The Solana East Cobb

I've waited almost a year to write this review, but approaching the anniversary of my mom's passing has encouraged me to give an honest review. If looking for a lovely space for yourself or an aging parent that lives mostly independently, the apartments at Solana are well designed and do not feel institutional. However, if you need regular assistance, or in our case memory care, I caution you to the limitations of this facility. We moved my mother into Solana's memory care with advanced level Alzheimer's under the impression she would be closely cared for. After a few months it became apparent that staff was constantly turning over and care was being missed. While there were a few really amazing and stand-out care givers and medical technicians, they came and went quickly. I get it- burnout in this industry is real. It's a really tough job. Unfortunately, overall we were hugely disappointed with management and spent the last year of my mother's life in constant worry. Despite paying substantially for every level of care possible, we were told that they could not provide constant supervision for her and that "we should hire a sitter". We ended up hiring a full time care giver to supplement her care to ensure she was changed, toileted, and kept from falling (which was happening almost daily). It was then that we realized that many of the care-givers we'd seen in the building when we toured or visited were not actually Solana staff, but outside supplemental care givers hired by the residents' families. I'm leaving 2 stars- one star for the beautiful building and the garden that gave me some of my final memories with my mom and one star for the few staff members that saw my mother at her very worst and cared for her anyway.

As a professional musician who performs regularly at this assisted living community, I have had the opportunity to see firsthand the care and attention given to the residents. The staff is consistently friendly, compassionate, and genuinely dedicated to creating a warm and welcoming environment. What impresses me most is the way the residents are treated with dignity and respect. The activities team does an excellent job of keeping residents engaged, and it is always rewarding to see the smiles, participation, and enjoyment during musical performances and community events. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and has a positive atmosphere that makes residents feel at home. Family members can feel confident knowing their loved ones are in a caring environment where their well-being is clearly a priority. Based on my experiences performing here, I would highly recommend this community to anyone looking for a quality assisted living facility for a loved one.

My Mother has been a resident at 4 assisted living facilities and while each of them has had positive features, I have never seen a facility where the Executive Director, who is not an owner, is so hands on and invested in the care of the residents and their families. There has never been a time that I visited Mom where she has not been seen. Shevon is really caring and this attitude is exhibited by her staff as well. At the front desk, Wanda is so easy to lend a hand to a resident or family member as well as JoAnn who is kind and caring, making the residents feel special! DeAndre, Vivian and a host of others work to show my mother love and it really warms my heart! This past weekend the staff put on a lovely "Breakfast at Tiffany's" themed Brunch. We could not be happier with their efforts. Many thanks to Shelia O as well. She has really been a wonderful RCD. All in all, we see our Mom thriving at Solana.

I was dropping off a delivery at the facility and the smell of food coming from the café made it feel warm and inviting, like walking into someone’s home during dinner. The café area is such a nice touch too. It’s cozy, bright, and gives residents a place to gather, chat, and enjoy a hot cup of coffee. You can tell a lot of thought went into creating a space that feels welcoming and full of life. Will definitely be sharing with family members in the area who need support with their loved ones care.