Holiday The Lodge at Cold Spring offers competitive pricing compared to both Hartford County and the broader state of Connecticut, making it an attractive option for potential residents. For instance, the monthly rate for a one-bedroom unit is $2,709, significantly lower than the averages of $4,397 in Hartford County and $6,383 statewide. Similarly, the studio apartments are priced at $2,729, which also undercuts both county and state rates of $3,713 and $5,919 respectively. The two-bedroom units are available for $3,369 - still a reasonable choice given that prices in Hartford County average around $3,985 while the statewide average reaches up to $5,070. Overall, Holiday The Lodge provides an economical solution without compromising on quality or comfort.
Floor plans
Holiday The Lodge at Cold Spring
Hartford County
Connecticut
1 Bedroom
$2,709
$4,397
$6,383
Studio
$2,729
$3,713
$5,919
2 Bedrooms
$3,369
$3,985
$5,070
Independent Living communities with a similar price nearby
Overall Review of Holiday The Lodge at Cold Spring
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Friendly staff and responsive care
Residents and families consistently describe staff as kind, helpful, and attentive.
A large number of reviews focus on staff being welcoming and genuinely caring, including during stressful transitions. Several residents describe staff support for questions and day-to-day needs, and others mention professionally handled urgent situations. A few reviews also criticize management responsiveness and communication during difficult periods, but the overall tone remains strongly relationship-driven.
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Activities keep residents engaged
Engaging activities and outings are a consistent reason families choose this community.
Many reviews highlight the communityâs calendar, with events like live music, bingo, and arts-and-crafts, plus outings such as lunch trips and casino outings. A few families say their loved ones made friends quickly through shared activities and social moments. While most feedback is positive, some reviews mention limited variety at times or trouble when staffing changed.
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Dining is hit-or-miss
Dining quality and experience vary, with some residents pleased and others dissatisfied.
Several reviews praise the food as very good, with chef-prepared meals and enough choice for preferences. At the same time, multiple reviews describe dining as inconsistentâranging from meals not being hot or portions feeling too small, to the dining room being noisy and acoustics not working well. There are also complaints about lack of substitutions for dietary needs when residents donât like whatâs served.
caveat
No-stove apartments limit cooking
The apartments are set up for meals on-site, and some residents want a stove for cooking.
Multiple reviews mention that apartments do not have stoves, which turned some families away because they wanted to cook at home. Others note that meals are provided restaurant-style, with the ability to take meals back to rooms. In practice, that layout works well for some, but people with specific cooking or meal expectations repeatedly call it out.
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Pricing feels like a value
Pricing is often described as fair for the level of services included.
A number of reviews describe the overall cost as reasonable for whatâs included, sometimes comparing it favorably against other senior living options. The community is also reviewed as offering strong value relative to amenities like housekeeping, transportation, and included meals. However, there are also reviews that say rent is too high or that pricing felt unclear during the leasing process.
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Features
Housing
52 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
2-bedroom apartments
Studio apartments
Types of Care
Independent Living
Pets
Cats allowed
Dogs allowed
Amenities
Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Bath tubs
Beautician on-site
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Devotional services off-site
Devotional services on-site
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Ground floor units
Guasts at mealtime
Guest parking
Handicap accessible
Hiking trails
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor common areas
Outdoor space
Overnight guests
Private bathrooms
Resident parking
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
TV room
Telephone
VA Benefits Consultation
Wellness center
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Bradley International (20 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation & parking
Transportation arrangement
Care Services
24-hour call system
Assistance with dressing
Hospice waiver
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Dining
Diabetes diet
Guest meals
Meals provided
Professional chef
Restaurant style dining
Room service
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Activities off-site
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Day trips and outings
Devotional activities offsite
Devotional activities on-site
Educational speakers / life long learning
Fitness programs
Happy hour
Live dance or theater performances
Live musical performances
Live well programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Stretching classes
Yoga / chair yoga
Nearby Places of Interest
Located in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, this area offers a variety of amenities within close proximity. For dining options, there are several restaurants to choose from ranging from taverns to cafes, providing a variety of culinary experiences. Nearby pharmacies and medical facilities such as Starling Physicians and the Medical Dermatology & Mohs Surgery Center ensure easy access to healthcare services. Additionally, parks like Maxwell Park and Sage Park offer outdoor recreational opportunities for relaxation and exercise. For entertainment, residents can visit the Picture Show at Berlin theater just a short distance away. Public transportation options are also available with an Amtrak station nearby for convenient travel. Places of worship and hospitals including the Newington Veterans Hospital are also easily accessible. Overall, this area in Rocky Hill provides a well-rounded environment for senior living with convenient access to essential services and recreational activities.
Restaurants
Tavern on 3 (0.2 miles)
Carbone's Prime (0.4 miles)
Salute (1.2 miles)
Plaza Azteca (2.5 miles)
Chicago Sam's (2.5 miles)
Stew Leonard's (2.6 miles)
Joe's Filling Station (2.8 miles)
Physicians
Starling Physicians: Dermatology (0.2 miles)
Bhawani S Ojha (1.2 miles)
Medical Dermatology & Mohs Surgery Center (2.7 miles)
LasikPlus Vision Center (3.4 miles)
Ct Hair & Transplant Group (3.5 miles)
Middlesex Family Practice (5.1 miles)
Vealechristopher, Macgilpin Douglas, Siracojohn, & Harveyrichard, Verrisimo Ana (5.1 miles)
Holiday The Lodge at Cold Spring offers competitive pricing compared to both Hartford County and the broader state of Connecticut, making it an attractive option for potential residents. For instance, the monthly rate for a one-bedroom unit is $2,709, significantly lower than the averages of $4,397 in Hartford County and $6,383 statewide. Similarly, the studio apartments are priced at $2,729, which also undercuts both county and state rates of $3,713 and $5,919 respectively. The two-bedroom units are available for $3,369 - still a reasonable choice given that prices in Hartford County average around $3,985 while the statewide average reaches up to $5,070. Overall, Holiday The Lodge provides an economical solution without compromising on quality or comfort.
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52 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
Independent Living
Cats allowed
Dogs allowed
Activities off-site
Air-conditioning
Bath tubs
Beautician on-site
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Devotional services off-site
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Ground floor units
Guest parking
Handicap accessible
Hiking trails
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor common areas
Overnight guests
Private bathrooms
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
VA Benefits Consultation
Wellness center
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Bradley International (20 miles away)
Community operated transportation
24-hour call system
Assistance with dressing
Hospice waiver
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Day trips and outings
Educational speakers / life long learning
Happy hour
Live dance or theater performances
Live musical performances
Friendly, attentive staff in a clean, home-like community with engaging activities.
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