The Retreat Assisted Living sits in Hartford's historic South Green neighborhood, right near the Helen and Harry Gray Cancer Center, and you'll see that the building has a simple layout with 100 apartments, studios and one-bedroom units, all with private bathrooms, step or roll-in showers, kitchenettes, and individually controlled heat and air conditioning so each resident can be comfortable, plus you'll see there are safety and handicap features throughout, wheelchair access in all homes, and a 24-hour call system in every apartment. The community keeps meals easy, with three homemade meals a day included, made to cover special diets like diabetes or allergies, and there's a South End Market where folks can grab snacks and simple extras.
There are common rooms like Living and Family Rooms, a Library, Chapel, Media Room, and Internet Café open for everyone, and five Family Rooms hold toy chests and places to watch movies with visitors or grandkids. There's a Civic Center activity room for meetings and larger social gatherings, so residents can join in on music, games, and different workshops, plus there's a regular schedule of arts and crafts, movie nights, exercise classes, education activities, billiards, and day trips both nearby and farther out. The staff help with things like bathing, dressing, medication, insulin shots, moving between bed and wheelchair, and personal chores, with nurses and caregivers on-site around the clock, assisted by a 24-hour emergency response system for peace of mind, and they'll coordinate care with outside doctors when needed.
Residents get transportation for medical appointments, errands, or spiritual events, and there's parking if they drive. The place welcomes small pets and hosts pet visits, helping keep everyone in good company, and allows family and guests for shared meals or events. Amenities make things easier, with on-site laundry, help with cleaning, a hair salon and barber, a spa and sauna, a book room, outdoor gardens, and walking paths. There's focus on active and social living, so different entertainment comes in the form of animal therapy, music, games, crafts, devotional gatherings, and regular special events. For those with diabetes or special health needs, the staff can help with care like insulin or incontinence, always aiming to help folks live as independently as possible and build days full of routine, comfort, and a little excitement now and then. The Retreat Assisted Living is known for friendly staff and tries to give residents a safe, warm, and supportive place, with options for Medicaid and other insurance accepted, all in an affordable, urban setting built with seniors' needs in mind.
