I liked Brookdale Chatfield a lot. They were very good, but the location was tough for me. They had a nice facility and a nice set up. The garden was very nice.
Brookdale Chatfield
Offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care
11 Reviews
One Chatfield Drive, West Hartford, CT 06110
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(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Brookdale Chatfield
Assisted Living Reviews for Brookdale Chatfield
June 23, 2021
I visited this facility
Independent Living Reviews for Brookdale Chatfield
February 23, 2021
I am/was a resident of this facility
We are staying at Brookdale Chatfield. The place is OK, although there's a lot of things I would have changed. Most of the staff are wonderful, but there are a couple who I have a problem with. It's not really a big deal, but I just have been having trouble with the maintenance. I've been trying to get them to come down and put up curtain rods, and it didn't work out too well. The food here is OK; it could be better, but it could be worse, too. The facility is very nice, and my apartment is quite spacious.
It's got a nice welcoming entryway and a lounge area with a fireplace. There are a lot of activities here. I've already been to Bingo once, I've watched a movie documentary once, and they also have exercises every day. I haven't been involved in anything more than that. They don't really invite you, you just get a paper and you see what's going on, and if you want to, you can go. The reason I would want to do more is to get to know people because with social distancing, you really can't get to know anybody. It's really been difficult for me, but it's not their fault.
October 09, 2020
I visited this facility
I'm very pleased with Brookdale Chatfield; moving in was a hard decision to make. What I like most about them is the idea that they have walking trails so I could walk inside, that I would be cared for by having meals provided, and the apartment. It was newly renovated, there were nice white appliances, light colored rugs, and it was just lovely. I met a few staff members. I talked with the marketing person and he was very forthcoming with all my questions and he answered them. I talked to the chef who was also very good in answering my questions. I like the location because it's near my daughter; this location is right next to a mall. They have exercise classes, art and painting amenities, the usual things that senior places have.
January 18, 2019
I visited this facility
The rooms at Brookdale Chatfield were very well appointed and very nice, not overly spacious, but certainly well laid out. The staff and the lady who showed me around were nice and very thorough. It was close to everything as far as shopping and the City of West Hartford. It was a very nice place. The dining room was very nice. They have a room that has billiards, a place where you can get your hair done, and a little gymnasium with machines.
February 09, 2017
I visited this facility
The staff at Brookdale Chatfield seemed very supportive. The residents there seemed very happy with what the staff was doing for them. The organization is one where you pay on a monthly basis as opposed to buying in. The rooms seemed small. They had different sizes from very small efficiencies up to 2-bedroom units, and if we were going to move there, we would probably look at one of the 2-bedroom units.
The community itself looks like it’s been around for maybe twenty years, but they have done a good job of maintaining it so that everything looks fresh and good. The kitchen facilities were up to date. The stove and the refrigerator were all new. Any time anybody moved in, they completely renovated that particular unit -- put in new carpeting and repainted -- so when you moved in, the unit itself looked very new. We were quite impressed with everything.
August 24, 2016
I am/was a resident of this facility
Everybody at Brookdale Chatfield has been nice to us. The food is not bad at all; it's actually pretty good. The people are nice and accommodating. So far, it seems like a very pleasant place to be. There is a room with physical fitness equipment. They've just constructed new buildings for assisted living.
July 13, 2015
I visited this facility
I was actually disappointed with Brookdale Chatfield because it was under construction. It looked pretty bad. The apartments were nice. I thought they were of good size.
July 19, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
We chose the Chatfield for my aunt because they had a special running that month and we could afford it. They have a movie every other night, for she likes to be social. They have the typical things, like bingo. They have culture clubs. I think the activities have been the best thing for her. They have great food there, and there's an everyday menu that they can pick from if the meal of the day isn't something they like. They're extremely accommodating about meals. They do breakfast and dinner. They have a little cafeteria where people can order lunch and pay for it; it's not included in the rent. They were very accommodating about answering all my questions. The follow-through hasn't been as good as I would like. They're very enthusiastic and excited in the moment, but then when I followed through the following week, not everything always happened. It's extremely clean; you don't worry about that. I think they're doing a good job.
June 13, 2012
I visited this facility
Overall it was very clean and well maintained, like that you would expect of a nice hotel. There were no odd smells or strong cleaning products. We were all impressed by the promotion of healthy living, physical fitness, and mental help if needed. A large pool and workout area, all pluses. I mean, it definitely had an old people vibe walking around, as in the carpet and floral decorations, though, that's the sort of thing that would bug me and not my boyfriends grandmother.
Memory Care Reviews for Brookdale Chatfield
August 27, 2020
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
The staff/administartion had very poor communication & accountability. We found the quality of care to be poor including safety & supervision of residence. Staff were never readily available for assistance or present in the common areas. Due to the poor care we chose to move our loved one in less than a year.
October 05, 2019
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My wife has moved into Brookdale Chatfield. I'm very satisfied with it. The living atmosphere is favorable. She has a very beautiful, large corner room. It has free window, a large toilet facility, and a shower. The staff is favorable. The meals are feasible. They do exercises, listen to music, they go on trips, and there's a TV room. The facilities are very nice and very bright.
Services and Amenities of Brookdale Chatfield
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Studio Apartments
- Housing Extra: 1 Bedroom With Den
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- In Room Kitchens
- Dining Room Shared Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Health services
- Skilled Nursing
- Medication Management
- Nurse On Staff: Yes
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Fitness Room
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Overnight Guests
Languages
- English
General
- Minimum Age: 65
Types of care
- Walking Wheelchair Assistance
About Brookdale Chatfield
Brookdale Chatfield provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to call home. Our Brookdale community delivers Inspired Independent and Assisted Living, with the promise of Exceptional Experiences Everyday. In choosing this community, our residents have made a conscious lifestyle decision designed to deliver enhanced opportunities for pursuing health and life fulfillment through the exceptional services, amenities and opportunities we offer.
Our Optimum Life® and Celebrations programs provide an all-encompassing way of life that touches our residents, their families and associates alike. Optimum Life® is a journey of self-discovery including services, features and benefits that allow each resident to pursue their peak level of health, wholeness and fulfillment while balancing six key dimensions of personal wellness: emotional, intellectual, physical, social, spiritual and purposeful. As part of Optimum Life® we encourage our residents to celebrate life each day. Inspired dining, with fresh meals prepared by chefs trained in our own Culinary Arts Institute, and vibrant lifestyle activities come together in our Celebrations program. These activities fill the monthly calendar with themed experiences, special events and group activities highlighting different cultures and cuisines in a common venue of camaraderie.
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