The Residence at Selleck's Woods sits on a peaceful, wooded parcel at 1 Parkland Drive in Darien, Connecticut, with views of more than 50 acres of parkland and easy access to nature, and the community has 102 units made up of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments that have kitchenettes, full baths, and modern finishes. Residents can choose independent living, assisted living, or memory care options, so some people live totally on their own, some get help with things like bathing and medication, and others have secure memory care in the Reflections Memory Care area which has a non-pharmacological approach and is set up for those dealing with Alzheimer's or dementia, trying to keep everyone safe, structured, and cared for with support tailored for both cognitive and emotional health.
There are a lot of staff members, including CNAs, LPNs, med techs, memory care assistants, nurses, nurse assistants, nurse aides, as well as chefs, servers, dishwashers, activities coordinators, receptionists, maintenance crews, janitors, and housekeepers, so assistance covers everything including meals, laundry, and clean living spaces. The food comes from a culinary chef and there's anytime dining, which means meals are available all day, and for those who need temporary help or just want a short break, respite care and short-term stays are an option, and folks often mention how easy it is to make friends, especially in the memory care section.
There are programs for social, recreational, and spiritual activities, including things like walking paths for exercise, a theater room for movies, a fitness center, lounges, a pub or sports bar, a beauty and barber shop, gardens, and an activity room, so people can spend their days engaged and active if they want, plus there are social programs and wellness activities to choose from. There's transportation provided for appointments or outings, guest parking for visitors, covered parking available, and accessibility throughout, whether that's wheelchair features or handicap access in common areas and all apartments.
Safety seems to be a priority, with an emergency call system in every apartment and a 24-hour security system for peace of mind, and the memory care neighborhood is secure to help prevent wandering. The Residence at Selleck's Woods also makes use of lifestyle technology like REACT Neuro and includes concierge services, Wi-Fi, and high-speed internet; the library and activity room provide space for hobbies or getting together with neighbors, and the salon and exercise room add to daily life. Meals focus on nutrition and taste, the community has won some awards such as Best Meals and Dining and Most Friendly, and families mention caring staff members who focus on each resident's needs, especially when someone has to transition in health or comes from a hospital or rehab stay.
Care plans get adjusted as health needs change, so some residents might move from independent living to assisted or memory care without needing to leave the community, and the facility offers home care services and skilled nursing support if someone needs more help than what standard assisted living allows. Information, resources, a glossary, and real resident stories are available for families and residents to help answer questions and make choices about care, but the main thing people talk about is a simple, peaceful setting where meals are prepared, care is available, and daily life has enough structure and support for folks who want to be social, active, or just have a safe place to call home near Selleck's Woods.
