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Autumn Lake Healthcare Cromwell

Autumn Lake Healthcare Cromwell is a nursing home community in Cromwell, CT.

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Autumn Lake Healthcare Cromwell

385 Main St, Cromwell, CT 06416

To contact a resident: (860) 635-5613

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

4.3 from 101 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Autumn Lake Healthcare Cromwell

common 43 reviews mention this

Staff care and responsiveness stand out

Residents and families consistently describe staff as caring, helpful, and responsive.

Across many reviews, families highlight staff kindness and day-to-day attentiveness, including nurses, therapists, aides, and administration. Several commenters specifically mention being kept informed during health changes and feeling supported during transitions into rehab or long-term care. While a few reviews raise concerns about staffing visibility and unresponsiveness, even those still recognize that some individual staff members were kind.

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Clean, well-kept environment gets praise

Multiple reviews praise the facility as clean and well maintained.

Residents and visitors frequently describe the building as clean, bright, and organized, with some calling out pleasant conditions during renovations. Cleanliness also comes up alongside safer, more efficient check-in and a facility that does not feel neglected. A smaller number of reviews take the opposite view, including one visit describing dust and an unclean room.

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Rehab therapy support is a strength

Physical therapy and rehab support are repeatedly mentioned as effective and attentive.

Reviews describe rehabilitation care that includes physical therapy and supportive therapists, often tied to recovery progress or day-to-day help in short-stay and rehab settings. Several families mention specific roles from therapists to nursing support while a person works toward going back home. A review also notes that residents can exercise using available equipment when not booked, reinforcing how active therapy time can be.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Dining is not consistently praised across reviews.

Some reviews say the food is decent or good, and at least one mentions cook staff doing a good job keeping people satisfied. Others report the food is not the best, including one review saying it was mediocre and another saying the person was not fond of it. One reviewer also suggests options vary, rather than the menu being universally liked.

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Staffing concerns show up in a few reviews

A subset of reviews express concern about staffing levels and response times.

While many reviews emphasize caring attention, a few describe delays and periods when staff were hard to find. One review specifically calls out long stretches before staff were visible for the needs of multiple patients. Another describes being short-staffed enough that call bells and requests can take too long, and also links this to worse overall care experiences.

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Nearby medical and everyday stops

The area includes nearby medical and common errands.

Nearby options listed include multiple physician offices and hospitals, along with everyday stops like pharmacies and supermarkets. For families visiting frequently, the listing also shows several restaurants and cafes within a few miles.

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Features

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Transportation

  • Bradley International (23 miles away) Bradley International (23 miles away)

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Cromwell, Connecticut offers a variety of amenities and services that may be appealing to seniors looking for a convenient and comfortable place to live. There are several restaurants within a short distance, including familiar chains like McDonald's and Burger King, as well as local options such as Chicago Sam's and Celtic Cavern. Multiple pharmacies are also nearby for easy access to medication and health supplies. In terms of healthcare, there are several physicians' offices and medical centers in the vicinity, providing convenient options for primary care and specialized treatments. Additionally, there are cafes like Perkatory Coffee Roasters and multiple Starbucks locations for socializing or enjoying a leisurely cup of coffee. For outdoor recreation, there are several parks within a few miles, offering opportunities for walking, picnicking, or simply enjoying nature. The area is also home to the Picture Show at Berlin theater for entertainment options. Overall, this part of Cromwell provides a mix of conveniences and facilities that may be attractive to seniors looking for a well-rounded living environment.

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.5 miles)
  • Chicago Sam's (1.6 miles)
  • Joe's Filling Station (1.9 miles)
  • Celtic Cavern (2.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.1 miles)
  • Burger King (3.1 miles)
  • Neil's Donuts (3.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Middlesex Family Practice (1.7 miles)
  • Medical Dermatology & Mohs Surgery Center (2 miles)
  • Community Health Center of Middletown (2.4 miles)
  • Community Health Center (2.5 miles)
  • Open Mri of Middletown (3 miles)
  • Starling Physicians: Dermatology (3.1 miles)
  • Radiologic Associates (3.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Perkatory Coffee Roasters (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.4 miles)
  • Provision State Coffee (6.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Connecticut Valley Hospital (3.1 miles)
  • Riverview Children's Hospital (3.3 miles)
  • Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center (4.3 miles)
  • Newington Veterans Hospital (8.4 miles)

Parks

  • Sage Park (5 miles)
  • Maxwell Park (5.2 miles)
  • Mill Pond Park (7.8 miles)
  • Washington Park (8.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Picture Show at Berlin (5.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak (6.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Jehovah's Witnesses (7.1 miles)

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