Creamery Brook Village sits in the quiet eastern Connecticut countryside in the historic town of Brooklyn, right on 29 acres that stretch along Creamery Brook, and the grounds are shared between Creamery Brook Village and Pierce Memorial Health Center so there's a calm, peaceful setting with lots of nature and even meadow paths for easy walks, and residents see forested lanes and pretty gardens all around, which gives the place a gentle, country feeling. Creamery Brook Village is a retirement community for adults 55 and older and offers several living choices, like three-bedroom, two-bath cottages with garages, as well as one or two-bedroom apartments that are fairly roomy, all on a campus near scenic routes at the junction of Route 205 and Route 169, so local shops, golf courses, restaurants, theaters, and historic sites are an easy drive away, which means there's always something nearby for outings or errands, and there's free transportation for residents for trips, appointments, or activities offsite.
Creamery Brook Village offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care options, so residents can pick what fits them best and if anyone's health needs increase they can arrange for extra help or move up through the levels of care, with priority access to Pierce Memorial Baptist Home for any short-term rehab or long-term care if that ever becomes needed, and if someone wants to stay at home, there are aides who can help with companionship and non-medical support. The community is not-for-profit and faith-based, and they say they're rooted in compassion and respect, trying to keep a warm, friendly atmosphere with caring and helpful staff, and there's a waiting list for those who want to move in, which gives a sense that some people want to settle in here.
Day-to-day, the place covers the basics like food with dining services in each area, room service if needed, and cleaning-there's laundry, housekeeping, and even private cleaning services if folks want that, plus an in-house hair salon and a bistro area, and every room has cable and internet. For staying active, there's a gym, outdoor patios, gardens, and putting green, plus programs like Tai Chi and craft groups, game nights, story time, music, Nintendo Wii bowling, and cooking club, and if anyone's got hobbies or special needs, the community says they work to support those, even for people who need dietary adjustments like low sodium or vegetarian meals. People with pets can bring their close pets along, and there's handicap access and resident parking, with computer areas and Wi-Fi throughout the common spaces, so most basic conveniences are covered.
On the health side, residents have access to medication help, scheduled visits from occupational and physical therapists, mental health care, hospice, skilled nursing, help with daily tasks like dressing and showering, and memory care with safe walking areas and supportive design, and those who have memory issues-like Alzheimer's or dementia-get specialized services with features meant to keep everyone comfortable and safe and help reduce confusion or wandering. For folks recovering from something or giving family a rest, short-term rehab and respite care are available and, for spiritual needs, there are on-site religious services and support. The facility brings in personal aides, doctor appointment companions, and offers help with transfers, including with Hoyer lifts if someone needs it to move around safely.
The community's common areas have TVs and recreation rooms, outdoor walking paths, and lots of places for residents to gather for conversation or quiet time. Creamery Brook Village has won the Best of Senior Living and All-Star awards, based on reviews about its care, staff, and community activities, and while it's only received one review online that gave it five stars, those interested can expect basic, solid options for senior living with access to helpful services and various types of support all in a peaceful, country setting.
