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Nora's Place in Vernon, CT

Nora's Place is a senior community in Vernon, CT.

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Nora's Place

57 Elm Street, Vernon, CT 06066

To contact a resident: (860) 870-0825

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.1 from 122 reviews
5 stars
79
4 stars
13
3 stars
9
2 stars
3
1 stars
18

Nora's Place Costs & Pricing

Nora's Place offers a 1-bedroom accommodation at a monthly cost of $6,490, which significantly exceeds the average rate for Tolland County, where similar units are priced around $4,145. When compared to the broader context of Connecticut, Nora's Place remains competitively priced against the state average of $6,383 for comparable housing. This positioning suggests that while Nora's Place may represent a higher investment than local alternatives in Tolland County, it aligns closely with the state's overall pricing landscape. Such costs may reflect unique offerings or services that differentiate Nora's Place from other options in the region.

Floor plansNora's PlaceTolland CountyConnecticut
1 Bedroom$6,490$4,145$6,383

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Overall Review of Nora's Place

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Service is a mixed experience

Staff service ranges from attentive and fast to slow and disorganized.

Many reviewers describe servers who are attentive, helpful, and keep drinks topped off, with names like Rayann, Angelica, Ava, Kenzie, and Leslie mentioned in connection with good service. Other reviews report very long waits, missed check-ins, or food delivered after delays, including cases involving under-staffing comments and orders not being handled smoothly. A few reviews also note confusion around timing for live entertainment or covers, which affected their overall experience.

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Food quality draws strong opinions

Reviews describe both satisfying meals and disappointing, underwhelming dishes.

Some reviewers say the food is consistently good, highlight specific items like burgers, buffalo fries, wings, and mac and cheese, and describe meals as fresh and enjoyable. Others criticize meals as bland, under-seasoned, overcooked, served cold, or not matching expectations, including comments about BBQ items and sides. A few reviews mention menu or item availability not matching what they expected.

differentiator

Events and atmosphere are central

Live music, line dancing, and other events shape the experience for many visitors.

Multiple reviewers talk about the venue’s atmosphere during events, including live bands, line dancing, and other community-style activities like trivia and bingo. Several mention enjoying outdoor or themed spaces and describe the overall vibe as fun and lively on busy nights. A recurring downside in a few reviews is that events can make service slower or the setting too loud, and there are complaints when the entertainment timing or expectations don’t line up.

caveat

Pricing feels inconsistent to reviewers

Some reviewers feel the experience isn’t worth the money paid.

A few reviews call the pricing expensive or complain about added charges tied to entertainment. One reviewer describes paying a cover for a band and feeling that the music start time didn’t match what was expected, which left them dissatisfied with the value for what they experienced. Other reviewers, in contrast, describe the prices as reasonable or the overall value as good, so perceptions vary.

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Features

Transportation

  • Bradley International (13 miles away) Bradley International (13 miles away)

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
  • Big Y Tolland World Class Market (4 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (6.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • The Hidden Still (1 miles)
  • Burger King (1.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.4 miles)
  • Vernon Diner (3.1 miles)
  • Rein's New York Style Deli (3.2 miles)
  • OKI Asian Bistro (3.3 miles)
  • Taco Bell (3.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Ellington Family Practice (1.8 miles)
  • Myeyedr (2.6 miles)
  • Northeastern Pulmonary Associates (3 miles)
  • Vernon Internal Medicine (3.2 miles)
  • Fieldstone Family Medicine of Tolland (4.7 miles)
  • Ognjenka Nadazdin-Boskovic, MD (6.1 miles)
  • Connecticut Eye Physician and Surgeons (6.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.5 miles)
  • Birdhouse Coffee (6.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Second Congregational Church (6.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Buckland Hills 18 + Imax (6.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Johnson Memorial Hospital (8.3 miles)

Parks

  • River Road Athletic Complex (8.6 miles)
  • Gay City State Park (10 miles)

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