Hartford Health Care

    217 Toro Rd, Hartford, AL 36344
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    3.2ยท31 reviews

    Compassionate staff clean well-equipped facility

    I'm satisfied with the care my father-in-law received - Brandon and the therapy team were amazing and the staff are compassionate, knowledgeable, and attentive. The facility is clean, well-staffed and medically equipped, with quick call-light response, regular rounds, good meals and active programming. Management is caring and stable; I felt welcome visiting and would recommend it as a solid retirement option.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.19ยท(31)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.5
    • Staff

      3.2
    • Meals

      3.3
    • Amenities

      2.0
    • Value

      3.2

    Pros

    • Compassionate, respectful caregiving staff
    • Strong physical therapy and rehabilitation team
    • Engaging activities and social programming
    • Attentive orderlies and individualized care attention
    • Clean, well-maintained common areas and interior
    • Generally satisfactory meal quality and dining options
    • Clinically knowledgeable nursing staff and medical guidance
    • Stable, caring leadership and management

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staff professionalism and conduct
    • Poor phone- and family-communication systems
    • Staffing shortages and uneven coverage
    • Delays and inconsistencies in medication administration
    • Inadequate personal-property management and loss prevention
    • Cleanliness and sanitation concerns in some care areas
    • Inconsistent meal-handling and diet-accommodation practices
    • Variable therapy availability and rehabilitative intensity
    • Inconsistent administrative responsiveness to family concerns

    Summary of reviews

    Reviewers describe a facility with clear strengths alongside notable variability in day-to-day operations. Many accounts praise individual caregivers, therapists, and activity staff as compassionate, respectful and clinically knowledgeable; specific mentions include a strong physical-therapy/rehabilitation team, an engaging activities director, attentive orderlies, and generally satisfactory dining in parts of the facility. Several families described a welcoming atmosphere, well-maintained common areas, and leadership that appears stable and invested in resident well-being.

    At the same time, a recurring theme is inconsistency. Staff conduct and professionalism appear uneven across shifts and units: while some staff members are characterized as attentive and kind, others are described as brusque or dismissive, creating a variable experience for residents and families. Closely related are persistent communication issues โ€” unanswered phones, limited voicemail or return-call capability, and reports of abrupt telephone interactions โ€” which have contributed to family frustration and, in a few accounts, raised concerns about timely clinical follow-up when a residentโ€™s condition changed.

    Operational gaps were described in several clinical and logistical areas. Reviewers reported delays and inconsistencies in medication administration and in responding to call lights or requests for assistance, suggesting staffing levels and coverage may be uneven. Physical-therapy availability and intensity were praised in some cases but described as limited in others. Multiple comments also pointed to problems with meal handling and diet accommodations (for example, timing and special-diet consistency) as well as occasional sanitation and cleanliness issues in specific care areas.

    Families also reported breakdowns in personal-property management โ€” items misplaced or not returned after discharge โ€” which points to weaknesses in inventory or transfer processes. Administrative responsiveness was mixed: some accounts note caring, engaged management and an invitation to visit, while other accounts describe frustration with leadershipโ€™s willingness or ability to correct operational problems. Taken together, the pattern suggests that quality is uneven and may depend on unit, shift, or staff assignment.

    For prospective residents and families: this facility demonstrates strengths in rehabilitation, social programming, and individual caregiving relationships, but it would be prudent to verify current staffing levels, communication protocols, medication-administration practices, and property-handling procedures during a visit. Ask to observe or enquire about call-light response times, therapy schedules, how special diets are managed, and how the facility documents and resolves family concerns to get a clearer sense of consistency across the care team.

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    Medicare Ratings

    5ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Hartford Health Care is located at 217 Toro Rd, Hartford, AL, 36344.

    About Hartford Health Care

    Hartford Health Care sits at 217 Toro Rd in Hartford, Alabama, and offers a big range of services for older adults and those with health needs, including assisted living, independent living, nursing care, short-term rehab, memory care, respiratory care, hospice, home care, respite care, and help with chronic diseases, so folks can find a mix of support under one roof, and there are staff such as Hency P., Wendy Kane, Thomas Domanick, and Amy LeClerc BSN, RN. The place tries to keep things welcoming and comfortable, where people can feel at home, and teams focus on giving each person respect and care for their unique background and needs, with resources for folks living with disabilities or diseases who are looking for assisted living. The team is trained to help with many medical needs, including lung and respiratory help, surgical care, therapy like physical and speech rehab, and hospital services, and they try to teach new skills and boost the abilities folks still have, so independence sticks around for as long as possible, and there's real focus on hope and confidence, with attention to women's health as well.

    There's a map to help find locations, and tours can be scheduled to visit, meet people, and see how things run, and there are 86 certified beds at this Hartford, AL center, though the nurse hours per resident-3.27 per day-fall below the state average of 3.9, but nurse turnover at 36.4% sits lower than the state's 48.1%. There's an attempt to keep costs and availability clearly explained, and a team of senior care advocates help answer questions about care types, which do include memory care and continuing care, plus extended hospital care, labs, pathology, imaging centers, and emergency response for sudden needs. Managers have been in place since October 2015 and September 2024, and the facility is part of Hartford Health Care, with an affiliation to Diversicare Healthcare. Patient and clinical info comes from surveys and government data sources like CMS and HCAHPS, and the hospital section of the company carries a Women's Choice Award and shows up in the top extended care hospital rankings.

    Now, the place has had some problems in the past, including deficiencies with infection control, safe respiratory care, and making sure food is sourced and handled right, and the latest report pointed out several of these issues-it's important to know the track record isn't perfect, but efforts to provide a broad span of care and ongoing support are clear, so families can look at all the available facts before choosing the right fit for their needs.

    People often ask...

    Hartford Health Care offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 217 Toro Rd, Hartford, AL 36344.

    No, Hartford Health Care does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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