How saddened and disappointed we felt regarding our mother's stay at Notre Dame. The disrespect,…read morelack of communication, unhealthy food, and unethical behaviors were unlike anything we have seen. And we could compare her treatment to other facilities because at age 94, she had experienced other rehabilitation centers. The deceit began with the promise of a private room; however, unbeknownst to us it was only for a few days, then she would be transferred to a room with a roommate, but sharing a tiny 1/2 bathroom with two other patients. AND we would only be able to see her during mealtimes which was unacceptable to us as we were very involved in all aspects of her care. We were not told about the" short term"private room. We never saw a happy face, residents being encouraged to go outdoors, no activities, and the staff was cold and disrespectful. One actually came into mom's room without proper covering and proceeded to throw on a patient garment, then pulled down her mask and started to scream at us because we asked for help taking mom to the bathroom. When incidents were reported, nothing was done. As a Catholic and a former volunteer at the Sisters of Life facility in Stamford, I can honestly say that I would never send a loved one to Notre Dame. We transferred our mother to another facility and she was better cared for, we were able to follow her care plan, the food was healthier, and our mother and we were treated with kindness and compassion. Do NOT send a loved one to Notre Dame. The holy atmosphere begins in the chapel and stays there. There are many other choices that are not perfect, but they are compassionate, capable, and you will have some peace of mind that your loved one is being cared for with dignity as required by Connecticut Law. Our mom is now home and doing well. We lost many days at Notre Dame: she could have been home sooner.

PLEASE do not send your loved one here. In March of 2016 my grandmother passed away while my…read moregrandfather was here recovering from a stroke. He wasn't able to speak and was confined to a wheelchair at the time. Everyone seemed so lovely and caring when we came to take him to my grandmothers funeral. I remember an orderly grabbing his hand as we wheeled him out. Flash forward to January this year, my grandfather, who has regained his ability to speak, out of the blue told my father that an orderly there came into his room in the middle of the night, SLAPPED HIM IN THE FACE; and told him "I'm not your slave". What provoked this I don't know. My grandfather couldn't walk, talk or do anything himself. We sent him there at the worst time of our lives as well as his and are COMPLETELY disheartened to learn about this. Please do not send your loved ones here

I was at autumn Lake in July of last year,I had some toes amputated and was there for six weeks. My…read morestay was very good the nurses I had were excellent Reneisha was my day time nurse she was the best was very caring and on top of everything I needed very friendly.The nurse i had second shift was also very good I don't remember her name sorry for that.The physicall therapy I received from Anna and her staff was top notch,thank you to Lissa,Emma and Pat and anyone i forgot thank you.To Louren the social worker for me a huge thank you for everything you have done for me

Cousin put at Autumn Lake for rehab. Some staff are very…read moreattentive while others just "hang around". Overall so far, rehab has been dismal at best. She has shoulder pain and asks for assistance and has to wait way tooooo long for help. Many times is forgotten regarding various services; shower, etc. Has to repeatedly ask. Not a good view as a visitor.

I had a great experience hiring a caregiver for my dad with dementia for about 6 months. I…read moreinterviewed a few companies and BrightStar was the clear stand-out given the level of oversight - especially since I live across the country . It was the only company that had a supervisor periodically visit to observe firsthand how things were going. Plus, it was reassuring to know that an RN oversees the caregivers. The caregiver placed with my dad, Alisha W., was truly amazing. She was extremely patient and upbeat when faced with challenging circumstances. She had such a great attitude and went above and beyond, whether it was taking him on fun outings, staying late to take him to a doctor's appointment (even when I said no problem to send him home in a taxi), or noticing when he had a new medical issue that needed attention. She was able to establish rapport and a meaningful relationship with him when most of his other relationships fell away due to his condition. She even managed to make him feel comfortable using some personal care products for the first time, which was quite a feat.I feel so lucky to have Alisha in my dad's life! The company was also efficient and communicative with scheduling information and billing. Top-notch.

BrightStar did a great job with matching the caregiver to dads personality to the point that the…read moreother residents were trying to take her. Whatever their hiring process is they got it right. TB

ATRIA Darien is an assisted living facility with approx 80 Apartments all with full kitchen or…read moreKitchenette. Most of the seniors here are in their 80s and need some special assistance . The Dining Room Food and Activities provide good structure . The 5th star is held back because it is very expensive .. but Atria is a very nice facility that takes care of their Senior Guests .

From the owner: Find the best of independent senior living and assisted living at Atria Darien on Connecticut's…read moreGold Coast. Enjoy our all-inclusive amenities, chef-prepared meals and spacious apartments featuring stainless steel appliances and maple cabinets. Discreet care is available 24/7. Stay active with our daily Engage Life® events. Discover our fitness center, salon and spa, or movie theater. Nearby, bask in the sun at local beaches, like Weed Beach, Pear Tree Point Beach or Bayley Beach. See the latest exhibits at the Historical Society, Norwalk Arts Center and Carriage House Arts Center. Experience great dining options, such as Nino's, the Darien Diner and Ten Twenty Post. Spend time shopping at SoNo Collection Mall. Schedule your tour today.

The staff takes exceptional care of all the residents! Highly recommend this place for anyone who…read moreneeds a retirement place in their later years! Francesca B

The staff is always courteous and professional. Wilton is a great place to live. The people who…read morelive there always seem to be happy and comfortable and confident with the atmosphere.

My step mom has lived here for about seven years, and generally, Edgehill is fine…read more But I witnessed a very disturbing interaction with another resident. While at the gym today, a very infirmed man had trouble and was in pain to the point of nearly fainting. I asked if he needed help since he could barely stand even with a walker. I looked around the Ground floor for help, but there was no one. I recommended that he press his emergency pendent, which he did. No one came. After five minutes, still no one came. More time passed. Still no one. I decided to go upstairs to the main desk to say someone needed help in the gym. They said they were aware of the emergency call but could not locate him. I then went downstairs and noticed a woman had finally arrived. However, she was rude, and ignored his request for a wheelchair, and began for forcefully push him backwards on his walker. When he mentioned his frustration about not being found after pushing the pendent, she just responded, "I'm here now." I said she arrived only because of me notifying the front desk, and she again slightly angrily repeated her statement. I was appalled at her attitude, but more importantly, her ignoring his request for a wheelchair, which he clearly needed. I went upstairs to reflect what I witnessed and to complain. I was then introduced to a manager. I said that I would hate to have my 84 year old mother treated this way if she had an emergency.

I toured many facilities for independent living for my mom before happily choosing Edgehill. It's…read moretrue you do have to plop down some cash around 565,00 depending what apt you choose . The upside of that is better quality in both food and service and programs. The residents are upscale and hip . I actually leave with a smile on my face usually not the case when you visit other facilities. The brunches pre Covid are amazing with unlimited mimosas even though my 93 year old mom never has more than one. My mom loves it there and that's the most important thing. From Albert who's like a personal concierge eager to help to Gaye and all the people in nursing to Jessica and others in food service are amazing. Peace of mind that's she's well taken care of.