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Solstice Senior Living at Guilford

Updated 2026-09-20 · 3,996 reviewed · 51 listed · Scored from 59 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(59) 73 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Memory Care Assisted Living
Solstice Senior Living at Guilford
Location
Guilford
Service
Memory Care Assisted Living
Reviews
59
Ranking
#8 in Memory Care Assisted Living
Best for
Residents seeking active independent living with strong community and a caring, visible management team.

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-09-20. Facts from the business's own website were fetched 2026-09-20.

What do recent reviews say?

Most residents and families report marked improvements in well-being and genuine satisfaction with staff warmth and facility cleanliness. Staff members Connie, Mindy, Merissa, and others are named repeatedly for going above and beyond. However, a minority of reviewers cite slow dining, understaffing, and poor front-desk responsiveness as real concerns, particularly when raising complaints.

Praised for
  • friendly, caring staff
  • clean, well-maintained facility
  • engaging activities and events
  • strong community and social connection
  • smooth transition and admissions process
Watch-outs
  • slow dining service
  • understaffed
  • poor communication from front desk
  • lack of inclusion for single residents
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Best for: Residents seeking active independent living with strong community and a caring, visible management team.
Think twice if: Concerns about dining pace and front-desk responsiveness have prompted moves; understaffing may affect service during peak times.

What are they good at?

  • Named staff known for attentiveness and going above and beyond
  • Clean, well-maintained facility with beautiful apartments
  • Strong community engagement and activity programming
  • On-site home care available for transitions

Worth knowing

  • Connie Fisher, executive director, cited for visible leadership and serving meals alongside staff
  • Mindy, sales counselor, praised for personal attention during admissions
  • Staff members Kathleen, Robin, Merissa, and maintenance staff Mike named for responsiveness
  • On-site home care company available separately for post-hospitalization support
  • Transportation provided to library, shopping, community center
  • Activities include singing groups and monthly Veterans group

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.29 average across the 48 memory care assisted living businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 86% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 53
Review volume 77
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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5
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6

FAQ

Do you offer transportation for residents?
Yes. Transportation is provided to the library, shopping, and community center, as well as other outings.
What activities are available?
The community offers dining, singing groups, monthly Veterans group, and a variety of engagement programs throughout the week.
Is on-site care available if needs change?
Yes. An on-site home care team is available if residents' needs progress beyond independent living.

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Last updated 2026-09-20