resident is know by their names and always addressed with respect. The dining room serving staff are polite and personal with the residents and many know the names of the residences since turnover is seldom. I cannot say enough about the wonderful Chefs and the nourishing tasty foods that are served every meal!The Chefs even mingles with the residents during desert serving.

The activities and services that Ashley Park offers is second to none. All of our Amercian holidays are celebrated and acknowledged. with music, dance, decorations, activiites, etc. Veterans photos are honored on the wall of fame as is my father's photo and his contribution to keeping America free during WWII. The recreational director constantly is booking entertainment, scheduling outings and internal events. A library and store is availalbe for residences along with a chapel for all faiths. A beautiful garden, fountain and grilling area is available for residenc and their guest at no cost.

My mother and aunt would not go anywhere else to have their hair and nails done. Gerry's salon housed inside the facility knows her cliental and satisy their needs for beauty.

Maintance and housekeeping is second to none!

All religious faiths are honored with services conducted by pastors and ministers. priests, etc. for Ashley Park residences.

Physical Therapy and nursing assistance is housed and availble upon request/demand from residence/Physicians. Home care providers are availble upon request.

Transportation is provided on scheudled days for doctors visits, groceries and other personal needs by Ashley Park at no cost.

I could easily go on and on but I suggest you see Ashley Park for yourself. Hope to see you there.

by James Voight, Jul 2012