Havencare at Filosa

    13 Hakim St, Danbury, CT 06810
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Mom happy, well cared for

    My mom is happy and well cared for here - the facility is clean, safe, and welcoming, with attentive, professional RNs, aides, and a wonderful head nurse. Recreation staff, cooks and social worker Pam go above and beyond, families are accommodated, and communication gives me real peace of mind. I'm very satisfied and would recommend this place.

    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

    4.11·(18)

    Overall rating

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

      4.2
    • Staff

      4.4
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      3.7
    • Value

      4.1

    Pros

    • attentive and compassionate nursing staff
    • responsive administrative leadership and on-site owners
    • engaging daily activities and proactive recreation programming
    • clean, attractive, well-maintained facility
    • family-friendly visitation accommodations
    • supportive social work and individualized care planning
    • positive resident–staff relationships and respectful interactions
    • well-equipped activity spaces (game room, exercise equipment)
    • appreciated dining and kitchen staff
    • respite and short-stay options that offer peace of mind

    Cons

    • staffing instability following ownership change
    • reliance on agency/temporary staff
    • staff distraction from personal devices
    • renovation-related service disruptions and resident displacement
    • limited parking availability
    • inconsistent rehabilitation effectiveness and Medicare goal coordination
    • delays in family communication after incidents
    • decreased quality of some clinical supplies

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews describe a facility with many strengths in direct care, activities, and physical environment alongside organizational challenges tied to recent ownership and renovation activity. Many families highlight reliable nursing care, a clean attractive building, an active recreation program, and a generally supportive culture; however, other reviewers describe operational disruptions and staffing variability that have affected some residents' experiences.

    Care and staff: Most feedback emphasizes compassionate, attentive nurses, aides, and administrative staff. Reviewers cite individualized care planning, strong involvement from social work, and positive resident–staff relationships that support dignity and emotional comfort. Several reviews specifically praise RNs, aides, and the social worker for proactive communication and advocacy on behalf of residents. At the same time, there are recurring concerns about staffing stability after an acquisition, including increased use of agency staff and occasional staff distraction from personal devices. These operational issues appear to be the primary drivers of inconsistent experiences among families.

    Dining, activities, and facilities: The facility is frequently described as clean, attractive, and well-maintained, with appreciated communal spaces such as a well-equipped game room and exercise equipment. Recreation programming is noted as proactive and varied, contributing to resident engagement and wellbeing. Dining and kitchen staff are generally viewed positively. Renovation work has modernized space for some, but it has also produced temporary disruptions for residents when rooms were unavailable during construction periods.

    Management and operational patterns: On-site owners and responsive administration receive positive mention for visibility and communication in many instances. Conversely, reviewers point to operational weaknesses that merit attention: staffing instability and dependence on agency personnel, renovation-related displacement and service interruptions, limited parking, some declines in the quality of clinical supplies, and occasional delays in family notification after incidents. Rehabilitation outcomes are described as mixed in a few accounts, with at least one theme of goal misalignment related to Medicare coverage and therapy expectations.

    What prospective families should consider: The facility demonstrates clear strengths in direct care, cleanliness, activity programming, and family visitation accommodations. Prospective residents and families would benefit from asking targeted questions about current staffing mix (permanent vs. agency), the renovation schedule and associated resident-displacement plans, protocols for incident notification and communication with families, rehabilitation goals and how they coordinate with payor expectations, and parking logistics. An in-person visit to observe staffing patterns, recreation sessions, mealtime, and the status of ongoing renovations will help confirm whether the facility’s strengths align with a particular resident’s needs.

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    Medicare Ratings

    5·/ 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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    Havencare at Filosa is located at 13 Hakim St, Danbury, CT, 06810.

    About Havencare at Filosa

    Havencare at Filosa sits at 13 Hakim Street in Danbury, Connecticut, and takes care of older adults needing skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, or long-term care, and it has 64 licensed beds with an average of about 61 residents each day, and while the facility is Medicare and Medicaid certified and participates in CMS quality programs, recent inspections have reported 16 deficiencies-eight of which were recorded in August 2024, including one infection-related, plus care issues with food and fluids, pressure ulcers, and following care orders, so families might want to keep that in mind. Residents get 24-hour care by Certified Nursing Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Registered Nurses, who provide around-the-clock support with a nurse staffing of about 3.92 hours per resident per day and a nurse turnover rate near 43 percent, with care including assistance with transferring, bathing, dressing, medication management, and more, plus restorative and mental wellness programs. People can join recreational and social activities, arts and crafts, daily planned events, fitness classes, and community-sponsored outings, while community spaces include a dining room, fitness room, beauty salon, game area, wellness center, small library, garden, computer room, and outdoor space, so there's always something to do, and even Wi-Fi and cable keep folks connected. Residents live in fully furnished rooms-each one has a kitchenette, private bathroom, phone, and air conditioning-and staff handles housekeeping, linens, and laundry, so things stay clean and comfortable, plus meals are prepared on site, served restaurant style, and special diets like diabetes are accommodated. For medical needs, residents get access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy; orthopedic and post-surgical rehab; IV therapy; advanced wound care including wound vacs; pain management using medicine and therapy; lab and x-ray services; pharmacy help; dental, podiatry, and physician services; mental health resources; and a 24-hour call system for emergencies. Staff help with walking and wheelchair needs, personal care like dressing and grooming, toileting, bathing, and arranging transportation when required, and people can take part in organized resident groups, social work, and educational programs to keep connected. The focus is on safety, comfort, and independence, but everything's grounded in a secure setting, with attention paid to personalized care plans, chronic illness, and complex care management, and there's both respite stays for those who need a break and long-term arrangements for those who need ongoing help. Amenities like on-site maintenance, guest parking, washers and dryers, and a sprinkler system help make daily living easier, but with any place, it's good to look at official reports and visit in person if possible before making any decisions, even though the staff tries to deliver thoughtful care and support for all the folks who call Havencare at Filosa home.

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    Havencare at Filosa offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 13 Hakim St, Danbury, CT 06810.

    No, Havencare at Filosa 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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