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Beechwood in New London, CT

Beechwood is a nursing home community in New London, CT.

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Beechwood in New London, CT

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  • Interior

    A medical professional assists a person in a rehabilitation setting.

  • Building

    A large residential building with a well-maintained lawn.

  • Architecture

    A scenic view of two residential buildings with red roofs and an American flag waving under a clear blue sky.

  • Kitchen

    A man in a wheelchair and a woman in a healthcare setting.

  • Outdoor

    A charming row of modern houses featuring distinctive architectural elements and inviting porches.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A patient using a stationary bike for rehabilitation in a physical therapy setting.

  • Healthcare

    A therapist assists a patient during a rehabilitation session.

31 Vauxhall Street, New London, CT 06320

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

4.6 from 65 reviews
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Overall Review of Beechwood

common 16 reviews mention this

Staff care feels personal

Residents and families consistently describe staff as attentive, kind, and respectful.

Across many reviews, residents and families say the staff is attentive and treats people with kindness and respect. Several reviewers mention frequent check-ins, comfort-focused care, and clear communication with families during stays. Multiple comments also highlight that the facility is kept clean and welcoming, supporting the sense of a comfortable environment for long-term and rehab needs.

differentiator 6 reviews mention this

Food and dietary support

Meals are a standout, including support for special dietary needs.

Several reviews specifically praise the quality of the food, describing it as fresh and a positive part of the experience. Others note that the dietary team pays attention to residents’ special dietary requirements, including diabetes-related and other restrictions mentioned in care services. A minority of feedback calls out that the food did not meet expectations, but overall dining remains a recurring point of satisfaction.

common 7 reviews mention this

Therapy supports rehab goals

Therapy teams are described as professional and tailored to recovery needs.

Many reviews talk about rehab and recovery support, including help with physical therapy and daily progress during short-term stays. Some residents and family members say the therapy was tailored to their needs and expectations, helping with transitions back home. A separate negative review describes the opposite experience, stating that therapy was cut short even after a doctor requested additional sessions.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Mixed experiences with responsiveness

Reviewers raise concerns about responsiveness and continuity of care.

While many reviewers describe prompt, attentive support, a smaller number report problems with communication or follow-through. One family says follow-up after discharge was not answered for days, and another describes difficulties getting calls returned during intake. Multiple critical reviews also raise concerns about the level of care and how staff handled medical or patient-safety needs.

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Features

Housing

  • 60 resident community capacity 60 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

  • 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

Cafes

  • Washington Street Coffee House (0.6 miles)
  • Muddy Waters Cafe (0.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.6 miles)
  • Broken Yolk Cafe (2.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)
  • Cafe Sol (5.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell (0.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.6 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.7 miles)
  • Jasmine Thai Restaurant & Sushi Bar (0.8 miles)
  • Denny's (0.9 miles)
  • Captain Scott's Lobster Dock (1 miles)
  • Puffins Restaurant (1.1 miles)

Transportation

  • New London Union Station (0.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Allergy Associates of New London PC (0.9 miles)
  • Oncology & Hematology Associates PC (1 miles)
  • The Vascular Experts (1.1 miles)
  • Shoreline Obstetrics & Gynecology (1.1 miles)
  • New London Family Practice (1.1 miles)
  • Gold Coast Pulmonary & Sleep (1.1 miles)
  • Mystic Medical Group (1.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Medicine Shoppe (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • Electric Boat Family Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Target Pharmacy (2.6 miles)

Parks

  • Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park (1.2 miles)
  • Fort Trumbull State Park (1.4 miles)
  • The Park 2 (1.5 miles)
  • Washington Park (1.6 miles)
  • Toby May Park (2.3 miles)
  • Leary Park (2.7 miles)
  • Ocean Beach Park (3.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Temple Emanu-El (2 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Cinemas Waterford 9 (3.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Lawrence Memorial Hospital (4 miles)
  • Pequot Health Center (4.1 miles)
  • Lawrence And Memorial Family Medicine (5.1 miles)
  • Joshua Center-Montville (5.1 miles)
  • Flanders Health Center (5.4 miles)
  • Charter Oak Walk-In Medical Center PC (5.5 miles)

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