My parents have been living at Novell Place in Blue Springs for 2 years. My parents love the facility and the activities are wonderful and they enjoy the happy hour and the staff is so very kind. However, the quality of food is very poor. My parents have discussed this with management several times, unfortunately no positive changes have been made. I wish the management would listen to their residents and consider ways to improve the quality of their meals.

We moved my MIL into Novel Place recently and she is settling in nicely. We liked that the meals provided are somewhat healthy and for the most part she likes them. We also like that transportation is provided to doctor's appointments and such so it made it easier for us to convince her to give up her car. The onsite private duty care is also a plus knowing she gets checked in on 4x per day.

I came across Novel Place when looking for a family member to make the move out of their home and into independent living for multiple reasons. Novel Place not only met all needs that were needing to be met, but exceeded expectations! Everyone was so friendly, residents are very social and welcoming. There is a lot to do when living there between 4-7 activities scheduled during the day, the gym, movie theater, outdoor living areas with seating and games, screened in outdoor patio, media area, library and much more. The option of meals being available twice a day Monday - Friday and once on the weekends was great. It was also a great perk that if more meals were needed, residents can just go down and order an extra. The esthetics of Novel Place make it look so luxurious and clean. Light house keeping is included biweekly with the rent, which takes another big chore off someones list and making their lives more easy and comfortable. Novel place is in a great location and I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking.

When we decided to sell our home and investigate independent living apartments near our son and daughter in law, we concluded that Novel Place was perfect for us. We were immediately impressed with the physical beauty of the building, the common spaces of foyer/living room with fire place seating for conversation, attractively appointed dining room, library, exercise/fitness and heath space, immaculately maintained. The sun coming through the balcony doors of our apartment welcomes us into each new morning to engage with this community. We appreciate and express gratitude for the thoughtfully planned and prepared food we enjoy every day. The chef and dining room staff are extremely competent and engaging with residents, polite and always accommodateing. The entire staff, administration, culinary, and social activities director are committed to consistent service to residents, always ready to accommodate needs and requests. There are countless opportunities to engage in multiple activities and daily invitation for residents to be a part of this community as genuine neighbors and establishing new friendships. Your world can grow larger here!

Approximately a year ago my wife and I began looking at retirement communities. When we came upon Novell Place Blue Springs and found that each apartment had its own washer and dryer we decided that was where we wanted to live. The facility is beautifully decorated, and modern. A lot of activities to keep us busy, and everyone is very friendly. All employees are very accommodating.

Here is why I found Novel Place an ideal place to live. Modern facility with really nice decor, and the spaciousness of the common areas is put to good use for meetings, games etc.. Breakfast and dinner served Monday thru Friday and brunch served Saturday and Sunday. No additional charge. The community has Apartment cleaning, which includes changing the bedding at no additional charge. There is a recreational gal who is constantly looking for things that will keep the tenants entertained via games, and outings. Also, doctor appointments within a 10 mile radius are provided at no added cost to tenants. The folks who are employed here are some of the most courteous and jovial to be around. You will find they may become good friends just like your neighbors you will be dining with and interacting with on a daily basis. Last but not least, utility bills are a thing of the past and no long term leases. Oh yeah, I live here and love it!

I have been living at Novel Place Blue Springs since May of this year. I have been extremely happy here. I spent the last 5 years before moving here in another community in McAllen, TX. I moved to Blue Springs to be closer to my older brother and his family. I have a 1 bedroom apartment which is perfect for me and what I need. There is plenty of room but it's not difficult to keep up. The people that live here at the community are very warm and inviting and made me feel extremely welcome. I am very impressed with the food service. They are very flexible and accommodating. I also am impressed with the level of security here at the community. I feel safer here than I did at the other community I lived at in Texas. The location is very convienent for grocery shopping and other restaurants in the area. It still feels quiet but close to what we need.

I have nothing but great things to say about Novel Place!! I was looking to move mom from a Memory Care unit at another facility and remembered seeing their beautiful building when going to Price Chopper! Mom had full time private duty caregivers and it no longer made sense to have her at a facility that also provided care staff. So, I set up an appointment and was so impressed that I signed the lease that same day! Not only is Novel Place gorgeously decorated and meticulously maintained but their staff is kind, courteous and always puts their residents first. The food is delicious and they offer a great variety of choices. While mom wasn't able to socialize much due to her health, I personally, loved seeing the residents spending time together in the beautiful lobby or dining area. Especially, on Chiefs Sundays!! I feel so grateful that my dear mom was in such a safe and wonderful place and highly recommend.

I have only lived at Novel Place for five months and wonder why I waited so long to move here. I can't find anything wrong with this place. It is in a very safe neighborhood, close to a grocery store that delivers to us free of charge - although we don't need to buy much food since the meals are furnished. The food is very good and has such a great variety. I have my very own washer and dryer and dishwasher. Not that I have many dishes to wash. I have met so many wonderful people and have made many close friends. We have every game imaginable at our fingertips. Not to mention all the exercise programs, bingo, trips and health information available. We even have free trips to doctor appointments. When I first came here people would just walk up to me and say, "Hi". My name is so and so, what's your name? I've never seen a more friendly place. All the residents know my name as well as the staff and servers. This place also has the cutest dogs and cats that I've ever seen.