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Thank you for your review of Solstice at Guilford! We are so glad tht your mother was pleased with her time at our community. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Have a great day!
Offers Independent Living
January 16, 2022
Provider Response
Thank you for your review of Solstice at Guilford! We are so glad tht your mother was pleased with her time at our community. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Have a great day!
May 08, 2021
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Describe the overall population of independent living residents at Solstice Senior Living at Guilford. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
Current age range is 67 - 100 years young.
What places are nearby for independent living residents to enjoy?
Theaters, parks, galleries, restaurants, shopping, hiking, nature, to name a few.
What are some recent off-site events that the community activity director at Solstice Senior Living at Guilford has organized?
5/2, Van Wilgen's Garden Center and Ice Cream; 5/9, England Air Museum; 5/16, Mohegan Sun Casino; 5/23, Branford Kohl's and Lunch; 5/30, Pequot Museum and Lunch.
What transportation services does Solstice Senior Living at Guilford offer to independent living residents?
Kathy escorts our residents on our "Busy Buggy", new in 2018, a 13 passenger, wheelchair bus to local health care providers, retail stores, and other businesses. Once a week, it's used for group outings to dining and entertainment venues in the area.
What makes the chef or dining program at Solstice Senior Living at Guilford exceptional? What kind of menu can independent living residents expect?
Our ELEVATE Dining Experience transforms the dining experience into a culinary celebration that inspires the engagement of our residents, families and friends. Three chef-prepared meals are provided every day of the week in our beautiful dining room, or delivered to your apartment. Breakfasts include a specialty breakfast item, your choice of hot and cold cereals, eggs, toast, and fruit. Seven entrees are available every lunch and supper.
What common areas are available for independent living residents?
Generous unreserved parking is available at both the front and back entrances to the community. The welcoming lobby and adjoining pool table/reading area offer comfortable seating. The high ceilinged dining room is rounded on two sides with wall to wall windows lookingt on landscaped courtyards, one leading to a large pond with gazebo. A sitting room with a rge screen TV shows movies, selected by residents, daily at 7:00 pm. Our library offers several regional and national daily newspapers. Our internet café has computers for those who don't or would rather not use our public WIFI. Our Exercise Room has several pieces of easy equipment to use. Our Game Room is our Bingo Parlor and the venue for larger activities. Each wing's three floors have a "link lounge" for sitting with friends, card playing, and putting together puzzles.
What safety features or security measures does Solstice Senior Living at Guilford offer to independent living residents?
We provide the Great Call pendant system to each resident; the cost is included in our all-inclusive monthly rent. A push of a button immediately connects the resident to a trained call enter operator who talks with the individual, determines the resident's need, and either contacts 911 or the communities on-duty manager. The resident may contact 911 directly by pressing and holding the button for at least 2 seconds. Associates monitor the community 7:30am-7:30pm daily. The community's doors are locked 7:30 pm -7:30 am daily.
If Solstice Senior Living at Guilford accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
We welcome both cats and small dogs; there is a $25/month/pet fee. They are welcome to enjoy our outdoor courtyards, walk ways, and surrounding road.
Does Solstice Senior Living at Guilford work with an agency or registry to provide nursing and medical assistance as needed?
J.M. Homecare is our on-site, non-medical care home care organization which has served only our residents since 1992. The VNA of Southern CT is our primary home health agency partner. Other home care and home health agencies are also welcome to serve our residents.
Independent living is just that, you live independently enjoying the company of your friends and neighbors while we provide the convenience of restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, laundry, transportation services and much more. We believe you have earned the right to a care-free lifestyle. Let us do the daily chores so you can do the daily fun!
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