Mary Wade has a long history as a senior care facility in New Haven and covers many care needs for older adults, starting from independent living all the way up to full medical services and support for memory loss, and the campus includes small Board and Care Homes where only a few residents live together and get daily help, and you'll find larger senior living communities with independent apartments too, so there's always a fit for differing needs. Nurses, aides, and therapists work with residents every day, and skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation are built right into the services, so if someone needs wound care, IV therapy, or therapy like physical, speech, or occupational, the team can provide it, and they're used to working with hospice as needed, making sure there's a smooth process at every stage of care. The staff gives help with things like daily tasks, medication management, and meals, and the facility doesn't let residents bring their own medications from home because of state laws, but residents get good food that's better than standard hospital meals and can count on full housekeeping, laundry, and dietary service as part of the daily rate.
Folks with Alzheimer's or dementia have secure areas, plus programs aimed at memory, and there's a monthly Alzheimer's Support Group at the Mary Wade Home right on campus, along with early detection services and partnerships with the Alzheimer's Association, so families know their loved ones are being looked after and can access support as things change. The place has no set visiting hours, so anyone can visit at any time, and in the evenings security staff walk visitors to their cars, which people have found helpful. Staff is available 24 hours a day and there are physicians who visit the property several times a week and can be called if needed, and nursing teams specialize in everything from wound care to regular check-ins, while staff helps residents with things like bathing, dressing, and other personal tasks.
Rooms come fully furnished, but everyone has the choice to bring in some of their own comfort items like bedspreads, lamps, or even family photographs and decorative pillows to make it feel more like home; you'll find both private and double rooms, and there's a little slip of privacy in those shared rooms because they're arranged thoughtfully. People can use their own large TVs and cell phones, and television and phone service in the room can be added for a fee, while free WIFI covers the whole property. Mary Wade has a beauty salon with two hair stylists and appointments from Tuesday through Saturday, which some people find convenient. Housekeeping, laundry, and meals are all handled, and transportation's available as needed for trips off-site. The main entrance is on Pine Street, and people have easy access for coming and going.
There are community activities, social events, and programs for everyone to stay involved, and the atmosphere focuses on comfort and security. The staff gets to know each resident and tries to meet personal needs, whether someone needs more medical help or just wants to live a more independent life without having to worry about housework or upkeep. Memory care, short-term rehab, long-term care, adult day services, and traditional residential care are all available, so at Mary Wade, there are choices to suit a wide range of seniors as their needs grow and change.
