5485 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19606, United States
My 91 year old mother who lived 60 miles away from the closest of her children, swore she would never leave her home of 67 years. When circumstances made it impossible for her to remain living alone, I began to look for assisted living near me in Reading. I toured two homes and found one to be interesting but a little further away from me than I wanted and the other was a flat out NO WAY after we completed our tour. I was beginning to doubt my decision to move Mom away from her life time home but then I spoke to Angela at Berkshire Commons, which is only a mile from my home. Angela provided thoughtful, thorough and prompt answers to my questions and we made arrangements for a tour. My husband and I were impressed with the tour and I was beginning to relax about my decision to move Mom when Angela took us into one of the available rooms. I knew at that moment that Mom belonged there. The rooms were bright and cheery and spacious and I fell in love with them right away. I was so excited to get Mom, who was still doubtful that she needed assistance for day to day living, in to see her new home but when she walked in the door, I knew we had made the right decision. She was thrilled with her rooms and today, six months later, she says that she loves her home. If there was one complaint that she had as she adjusted to a fairly carefree life, it was that she had TOO much help for the first month or two of her stay. The entire staff bent over backwards to assess Mom's needs and help her adjust and they were constantly in and out of her rooms, keeping her company and brightening her day. I think that the staff is a reflection of the home's director, Kate Fisher, who has provided me with answers and assistance whenever I asked for something. I am so relieved to know that Mom is constantly being monitored and that I no longer have to worry about her falling and not being found for several days. She has people to talk to, activities to participate in and someone to clean her rooms and make her food. The choice to move Mom from her home was a tough one but I KNOW we made the right one with Berkshire Commons.
Read More ReviewsMy 91 year old mother who lived 60 miles away from the closest of her children, swore she would never leave her home of 67 years. When circumstances made it impossible for her to remain living alone, I began to look for assisted living near me in Reading. I toured two homes and found one to be interesting but a little further away from me than I wanted and the other was a flat out NO WAY after we completed our tour. I was beginning to doubt my decision to move Mom away from her life time home but then I spoke to Angela at Berkshire Commons, which is only a mile from my home. Angela provided thoughtful, thorough and prompt answers to my questions and we made arrangements for a tour. My husband and I were impressed with the tour and I was beginning to relax about my decision to move Mom when Angela took us into one of the available rooms. I knew at that moment that Mom belonged there. The rooms were bright and cheery and spacious and I fell in love with them right away. I was so excited to get Mom, who was still doubtful that she needed assistance for day to day living, in to see her new home but when she walked in the door, I knew we had made the right decision. She was thrilled with her rooms and today, six months later, she says that she loves her home. If there was one complaint that she had as she adjusted to a fairly carefree life, it was that she had TOO much help for the first month or two of her stay. The entire staff bent over backwards to assess Mom's needs and help her adjust and they were constantly in and out of her rooms, keeping her company and brightening her day. I think that the staff is a reflection of the home's director, Kate Fisher, who has provided me with answers and assistance whenever I asked for something. I am so relieved to know that Mom is constantly being monitored and that I no longer have to worry about her falling and not being found for several days. She has people to talk to, activities to participate in and someone to clean her rooms and make her food. The choice to move Mom from her home was a tough one but I KNOW we made the right one with Berkshire Commons.
The staff here is absolutely amazing. It was so amazing to see how they care for the residents as if they were family! I couldn’t get over the sense of a very homey feel while visiting a family member. It makes it so much easier know that’s she is well cared for. I would highly recommend this facility to anyone looking for a senior living community.
This facility is very nice with excellent staff that make sure that the residents get all the proper care that they deserve. Everyone is very polite and the building is kept very clean. Excellent management that stay on top of things.
The staff members were incredibly friendly and genuinely care for their residents. During our last visit, we could see how happy our aunt was. In addition, I was also impressed by the cleanliness of the facility. I definitely recommend Berkshire Commons for a senior living community.
If you ever get a chance to look at their facebook page you will be truly amazed at the fun things the residents and staff do on a daily basis. The staff cares for their residents and treats them like family. It takes a special person to be a care giver and they are full of special people at this care site. I know that any member of my family would fit in here. I have no concerns about leaving my father in their care.
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