The Village at South Farms

The Village at South Farms sits up on a hill in Middletown, Connecticut, with peaceful views of the Connecticut River Valley and lots of gardens and open lawns all around, giving residents plenty of chances to enjoy nature and nice weather, and there's a big veranda too where folks can sit outside or enjoy some fresh air, and there are also walking paths and shaded outdoor spots for relaxing or visiting with friends; the place has a sort of country estate feel, but it's close to shops, dining, and interesting places in town. The community provides independent living for people who don't need much help, plus assisted living and specialized memory care in a separate building built just for those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, and the staff can help with quite a range of needs, from light support up to heavy care, so residents can stay as their needs change, which is called aging in place, and they also offer respite care if someone needs short-term help or a break. The staff includes nurses and a doctor on call, with people awake and on duty all the time, and there are services for folks who need help with things like bathing, getting dressed, transferring, reminders about using the restroom, incontinence care, diabetic care including insulin shots, and medication help, and they're set up to care for people who have behavioral concerns such as exit-seeking, wandering, aggression, or even self-harm, with features like alarm bracelets to help keep people from getting lost. The Village at South Farms has a full-time activity director who plans events and programs, offering both onsite and offsite activities for socializing, entertainment, education, and exercise, and there are always things going on whether you prefer indoor common areas like lounges, libraries with fireplaces and aquariums, and craft rooms, or the outdoor spaces with walking gardens and patios, plus there's a 24-hour snack bar, beauty and barber shop, fitness center, and wellness center for everyone to use. The community gives choices for apartment layouts-studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom-with options for kitchenettes, private bathrooms, walk-in closets, private entrances, and wheelchair accessible showers, and there are features like resident parking, elevators, common rooms lined with bookshelves and cozy seating, and elegant dining rooms with high ceilings and big windows, with chef-prepared meals, seasonal menus, and a terrace for outdoor dining when the weather's nice. There's transportation for residents, sometimes complimentary or for an added cost, and the property is close to bus lines, while staff can arrange rides for appointments or outings. They allow residents to keep pets like cats and dogs, and they try hard to help people maintain social connections and friendships, offering devotional services both onsite and offsite, and special dining rooms for family gatherings or events, and they also handle hospice care and skilled nursing for folks who need a higher level of help, along with home care options. The Village at South Farms is a licensed facility that's part of the Benchmark Senior Living network, it's known for its peaceful setting and wide range of care, and has an average rating of 8.9 out of 10, which makes it the second highest-rated community in Middletown, and some people like the fact that the staff are able to provide close supervision and specialized care for folks with memory problems, working from individual care plans and using programs to help memory and thinking skills, and others also like the wide choice of activities, comfortable common areas, helpful services, and the way different levels of care are all offered in one place.