Revel Lacey

Revel is the total package! A beautiful facility with lots of amenities, staff that really cares about it's residents, delicious food, and it's located close to everything you need. A great place to live!

Yesterday, a friend and I came to check out Revel at the recommendation of another friend. Even though I am about five years away from living in assisted living, I was fascinated by the beauty, quality and amenities offered here. The safety features in the apartment homes were of a particular interest to me with the state of the art fire safety, a kitchen range that would shut off automatically if left unattended to each apartment/home that has it's own washer and dryer. Of particular interest to me were the dining room and bistro that was open to serve all day long with food that was prepared from scratch and all with healthy choices. Carrie was a delight as she gave us the tour, even knowing that we are a few years away from needing such accommodations. She made me feel like it was going to be such a privilege to reach those elder golden years with as much grace as is possible. I would highly recommend Revel to anyone considering assisted living for themselves or a loved one or friend.

As the owner of an in home care agency it has been an amazing experience to work with the staff at Revel to care for their residents. The staff has been available any time I need to speak with them regarding the residents in the care of my agency. We have worked very well together to be sure that the care of those in their building is top notch and meets every need of the residents.

Revel has taken senior living to a whole new level! The details, large apartments and amenities wow me! A must see

I had received an invitation to tour Revel next Wednesday. Instead, I showed up yesterday. I was in a MVA that scrambled my remaining brain cells and have a tendency to be a week early or late at times. Peter, the very fabulous sales manager had me and my friend all to himself, (or is it the other way around) all day. I had a hoot! I met every Tom, Dick and Harry, every June, Denise and Sherry I encountered. The executive chef, Frank, took some time with me and we will be sharing war stories of the restaurant business in the future. Every one I met, be it staff or occupants, were the happiest people I have seen in forever. Frank, is there something in the Kool-Aide? Or is just what the folks who live there reiterated over and over, that there was no place like this place any place other then here? I am betting on the latter..After enjoying a lovely fruit and cheese plate in the bar (yup, a real adult bar bar), we set out to view various floor plans, singing show tunes, telling humorous anecdotes, and enjoying ourselves immensely. The halls have lovely nature photographs to use for landmarks, should one get way too happy at happy hour. Occupants also have the most charming entryways complete with a greeter holding treats for passers by consumption so even if lost, starvation is not an issue. We kept bumping into housecleaning, so a trail of bread crumbs wont work here. The units are nice and airy, well thought out, have balconies and everything is new, new, new. Revel has only been open for ten months, but, to my observations, kinks are not being still ironed out. Speaking of ironing, each unit has its own washer and dryer, a definite plus if you have ever had a loved one in any other assisted living facility where laundry is jammed into giant washers tighter then rush hour on a Japanese train, and nothing ever makes its way back to the original owner. Housekeeping comes in once a week to do that voodoo that they do so well. While enjoying a massage or taking care of those precious tresses, your apartment is getting put into ship shape status; clean towels, sheets, laundry, the works. Should you desire, you can head to the art room, the theatre, find a book at the library, walk your dog to the leash free zone ( there are plenty of poop bags dispensers around the premises), have the car service take you on a jaunt, head out with new friends to those wide open spaces, or on weekends, enjoy a swim at the Olympic sized pool next door, or plant some flowers or herbs in the many raised beds available. Then, as if those choices were not enough to make you dizzy, activities are going on at all hours. There is a gym to work off those delicious meals, snacks and in between snacks. The kitchen is open 24/7, and they do know how to rattle those pots and pans. And, hold onto your chair, Room Service. Definitely my idea of camping! Having a double shot latte brought to my door is a fine start to my day. Also, unlike cruise ships and other facilities, NO assigned sitting or dinner shifts. So, no one is stuck with the same dinner company whose table manners made enjoying a meal impossible on the first night, and on the fifth night, completely unbearable. Tipping is not allowed, yet service is outstanding.Then, we came to the folding money part of the conversation. While the initial slap on the head, jaw agape, numbers are floated gently in front of you, sit back and take a moment to mentally add up what your cost of living is now. The only expense not covered is your phone. No homeowners insurance, or sewer, lights, cable, wi-fi, food, maintenance, housecleaning, and, unless you are firmly attached to your own mode of transportation ,no auto expenses either. There is a car service that will take you to anywhere within a ten mile radius for free. If your destination is beyond that, the cost is less then a taxi. For field trips, a shuttle is Johnnie on the spot. Mary S. Munro.