Sayre Christian Village

Very well maintained! Clean establishment for those who need it. I know I would like it!

Great place . Everybody very friendly. Food is good. Great place for elderly.

The works sleep on the job every night

Why is there not a zero star option? High turnover, perpetually overworked staff, missed orders generally sloppy work. If your loved one is here, I share your pain.

5 stars

Wonderful place to work.

Update on my previous review. This place has really turned around since the last time I was there (about a month ago). The a/c was working well and it was very hot today so I can tell they fixed it. The rooms looked as if they were deep cleaned and all the floors were shining. The smell was pleasant and there was no longer any odor of urine or feces. Most importantly the staff were very pleasant and were checking on my little lady quite often today! Another important thing I noticed was the residents seemed happier and were up walking around. I am so pleased and feel very comfortable coming more often now. Thank you Sayre for all the changes you made. You really care about the residents and the families complaints and addressed every one of my concerns.

Es un lugar maravilloso donde cada día voy a compartir con los residentes que dan luz a mi vida con su energía positiva. También asisto a compartir con compañeros de trabajo muy amables. Fue una gran suerte para mi conseguir este hermoso lugar. Gracias Sayre por existir para mi....♥️♥️♥️

My family is so appreciative of this facility right here in Lexington, KY. There are so many reasons to celebrate this place and the folks that work there. Here are a few: 1. The staff are like family to our loved ones. They genuinely care for their residents and are passionate in their daily interactions. They instill dignity and respect. Even when no-one is looking. Many staff there have been employed by Sayre for not just months, but YEARS. This consistency helps the residents immensely. They are able to build trusting relationships, which means the world to me and all my family. I want to especially thank folks like Monica, Damien, Chrissy, Penny, Karen, Chris, and Bobby. As well as the folks that work the front desk as they are often first impressions of a facility. 2. Sayre is a long term continuum care campus. Ranging from low-income housing for 'matured adults', independent living, memory care to nursing. It's a great place to 'grow old.' 3. Sayre is a non-profit Christian organization. They are ethical, stewards of their finances, and have character. We love our Sayre family!

The personnel that works in there are super friendly, very compassionate and amazing! 5 Stars to them!!! I am giving 4 stars because some little “things” that could be “repaired”. 1) Food could be improved but if not at least served hot (it’s always cold) 2) Front desk: could the attendant there give a call to someone informing that there’s a package or food for a room? If it’s food do it right away? 3) Have someone at the front desk all the time, I am saying after 5pm doesn’t seems there’s no one there and t’s the first “impression” when someone walks in…not an empty place!

Wouldn’t send my dog there. Very unprofessional, the management is all a bunch of liars. They do not care about your loved one, they care about doing the absolute bare minimum. On the weekends, there is no one there to help. Please do your research before sending your loved ones there. I do not recommend this place. I wouldn’t send a loved one there if it was the last place on earth.

Update: I stand by the things in the post below. However once I posted it I did receive a call from the administrator of Sayre. She did show compassion and was willing to listen to my side. She was very understanding and did explain some things I was unaware of. Apparently since I left some issues I mentioned have been handled. The administrator did say she would look into my other concerns. I commend her for reaching out to me. This is my original post: This place is awful. The management doesn't care about the aides or Residents. Always understaffed and unappreciated unless the state is in the building. Meals were inconsistent on times they were brought to the floor and food was cold. Residents suffered from poor management and lack of staffing. Resident falls and or injuries were not being reported and swept under the rug so to speak. The work environment was uncomfortable unless you were in the right click. I reported things concerning some of the staff I worked with and the resident care or lack thereof. I was told by the DON I report to much:| There are some amazing aides and a few nurses on unit 1 that made my time there bearable. I would not recommend this place for your loved one's or yourself.

From my experience doing clinicals in the rehab unit I saw a CNA go from patient to patient without washing her hands and I stuck by her side I never saw her wash her hands. The wheel chair one resident had the brakes did not work at all and she’s completely dependent when in it I mentioned it to several people and they just shrugged. People dependent in bed were never turned. The food looked absolutely atrocious yuck I feel sorry for any resident there that has to eat that. This place is supposedly top notch I never saw that one time. One good thing is it doesn’t smell like urine there. They place the dependent people in front of the nursing station or a tv and just leave them it’s so depressing. I smelled poo in many dependent residents for a long time no one changed them yet cnas sitting around on their phones. Just be careful people try and get home care or something with a camera you would probably pay less than here and someone to cook your family member their food you would surely pay less than this place and the residents rooms the beds and things looked so cheap no sunlight in the rooms everyone’s blinds closed very sad place.

Sayre Christian Village is the best place for Jim and me…we’re free to come and go as we’re able but we know there’s help if we need it. There’s always something to do…you can participate as little or as much as you want! There’s plenty of food and it’s tasty! It is what you make it and we have chosen to make it great!!!

When you first walk into Sayre Christian Village, it's like a hospital. It's not home-like. It's a multi-story. I think that makes a little bit of difference too. From the outside, the upkeep was very nice. It's an older building. When we got into the skilled nursing tour part, the rooms were very small. They were very dark. There were two people in a room, and my friend would have had to be in a room with someone else for at least a year and a half before she would get to a room by herself. So, that was just a no-go from the beginning. The person who did the tour was very good, very accommodating, and answered all of our questions. He was good. The dining room was very small and was not well-lighted. It didn't hit me as a happy place. I didn't see any activities going on, but he gave us a list of things that they do, and they have quite a list of things. We talked to the activities director there as well.

Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home is a much larger facility. I last visited this place in November of last year. My sister-in-law was there for four years. For the most part, the nurses did a good job, but they were overworked and short-staffed sometimes. That part of that was during COVID, and they had to bring people out from outside, but the ones who were regulars and who knew the patients did a great job. The facility itself was kept clean. The people at the front desk were very nice. The people that I worked with like the hairdressers and that kind of thing were very good. They were very good with patients. The food was okay.

Daddy was taken to Sayre in May our first choice by the way. The staff was exceptional and he was extremely satisfied. I would drop in sometimes in the middle of the night or through the day and he was always being taken care of. This has to be the best care facility in Lexington I highly recommend Sayre for the great care for my dad and our family as well I would call several times a day and they would always be able to answer any questions I had. Thanks for everything.

We recently moved my mom to Sayre Christian Friendship Towers. The experience was wonderful from beginning to end. We were given a tour and Lesley was very helpful answering all our questions. On move in day, everyone was so kind and helpful. There are lots of activities to choose from. Mom likes the music and worship. She also enjoys the Bingo. The food options are endless and all very well prepared. The service in the Bistro and the dining room are outstanding. I would highly recommend it. By the end of the day there is no worry about sleep as she is worn out from all the activity during the day. We are so pleased with every detail.

I had a family friend live at this facility and they were very happy here. Everyone seemed to genuinely care about the residents and about their jobs. I would be happy to recommend this facility to anyone. They always have something going on and offer a variety of activities. They also have a fulltime facility chaplain who holds a service every Sunday for those that want to attend.

My mother (soon to be 100 years of age) entered Sayre Friendship Towers (Assisted Living) in August 2017. She will say, several times a week, that she is enjoying and still living the 'best of life' due to being at Sayre. She enjoys the employees (they're the best), the activities (up lifting and fun), the delicious meals and treats (well-balanced and tasty), her many new friends (residents and volunteers), and the safety of 24 hours of fabulous care. Thanking Sayre for being the very best care for our dear mother.

I am where I was supposed to be an I knew it from day one. I would highly recommend it and the staff love what they do. It's the top in my book as far as assisted living. I have also had family on the same campus. Activities are superb and I commend them. We have wonderful people who come and entertain us.

You couldn't find a better place. The staff are so good and take such good care of you. It is a wonderful place. I do not attend many activities because I enjoy staying in my room but there is a wide variation of things offered. I stay in a 2-bedroom apartment here and get to live with my family member.

It is a great place and we go lots places. The food is good, care is good. There are different activities offered like birthday parties and bingo.

The staff that work with my resident are very caring, professional, and overall wonderful. The food selection is varied and receives positive reviews from my resident. The food staff works hard to honor special requests. My resident just wishes there was bread with the meals. There are activities almost every day. My resident's physical situation makes it hard to participate. It would be nice if there were some activities on their floor. I am pleased with the quality provided for the cost of living there.

I visit the facility often to see a friend and it is a wonderful place. There is always something to do and no one feels alone. The staff are so friendly and accommodating to everyone.

I have had family here for 16 years. The apartments have a larger square footage than most in the Lexington area, including a kitchen. There are a variety of activities for all residents to choose from if they wish. The dining area is beautiful with an option to dine outdoors. Food is good. Staff are friendly and very caring. Staff will go out of their way to make sure that residents are cared for. Good value for cost.

My mother called to see if she qualifies, she is on Medicaid and she was told she does not qualify. So why does it have on the website that they accept Medicaid and Medicare but yet she is Denied??

My wife moved into Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home. It is a very comfortable place, very clean, and very organized. The staff does an excellent job. Always went well, with no problems. They do bingo. They do painting, coloring pictures, and various activities that older people would be involved in. They have a dining room, or you can eat in your room, whichever, and they have a diet adapted to the requirements of the person. The food that I've tasted is good.

I visited Sayre Christian Village - Friendship Towers Assisted Living, and it's quite nice and clean. It had been through a complete overhaul, so it looked very beautiful. We just looked at the studio room, and it was nice. The staff was fine for the tour. I don't have anything bad to say about it. For us, it was a little bigger. I think it would have been difficult for my mom because she uses a walker and it's a little more difficult for her to get around. They had a hair salon, a laundry room, a dining room, and a cafe where you can get something to eat pretty much all day and late into the evening if you want.

Extremely disappointed by the care provided here. Does not follow dietary restrictions for residents. As you can imagine this causes many health problems. Night staff on the weekend is very rude and will complain to residents when they are just trying to breathe and sleep well. Employees should not make paying residents feel guilty for asking employees to do their job. These problems have been ongoing and have not been addressed. Please save your time and energy and choose another home for your loved one. They will not take care of them here.

I toured Sayre Christian Village. It's a huge compound. It was wonderful. It was a beautiful place. There was a waiting list, and I can see why. It's extremely nice, and they're a nonprofit center. The cost was about right up there with everything else. The facility was bright. They were decorating for Christmas. They have volunteers over there all the time. They come from all over to make the place nice. The rooms have full kitchens. They're very nice rooms. The staff were extremely nice. They were wonderful. It's gorgeous.

My Dad has been a resident at SCV for about two years now. The staff are friendly and helpful to both residents and family alike. There’s no one else I would trust with my loved one other than Sayre.

Sayre Christian Village is a wonderful community with excellent employees. It is obvious they care for the residents and go out of their way to assist them in every way possible. My loved one has been living at SCV for a year now and has been flourishing. Socializing with new friends and enjoying the activities has been comforting and exciting. If the need arises in the future, and nursing care is needed, Sayre can provide that as well. As far as their mission is concerned, it's inspiring to see the desire and effort to provide housing and health care to those of us who are less fortunate. Please consider giving your time as a volunteer or making a financial contribution to help Sayre continue providing this service to those in need. Sincerely, Kevin

My cousin and her husband live at Sayre Christian Village - Friendship Towers Assisted Living. My cousin went with me on the tour as well. It was great; it was wonderful. We even had residents that came up to us not knowing what we were doing and talked about how they liked it there, so that was great. They actually provided lunch for me there, and that was part of their service they provide. The food was delicious. It is just like going to a restaurant; it is great. The residents are pretty busy. When I got there, my cousin's husband had been to an exercise class, and then they were going to have bingo. They have church services, movie nights, book readings, and all kinds of things. They have quite a few activities. They had been on an outing the day before we went, and they're going to the Legends games. They have all kinds of activities. I'd like to live there actually. The staff I interacted with and the ones I saw interacting are very friendly.

My mother lived here for 20 years, so I know it well. It’s very clean. All the staff are very loving & caring. Facilities have now been modernized & upgraded. They are kept in tip-top shape; very clean & designed for utmost safety. Food is great. They have different price scheduled for each building. Apartments are on a sliding scale.

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Wonderful community with all levels of care on one beautiful campus! Call them for a tour!

Sayre is the largest non-profit long term care community in Fayette County. The faith based mission at Sayre allows for staff to put resident care as a top priority. It is a blessing to have this Organization in our community!

The staff of Sayre Christian Village was very welcoming. The rooms that they showed us were very spacious and nice. The only thing that stopped us from going there was the COVID outbreak that they had. They said they weren't accepting anyone for about three weeks. They wouldn't allow visitors in the room, so we were going to have to pay for her laundry, medications, and the other things that we were going to have to do for her. That would have been more expensive anyway, but it was a very nice place. They were opening up a brand-new dining room with a musical stage, and there were lots of entertainment possibilities that I thought my mother would have liked.

This last year has changed my mind on Sayre Christian Village. My mom was in the Alzheimer's unit. I was scheduled to have video calls twice a week that ended up happening maybe once a month. I was left waiting to see my mom with Alzheimer’s and never knowing if I would receive a video call... she passed away in November... things got worse... we are now still waiting for "lost items" that we will probably never see again. I believe that the missed scheduled calls and lack of communication added to this. I've hope to eventually recover our lost items. Inventory EVERYTHING you send, take pictures and add to the list of items on your loved ones inventory or they will be gone

My mother was at Sayre in Friendship Towers for 3 years. I cannot say enough about the staff at Sayre. They make it a point to learn everyone’s name and their favorite things to do. The Activities Dept is amazing! They always had things going on The staff always made it fun for the residents and family was always welcomed. They plan outings for them as well. I love Sayre!! When my time comes to move to an assisted living facility I will choose Sayre Christian Village.

My sweet grandmother moved into Sayre about 4 years ago, and always goes on and on about how much she loves it! I couldn’t be happier to know that she is in the best hands and surrounded by people who love her as much as I do.

I have performed music regularly here in the lobby and for special events for over a year now. This is a wonderful facility with wonderful residents! It is evident that the staff members and administration care deeply about the well-being of the residents. They go above and beyond to bring exciting activities and events to the community. In the time spent visiting SCV I have developed several strong friendships with residents and staff members. I highly recommend this retirement community!

Sayre Christian Village is an excellent facility with extraordinary staff, who consistently serve residents as if they were family. I have observed staff and staff leadership for several years and I am continuously impressed by the excellent care and kindness displayed all day, every day. I recommend Sayre Christian Village to any family wishing to assure their family members are in excellent, caring hands

This Community loves its’ residents and workers. It truly shows.

The environment at Sayer Christian Village is that of a family. The staff know the residents’ backgrounds down to their individual stories, and really care about them in every aspect. There are many thoughtful activities for the residents to choose from that engage everyone from music, performances, and art. This is a wonderful place filled with amazing and loving people!

Both of my parents have been residents at Sayre Christian Village. My mother was in assisted living and my dad at the Healthcare Center. Both experiences were very positive. I would highly recommend this facility to anyone looking for extended care.

I love everything about Sayre Christian Village. All the steps that have taken and are taking to keep COVID out are truly impressive. Also, I believe their faith-based approach to care giving gives them a leg up.

Very clean and caring of all residents

Sayre Christian Village is a great place to go for senior living. With all levels of care they have something for everyone! The compassion they show to residents and staff can not be found anywhere else!