February 2023 by Terri Cato
Killian Hill Personal Care Home was such a blessing to Dad and my family. After suffering a long hospital and rehab stay, my strong and very stubborn, independent father could no longer live without round the clock support. This was a very difficult reality of life for him to deal with. After searching and visiting other assisted living facilities, I realized what they offered wasn't enough. He needed someone available for help when needed 24/7 in a more intimate environment and at an affordable price. I did not think such a place could possibly exist. Then, Senior Provisions led me to Killian Hill. I went to meet Marlyn and told her about my dad and his emotional and physical needs and about his sadness at having to give up his independence. I felt a bond with her right away and I knew this was the right place for him. When Dad came to visit, Marlyn was so genuine and caring to him. She talked to him privately about his needs and concerns. She asked what his favorite foods were, what he liked to watch on TV, what activities he enjoys. She won his trust and lived up to everything she promised him. I can honestly say that my dad loved and trusted Marlyn and the caregivers. He felt safe, comfortable, and loved. I can't express enough, what a comfort it has been to have such caring people taking care of my dad when I could not be there. He lived there until December 4, when he passed away in his own room, with Marlyn and myself, without having to go to another facility or hospital. Marlyn and hospice made sure he was comfortable as well as ministered to us through this journey. I was there very often throughout his time there and I was always pleased with what I saw. My dad would tell everyone how well he was being taken care of. The following are quotes from my precious dad, Pete Cato. He said them many times to many people, all the way until he passed:" Well, I have to say, they couldn't take any better care of me than they do here"" Marlyn is a good ole gal!"" Marlyn ( and staff) are good cooks!"" It feels nice being in a house again and not a building." (Prior to his illness, he had been living in a very nice senior independent living apartment )" If I can't go home ( to his house) I would not want to be anywhere else but here."I don't know about you, but as a daughter, all of the above comments were such a comfort and relief. My dad was not always easy to please, but he wasvery pleased with his home at Killian Hill.Thank you from the depths of my heart for being so good to Dad and giving me and my family such peace of mind knowing that he was being cared for by what we and he considered to be Family.Sincerely,Terri Cato Sellers and family