Providers We Love
We are privileged to have received referrals from and be able to coordinate care with many Assisted Living facilities, rehab facilities, and Medicare Home Care and Hospice agencies. Our growth is in large part due to the trust the staff in these organizations have put in our caregivers. We are likewise impressed with them and we are committed to referring to them on a regular basis
Kindred Care at Home / Formerly Gentiva Home Health Care Services Stratford,
Old Saybrook, Hamden, Farmington.
Their services include: Skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational and speech language therapy Neurorehabilitation, wound care, disease and pain management, medication management and education. They maintain a special expertise in dementia care.
Most of these services can be found in any certified agency. And there are several hundred such agencies in CT.
But Kindred / Gentiva distinguishes itself in countless ways:
Professionalism.
Continuity of care.
Communication.
Competence.
Customer Service.
We strongly suggest Kindred Care at Home to our clients in need of Medicare home health. They have long been a referral source of ours. But they now enjoy an endorsement from our company owner, perhaps the most challenging patient they have ever served. Bravo!
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Seabury Active Living Retirement Community, and Seabury at Home, Bloomfield
One of Connecticut’s first retirement communities, Seabury has grown impressively from its original facility. The sprawling campus now boasts several individual residences, from apartments to substantial single homes. Their memory care unit is superb. The surroundings provide lovely views in all seasons. An immense fitness facility, including a large pool promotes continued fitness of older adults. Seabury boasts an impressive participation of its residents in the fitness facility. Seabury also has an innovative Life Care program and Seabury at Home service. Their home care program provides both Medicare as well as home private duty services for the community and surrounding area. Their health care center boasts state of the art short-term rehab in a beautiful setting. There is excellent coordination with their Home Care agency, which provides nursing, and all therapies, following a comprehensive home safety assessment prior to discharge. It is a privilege to work in co-operation with them.
Seabury also has an innovative Life Care program and Seabury at Home service. This program allows seniors to remain in their homes while taking full advantage of the full scope of services at Seabury.
It is a privilege to work in co-operation with our colleagues at Seabury
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McLean Hospice Palliative Care and Hospice, Simsbury
McLean Hospice is dedicated to improving patients’ comfort and supporting their families. Their team in helps patients you live as fully and comfortably as possible so your last days may be spent with dignity and quality. Our goal is to provide satisfying days, fear-free nights and the richness of time with your loved ones, surrounded by a supportive team. Hospice nurses are available to you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Their hospice team includes highly experienced, board-certified nurses, medical social workers, spiritual counselors and dedicated volunteers all committed to improving the end-of-life journey through comfort-focused patient care and support for grieving families. Bereavement services and support are available for up to 13 months.
We have been very impressed with the care and support our clients have received from McLean hospice and are proud to recommend them
860-658-3700
http://www.mcleancare.org/services/hospice-palliative-care ■
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Benchmark Assisted Living at Split Rock, Shelton CT
This facility is lovely and easily accessible from many areas of CT and NY.
They provide the following programs: Assisted Living & Personal Care, Alzheimer’s & Memory Care , Short-Term Stays and Respite Care
This facility distinguishes itself in several ways:
The positive work environment for the staff reinforces values of teamwork, communication, and common goals. This enhances their holistic approach to the care of seniors and the support for their families.
Differentiating factors include:
- The outstanding dining experience focused on the individual diners’ preferences. The many options and outstanding servers combine to provide a wonderful experience for the residents. The relaxed environment is conducive to both nutrition and socialization.
- On site out patient physical therapy promotes excellent gains in strength and ability of their residents following hospitalization or illness.
- Outdoor dining and courtyard as well as bistro are available
- Fitness center and walking paths promote wellness among residents
- Family pets are welcome (!)
Their activities are many and varied. They are well attended by residents and family members. Interesting field trips are varied and of interest to many residents.
This senior living option is well worth considering for families and seniors interested in a personalized well-coordinated environment
Contact information:
203 301 8866 ■
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We are happy to report that several folks have told us they use this column when seeking a provider for themselves or their family members. We take our recommendations of providers very seriously. Please consider our favorites in deciding care for yourself or your family members. We would choose any of them for our loved ones. ■