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Beacon Brook Health Center in Naugatuck, CT

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89 Wied Drive, Naugatuck, CT 06770

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

4.2 from 92 reviews

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Overall Review of Beacon Brook Health Center

common 32 reviews mention this

Staff friendliness and caregiving

Residents describe staff as consistently friendly, attentive, and respectful.

Many reviews focus on how staff members treat residents and work with families, often calling out friendliness, attentiveness, and respectful care. Several residents and visitors say they feel comfortable visiting because staff are patient and responsive to needs. A few reviewers also praise specific nurses or therapists, reinforcing that hands-on care is a recurring part of the experience.

common 16 reviews mention this

Cleanliness stands out

Cleanliness comes up repeatedly, with many visitors noting the facility feels odor-free and well kept.

A large set of reviews describes the building as clean, bright, and without unpleasant odors. Some reviewers contrast that with harsher comments about smells and cleanliness problems, including urine odors or a dirty-feeling environment. Overall, cleanliness is a major theme—usually positive, but not uniformly so.

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Food quality is mixed

Dining gets mixed feedback, with some praising the food and others reporting problems with meals.

Several reviewers say the food is good or that recent changes have improved it, while others report dissatisfaction with taste or meal preparation. A few comments describe shortages or difficulty getting certain items at mealtimes. Overall, dining quality appears inconsistent across reviews, even when other parts of the stay are described positively.

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Activities and therapy feel limited

Activities and rehab experiences vary, with some residents enjoying them and others describing a limited program.

Some reviews mention resident activities and outings, including a welcomed monthly activities sheet and positive comments about recreation. Others describe fewer options than expected, including disappointment with the therapeutic feel of the environment. Rehab and scheduled therapy also come up in reviews that report limited session time.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Staffing and call response concerns

Some reviews raise concerns about staffing levels, delayed responses, and inconsistent follow-through.

A recurring set of comments points to difficulty getting timely help, including call-button response delays and trouble reaching staff. Others mention limited updates about care or needing to wait for medication orders. Several reviews also describe understaffing at certain times and problems with the round-the-clock responsiveness families expected.

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Features

Housing

126 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

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

Transportation

Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

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

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

Walmart Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
Rite Aid (1.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
Oxford Pharmacy (5.1 miles)
Walgreens (5.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (5.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (5.5 miles)

Restaurants

McDonald's (0.7 miles)
Brooklyn Baking (5.3 miles)
Subway (5.3 miles)
Wendy's (5.3 miles)
McDonald's (5.4 miles)
McDonald's (5.4 miles)
67 Family Diner (5.5 miles)

Physicians

Nephrology & Hypertension Associates (5.2 miles)
Rehabhealth PC (6 miles)
Community Health Center (6.1 miles)
Rejuve Medispa (6.1 miles)
Specialists In Women's Healthcare PC (6.6 miles)
Shetty Jay, MD (6.6 miles)
Bidarkote Somanath (6.6 miles)

Places of Worship

Trinity Episcopal Church (5.5 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (5.5 miles)
Starbucks (6.7 miles)
Panera Bread (9 miles)
Starbucks (9.2 miles)
Panera Bread (9.3 miles)
Riders Smokehouse Bar (9.8 miles)

Parks

Lock 12 Historical Park (5.8 miles)
Bucks Hill Park (8.9 miles)

Hospitals

Saint Mary's Hospital (5.9 miles)
Naugatuck Valley Surgery Center (6.4 miles)
Saint Mary's Health System Affiliates (9 miles)
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare/Gaylord Hospital (9.2 miles)

Theaters

AMC Starplex Cinemas Southington 12 (9.4 miles)

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