Pricing ranges from
    $3,797 – 4,556/month
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Caring staff and menu; uncomfortable

    I toured the community and the staff were wonderful - caring, helpful, and responsive to residents' needs; the menu and community are nice and it gave me hope, though the environment felt uncomfortable to me.

    Pricing

    $3,797+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $4,556+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

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

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.40 · 5 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.4
    • Value

      4.4

    Pros

    • helpful staff
    • caring staff
    • responsive to residents' needs
    • meets residents' needs
    • compassionate and encouraging staff
    • appealing menu
    • nice community
    • recommended tours

    Cons

    • uncomfortable environment

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the provided reviews is strongly positive with one clear, repeated strength and a single notable concern. Reviewers repeatedly highlight the staff as the facility's primary asset: descriptors such as helpful, caring, responsive, wonderful, sweet, and giving hope appear across multiple comments. That consistent praise suggests that day-to-day interactions with caregivers and other employees leave a favorable impression on visitors and residents alike.

    Care quality and responsiveness are emphasized throughout the summaries. Multiple reviewers indicate that the facility "meets residents' needs" and staff are responsive to those needs. The language used — helpful, responsive, meets needs, and compassionate — points to staff who not only perform required duties but also attend to residents' emotional and practical needs in a way that improves confidence and well-being.

    Staff interactions and atmosphere are a clear strength. Several short comments converge on the idea that employees are kind and engaging, with one reviewer explicitly saying staff "gave me hope." That phrasing indicates an emotional, supportive dimension to care, beyond routine assistance. This pattern makes staff quality the most reliable and frequent positive theme across the summaries.

    Facilities and environment present the single recurring concern: the environment is described as "not comfortable." The summaries do not provide specifics about what makes the environment uncomfortable — whether it is physical (temperature, lighting, furniture, cleanliness), social (noise, privacy), or organizational (scheduling, routines). Because this is the only negative theme present, it is important but not necessarily pervasive; it warrants targeted follow-up during a visit to clarify what aspect of the environment prompted that comment.

    Dining and community life receive positive, if briefer, mentions. The menu is called appealing, indicating dining options are a point of satisfaction for at least some reviewers. The community itself is described as "nice," suggesting a generally pleasant social or neighborhood atmosphere. While there is limited detail on activities, events, or programming, the positive descriptors for community and menu are supportive of overall resident satisfaction beyond direct caregiving.

    Admissions and initial impressions are also positive: a tour is recommended, implying that the onsite experience during a visit tends to reinforce positive impressions. That recommendation, taken together with staff praise, suggests the facility presents well to prospective residents and families and that the tour process may allow visitors to witness the strengths noted in the reviews.

    In summary, the dominant and most reliable theme is strong, compassionate, and responsive staff who meet residents' needs and contribute to feelings of hope and comfort for many reviewers. Ancillary positives include an appealing menu and a nice community atmosphere, and tours appear to leave a good impression. The primary and sole consistent concern is an uncomfortable environment, but the reviews lack specifics about what that entails. Prospective residents or their families should prioritize a tour and ask targeted questions about the nature of the environmental concern (physical conditions, noise/privacy, or routines) to determine whether it would affect their personal comfort.

    Location

    Map showing location of Essex Village Manor

    About Essex Village Manor

    Essex Village Manor sits in the Essex Village neighborhood and gives seniors assisted living in a quiet, comfortable setting that still keeps a sense of independence. The main building dates back to 1785 and went through a big renovation in 2015, so you get that old New England charm with modern features like bright rooms, cable TV connections, and free high-speed WiFi. There are studio apartments where residents can bring their own furniture to make rooms feel like home, and pets are allowed, which is nice for people who want a little company. The place has cozy indoor spaces and peaceful outdoor areas, like a sunlit courtyard, gardens, patios, and walking paths that are great for relaxing or socializing.

    Seniors get support with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, transfers, and medication management, and trained staff stay available around the clock for help and emergencies. The community designs activities to help residents form friendships and stay active, with options like group fitness classes, a book club, gardening group, cooking club, and musical group, plus movie nights, game nights, offsite outings, and educational lectures. There are arts and crafts spaces and a recreation room too. In-house services include housekeeping, daily laundry, meal preparation for different diets, and even in-house laundry and dry cleaning, so residents don't have to worry much about chores. The dining room serves all-day meals, and guests can join at mealtimes if they'd like.

    Medical needs are covered through health monitoring, medication administration, and care that fits different levels of support, including Alzheimer's care, respite stays, and hospice care. There are emergency alert systems and a call system for safety, and transportation gets offered for free or at cost for certain trips, making it easier for residents to get to nearby hospitals, doctors, shops, and local attractions without much trouble. The location puts residents close to restaurants, shops, theaters, and more, and public transportation is easy to reach for those who want to get out and about on their own terms.

    Amenities like an on-site barber and salon, gym, parking both for residents and guests, and beautifully maintained outdoor spaces all help keep everybody comfortable and active. They hold devotional and in-house religious services for those who want them. The community keeps all-inclusive pricing, so families can plan without surprise fees. The staff is friendly, caring, and always around to help out. Essex Village Manor stands out for its long history, supportive community, and personalized approach, offering a peaceful, homelike place for seniors in Essex, Connecticut.

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