Assisted Living Communities in South Windsor, CT

"Hoffman SummerWood generates a lot of people of the Jewish faith. It is basically built by Jewish people, so the food is kosher, and the majority of their residents are Jewish. There is nothing wrong with that, but I didn't think my parents would acclimate to that type of environment. It was clean and beautiful, but it wasn't what my mom and dad would need. The staff was excellent. The individual that showed us around was great. She answered a lot of questions. At the end, she actually had the chef prepare three meals for me to bring back for my mom and dad. It was a salmon salad, which was just very lovely. It was absolutely beautiful. However, it would have been nice if the grounds were kept up a little bit more. There were patio chairs tipped over, and it could have been because it was raining the night before, but other than that, it was absolutely gorgeous, it just wasn't what my parents would probably feel comfortable in. The rooms were beautiful, but I was looking for a place that had a patio. I was a little discouraged that they didn't have that because that's like a big piece of what would probably sell my mom, the opportunity for her to break out of her room and have a space of her own and not necessarily to have to walk through the whole facility to go out into the courtyard."

"I went to Avery Heights. I like the openness of the facility, and I like the activity that I saw around, and people interacting. It was very well maintained. It was clean, and they seemed to be very active on that. There were several floor plans available, and they all looked appropriate. For me, the one-bedroom is maybe a little small. Other than that, the floor plans were fine."

By The River in Marlborough is a new concept senior living home that allows residents to enjoy a home environment without the stress of maintaining a household. Caregivers are built in the model and are standing by to help as little or as much as you need without extra hidden costs. We provide home-cooked meals in an open-concept kitchen and family-style dining. Residents enjoy open spaces, large porches and a spacious room in a beautiful country setting in Marlborough CT. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: State of Connecticut License Lookup

"I highly recommend All American Assisted Living at Enfield. My aunt is currently staying in their assisted living facility for respite care. It's very clean and all the people who work there are very friendly and accommodating. I like how they have nurses there, and a doctor comes in, I think, once a week. The food is really good, and they have a nice way of doing meals. You sit at your table, your menu is in front of you with your name on it, and you get to pick what you want, and they bring it to you. My aunt's also eating, which is great because she lost a lot of weight, and is forgetting to eat, so I like it. I've also eaten there a few times. One day, I was there for lunch, and it was a chicken pot pie. The biscuit was on top, so you didn't have to cut through a crust, and it was very easy to eat. I sat with two women who were in their 80s and 90s, and they were able to just use their fork and not have to worry about a knife. The food was fresh and healthy, and really good. There was steamed fresh broccoli for the vegetable, and then for dessert, it was ice cream. It's very welcoming, and just a really good place to stay that is above average. The staff members are right there checking on people, so I have been able to sleep well since my aunt has been in. Anytime you ask them a question and need anything, they're right there and they take care of it for you with a smile. When we needed something, we went and told the desk, and they got the maintenance man to go in and take care of it. I don't really think they have enough activities, though. I had gone to another facility that had all kinds of really good stuff. I noticed that people are creating their own entertainment. Like, there's a group of people that go watch a movie in a certain location, or they make their own group to play cards together. I don't think there are enough activity instructors or directors, so to speak. I also think it's a little overpriced."

"My Mother,chose to move to SBT River when she was 84 years old after having a minor stroke but still independent and in good health. She is now 99 years old and still in fairly good health. The wonderful comfort and increasing care she received from the staff allows her to remain in her apartment living a quality life with dignity. I visit her respectively and I can sleep at night. "

"My mom is at Brookdale Chatfield. She is in independent living. We're pleased with the whole operation. They're very good. They're good to her. She seems happy there, and no complaints whatsoever. It's updated and in good condition. The grounds are beautiful. The staff members are pleasant and professional. I like them. Food is excellent. Activities start at 8:00 in the morning, and they end at 8:00 at night, and she can do whatever she likes. They have bingo, exercise, religious exercises, whatever she wants to do, it's available. Everything is expensive, but I think it's worth. I think it is a good value. They have activities all day long. They have a library, they have computers, they have beauty salons, and laundromats, and anything she would need for daily living."

"The Residence at Ferry Park changes hands so much, but it is what it is. What happens is if you need assistance, they just have staff on board that you just pay an extra monthly fee, and it becomes assistance. That's the difference. My mother would just be in the same apartment, she would just start to get a caretaker that comes in depending on her needs, a certain number of hours per day. That's their assisted living. Everybody was very nice to me and everybody looks happy. They gave us delicious cookies. They were painting their fingernails and playing something. They revamped the whole place, so it's newer than the other place I toured. They had similar facilities as others. I've seen the backyard, I saw the entranceway, the dining facility that they eat at, the lobby, I went up to the library and they have a hair salon there. The staff who gave the tour was very good. Whoever I met introduced herself and was very, very nice."

"The Residence at Brookside was lovely and brand new. The staff was very lovely. The rooms were postage stamp-size. They were so tiny, I could never live there. The 1-bedroom wasn’t any bigger either. The bedroom itself was so tiny. The food was the best thing. It wasn’t a 5; it was a 10. The chef was absolutely magnificent. The food was out of this world."

"Colebrook Village at Hebron offers 24-hour nursing care. I probably would have opted to go with this facility, because it's closer to us, but they didn't have any availability when we visited. We toured the memory care area and they were very kind, understanding, empathetic, and very welcoming. It was well-kept and very clean."

"I am moving here because I like the setting of it. As far as the facility itself and the people I met, it is very good. The staff members were very polite. They answered all my questions, and they didn't rush me. I tried the food, and it was good. It seems like they have just about everything you could need. It is a beautiful property. They have a hairdresser. They have physical therapy if you need it, and there is gym equipment. There are beautiful grounds to walk."

"My mother and I looked at some wonderful facilities over the course of a year in preparation for her move to an assisted living facility with the option of memory care sometime in the future . Assessing the physical plant, that is the condition of the building , layout of the apartments, age of the appliances , etc was the easy part. The more difficult job was to get a feel for what the employees and residents were like who would be seeing and taking care of my mother everyday. Difficult, that is, until we visited River Ridge at Avon. From the moment we walked into the beautiful foyer and met our hostess we could tell things were different here. People were , well, happy! Employees and caregivers made a point of introducing themselves to my mother and took a genuine interest in HER . And that has not changed since day one. My mother, who had always been somewhat of an introvert, has developed friendships with employees and residents alike. If I were to ‘pop in’ pre-COVID, more often than not I would see my mom with a big smile on her face engaged in a conversation with someone . The kindness and compassion displayed by caregivers abounds and I don’t believe that’s something you can teach . You’ve either got those qualities or you don’t. My hat’s off to River Ridge because apparently they’ve figured out a way to identify really wonderful people. Yes of course there are activities and field trips (pre COVID) and all the rest but clearly the most important asset River Ridge has and recognizes is there people . I strongly recommend this facility without reservation ."

At Covenant Living of Cromwell, assisted living is designed to help residents with day-to-day activities, while promoting health and well-being. If youre like most people, you value your independence, but want the security of knowing that assistance is available in a private and comfortable setting. Our private assisted living residences will make you feel right at home with the assistance you need to live an active and independent lifestyle. Our customized personal assistance and supportive environment provide the foundation for independence. Also, as part of the Covenant Living of Cromwell continuing care community, youll have access to campus resources not often found in freestanding Assisted Living residences. Available Services Physical and cognitive frailty support Medication administration Assistance with dressing and grooming Care associates available 24 hours a day 24-hour call-for-aid services Bathing assistance Housekeeping and linens Comprehensive wellness program SAIDO Learning Discounted Daily Rates for Respite stays in assisted living and memory care. Priority access to healthcare services should those needs arise. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: State of Connecticut License Lookup

"The Reserve at East Longmeadow was absolutely beautiful, we toured both the memory care unit and the regular assisted living facility. There was a woman there by the name of Kayla who was very, very friendly. It was clean, it was vibrant, and it had a lot of lighting, it was very nice. The dining area looked nice, although I didn't try their food. When we walked through, they were doing bingo in the memory unit, and they also had all sorts of different functions going on at the same time in different parts of it. So I was very impressed by that."

"My mom has already moved in. Everything has been great so far. It's close to our home, so we can go visit her. It's very clean. The people that work there are very nice and polite. She seems to like it there. She's gone to a couple of exercise classes and some music venues that they've had. She's very satisfied with the food so far. Her room is nice. She has a one-bedroom apartment. It's very spacious, and it has a big bathroom with grab rails for assistance. So far, so good. She enjoys it. The staff has been excellent so far. She hasn't complained about anything yet. It is pricey, but you get what you pay for."