Shady Oaks Assisted Living

My mother, Mrs. Mary Ostroski, passed away recently having found a caring final home at Shady Oaks. When she first arrived there 5 year ago, she liked Shady Oaks, but it wasn't yet "her home". As time passed, she became an intricate member of the Shady Oaks community. She made friends wit...

My mother, Mrs. Mary Ostroski, passed away recently having found a caring final home at Shady Oaks. When she first arrived there 5 year ago, she liked Shady Oaks, but it wasn't yet "her home". As time passed, she became an intricate member of the Shady Oaks community. She made friends with residents, and the staff members quickly became her "buddies". Mom and the staff would joke around; play games (cards and bingo); enjoy crafts and musical entertainment together. Her days at Shady Oaks were busy and interesting thanks to the always available staff. Dinners, holidays and birthdays were celebrated with festive decorations, entertainment and traditional foods. Family members were always included at parties, allowing families to meet and share experiences. Good times were had by all! My mother enjoyed dining with her friends in the restaurant-style dining room....food is good and abundant! Shady Oaks Assisted Living is a facility for qualified residents. It is about community and friendship as well as health concerns impacting the residents. Tyson Belanger, owner, can be called on 24/7 to assist families and residents when concerns arise. Belanger guides his staff in handling community health issues impacting the residents. Belanger's handing of Covid 19 is only one example for which he received national recognition. Safety is a prime concern. Tyson Belanger's compassion and the skill of his staff is what sets Shady Oaks apart from other assisted living facilities. In the final days of my mother's life, he was there for both mom and me. It is my pleasure to recommend Shady Oaks for a loved one in need of assisted living services.

This is currently our first choice. My brother and sister in law were happy and impressed with the facility. [Name removed] was wonderful and helpful. Considering

Our Aunt has been at Shady Oaks since the end of April and we couldn't be more pleased! Her room is beautiful, the staff is wonderful and our Aunt is happy.

In early January 2018 we needed a facility for our elderly aunt. We called a “Place for Mom”, and our request was sent to several facilities. We set up appointments to visit four on January 5th. Shady Oaks was our first visit. We met with the owner, Tyson Belanger. He was so impressive in a deep...

In early January 2018 we needed a facility for our elderly aunt. We called a “Place for Mom”, and our request was sent to several facilities. We set up appointments to visit four on January 5th. Shady Oaks was our first visit. We met with the owner, Tyson Belanger. He was so impressive in a deeply intelligent yet understated way. He gave us the facts of the place without exaggeration. I am never one to make a choice without seeing all of my options but Shady Oaks was clean, bright, well taken care of and had an upbeat vibe. Mr. Belanger said they had one opening. We asked to see the room. It was a lovely pale yellow, with art on the walls and two double hung windows. Bright and beautiful! After seeing the rest of the facility and some further discussion, we made the decision to move her there (which we did two days later) and it was the best possible decision we could have made for her. And for us. She felt safe and happy there and she told us the staff was kind to her. Our aunt was one of the lucky ones – she had no cognitive dysfunction in her declining years. So when I asked her how she was, she would tell me everything in detail. We liked the fact that there were two nurses for 42 residents. The nurses were in touch with me on a regular basis and they were extremely compassionate with my aunt. They had a trained chef and the food was nutritious and tasty. In the dining room, my aunt was seated near a window with a bird feeder outside. It was perfect for her as she loved birds. There was usually a therapy dog on the premises. And they would bring in other animals for visits. My aunt loved animals and this was great for her spirits. There are large and small things that make Shady Oaks great. The small things are what truly make people happy on a daily basis. The kindness of others. The caring and compassion of all employed by Shady Oaks. The willingness to go the extra distance for those in their care. When my aunt died, Mr. Belanger came to her funeral. He gave us snapshots of her and the visiting animals. He told us again how much they cared for her and would miss her. This meant the world to us. I write very few reviews but Shady Oaks is so special, it needs to be reviewed. If you are looking for an assisted living facility, you really need to experience Shady Oaks. I cannot give it a higher recommendation!

This facility is incredible! My cousin originally found it for my Uncle. Since then, we’ve had both of our parents reside here because of the outstanding care my Uncle received. As our parents in their mid-to-late 80’s, weakened both physically and mentally, the Shady Oaks team was able to ba...

This facility is incredible! My cousin originally found it for my Uncle. Since then, we’ve had both of our parents reside here because of the outstanding care my Uncle received. As our parents in their mid-to-late 80’s, weakened both physically and mentally, the Shady Oaks team was able to balance all aspects of their care. While the Aides are all great and display much patience and respect for the residents, the differences compared to other assisted living facilities include: 1) RN staff on premises who can bridge the communication gaps across the healthcare providers and 2) Tyson’s personal involvement with every patient to ensure the best care is provided. Tyson & staff go above and beyond other facilities including providing financial recommendations and options for the residents. The facility staff-to-resident ratio is much higher than other facilities which allows for quick responses to resident or family requests. We can make the comparison to other facilities objectively because my father-in-law is geographically distanced and his care is not close to what is provided as an all-inclusive package at Shady Oaks. Finally, our parents lived their entire lives in the greater Bristol area and it was extremely important for them to remain in the area in order for their friends and other family members to visit them frequently. While we live out of state, the staff quick responses to our questions or suggestions enables us to feel like we are proximal and part of the team. It is always a leap of faith to place loved ones in the care of others - especially with all of the horror stories on the media concerning assisted living facilities - however, you will not be disappointed with the Professionalism provided at Shady Oaks. With Tyson Belanger in charge, we will have continued confidence in the facility for years to come.

This facility is as close to home as a resident can get. The staff is attentive and very understanding. There is not much turnover of staff which is good for the residents and very helpful to families. Whenever there is an issue the staff arrange transportation and appointments for my uncle. I cou...

This facility is as close to home as a resident can get. The staff is attentive and very understanding. There is not much turnover of staff which is good for the residents and very helpful to families. Whenever there is an issue the staff arrange transportation and appointments for my uncle. I couldn’t be happier with the care he is getting and highly recommend Shady Oaks.