Smithfield Gardens Assisted Living sits at 26 Smith St. in Seymour, Connecticut, and the place runs Monday to Friday from 9:00 in the morning to 5:00 in the evening. Folks there get a mix of assisted living services and board and care home options, where staff help with things like bathing, dressing, and taking medicine, or they'll step in with meal reminders, laundry, housekeeping, and even escorts if someone needs help getting to the dining room. People get three home-style meals every day, planned by chefs and meal planners who focus on good taste and making sure everyone's getting what they need nutritionally, and that does seem to go over well since the community's got a 5.0 rating from three reviews.
Each apartment there's got heat, hot water, electricity, and basic cable included in the rent, and apartments come with a refrigerator, microwave, two-burner cooktop, and bathrooms fitted with grab bars, a walk-in shower, and benches for folks who need a little extra help. Residents use an in-house emergency pendant system that connects them to 24-hour staff, so if anything ever happens, people aren't left waiting long for someone to come help them, and there are staff around the clock. There's a full-service dining room for meals, plus cozy lounges, a fireplace area, and a private dining room for special occasions or family visits, and when folks want to get outside, there's a courtyard, walking path, and a beautiful patio along with a garden, all inside a building that's kept secure with on-site management.
There's always something going on like bingo, exercise, card games, and daily activities, with movie nights and monthly live entertainment worked in, so no one gets bored, and they've got a library, TV lounge, multi-purpose room, and a beauty parlor right there. The apartments are modern, with large windows, lots of closet space, and everything is laid out to make getting around easy and safe. Staff members keep a focus on helping everyone keep their independence as much as possible, but step up when someone needs extra support with things like moving, bathing, or special medical care-including diabetic care and incontinence care.
Mail and laundry facilities sit right there in the building, and transportation can be arranged if someone's got a doctor's appointment or wants to go out. There's a 24-hour call system, and the building uses emergency call-for-aid buttons. Folks can gather in the country kitchen, use a private dining room for family gatherings, or sit by the fireplace when the weather's cool. The whole setup tries to feel welcoming, with helpful and kind staff who make a point to keep things friendly. The place's built with safety in mind, but it's also set up for independent living, and the rent covers nearly everything, so there are fewer bills to worry about. Smithfield Gardens Assisted Living is financed by CHFA, making sure it stays affordable while offering essential services and comforts for seniors.
