Assisted Living Communities in Norwalk, CT

"This is a wonderful community. It is spacious, airy and open. The residents have a full schedule of activities and a lively Happy Hour every day. The staff are friendly and helpful whenever I visit. I see them interacting in a caring and compassionate manner. I would definitely recommend this community."

"My mom has moved into Atria Stamford. They have been exceptional. Her transition to Atria was fantastic. They made sure that she had friends and people to eat with. The staff is very friendly and very supportive. She's very happy there. They go above and beyond, way above and beyond. The inside is beautiful. It's very well-maintained and very clean. My mom is a big opera buff, and they have a lot of scheduled lectures during the week and performances (not opera, but like piano recitals). She has been to opera lectures, and she goes to the movies there. She takes advantage of a lot of the programs they offer during the day, including some of the exercise programs. I think the food is only so-so (according to her). What I really want to point out what makes Atria exceptional is the staff. The director is there every day, he knows the people that live there. He knows the residents. For example, when my mother ended up staying at my house for dinner, they didn't know she was going to be at my house for dinner. Because I'm her contact, they called inquiring if I knew where she was and if she was OK. Everything they promised us, they've done, which I've been so impressed with. Rob and Wayne have been exceptional staff members. They just went so above and beyond with my mom and with my family."

"My father is currently at Sturges Ridge of Fairfield. They have very friendly staff, wonderful activities, and a very caring environment. They also have a wonderful movie theater, trips to the beach, live music, happy hour, social gatherings, and a very nice dining room with really good food. I ate two meals there while we were looking, and it was a very good food. They have lovely grounds. It actually butts up against a high school football field, so they can see the kids playing on the football field. It's a very nice facility. Everybody's been very friendly and helpful."

"Brighton Gardens of Stamford was older than the first place we went to, but it looked aesthetically appealing. The staff was very friendly, the facilities were smaller, but they seemed pretty good. They had lots of activities, there were stuff going on when I was there. The rooms were nice enough, they weren't high-end, and it's like a 3-star hotel. It was a nice community, they had a pet dog that roamed around, and it was a very open, nurturing community."

"I visited Edgehill. In fact, I spent a weekend there. It is up-to-date. It looks more like a hotel than a nursing home. They have top-of-the-line facilities. It is very upscale. They have one floor for rehabilitation. They have everything there, and everything is first class. The cost is very high. If you want to buy a 1-bedroom or 2-bedroom place, before you go in, you have to have a downpayment, and 90% of that amount is refunded to your heirs when you pass away. The activities are the same as all the others. I didn't partake into many of them, but they have lots of activities. The place is ship-shape and spotless. You would think you're staying at the Ritz Carlton. I imagine the services are good, but the only thing I did is eat and sleep there. The food was very good and top-notch. The staff that I came into contact with was mostly the waiters and the people who clean the apartment, but I would give them a five."

"Our hope was always that our Mom, age 95, would be able to remain living with family for her whole life. After 3 hospitalizations in a 7 week time frame, we could no longer provide the skilled nursing care that she needed on a regular basis. She spent the last three months of her life at Ridge Crest at Meadow Ridge. There is no way to express the incredible gratefulness our family has for Ridge Crest. It was difficult to watch our Mom's health decline. But the care she received there gave us comfort and peace of mind. Every staff member, whether nurses, doctors, aides or wait staff treated our Mom with compassion, patience, dignity and respect. And this was not unique to her as I observed this over and over again as I watched them interact with the other residents there. Over the last ten years my Mom had to go for short stays at three other rehab places--two in Pennsylvania and one other in Connecticut. So we have a frame of reference for comparison. Ridge Crest is so superior in every way. If you aren't able to keep your loved one at home, this is where you want them to be. Thank-you Ridge Crest for everything you did for our Mom."

"Middlebrook Farms at Trumbull was very nice, but it was big. At that time, I thought it was going to be like $6300, they said, "No, if we're going to manage this medicine, it's going to do this." It's going to be $7200, the price for just the assisted living, which was discouraging for me. We're going to be paying this out of our pocket, so that's a big consideration. But the place was nice and the people were nice. I had no objections to the place itself. I would recommend it if you're looking for assisted living. But the negative thing is, you have to buy your own furniture. It was an apartment, so you have to furnish the living room, the bedroom, and whatever kitchen stuff you need; that's a lot. They said you can't take something from your house. I'd have to go out and buy new furniture. Then if my husband stays there a month and he gets too sick or passes away, what am I going to do with all this furniture? So, that was a big negative for me and it's nothing to do with the place, that's the policy of the company. They had a stove and a refrigerator, but everything else you had to supply yourself; bedroom, living room, chairs and tables, dressers, and everything. That would be a few thousand dollars to furnish an apartment. The staff who took me around she was very nice. Everybody, there does a great job and they have nice activities. What I'm saying is not against the people working there in any way at all. It's just my feeling that that's a really big expense that makes it a real hardship. I was surprised that they didn't supply furniture."

"I visited Benchmark Senior Living at Ridgefield Crossings. The tour was very good and very informative. The staff took me on a tour of the dining room and the common areas. I was also able to see a couple of the model rooms, and that was very helpful. The dining area was very nice, and the facility was very clean. Everybody was extremely friendly and helpful."

"Spring Meadows by Monarch was very clean and very nice. The people were very friendly, helpful, and gave a lot of information. They had a lot of cool things that they were doing with the residents. They had nice grounds that they could walk around, a courtyard, some gardens that they could work in, a gym, and trips to the market."

The High Point Center for Care offers Broadview residents a safe, comfortable, environment that supports varying levels of care, allowing them to age in place while still enjoying the same comforts, amenities, and activities as the Broadview community - including Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living, and Memory Care. As part of the Broadview community, the High Point Center for Care connects with indoor access to the Independent Living residences, allowing easy visitation for spouses, friends, and family to visit with loved ones at High Point. We are proudly managed by industry leader Life Care Services. With over 50 years of esteemed experience in senior living and national recognition, they guarantee the utmost quality in senior health services. Life Care Services is dedicated to overseeing and managing high-quality, on-site senior health programs, including assisted living and memory care. Their esteemed reputation as a manager and developer of top-tier communities ensures that Broadview residents will receive the finest, tailored care available. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: New York State Department of Health Adult Care Facility Directory

"I visited The Dogwood Home with my daughter to find out if it would be a good fit for my husband who has a brain injury The house is impressive, light and airy, the rooms are also light and airy and personalized to each residents requirements. They have communal meals in a lovely dining area, they have living room and den options plus a delightful deck to enjoy the good weather. A very caring and pleasant place to be. "

"My mother moved into Birchwood Suites. It's been a very positive experience and the people are nice. When we visited they showed us how things work and showed us a full tour of the place. She's very comfortable with the size of the facility. It isn’t too large, and she's more happy with the small community feel. The staff member who gave us the tour was very good, polite, attentive, and she seemed in good spirits. The place is more residential in appearance, and the staff members know everybody. They play memory games, they have people who come in and play music so they can sing along and dance, they play board games, card games, and bingo. My mother seems to like the food. They seem to prepare it well and it’s very appetizing."

"Maplewood at Danbury is a very nice, really clean, and new place. "

"Just Like Home provides a warm and welcoming home. Mom has been well cared for, and you can tell the staff really love the residents. The house is clean, the food is good, and the residents have appropriate activities each day. We are happy to have Mom here."