Congratulations to MBK Senior Living’s Estancia Del Sol, The Commons on Thornton, Chancellor Gardens and The Firs for being named a “Caring Stars 2022” by Caring.com.

Caring Stars started in 2012 as the first service-recognition program of its kind in the senior living industry, and has become a popular guide for consumers online. Caring’s expertly-managed and integrity-focused consumer reviews program highlights for seniors and their families which communities have earned the most and best praise from their customers

“We work hard at all our communities to exceed the quality, service and care expectations of those we serve,” said Christy Van Der Westhuizen, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for MBK Senior Living. “We’re honored to have our communities recognized for the incredible impact they’ve made on residents and families – and the good work they do daily!”

Here's what some of our residents and families are saying about our award-winning communities.

Estancia Del Rey - Corona, California

• “My grandfather is here and we love this place, he's finally happy and content.” – Louisa D.

• “The service is the best! The rooms are clean and staff are so friendly. I made new friends quickly because the residents here are so willing to help each other.” -Helen C.

The Commons on Thornton – Stockton, California

• “We are very happy we chose The Commons on Thornton for our mother's assisted living facility. The staff is caring and friendly, and the facility is clean and modern. The caregivers are very responsive when our mother needs something and they are always cheerful.” – Bruce S.

• “They were very welcoming and open to my loved one and my family . They go out of the way to work with the residents and accommodate their needs. Everything was as expected or very much higher than expected.” - Debra J

Chancellor Gardens – Clearfield, Utah

• “We moved my mom into Chancellor Gardens in July. There is always a very friendly environment. Both staff and residents go out of their way to say hello and make everyone feel welcome.” – Arthur K.

• “I have been at Chancellor Gardens for 2 months and I simply love it! I love the aides, they are very friendly and I love the management. It's pristine, my top rating. The food is excellent.” Ursula B.

The Firs – Olympia, Washington

• “The Firs is a fabulous place. The community is nice and clean, staff is fantastic and the location is great. My mom is very happy here and it was a wonderful choice.”  – Paul M.

• “My mother-in-law looked at all retirement community options in Olympia/Lacey 6 years ago and picked The Firs based on the friendly staff, comfortable rooms and great common areas. She's just as pleased with her decision today as the day she moved in.” – Curt L.

To be considered for the longstanding and distinguished Caring Stars 2022 list, senior living communities must have:

• 10 or more published reviews on their Caring.com profile by 10/15/21
• An overall average rating of 4.5 stars or higher
• 3 or more published reviews from 10/15/20 through 10/15/21, with at least one of the recent reviews being a 5-star review and one or more published in 2021
• Public-facing responses to any 1-star or 2-star negative reviews

In addition to the above qualifications, Caring conducts a reviews-integrity audit for every review on every finalist’s directory listing. Another quality-assurance measure Caring takes is to screen finalist communities using available licensing and inspection reports on state agency websites.

To learn more about these Caring Star communities or schedule a private tour, visit www.MBKSeniorLiving.com.