Forest Hills Guest Home

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Forest Hills Guest Home

Forest Hills Guest Home

462 Derby Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

Assisted Living Board and Care Home

Features

Housing

  • 22 resident community capacity 22 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Description

Forest Hills Guest Home in West Haven, CT is a board and care home providing a range of services to meet the needs of its residents. The community offers a comfortable and fully furnished living environment with amenities such as cable or satellite TV, Wi-Fi/high-speed internet, and housekeeping services. Residents can enjoy their meals in the dining room or utilize the kitchenette for personal meal preparation. Outdoor space is available for relaxation and enjoyment.

The staff at Forest Hills Guest Home provides 24-hour supervision and assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. They also work closely with healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care for each resident's specific needs. Medication management is provided to ensure proper administration.

The community understands the importance of mental wellness and offers a specialized program to support residents' emotional health. Special dietary restrictions are accommodated, including diabetes diets. Transportation arrangements are available for medical appointments and there are nearby cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, transportation options, places of worship, and hospitals for convenience.

Forest Hills Guest Home aims to create a warm and caring environment where residents can feel at home while receiving the assistance they need.

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of West Haven, Connecticut offers a convenient and well-equipped location for senior living. With multiple pharmacies, parks, physicians, hospitals, restaurants, cafes, transportation options, places of worship, and a theater nearby, residents have access to essential services and amenities within a short distance. The presence of healthcare facilities such as St Raphael Healthcare System and Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center ensures quality medical care is easily accessible. Additionally, the variety of dining options including Edge of The Woods Market and Barcelona Restaurant & Wine Bar provide a range of choices for meals. The proximity to New Haven Union Station and other transportation hubs offers easy access to travel options for seniors who may need to explore the area or visit loved ones. Overall, this part of West Haven provides a convenient and comfortable environment for seniors looking to settle in the area.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)

Parks

  • Edgewood Park (1.4 miles)
  • Wooster Square Park (2.7 miles)
  • East Rock Park (3.4 miles)

Physicians

  • St Raphael Healthcare System (1.4 miles)
  • New Haven Implant and Oral Care (1.5 miles)
  • Highly Maintained Body Shop (1.5 miles)
  • A Place To Nourish Your Health (1.7 miles)
  • Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center (1.7 miles)
  • Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center of 226 Dixwell Avenue New Haven, CT (2.1 miles)
  • Yale Dermatology Associates PC (2.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus (1.5 miles)
  • Veterans Affairs CT Healthcare System: West Haven Medical Center (1.8 miles)
  • Hill Health Center Grant Street Partnership (2.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Edge of The Woods Market (1.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.5 miles)
  • Mamoun's Falafel (1.9 miles)
  • Wendy's (2 miles)
  • Book Trader Cafe (2 miles)
  • Arethusa Farm Dairy (2.1 miles)
  • Barcelona Restaurant & Wine Bar (2.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Kaiydens Coffee (2.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.1 miles)

Transportation

  • New Haven Union Station (NHV) - Metro North/Amtrak/Shore Line East (2.4 miles)
  • Metro North West Haven Train Station (2.5 miles)
  • New Haven State Street Station (2.5 miles)
  • U-Haul Moving & Storage of Orange (2.7 miles)
  • Tweed-New Haven Regional Airport (4.9 miles)
  • Robinson Aviation (5.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church Of The Holy Spirit (2.7 miles)
  • St Barbara Greek Orthodox Church (2.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark North Haven (6.2 miles)

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