Memory Care Communities in Rocky Hill, CT

"rooms are perfect size- mom doesn't hide in her room like she did in the other place; she comes out and goes to activities or makes her own activity with talking to different staff members- doesn't have to be a nurse aid either- EVERYONE knows and "gets it" Love that we have Arden!"

"Buckingham Heights was only dedicated exclusively to memory care so that they can address every need at every stage, whatever happens to your loved one who's got dementia. Suzanne assisted us with the tour and she was wonderful. She's been there a long time and can answer any question you have. The other shining star thing that I would say about the place was that they had a lot of staff who have been there for many years. They have relatively low turnover and there is a lot of staff. They have like a 5-year, 15-year, and 20-year club for those staff who have been there that long. The dining area looked very nice. The rooms were basic but pleasant. The idea there was not to spend all your time in your room. So, the room was just a place to dress and bathe and sleep. But the life of the place was based on keeping the residents engaged and active. When it comes to the activities, they are appropriate for people with memory issues. They have an inner courtyard that is freely available for residents to go into on their own. For the outside patios, you need to have somebody with you. Even their physical facilities were designed to give the most freedom and autonomy to their residents."

"It was an excellent facility. It is pleasing and very clean. The tour we had was excellent - not rushed, very informative. We had a lot of questions which were answered satisfactorily. As for the activities, they were talking about their travel club at the facility while we were there. In another room, they were having discussions about the Presidents’ Week. There was some baking going on in the kitchen. The food was excellent and the dining room was fine."

"My mother-in-law has moved into Brookdale West Hartford. The place is very clean. The people are very friendly. However, my mother-in-law is having trouble adjusting. The staff is very good. They call us when something unexpected happens. My mother-in-law is clean, she gets her hair done, her clothes are always neat and clean, and they help her go to the bathroom. They're awesome. Her room was redone. It has new carpet, tiles, and paint. The bathroom is a very good size. If my mother-in-law needs assistance at some point in the bathroom, there is plenty of room in there for people to move around and help her. The room itself seems a little sterile, but that's our problem because we haven't brought anything in to put on the wall yet. Nevertheless, it is very clean, and there is plenty of space. She has a small kitchenette, a fridge, a little counter space, and drawers if she wants to keep snacks. They have loaned us furniture until we can get the stuff that we ordered for her delivered, which will be at the end of the week. The furniture has been adequate and the closet space is good. Brookdale West Hartford is just a great place. They have books available for the residents. They have a small outside patio area on the top floor. They have plants out there and places for the plants to sit and relax. My mother-in-law is in the secure dementia units, so she is limited, and she can't go out on her own. The dining area is very nice. The food seems to be very good. They have a nice piano in the day room. They have a sing-a-long scheduled. They pick what they want to watch on TV. The price is a la carte. We pay a flat fee for the room and the food. Price-wise, we are able to better manage her funds, hopefully for the long-term."

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 providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: State of Connecticut License Lookup

"What I like best about the The Village at Kensington Place was that the wing that my mom is in is just a small wing. I feel that people who works with her there are very caring and I think that is important. It is a lockdown facility and you have to ring a doorbell to get in, so I know my mom is safe there. The room that she got there is spacious. I have also tried eating there and it is good. When it comes to activities, my mom is always looking forward to their bus trips twice a week. I think that is important for their residents instead of just being in that one wing all day. I had some issues with them before, but when I discussed those with the director, they readily took care of them. They also encourage me to inform them if I am not happy with anything so that they could work on those things. I would have to say that I'm pleased with this facility. "

"Brookdale South Windsor was very nice and clean. Everyone was very polite and helpful. The dining hall was very nice. It looked like they had a lot of activities. They had a library. There were a lot of fun things to do."

"River Ridge has a great memory care unit and a high staff to resident ratio. They provide quality care. Mom needed a Hoyer lift, and they allow that. It's a great environment. She's in the memory care unit. The staff is very good. The rooms are nice, modern, and up-to-date. The memory care activities are a little bit different than what you have in traditional assisted living. They have singing, trips to an ice cream parlor, bowling, basketball, and other modified activities. They have entertainment that comes into the building, and they have birthday parties. I like the staff and their willingness to meet my mom's physical needs. "

"Our experience with Arden Courts of Avon has been lovely. People are warm. They introduced themselves, and they seemed to care. It has been a good transition for mom. Her room is comfortable. It is small and cozy. They have a dining area for each hallway, so it's small with just a few tables. They have a kitchen area. She sits at a table with two or three other people. The aides are there, helping with feeding as necessary. It all seems to work pretty smoothly. They have activities in the morning and in the afternoon. They keep her busy and out of her room. They have some music, entertainment, and exercise."

"I did a tour of Colebrook Village at Hebron. It's in the running, but I'm still waiting. We have to see what my father's needs are going to be, and I'm working with the VA to see if they can come through with some assistance. The tour was very positive, the manager was wonderful, the Marketing Manager. I toured one of the apartments, saw the library, and the dining facilities. I saw the courtyard where somebody planted tomatoes. Also walked past the hairdresser, recreation rooms, and physical exercise room. We worked with one person; she was great. She's marketing, so I would expect that person to be trying to sell you the place. The one apartment I saw looked nice, and the other things. They also had a movie theater."

"I thought Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks was welcoming, clean, and active. The rooms were adequate. It seemed that things were kept up very well. The person who gave me the tour was very good, very informative, and answered my questions. He was very patient with my questions. I have not had a chance to try their food, but the dining area looked adequate and clean when I saw it, which was not at mealtime. I would feel comfortable putting my mother-in-law there and having her stay there. I observed bingo, which was well attended. The utdoor space was OK, it's not the greatest for memory care people. It's very small."

"It had a more open and bright appearance when you walked in to the lobby. They have a lot of shrubbery, plants and flowers. Almost every apartment has either a patio or a balcony so that you can sit outside. All the patio furniture is the same and it has a more countryside setting. "

"All American Assisted Living looked like it would be a very nice place. It was just a little bit expensive. They've got all the conveniences there. They have their own medical staff and your personal grooming is all taken care of right there. The rooms were very nice. They were fairly roomy. Their dining area was very clean and spacious. The staff was very informative. The building is approximately two years old."

"Old Glory Days was wonderful. It was beautiful. It was very clean. I liked it because it was open. I didn't like it because there were a lot of stairs. They were very expensive, too. The staff was very down-to-earth and neat. It's a converted old house. I wouldn't recommend it unless you lived in town, and if you had a lot of money and you were by yourself. I don't think it was good for a couple. It was very well put together. It was nicely painted inside."