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Ingraham Manor in Bristol, CT

Ingraham Manor is a nursing home community in Bristol, CT.

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Ingraham Manor in Bristol, CT

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Ingraham Manor

400 North Main Street, Bristol, CT 06010

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3.5 from 41 reviews
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Overall Review of Ingraham Manor

common 18 reviews mention this

Staff are often described as kind

Many residents and family members describe the staff as kind, helpful, and respectful.

Across many reviews, families emphasize that staff take time to make residents feel welcome and provide day-to-day support. Several reviewers also say staff are informative and responsive when questions come up, including around care and appointments. A number of comments specifically highlight coordinated teamwork among nurses, aides, therapists, recreation, social services, and kitchen staff.

common 8 reviews mention this

Communication and coordination stand out

Families frequently report consistent updates and coordinated care across departments.

Several reviews describe frequent communication from nursing and related staff, including updates when health changes occur. Reviewers also mention coordination across departments, with different roles working together to support resident needs. A few comments call out that families received regular check-ins during periods of restricted visitation, including calls and photos.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Call-bell and response times worry

Some reviews raise concerns about delayed responses to resident needs.

A few families describe situations where help did not arrive quickly after a resident used the call system or requested assistance. One review recounts a resident waiting hours for help with changing needs, while another describes an aide button not being reachable. There are also accounts of residents being left in discomfort while waiting for staff attention, which residentsā€™ families found unacceptable.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Communication failures drive complaints

Multiple reviewers complain about poor communication with family members.

Some critical reviews say staff did not call back or provide updates, leaving family members unsure about what was happening. Others describe inconsistent explanations of care events or families feeling they had to keep pushing for information. Several negative comments pair communication issues with broader concerns about care quality during rehabilitation and long-term stays.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Neglect and safety incidents appear

A recurring concern in the reviews involves neglect and safety incidents.

Some reviews describe serious adverse outcomes and resulting harm, including dehydration-related deterioration and complications during a stay. Others mention neglect-related problems like bed sores or inadequate attention to residentsā€™ basic needs. There are also accounts of injuries and lack of proper care for the residentā€™s condition, which reviewers attribute to insufficient or incorrect nursing support.

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Features

Housing

  • 128 resident community capacity 128 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

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 (22 miles away) Bradley International (22 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 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
  • 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

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

This area of Bristol, Connecticut offers a range of amenities and services that may be appealing for senior living. With multiple physicians' offices nearby, including specialties such as ophthalmology and dermatology, residents have easy access to medical care. Pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS are also conveniently located for prescription needs. There are several dining options in the vicinity, from fast food chains like McDonald's to sit-down restaurants like Cava and Jerzie Joe's Sports Bar & Grill. For leisure activities, there are parks like Norton Park and Bucks Hill Park for outdoor enjoyment. Additionally, there are hospitals within a reasonable distance for any healthcare emergencies. Transportation options such as Amtrak provide convenient travel opportunities. Overall, this area provides a good balance of convenience and healthcare resources for seniors looking for a comfortable living environment in Bristol.

Physicians

  • Oculus (0.5 miles)
  • Dermatology Associates (1.6 miles)
  • Bristol Hospital Lab (2.5 miles)
  • Doctors of Central CT (6.2 miles)
  • Lebowitz Arthur, MD (6.8 miles)
  • Umashanker Devika MD - Tallwood Men's Health (8 miles)
  • Consulting Ophthalmologists (8.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.5 miles)
  • Med Stat Pharmacy (4.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.5 miles)
  • Bell City Diner (2.8 miles)
  • Cava Restaurant (4 miles)
  • Jerzie Joe's Sports Bar & Grill (4.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.4 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (4.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.5 miles)
  • Aroma Joe's (2.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.9 miles)
  • Riders Smokehouse Bar (7.6 miles)
  • Provision State Coffee (9.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (10.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church of Eternal Light (2.9 miles)

Parks

  • Norton Park (3.8 miles)
  • Plymouth Green (4.7 miles)
  • Bucks Hill Park (7 miles)
  • Countryside Park (7.6 miles)
  • Stanley Quarter Park (8.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Saint Mary's Health System Affiliates (6.4 miles)
  • The Hospital of Central Connecticut Cancer Center (6.4 miles)
  • Hospital Of Central Connecticut At Bradley Memorial (6.9 miles)
  • Saint Mary's Hospital (9.9 miles)
  • Naugatuck Valley Surgery Center (10.3 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Starplex Cinemas Southington 12 (8.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak (9.8 miles)

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