Monarch Landing Retirement Community

It is beautiful but it is so big that it can be overwhelming. I noticed many small groups of residents and little interaction from the staff. Every staff memebr I saw was smiling but moving rather quickly.

After years of being a landlord in his old building on the southwest side, Dad decided that a little extra security and comfort was what he had worked all those years for and so he moved to Monarch Landing. I visited him here for the first time last week, almost a full year after he moved in.
It took a bit of getting used to the idea that Dad was ready for a retirement community but I am SO HAPPY he chose Monarch Landing. This place is really well maintained and staffed. It is like a fine resort.
Dad’s new apartment (he says he has a «lease for life») is well constructed, built in 2005. There are the additional security measures like the pull chains in the bathrooms and various helps like a phone call when inclement weather is expected so that you might move your car to the garage. What I liked best were the grounds– very lovely landscaping– and the amenities– a great gym and pool. The dining rooms look impressive and as we walked around during the dinner hour the residents were all so happy and enjoying themselves. The food smelled really good too, although I did not dine in the hall.
The residents here were beyond friendly and I’m so glad Dad seems to be fitting in with the other kids just fine. He really likes it here and the staff all know him and treat him well which means the world to me.
If your family member is considering Monarch Landing, I think they will make a fine choice.