Azalea Estates Assisted Living Communities Named "Caring Stars of 2015" for Service Excellence

SHREVEPORT, La. - Feb. 19, 2015 - PRLog -- Azalea Estates Assisted Living and Retirement Communities in Shreveport, Monroe, Gonzales and Slidell Louisiana as well as Fayetteville, Georgia have been selected as  "Caring Stars" of 2015, as part of an annual nationwide program (http://www.caring.com/bestseniorliving) honoring service excellence based on consumer ratings and reviews posted on Caring.com, the leading senior care website. In reviews from families, seniors, and others concerned about assisted living (http://www.caring.com/local/assisted-living-facilities) Azalea Estates communities havecaptured the 5-star consumer rating (the highest possible score), while also meeting other qualifying criteria for the honor.

"We appreciate that we’ve received such positive feedback from families about the services we offer and we thank Caring.com for recognizing our communities as Caring Stars,” said Lorrie Nunley, Executive Director of Azalea Estates of Shreveport. “For over 15 years we have been the trusted source of senior living service in these cities and surrounding communities in Louisiana and Georgia. We strive daily to deliver high-quality care for our residents, and this award helps validate our delivery on that promise.”

Families across the country are increasingly seeking insights provided by online reviews to help guide important senior care decisions for aging or ailing loved ones. In multiple research studies conducted by Caring.com, the majority of family caregivers have indicated that they used the Internet and consumer reviews when researching senior living communities, and two-thirds took to the Web after noticing signs of memory loss in a loved one. The Caring Stars award helps them narrow senior living options for their loved ones to the communities most-acclaimed by families like theirs.

Of the 31,000 assisted living communities nationwide, only 805 earned the Caring Stars award this year. This award is now in its fourth year, and this is the second year in which the Azalea EstatesCommunities have earned this recognition. The 4 Azalea Estates communities in Louisiana are the only assisted living communities in their respectiveParishes and represent 4 of the 6 in Louisianato be named Caring Stars this year. Azalea Estates of Fayetteville is 1 of 2 in its County and one of 23 in Georgia.

"Congratulations to the Azalea Estates Assisted Living and Retirement Communities for achieving this award after earning high praise from residents and their families," said Caring.com CEO Andy Cohen. "This important milestone speaks volumes about the positive difference the Azalea Estates communities are making in serving older adults, and we join with the local community in celebrating their accomplishment."

Azalea Estates communities are located in Louisiana and Georgia. They can be found and reviewed on Caring.com at https://www.caring.com/search?query=azalea+estates&x=0&y=0&vsmaid=5.

About Azalea Estates

Azalea Estates Assisted Living and Retirement Communities are among the finest Assisted Living and Retirement Communities in the Southeast. Their mission is to provide the care and services that help seniors stay active; independent and happy in a homelike setting. The communities are situated on 5-10 acres of land and offer private suites to their residents. Some communities also offer additional amenities including a Wellness Center and an aerobic pool.

Azalea Estates was designed, developed and is still owned and managed by the original owners with over 75 years of combined senior living experience. Azalea Estates was built with their own families and friends in mind and continues to strive for a high level of personalized care. You can learn more about Azalea Estates and follow the social media sites of each community at http://www.azaleaestates.com

About Caring.com

With more than two million visitors per month, Caring.com is a leading senior care resource for family caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones. A Bankrate company headquartered in San Mateo, CA, Caring.com provides helpful caregiving content, online support groups, and a comprehensive Senior Care Directory for the United States, with more than 70,000 consumer ratings and reviews and a toll-free senior living referral line at (800) 325-8591. Connect with Caring.com on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/caringcom), Twitter (https://twitter.com/caring), Google+ (https://plus.google.com/+caringcom/posts), Pinterest (http://www.pinterest.com/caringcom/), LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/caring.com), and/or YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/caringcom).