Old Glory Days

Old Glory Days sits in Watertown, CT, in a big old Victorian house that's been remodeled for comfort and safety, and they only take up to six seniors at a time for assisted living, so folks get a lot of attention with one staff for every three residents, which is pretty rare, and probably helps everyone feel seen and cared about, plus all the rooms are either private or shared, each with its own bathroom so there's never a crowd or wait. Amenities include a game room, library, swimming pool, and gardens, so folks can spend time both indoors and out, and there's also a cozy living room, patio, and dining area set up for common meals or visits with friends, and they really seem to make sure people have both privacy and company when they want it, plus Wifi and closet space in each unit make things easier for every day living. They've got dining services for scheduled meals, and can handle special diets if someone has allergies or diabetes, and meal options can include communal dining, room service, or even guest meals, and they offer flexible meal plans for different needs.

Staff helps with daily things like bathing and dressing, and medication management is included, along with transfer and mobility assistance for folks who need it, and there's always someone around to help, round the clock, with supervision and support, as they've got on-site staff 24/7 and emergency alert systems plus personal medical alert devices, fall prevention, and controlled building access, not to mention regular health screenings and on-call nursing care if anything comes up. Every resident gets individualized care, planned by licensed or certified staff-people who've done in-person interviews, passed background checks, and special training, some of whom are even social workers-plus a part-time nurse on site.

They offer housekeeping, laundry, even dry cleaning, and they'll help new residents get settled with move-in support, while the all-inclusive rent takes care of meals, laundry, personal care, and toiletries, so rates don't go up just because someone needs more care later. The atmosphere is warm and home-like, and they run community events like movie nights, crafts, music, and group exercise or yoga-there's always something happening, and everyone's welcome, whether they're into a quiet library afternoon or bigger social gatherings. There's support for non-ambulatory needs and wheelchair accessibility, and staff can help with wound care, special diets, cardiac needs, and memory care if required, and they also provide physical, occupational, and rehabilitation therapies.

The Old Glory Days model covers both assisted living and adult day care, with the day center located in Sandy Hook, CT, offering flexible scheduling, transportation, hot lunches, snacks, and activities for folks who pop in for socialization, recreation, or respite care, and their adult day program includes medication help and mobility assistance. They welcome seniors paying with long-term care insurance, private pay, and Veterans Aid benefits, but don't take Medicaid, and they let families pay by check if needed. The owner, who is herself a social worker, set up the place in 2013 to meet community needs, aiming to offer somewhere supportive and safe where a small group of seniors can feel truly at home, and the low staff-to-client ratio means lots of support, comfort, and respect for everyone's needs, whether for full-time living or for day services.