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1556 Saybrook Rd, Haddam, CT 06438

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5.0
Positive Experience
It was expensive but my loved one received excellent care. We picked this community because, they had avalability,it was beautiful like a hotel, and I felt that my loved one would feel comfortable . I was extremely pleased with the level of care and everything that was provided for my love...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Haddam

Commonwealth Senior Living at Haddam in Haddam, CT is one of senior living communities in the area. To find the right community for your needs and budget, connect with one of A Place For Mom’s local senior living advisors for free, expert advice.

Senior living options offered

Assisted Living

Memory Care

Independent Living

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Amenities
at Commonwealth Senior Living at Haddam

Healthcare Services

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

Meals & Dining

  • Vegetarian
  • Room Service
  • Vegan
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Guest Meals
  • No Sugar
  • Meals Provided
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant Style Dining

Room Amenities

  • Garden View
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Kitchenette
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Air Conditioned
  • Full kitchen
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Ground Floor Units

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Private Dining Room
  • Café or Bistro

Transportation & parking

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

Pets

  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)

Common areas

  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Central Fireplace
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Library
  • Main Street Shops
  • Beauty Salon
  • TV Lounge
  • Barber Shop
  • Meeting Room
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Outside Patio
  • Private Bath
  • Indoor Atrium

Recreational areas

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

Services

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

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • Choir / Singing Club
  • Forever Fit
  • Activities On-site
  • Gardening Club
  • Men's Club
  • Community Service Programs
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Trivia Games
  • Art Classes
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Cooking Classes
  • Other Religious Services
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Resident Band or Musicians
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Tai Chi
  • Stretching Classes
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Birthday Parties
  • Wine Tasting
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Happy Hour
  • Bible Study Group
  • Wii Bowling
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Holiday Parties
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga

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Active promotion

No

Active promotion

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Active promotion

No

Active promotion

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Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

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Pet friendly

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Pet friendly

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Care types offered

3

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Care types offered

3

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

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for Commonwealth Senior Living at Haddam

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18 reviews
5 star
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4 star
22%
3 star
6%
2 star
6%
1 star
11%
Commonwealth Senior Living
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A Place for Mom has scored Commonwealth Senior Living at Haddam with 2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Commonwealth Senior Living at Haddam has 18 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4 out of 5.
Overall Rating
4.0
Cleanliness
4.4
Friendliness
4.0
Care Services
3.7
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
2.8
Activities
3.9
Value for Cost
3.5
A Place for Mom has scored Commonwealth Senior Living at Haddam with 2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Commonwealth Senior Living at Haddam has 18 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4 out of 5.
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1-18 of 18 reviews
Sue G - Family/friend
Assisted Living
October 19, 2024
1.0
Horrible place to put your loved one!
AVOID this place if possible. My mother was a resident here for 3 years and at first (when it was Saybrook at Haddam) it was great. The food was freshly cooked, and the staff was nice. Since Commonwealth took over about a year ago, it has gone downhill. The food they serve now is NOT freshly cooked, it's from an institutional food service and is most times inedible. My mom constantly complained that the fish was dried up, the chicken was so tough you couldn't cut it and there was no fresh fruit or veggies. Due to circumstances that my mother needed more assistance, I had to move her out. She fell in July and was in rehab for a month. After finding out that she needed more assistance that Commonwealth couldn't (wouldn't offer), the Executive Director refused to work with me on the charges and insisted that I give a 30 day notice. I ended up paying for 2 months that my mother didn't live there. And then after being OVERCHARGED, I had to fight for the credit that was due to me.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
1
Care Services
1
Staff
1
Meals & Dining
1
Activities
1
Value for Cost
1
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
June 22, 2023
3.0
Verified Review
Review for The Saybrook at Haddam
They're just after the money. They don't hire enough staff in the dining room. The food is not very good but they won't invest in a good chef. Half the time my loved oneleaves there hungry and I have to buy snacks. We picked this community, because it was close and they made it sound so good. It's decorated so nicely and I really liked it. I had no idea that some of the aides were so mean.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
2
Care Services
1
Staff
1
Meals & Dining
2
Activities
3
Value for Cost
1
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
January 12, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
I toured this facility and it was great! They didn't offer the level of care I wanted to prepare for should my loved one need it, so due to that not our first choice. But in general, high scores for them!
Betsy S - Family/friend
Assisted Living
October 3, 2022
5.0
Verified Review
Positive Experience
It was expensive but my loved one received excellent care. We picked this community because, they had avalability,it was beautiful like a hotel, and I felt that my loved one would feel comfortable . I was extremely pleased with the level of care and everything that was provided for my loved one.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
5
Value for Cost
4
Anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
August 10, 2022
5.0
Verified Review
Tour of The Saybrook
I toured The Saybrook; it's a very nice facility and I was very impressed. We put a deposit down on a very nice 2 bedroom place that we were ready to act on, but my mom passed away so it changed some things. It would have been further away than what would have been convenient for us. The community we chose has been a real sweet spot in regards to distance and location.
Susan LS - Family/friend
Memory Care
June 26, 2022
1.0
Avoid
Not sure why positive comments. Horrible facility as they don't abide by care plan or notify family of concerns. My aunt's legs were swollen almost twice her normal size because rhis place doesn't elevate her legs! This can lead to a stroke and discomfort/pain. They claim she won't raise them which is BS. But if that was true, she has a recliner, put her in that and elevate her legs. She wouldn't be able to get out of the chair herself so no worries. At least she won't die from a blood clot!!!
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
3
Care Services
1
Staff
3
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
3
Value for Cost
2
SG - Family/friend
Assisted Living
December 2, 2021
5.0
Verified Review
A great place for elderly people.
I am comfortable that my mother is in a safe place. I think the staff are very nice. My mom tells me she enjoys the activities, and she likes playing bingo and cards. The food I tried was delicious, although Mom is less thrilled with it. I think it's a good place overall but a little pricey.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
3
Activities
5
Value for Cost
3
DO - Toured community
Memory Care
May 10, 2021
4.0
Verified Review
Our Tour Experience
The Saybrook was a very nice place, all one level, and a beautiful facility. We came very close to moving in. They came to our home to do the assessment, but they said they were just not ready for him to move in. I'm not sure exactly why, although it could have been related to the pandemic. We needed more immediate placement, so we ended up selecting a different place.
Kent Jarrell - Family/friend
Memory Care
January 29, 2020
4.5
Top Notch Care for My 103 Year Old Mother
My 103 year old mother has been here since spring [date removed] (with a summer off in Nantucket). We have been very impressed with the personalized service from all the staff, including professional care from the nurses. My mother had to recover from a fall and staff worked closely with my family to make sure that my mother got the care she needed to recover as much of her activities as possible in a safe and appropriate manner. The facility seems more like a Marriott than an assisted living facility. The food is surprisingly good, including wine at dinner. There are smaller private dining areas for family events, which we have used for than once. I could not imagine my mother at any other facility. I sleep well at night knowing my mother is safe and just five minutes away. The pool table is great too...
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.5
KentJarrell - Family/friend
Memory Care
January 29, 2020
4.5
Top rated care
My 103 year old mother has been here since spring 2019 (with a summer off in Nantucket). We have been very impressed with the personalized service from all the staff, including professional care from the nurses. My mother had to recover from a fall and staff worked closely with my family to make sure that my mother got the care she needed to recover as much of her activities as possible in a safe and appropriate manner. The facility seems more like a Marriott than an assisted living facility. The food is surprisingly good, including wine at dinner. There are smaller private dining areas for family events, which we have used for than once. I could not imagine my mother at any other facility. I sleep well at night knowing my mother is safe and just five minutes away. The pool table is great too...
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
5
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
December 23, 2018
4.0
Very cordial, prettily decorated for the holidays, nice layout. They have the “age in place” of three levels of care which I am looking for.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
July 16, 2018
2.0
No after hours support
We just received a call that mom was found on the floor in her apartment bleeding from her head. My family and I have tried calling back the facility several times, letting the phone ring for 5 minutes straight and NO ONE answered. This is a repeat occurrence but now we're really unhappy. I think there is one person at night currently for an entire assisted living AND memory care facility due to turnover of staff A nurse is on call at night but not on site. Starting to realize this is a mistake. The grounds are beautiful but the caregiver to resident ratio is not enough.
Cleanliness
2
Friendliness
2
Value for Cost
2
Care Services
2
Activities
2
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
August 22, 2017
5.0
Verified Review
Very Satisfied With This Community
My father is doing very well with his move to this community. This was good move for him, and his needs. I do feel comfortable with his move to this facility. This is beautiful, and they do a great job with cleanliness around the community. The staff is very helpful, and the administration is very helpful as well. He is pleased with the meals they provide. They have two wonderful activities directors in this facility, and they provide wonderful activities for the residents. We are pleased with everything they have done for our family, and I would definitely recommend this community.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Response from Commonwealth Senior Living at Haddam
August 28, 2017
On behalf of our staff I would like to thank you for your kind comments. We are all very pleased that your Dad has had a positive transition. We will continue to everything we can to make him comfortable in his new home. Dave Downey
Janet Nelson - Toured community
Memory Care
February 26, 2014
5.0
Impressed
We were very impressed with our tour. The folks living there seemed happy and relaxed. The staff (especially Dave Downey) were kind and very knowledgable. The building actually smelled nice and the food, served w/ wine, also smelled great. The cost, although high, was about the same as mom's place in NY.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Brother - Family/friend
Memory Care
October 16, 2013
4.5
Verified Review
Not second guessing my choice
Overall, I think it's a very nice facility, I think the care is okay, it's hard for me to really assess because I'm not there very often. I can say that she gets her medcation very well everyday, but I don't know how frequently the nursing staff or the doctor sees her. When I ask my sister, the kind of answers I'm getting from her aren't very clear. She's a very private person and very selective on what she does. She had been in a place in New York before so she had the experience of what a facility is like and I think this facility is superior from a phsyical standpoint. The building is beauitful, well maintained, the activities they have are quite comparable to what they had in New York, she would say "they're all the same" but she's quite ciritcal. I don't think I could satisfy her wherever I put her, I'm never going to get her to say "this is wonderful," but as far as I'm concerned, you can't get a better value in this area.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.5
Daughter - Family/friend
Memory Care
June 14, 2013
4.0
Verified Review
More Personalized Care.
It is a very nice place. Really clean with no foul odors. I like the fact that it’s smaller than other places with more personalized care. Mom gets the one on one treatment and attention that she needs and the other people look happy as well. The grounds outside are under repair, they are redoing them and making the grounds bigger. The food is fair; mom likes some of the food and others not so much. I wish that they would have a better selection of meals. The people are very pleasant and nice. The only drawback is that they don’t have much of a choice when it comes to activities for people that have pore eyesight.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
5
Activities
3
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Memory Care
March 5, 2013
5.0
Verified Review
gorgeous in every way.
gorgeous in every way.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Memory Care
December 14, 2012
4.0
Verified Review
This is a wonderful place & I would r...
This is a wonderful place & I would refer it to anyone. The people were so friendly & the food was good. I thoroughly enjoyed my tour.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
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