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Apple Rehab Farmington Valley in Plainville, CT

Apple Rehab Farmington Valley is a nursing home community in Plainville, CT.

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Apple Rehab Farmington Valley in Plainville, CT

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269 Farmington Avenue, Plainville, CT 06062

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

3.2 from 59 reviews
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Overall Review of Apple Rehab Farmington Valley

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Staff response and staffing quality

Residents describe a wide gap in how quickly staff responds to needs.

Some residents and families report long waits for help and difficulty getting call bells answered, including nights when no one showed up and moments when families had to track staff down. In contrast, other reviewers say nurses and aides were attentive and responsive, with some describing very quick nurse follow-up and daily check-ins. A recurring concern in the negative reviews is understaffing, miscommunication, and trouble receiving the right care in time. Overall, the reviews suggest that day-to-day responsiveness can feel inconsistent depending on staffing and situation.

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Therapy support is often praised

Physical and occupational therapy are frequently singled out for helping residents improve.

Many reviewers credit the therapy team for noticeable progress, including regaining mobility and function and improving communication. Several families also describe the therapists as caring and encouraging, with therapy delivered daily and tailored to help residents move more independently. A smaller number of comments are critical, including one account where therapy documentation and medication timing did not match what the resident said they needed. Even with that caveat, most review themes point to therapy being one of the steadier strengths at the facility.

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Food quality draws mixed feedback

Dining quality is a frequent theme, with both praise and complaints.

Some residents and families say the food is enjoyable, with one reviewer calling out strong café-style dining and others describing good meals or variety. Other reviews complain the food is poor, served lukewarm, or difficult for residents with specific needs, including diabetes or swallowing issues. There are also comments about residents struggling to eat during health setbacks, which families connect to the overall dining experience. Taken together, the reviews suggest that dining is not consistent for every resident.

  • A cozy dining area with tables and chairs, featuring a wall-mounted television and windows with blinds.
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Cleanliness and hygiene concerns appear

A number of reviews mention hygiene and cleanliness problems.

Several negative reviews describe unsanitary conditions such as bugs, dirty or stained areas, and residents left in soiled items for extended periods. Families also mention hygiene lapses like missed bathing and issues they felt were not addressed quickly after they raised concerns. On the positive side, other reviewers say rooms and common areas were kept clean and that roommates and suites felt well cared for. Because both sides show up in the reviews, cleanliness appears to vary by time, unit, or staffing.

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Features

Housing

  • 160 resident community capacity 160 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 (20 miles away) Bradley International (20 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

Restaurants

  • J Timothy's Taverne (0.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.1 miles)
  • Bell City Diner (2.4 miles)
  • Jerzie Joe's Sports Bar & Grill (3.1 miles)
  • Naples Pizza (3.2 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (3.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Med Stat Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • The Hospital of Central Connecticut Cancer Center (1.8 miles)
  • Newington Veterans Hospital (6.3 miles)
  • Hospital Of Central Connecticut At Bradley Memorial (6.4 miles)
  • Menla Holistic Health (8.6 miles)

Parks

  • Norton Park (2 miles)
  • Stanley Quarter Park (4.1 miles)
  • Mill Pond Park (6.5 miles)
  • Wolcott Park (6.7 miles)
  • Countryside Park (7.4 miles)
  • Fernridge Park (7.7 miles)
  • Sage Park (7.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Aroma Joe's (2.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.8 miles)
  • Provision State Coffee (5.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.6 miles)
  • The Coffee Trade (8.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Dermatology Associates (3.6 miles)
  • Umashanker Devika MD - Tallwood Men's Health (3.7 miles)
  • Consulting Ophthalmologists (3.8 miles)
  • Pinnacle Men's Health of Hartford (4.2 miles)
  • Grove Hill Medical Center (4.4 miles)
  • Oculus (4.4 miles)
  • UConn Dowling North (4.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak (5.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church of Eternal Light (6.7 miles)
  • Universalist Church of West Hartford (8.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Picture Show at Berlin (6.9 miles)

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