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Holiday Village Gate Of Farmington

Holiday Village Gate Of Farmington is an independent living community in Farmington, CT.

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    A floor plan of a one-bedroom apartment with distinct living and dining areas.

  • Living Room

    Two-bedroom apartment floor plan.

  • Architecture

    Floor plan of a two-bedroom apartment.

  • Bedroom

    A floor plan of a one-bedroom apartment.

  • Kitchen

    A floor plan of a two-bedroom apartment with living area, kitchen, and bathrooms.

  • Floor Plan

    Floor plan of a studio apartment with sleeping alcove, kitchenette, living/dining area, and bathroom.

  • Bathroom

    A floor plan of a two-bedroom apartment layout with designated living room, bedrooms, bathrooms, and office space.

  • Studio Apartment

    Studio apartment floor plan with sleeping alcove, living/dining area, kitchen, and bathroom.

  • Home Design

    A floor plan of a two-bedroom apartment with labeled rooms and facilities.

  • Architectural Drawing

    A floor plan of a studio apartment with a sleeping alcove, living/dining area, kitchen, and bathroom.

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  • Two-bedroom

    A blueprint of a two-bedroom apartment layout with labeled rooms.

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88 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032

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4 from 64 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Overall Review of Holiday Village Gate Of Farmington

common 20 reviews mention this

Staff responsiveness stands out

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as kind, helpful, and attentive.

Many reviewers say the staff know residents well and respond quickly to questions and concerns, including during meals and day-to-day needs. Several describe caregivers and aides as especially supportive and compassionate. There are also complaints that staffing levels are inconsistent, with some reviewers saying help can be hard to find and that turnover or limited resources affects care.

common 5 reviews mention this

Activities and holiday involvement

Residents describe a calendar filled with social activities and holiday recognition.

Reviewers mention regular opportunities to socialize, including community-sponsored activities and group events like Bingo. Some families also describe their loved ones enjoying the community feel after moving in, with meals and activities supporting daily connection. A negative review points out that the holiday dining experience did not meet expectations on a specific date.

caveat 14 reviews mention this

Food quality is a major divide

Food reviews run strongly positive and strongly negative in the same theme.

Some residents say the food has improved and that they enjoy the meals, with one reviewer calling it a big part of what their dad likes. Other reviews focus on ongoing dissatisfaction, describing meals that are hard to eat, portions that feel small, and food that tastes overly salty. There are also complaints about changes to dining during holidays and inconsistent service, including mentions of missing or limited options.

common 8 reviews mention this

Clean, maintained spaces matter

Several reviewers emphasize cleanliness, upkeep, and a generally comfortable environment.

Multiple reviews describe the community as clean, well kept, and safe, with apartments and common areas feeling comfortable. Others focus on the need for refurbishment, including complaints that the property feels run down. A few reviewers also mention that cleaning and cooking are handled for them, which ties to how residents experience day-to-day living.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Pricing feels affordable to some

Pricing feedback is mixed, with both affordability praise and reports of high meal-related costs.

One reviewer says rent is affordable and highlights amenities included in the pricing. Others report that costs are high, including comments about thousands per month, additional charges related to food, and spending extra money on meals when the in-house options do not work. A complaint also notes that meal quality is a major driver of dissatisfaction because meals are included in the overall arrangement.

common 2 reviews mention this

Local errands are nearby

Nearby pharmacy and dining options include several well-known chains within a few miles.

Several nearby destinations listed around the community include pharmacies and restaurants. That can make it easier to handle routine errands or meet someone for a meal without needing long drives.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 122 resident community capacity 122 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Independent Living Independent Living

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Bradley International (18 miles away) Bradley International (18 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Med Stat Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • J Timothy's Taverne (1.9 miles)
  • Naples Pizza (2.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.4 miles)
  • Bell City Diner (3.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.6 miles)
  • Unionville Family Restaurant (3.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Aroma Joe's (2.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.1 miles)
  • Provision State Coffee (6.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.8 miles)
  • The Coffee Trade (7.3 miles)
  • Dom's Coffee (7.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • The Hospital of Central Connecticut Cancer Center (2.7 miles)
  • Newington Veterans Hospital (6.2 miles)
  • Menla Holistic Health (7.3 miles)
  • Hospital Of Central Connecticut At Bradley Memorial (7.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Umashanker Devika MD - Tallwood Men's Health (2.9 miles)
  • Consulting Ophthalmologists (3.1 miles)
  • Pinnacle Men's Health of Hartford (3.6 miles)
  • UConn Dowling North (3.6 miles)
  • Jonathan Schreiber (3.7 miles)
  • Uconn Health System-Radiology (3.8 miles)
  • Doctors of Central CT (3.9 miles)

Parks

  • Norton Park (3.2 miles)
  • Stanley Quarter Park (4.2 miles)
  • Countryside Park (6.2 miles)
  • Wolcott Park (6.2 miles)
  • Mill Pond Park (6.5 miles)
  • Fernridge Park (6.8 miles)
  • Sperry Park (7.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church of Eternal Light (6.4 miles)
  • Universalist Church of West Hartford (7.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak (6.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Picture Show at Berlin (7.8 miles)

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