Elm Park Estates

There is a big difference between just being alive, and really living. I am really “living at Holiday By Atria Elm Park in Roanoke Virginia”. I tell friends that this facility is like an “old time British residential hotel”. But it is more than that. It’s the people! It takes a village! Our village is led by our General Manager, Ginger Clark. She always has time to speak with us, answer questions, grant a request, or solve a problem. She keeps things running like clock work. Then there is Elizabeth Overstreet, our steadfast Assistant General Manager. She leads the waitstaff and housekeepers, all of which are efficient and caring people. Maggie Bamber is Elm Parks Office Manager. She has gained this position by coming up through the ranks. Her experience helped us weather a storm or two, and we are grateful. Angela Race is our Engage Life Coordinator. She is in charge of the “fun stuff”, and that’s what makes Elm Park a place of “real living!”. We like choices in activities. We recently added Executive Chef, Michael Bamber. His training and experience has helped make our meals a joy and something to look forward to. Together, our village cared for us during our recent renovations! They continue to support us through personal trials and challenges. They cook and clean for us. AND THEY CHANGE MY BED! Something I find increasingly difficult. Other than meals or riding our bus to the store or Doctor, “fun stuff” is what we do best. Folks here love to play; several card games, such as bridge; puzzles; trivia; bean bag toss, frequent players are a 98 year old and his wife who’s 96! Bingo, our favorite winner is 101 year’s old! I am 81 and I thought I would be the “elder” not! The activity I chose is gardening, my hobby. Ginger has encouraged me and, together, we developed garden spots, shared plants with residents, and offered house plant instructions. Folks here really enjoy the planted walking paths, patio and bird baths!

Five stars to Elm Park Estates!! I would give it more if I could. We were looking for a place for my mom where she could live independently yet have a little more support. I put in a call to Elm Park Estates and Blake called me back immediately. We set up a tour and fell instantly in love. The apartments were quiet, clean, and a good size. We stayed for dinner and the food was great. Blake was a very impressive team member and answered every question we had. He asked my mom what her budget was and he was able to secure a room for her that she could afford. Within two weeks, we had my mom moved in. Blake continues to check on her and makes sure she has what she needs. She is really enjoying not having to cook and there are always choices on the menu that she likes. My siblings and I feel she deserves to be waited on after waiting on all of us and our dad for most of her life. She has also enjoyed the activities and the ability to socialize daily. All of the staff members have been incredibly kind and helpful to my mom. She feels like they are already like family. This gives all of us “Peace of mind.” We finally found a great place that our mom can call home.

I have been looking for an independent living facility for my sister and we have decided on Elm Park Estates. They have remodeled the place and it looks great. The staff including Blake, Ginger and the activities director have been so helpful. They were so accommodating with everything we needed and have answered all of our questions promptly. This facility which is in a great location across from Tanglewood Mall and is very reasonably priced. I know my sister will have a great experience there. Joe

I inquired about my mother moving into the community. The sales manager and GM could not have been more accommodating. The newly renovated spaces are so modern and sleek. The location is perfect since it’s across from the mall and convenient to everything. My mom is definitely considering this community as she is fully independent and looking for her forever home!