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The Willows

225 Amity Road, Woodbridge, CT 06525

Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(203) 387-0076

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $2,837

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $2,839
  • Average State Price: $3,542
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • The Willows Description

    The Willows is a community that offers assisted living, memory care, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the small town of Woodbridge, Connecticut and is part of the Genesis HealthCare network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, suite and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 making it the 3rd highest rated community in the city out of 3 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    8
    The Willows
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 56 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 3 out of 3 communities in Woodbridge
  • Ranking in State: 201 out of 369 communities in CT
  • Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A


    Employee Reviews

    5.4
    Genesis HealthCare
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 1256 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Connecticut

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    The reviews for The Willows senior living facility present a mixed but largely positive picture of the care and environment provided. Many reviewers praise the staff's dedication, professionalism, and compassion, highlighting the physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) departments, recreational activities, and the cleanliness of the facility. The administrative, social services, clinical, kitchen, and maintenance teams are commended for their caring and helpful nature towards both residents and their families.

    Several reviews specifically mention the excellent care provided during rehabilitation stays, with patients appreciating the spacious rooms, effective therapy, and the ability to return home quickly. The facility's strict COVID-19 policies and the effort to keep families informed and connected through weekly Zoom calls during the pandemic are also positively noted.

    However, there are critical reviews as well, with one particularly distressing account of a resident's negative experience leading to a tragic outcome. Other criticisms include issues with communication, such as difficulty reaching staff by phone and a perceived lack of follow-up with families. Some reviewers express dissatisfaction with certain aspects of care, including dietary offerings and assistance with personal care needs.

    Despite these criticisms, many families express gratitude for the care their loved ones receive at The Willows, often noting improvements in their family members' health and well-being. The facility's efforts to accommodate and exceed patient and resident goals are acknowledged, with many reviewers feeling that choosing The Willows was the right decision for their family.


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    Health

    ShortStay care

    LongTerm care

    Respite care

    Palliative care

    Rehabilitation therapy

    Physical therapy


    Services

    24-hour emergency alert and response system

    Interpreter services

    Nursing staff

    Reception

    Skilled nursing

    Physical, occupational and speech therapies


    Activities

    Cultural, educational, religious and social activities

    Recreation activities

    Wellness programs

    Reading


    Community Amenities

    Activity room

    Sunroom

    Beautiful Garden(s) / Courtyard(s)

    Conveniently Located

    Suburban setting

    Beauty Salon / Barber Services


    Room Amenities

    Private and Semi-Private Rooms

    Spacious rooms

    Private bathroom

    Private kitchenettes

    Fully air conditioned

    Private hospice room


    Dining

    Dietary and nutrition needs management

    In-room dining options

    Private dining rooms for family gatherings

    Dining Room

    Family dining room


    Transportation

    Coordinated transportation


    Pet

    Pets Permitted



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 4
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 2
    Long-term quality measure rating: 2
    Short-term quality measure rating: 3


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Feb. 26, 1990
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 90
    Total current residents: 86
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 3
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $7345


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-09-22 2021-10-08 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
    2021-09-22 2021-10-08 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2021-09-22 2021-10-08 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
    2019-05-16 2019-06-01 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-12-02 2021-03-18 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
    2020-12-02 2021-03-18 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    2021-07-13 2021-07-30 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2021-07-13 2021-07-30 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2021-07-13 2021-07-30 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2021-07-13 2021-07-30 D Administration Deficiencies Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
    2021-07-13 2021-07-30 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-03-03 2021-05-06 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    2018-04-17 2018-05-16 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2018-04-17 2018-05-16 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2018-04-17 2018-05-16 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2018-04-17 2018-05-16 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2018-04-17 2018-05-16 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-07-13 $7,345
    2021-07-13 $11,300

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Woodbridge which is 1.5 miles away and has a population of 9,355 (very small town).
    • The average income is $188,165, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 78
      • Low Temperature: 33
      • Average Temperature: 55.1
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 156 days of rain, 27 days of snow and 181 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.6 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 2.1 per 100 people which is low compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.07 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 1.55 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.01 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.29 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 134.0, Moderate Days 47.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Super Stop & Shop
    0.4 miles away
    Edge of the Woods
    2.6 miles away
    Minore's Market
    2.7 miles away
    Stop & Shop
    3.0 miles away
    PriceRite
    3.5 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Q
    1.3 miles away
    Whalley at Ellsworth
    2.5 miles away
    Stop & Shop
    3.0 miles away

    Banks

    TD
    0.3 miles away
    Chase
    0.3 miles away
    Bank of America
    0.4 miles away
    People's United
    0.4 miles away
    Webster Bank
    1.6 miles away

    Hospitals

    Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus
    2.9 miles away
    Grimes Center
    3.1 miles away
    Yale Health Center
    3.4 miles away
    Connecticut Mental Health Center
    3.5 miles away
    Yale New Haven Hospital
    3.5 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.7 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    2.9 miles away
    Community Health Pharmacy
    3.0 miles away
    Chapel Street Pharmacy
    3.4 miles away
    Rite Aid
    3.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Dr. Dental
    0.4 miles away
    Albania Dental
    3.1 miles away
    Pearl Dental Care
    3.3 miles away
    Parkway Dental
    3.5 miles away
    Comprehensive Dental Health
    3.9 miles away

    Parks

    West Rock Ridge State Park
    0.5 miles away
    South Genesee Field
    0.7 miles away
    Hilltop Playground
    0.8 miles away
    West River Open Space
    0.8 miles away
    Yale Nature Preserve
    0.8 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Kings Acres
    6.4 miles away
    Connecticut Post Mall
    7.7 miles away
    Hawley Lane Mall
    11.6 miles away
    Brass Mill Center
    14.3 miles away
    Westfield Trumbull
    14.8 miles away

    Culture

    Lyman Center for the Performing Arts
    2.0 miles away
    Act 2 Theater
    3.1 miles away
    Jones Auditorium
    3.4 miles away
    Off Broadway Theater
    3.5 miles away
    Yale Cabaret
    3.5 miles away

    Restaurants

    Thai Stories
    0.2 miles away
    Wheelers
    0.3 miles away
    Amity Pizza
    0.3 miles away
    Noodle House
    0.4 miles away
    Westville Seafood
    0.5 miles away

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