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The Residence at Brookside

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117 Simsbury Road, Avon, CT 06001

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I love the staff, my Aunt is so happy there and we all are pleased with the support and communication. I would highly recommend.

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The Residence at Brookside

In the quaint Hartford County neighborhood of Avon, The Residence at Brookside provides high-quality care services and hospitality to seniors in a homelike atmosphere. Along the Farmington River, the community sits just off routes 202 and 44 and is close to a wide variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Along with their incredible location, The Residence at Brookside offers a range of care options that allows residents to choose the lifestyle that best fits their current and anticipated needs.

Residents can rest easy knowing a team of LCB Senior Living associates offer expert care and 24-hour staffing. With independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care services, residents can feel safe and secure knowing their evolving care needs will be met. Along with the range of care services, residents enjoy the abundance of amenities, gorgeous common spaces, an engaging social calendar, gourmet dining options, and more.

Living at The Residence at Brookside means a life without the worries and stress of maintaining a home. The community features a range of private and companion floor plans, along with specialized spaces to help seniors stay engaged and connected. Make life interesting and comfortable at LCB’s residential community in Avon, Connecticut.

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Veteran & Employee Discounts

Provides discounts to veterans, teachers and employees of certain companies.

Pet friendly

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Care types offered

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Amenities
at The Residence at Brookside

Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Memory Care
  • Medication Management
  • Incontinence Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Meals & Dining

  • Meals Provided
  • Vegetarian
  • No Sugar
  • Professional Chef
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Anytime Dining
  • Room Service
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • International Cuisine
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Guest Meals
  • Gluten-free

Room Amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Air Conditioned
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Bar or Pub
  • Private Dining Room
  • Café or Bistro

Transportation & parking

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking

Pets

  • Pet Care Available
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)

Common areas

  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Barber Shop
  • TV Lounge
  • Beauty Salon
  • Main Street Shops
  • Library
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Central Fireplace
  • Meeting Room
  • Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Outside Patio

Recreational areas

  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Piano or Organ
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Game Room
  • Movie or Theater Room

Services

  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands

Languages spoken

  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • English
  • French

Activities

  • Forever Fit
  • Book Club
  • Holiday Parties
  • Dances
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Tai Chi
  • Birthday Parties
  • Live Well Programs
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Visiting Rabbi
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Wii Bowling
  • Trivia Games
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Wine Tasting
  • Bible Study Group
  • Happy Hour
  • Men's Club
  • Cooking Classes
  • Art Classes
  • Gardening Club
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Current Events Club
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Bridge Club
  • Karaoke
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Jewish Services
  • Walking Club
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Catholic Services
  • Activities Off-site
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Stretching Classes
  • Activities On-site
  • Community Service Programs
  • Other Religious Services
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Live Musical Performances

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9.6Review score27 reviews
9.6
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27 reviews
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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A Place for Mom has scored The Residence at Brookside with 9.6 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Residence at Brookside has 27 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.3 out of 5.
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4.3
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Care Services
4.4
Staff
4.8
Meals & Dining
4.6
Activities
4.3
Value for Cost
4.1
A Place for Mom has scored The Residence at Brookside with 9.6 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Residence at Brookside has 27 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.3 out of 5.
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Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
May 30, 2024
5.0
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Review for The Residence at Brookside
I love the staff, my Aunt is so happy there and we all are pleased with the support and communication. I would highly recommend.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from The Residence at Brookside
June 3, 2024
Thank you for the recommendation! We're thrilled that your aunt is happy and feels supported at The Residence at Brookside.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
January 2, 2024
3.0
Verified Review
Understaffed.
The Residence at Brookside is a lovely facility, and the employees were all very nice. However, they were clearly understaffed and had a lot of turnover, which does not inspire a lot of faith. Additionally, I don't think the care was all that great - my brother's meds were messed up a couple of times, and communication was not good - among staff, between staff and my brother's medical team, and between staff and our family. I was honestly pretty disappointed in the quality of care for the price.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
3
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
4
Value for Cost
3
Judy C - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 22, 2023
5.0
More guest speakers please
Overall I enjoy living at Brookside because it’s my money my kids are spending it I don’t know how much they’re spending so I can’t help you with the finance part ha ha. I would like to see more guest speakers, and more outings because I really enjoy that part.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
Judy D - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 22, 2023
5.0
Wonderful Care
I am very happy with the care here at Brookside. I do feel like I wish the meals were better flavorful. I enjoy the staff, and I think the community is very beautiful, especially decorated for the holidays. I also wish there was more activities and things to do.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
3
Value for Cost
4
Ned O - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 22, 2023
4.0
Price increase don’t like
I am overall happy living here at Brookside I am, however not that happy about the recent increase in price for my apartment. I think the staff is friendly and the food is good. I don’t really participate in the activities, but I do not think the value for cost is equal.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Value for Cost
1
Mildred W - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 22, 2023
5.0
I would like to have more activities
I would like to see a beginners knitting club maybe crocheting I would like to see them brighten up the dining room, and I don’t think the carpets are that nice I would like to see the carpets newer and some of the other things in the community updated I think that would make a big difference.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
3
Activities
5
Value for Cost
4
Irene G - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 22, 2023
5.0
I absolutely love Brookside
I really enjoy living at Brookside. I am very very happy here. I was born in Yugoslavia and I have made a lot of friends here. I love the food and the dining experience every day I will give Brookside number fives on everything and I love my two bedroom apartment.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Nell E - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 22, 2023
5.0
I really like it here
I really like living here at Brookside. I think the people that work here are very very friendly. I have a lot of fun at my meal times with my friends and I appreciate everything everybody does. that works here. I think the community is beautiful, but it definitely needs new carpet.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Richard B - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 22, 2023
4.0
Brookside is nice
I like living at Brookside I think it is clean. I think that the meals are OK there should be more activities and I also think the staff is friendly enough and it is nice to see all of the Christmas decorations and the staff participating.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
3
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
Doris M - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 22, 2023
4.0
The food and dining are nice
I agree with my husband on the friendliness of the staff. I also think that the dining room is nice and the food is very good. The cleanliness of the building is top-notch. I do think there could be more activities in the afternoon.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
George M - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 22, 2023
4.0
I wish the staff was more friendly
I think the building is very nice and very clean. I think the meals are great. The activities are a lot of fun and the care service is also a number five but I do wish that the staff would be a little more friendly because that would make a big difference in a community of this size.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
3
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
4
Lorraine L - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 22, 2023
4.0
Where do walkers go
I wish there was a place that we could put our walkers when we are in the dining area. It seems like they’re all over the place and it would be nice to have a designated area for them. I am very happy with the dining service and the food.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
Raymond C - Resident/client
Memory Care
December 7, 2023
5.0
The Residence at Brookside
We moved to Brookside so my wife could receive the support she needs but we could still be together. I am very happy that the team helped us with the transition. Moving from home is not easy but now I know my wife is getting the care she needs and we can spend enjoyable time together. I will recommend the community to my friends.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Bob F - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 6, 2023
5.0
Positive
Living at Brookside has been convenient and I can get out to do my shopping and run errand. I enjoy the other residents and I have made new friends. I also enjoy the associate. The Bistro is my favorite, the smell of the Chef cooking is amazing. The chef’s are top notch! My wife is also here and I get to see her without driving.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Ray C - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 6, 2023
5.0
Happy at The Residence at Brookside
The people are more then friendly. We joke around and have created bonds. The Executive Director is a great guy. [name removed] is a nice guy and is helpful results come from from communication and working together
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Leili - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 6, 2023
5.0
Very Satisfied
I am a new resident at the Residence at Brookside I am enjoying my comfortable apartment. The associates are friendly and responsive. I would recommend the community. I am enjoying attending the exercise classes.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Dawn D - Family/friend
Assisted Living
November 18, 2023
5.0
A five star community!
Our family searched for many months, looking for a community that was safe, beautiful and active for our parents. We could not be happier with our choice. The Residence at Brookside has exceeded our expectations in every way. The staff is extremely helpful, kind and compassionate. They have a fabulous menu and lots of activities and events to keep the guests entertained & social. We couldn’t be happier!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
Benjamin C - Family/friend
Independent Living
November 17, 2023
5.0
Outstanding Community
This community is Fantastic! Staff is very accommodating and courteous towards family and visitors. Friendly atmosphere and the food always smells delicious! Its apparent cleanliness is a top priority. The community looks great inside and out.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
JB - Family/friend
Memory Care
March 29, 2020
0.5
Poor Communication
My elderly parent is at Brookside and the communications are TERRIBLE! I have easily requested emails SIX TIMES on events so I could attend public holiday celebrations and never an email or call. Unbelieveable! The phone isn’t always answered, no recording machine! Finally in the current virus situation updates would be helpful, what are they doing to ensure the health of the residences??? Keep the families INFORMED! For the price I would not recommend Brookside, the communication is not happening- very unprofessional. A fee of 10k monthly for the one bedroom, 10k a month for the 24/7 aid.
Cleanliness
0.5
Friendliness
0.5
Value for Cost
0.5
Care Services
0.5
Activities
0.5
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
January 25, 2020
5.0
I met with [name removed], a wealth of information regarding senior living option. Their facility is designed independent living , and living assistance. The luxurious facility was great. This would be a strong consideration for my wife and I, assuming our needs in future remain the same.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
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