Just Like Home Residential Care Homes, LLC

    62 Dogwood Dr, Shelton, CT 06484
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
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    Caring intimate six-resident memory-care home

    I placed my mom in this intimate six-resident memory-care home and I'm very pleased - staff are genuinely caring and attentive, rooms are bright and private with en-suite accessible baths, meals are homemade, and there are plenty of activities, a salon, and a lovely deck. The all-inclusive care, regular CNA support, and family-like atmosphere made us feel safe and supported; it's a great, cost-effective alternative to larger facilities, with only a couple minor operational details that could be tightened.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    4.81·(31)

    Overall rating

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    5. 1
    • Care

      4.8
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      4.7
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Small six-resident, family-like community
    • Memory-care specialization
    • Private bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
    • Accessible walk-in showers and wheelchair-accessible bathrooms
    • High staff-to-resident ratio and 24-hour on-site staffing
    • Compassionate, attentive caregiving team
    • All-inclusive fixed monthly pricing
    • In-house services (laundry, cleaning, dressing, walking assistance)
    • Homemade, diet-accommodating meals with fresh produce and low-sodium options
    • Engaging activities (live music, entertainers, exercise, communal dining)
    • Well-appointed, recently remodeled home with ample natural light
    • Large backyard and deck with outdoor spaces
    • On-site salon/barber services
    • Documented safety practices (locked medications, infection-control protocols)
    • Flexible visitation and respite-care options

    Cons

    • Limited capacity and program scale due to six-resident size
    • Potential limitations in overnight clinical staffing and responsiveness
    • Limited on-site clinical resources for high-acuity medical needs
    • Strict infection-control visitation policies during events

    Summary of reviews

    Just Like Home Residential Care Homes presents as a small, memory-care–focused residential option that consistently emphasizes a homelike environment. The facility is organized around six residents, with private bedrooms and en-suite baths, accessible walk-in showers, wide hallways, and a recent remodel that reviewers characterize as light, airy, and clean. Outdoor space, including a large backyard and deck, plus communal living, dining, and activity areas, support a domestic rather than institutional atmosphere.

    Care quality and staffing are central themes in the feedback. Families and visitors describe compassionate, patient caregivers and a relatively high staff-to-resident ratio (reviewers reference a 3:1 resident–CNA ratio and 24-hour staffing). Staff are credited with individualized attention, regular communication with families, patience with memory-care needs, and practical assistance with dressing, walking, and mobility support. The program is framed as memory-care–tailored rather than a medical hospital; there are on-site CNAs and nursing oversight, and reviewers report mobility and engagement improvements for some residents.

    Dining and programming are strengths highlighted across responses. Meals are described as homemade and adaptable to dietary needs (low-sodium options, fresh vegetables and fruits), and dining is family-style. A range of activities is offered in the activity room and common spaces, including live music, entertainers, exercise classes, barber/salon services, and communal events like birthday celebrations. Reviewers note an engaging resident population and a variety of opportunities for socialization appropriate to a small community.

    Operationally, the facility is positioned as an all-inclusive, cost-competitive alternative to larger, corporate memory-care centers. Management attributes noted by families include attentive leadership, safety-minded practices (locked medication storage and infection-control procedures), flexible tour scheduling, and availability of respite stays. The model appears aimed at personalization, with allowances for residents to bring personal furniture and to maintain family contact through visits and FaceTime.

    Notable patterns that prospective families should weigh: the small, six-resident model creates an intimate atmosphere but also limits bed availability and the scale of program offerings. There are indications that overnight clinical responsiveness may be an area to clarify with management prior to placement; one account referenced issues during overnight hours, and reviewers advise confirming overnight staffing models for specific needs. Relatedly, while the home is well suited for memory-care and assisted living needs, it may not support complex, high-acuity medical requirements to the same degree as larger skilled nursing facilities. Finally, infection-control policies (for example, during COVID-19 periods) have at times been described as strict, which some families may find restrictive.

    Overall, this facility appears well suited to families seeking a private, personalized memory-care residence with strong caregiver attention, homestyle dining, and an active but intimate activity program. Those considering placement should verify current clinical coverage (especially overnight), bed availability, and how the team manages care escalation for higher-acuity medical needs.

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    Location

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    Just Like Home Residential Care Homes, LLC is located at 62 Dogwood Dr, Shelton, CT, 06484.

    About Just Like Home Residential Care Homes, LLC

    Just Like Home Residential Care Homes, LLC runs small senior living homes in quiet neighborhoods in Shelton, Connecticut, with locations at 62 Dogwood Drive and 757 Long Hill Ave, and they focus on both assisted living and memory care for people with dementia or Alzheimer's. These homes hold only six or seven residents each, so everyone gets lots of attention, and with two caregivers for every six or seven residents-like Jennifer Mcconnell, Laura Muhammad, Theresa Trombino, and Tricia Frey-people get round-the-clock support, help with daily activities like bathing or dressing, medication management by trained caregivers, and help for those with Parkinson's or behavior issues. The homes have private, fully furnished rooms with en-suite bathrooms, flat screen TVs, and all the needed linens, plus air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, emergency call systems, and walk-in showers, and the whole place is built on one level for easy movement. Meals come prepared for all diets, including allergies and diabetes, and there's all-day dining, laundry, and housekeeping, while residents can spend time on the big backyard deck birdwatching or relaxing in the gardens, enjoy movie nights, scheduled activities, or join in household chores like setting the table, gardening, and helping with decisions, because being involved helps keep folks feeling capable. There's a secured memory care unit, scheduled transportation for appointments, and the homes welcome small pets, which makes things more comfortable. Respite care is offered for short stays, hospice and dementia waiver services are supported, and everything runs on a clear, all-inclusive pricing plan. Everything works to feel like a true home, and the whole setup follows higher state standards for dementia care, making these places stand out as some of the only small private-pay dementia care homes licensed like this in Connecticut. The Dogwood Home opened in January 2023 and has already gotten good feedback, with an average rating of 4.89 out of 27 reviews, and there are lots of photos showing what life looks like there, from comfortable private rooms to the inviting community spaces and gardens, and people say you can see the care that goes into keeping the place clean, safe, and feeling like home.

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    Just Like Home Residential Care Homes, LLC offers assisted living and memory care.

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    The full address for this community is 62 Dogwood Dr, Shelton, CT 06484.

    No, Just Like Home Residential Care Homes, LLC does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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