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“During the past ten years, my mother has experienced living in both areas of the “Parkway Community”. I speak for my mother, my family, and myself in affirming, we have only good things to say about Parkway Center. My mother continues to say to me, ‘You have found a wonderful place for me to live.’ This place is the best!”
~ Marie Motsinger |
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“My 100 year old mother, Theresa Weidel, has lived at Parkway Center for 14 years. The variety of activities they provide have kept her busy and active. The staff is really friendly and helpful and the place is kept immaculate. Hope Parkway Center is still here when my necessity arises.”
~ Leora Babel |
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“I am so pleased with my experience with Parkway Center. All the people there have been so friendly and caring since my father has been a resident. My father has enjoyed the meals and usually is reluctant to go out to a restaurant when I visit him because he’s happy with the food at Parkway Center. The nurses, cleaning staff, kitchen staff and administration personnel have a wonderful attitude and it shows in the way they treat the residents. I feel blessed to have my father at Parkway and knowing he is being well cared for in his apartment.”
~ Donald K. Fadden |
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“Elaine and I are celebrating our 1st anniversary living at Parkway Center and we are pleased with our life here. The Administrative staff has a well-oiled institution. They are friendly and helpful in all ways.
Our Chief Nurse, Marla, and her staff are caring, helpful, and very professional. The Housekeeping and Maintenance staff keeps our place clean, neat, and attractive. Our Activity Director maintains a good level of entertainment and recreation for our community. The Dietary staff, under the knowledgeable and capable hands of Diane, serves the tastiest food in an enjoyable manner.
I have made two wise decisions in my life, the first was my present bride, and the second was coming to Parkway Center when I was still reasonably healthy and active. Parkway Center has the atmosphere of a small town community – friendly, caring, and affordable.”
~ B.G. Sills |
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“When my mom decided to move to Sterling you made it a lot easier for all of us. Mom would be leaving a lot of friends and familiar surroundings in Sycamore. When we arrived at Parkway Center we were immediately impressed. We found an apartment that mom liked and she could use her own furniture, which was great. We were greeted with friendly staff and several residents that were anxious for mom to move in.
The one thing that both my brother and I wanted for mom was that she would have independence and peace of mind along with the security and companionship plus the added benefit of nurses on staff 24 hours a day.
Mom has been at Parkway Center for a little over a year and has really settled in and has made some wonderful new friends.
Thank you Parkway Center for all you do.
~ Darlene Davis |
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“It is wonderful to have a wonderful and caring place for my father which resembles a home environment, instead of a conventional nursing home. He is very happy at Parkway and our family is very pleased to have him living there.”
~ Dave Murray |
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“Several years ago, when it became apparent to my brother and I that our mother began having difficulty doing the everyday things she had done all her life, we were faced with a tough decision. That was either to put her in a nursing home, hire someone to care for her, or have her move in with one of us. None of those choices appealed to our mother or us, so we looked into “Assisted Living”. We chose to move her into Parkway Center in Sterling. It was a choice we will never regret. She was able for a time to be relatively independent in her own apartment with her belongings, to come and go as she chose, but with enough assistance to insure her safety and comfort. The staff at Parkway are the absolute BEST! They cared for our mother as if she were their own. They helped her maintain her dignity and self-respect, and when the time came to finally choose a nursing home, helped both her and us with the transition."
~ Jim Glazier |
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“Smiler O’Rourke enjoyed his 14 months at Parkway. He was happy and well cared for by the staff. The friends he made new and old will never be forgotten. We appreciate the care Dad received at Parkway.”
~ Pat Rasmussen & Mary Jo Dressen |
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“Our family wishes to thank you and your staff for the excellent care and support you provided to our mother, Velma king. Mom lived in her home for over 50 years, the last 20 years by herself. Understandably, she was very reluctant to move from her home, but her deteriorating health necessitated such a move. After researching other facilities in the local area, it was an easy decision to choose Parkway Center. All arrangements were easy and hassle-free, and your facilities are top-notch.
As to be expected, the new environment made mom uneasy…but only for a very short while. Thanks to the excellent first-class surroundings and the caring and compassionate staff, she quickly began to affectionately refer to Parkway as “home”. She really liked all the special help provided in the Sheltered Care area, including nursing assistance, bathing, laundry, bedding, nail and hair care, and a fine dining room with numerous daily selections. It was nice to drop by and occasionally share a meal with her.
It is unfortunate that mom’s failing health dictated she be moved to where she could get more intensive care. We can easily recommend Parkway Center to anyone. Mom and we will miss Parkway a great deal.
Thank you for everything.
~ Michael King |
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“My father lived at Parkway Center for 3 1/2 years. He enjoyed his apartment and commented often about the kindness and caring of the staff; everyone was so nice. Thank you, Parkway Center staff, for being there for my dad; he was able to live independently, with help, which was his desire.”
~ Sandra Julifs |
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“I just wanted to let you know how much my family appreciated the care that you gave to our mother, Eva Fern Bruder. Our mother enjoyed her two years at Parkway Center. The staff was very warm and friendly and provided everything that she needed. The facility was well maintained.
The most important part for me was that I knew that my mother was safe and well taken care of. I did not have to worry about her when I wasn’t there. Thank you Parkway Center for making me feel that way.”
~ Gloria K. Abbott |
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“I sold my home and moved to parkway Center ten months ago, not because I needed medical help but looking ahead to the day I might. I have certainly been happy that I made the change. I have a beautiful two-bedroom apartment with pleasant surroundings and am enjoying the freedom of no responsibilities. I recommend it very highly.”
~ June Schuneman
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“When Florence moved into Parkway Center, we were both very happy with such a lovely new home for her. Very compassionate and caring staff made her very content. This is now home to her! Thank you Parkway.”
~ Esther Wagenecht |
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“My mother has been a resident of Parkway Center since 2003. She was initially hesitant to leave her house in Morrison, but after arriving at Parkway she was very happy she made the move. Parkway residents are friendly, and the staff is exceptionally caring. Mother now has the opportunity to engage in a variety of activities and interact with people as often as she wants. Having choices like these keeps her vital and involved.
I am so happy we found Parkway!”
~ Charlotte Fylstra |
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“My Mom and Dad had lived in Chicago their whole lives and had been very independent. When my Dad passed away 3 1/2 years ago we had to make a decision on where Mom would live. My husband and I had recently moved to the area, and had heard about Parkway from members of our church.
We moved Mom into Parkway and we have never regretted that decision. From the very beginning they made her feel welcome and helped her feel at “home”. This last year she has had to move to the Sheltered Care floor, and again they made the move as easy as possible. I know I don’t have to worry about her every day care because the staff is caring, thoughtful and considerate."
~ Sandra Brubaker |
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“When Mom and us kids toured Parkway, Shirley showed us around and made us feel very comfortable. Shirley’s kindness was a definite reason for Mom selecting Parkway. What we have discovered since is that Marla and her nursing staff are professional, genuine and caring.
The day Mom moved into Parkway, we had some telephone calls to make. Marce insisted that we use her office even though it had to be inconvenient for her. Marce and others continue to be gracious time and time again. The center now offers an apartment to family members who want to spend a night or weekend.
I think the best example of how Parkway staff members go above and beyond was the night that I took Mom to a dinner and play. We did not arrive back until much later than normal. As we raised the garage door, we realized that all of the garage lights were on. The night nurse greeted us at the door and said they had been waiting for us as she shut off the light – what a wonderful service and what a wonderful way for mom to be welcomed home.
Our Mom is happily settled in at Parkway. She has friends there now and is finding more and more ways to add to the community of Parkway. We feel welcomed whenever we visit. We are grateful for this residence opportunity.”
~ Sara Wills, Ellen Bramm, & Keith Book |
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“In 2002 our dad, Bob Kannaka, reluctantly became aware that it was becoming more and more difficult to keep up with his home and do the everyday chores he had been used to doing. His eyesight was declining and also his stamina. His children talked to him a lot about Parkway Center and one day he had his daughter bring him there to discuss about moving in. In November of 2002 we moved him on to the second floor into a nice, smaller apartment, which he soon came to love. He did not have to worry about laundry, housekeeping, and cooking for himself and came to know so many wonderful residents. Socially they kept him very busy with activities and that helped the days go by very fast.
In 2005 it was apparent that dad was becoming a little weaker and particularly his eyesight was declining worse so he was struggling taking his medication. Our family was advised that he should be moved to the first floor where nursing care would be daily for him. He was so appreciative of everyone and he had the best attention anyone could possibly have. He had a very large, sunny room and until August of 2006, when he died, he was kept very comfortable and happy.
Our family cannot say enough about the staff at Parkway Center. They gave our dad a wonderful 3 1/2 years of independent living, which meant so much to him and to us!
~ Sally Fassler, Sue Kindle, & Steve Kannaka |
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