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Southington Care Center in Southington, CT

Southington Care Center is a nursing home community in Southington, CT.

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Southington Care Center in Southington, CT

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45 Meriden Avenue, Southington, CT 06489

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4.6 from 67 reviews
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Overall Review of Southington Care Center

common 30 reviews mention this

Staff care is consistently praised

Staff kindness and attentiveness come up repeatedly in residents’ experiences.

Many reviewers describe staff who were polite, patient, and professional, and who treated them (or their loved ones) with dignity and respect. Several comments also highlight coordinated, cross-department teamwork that helped people feel supported during rehab. A smaller number of reviews take the opposite view, saying care sometimes fell short due to staffing and safety problems.

differentiator 13 reviews mention this

Therapy helps residents regain independence

Therapy support is a major reason residents say they improved.

Rehab experiences are often tied to strong physical therapy and occupational therapy, with residents describing better mobility, balance, and strength over their stay. Some reviewers specifically mention coordinated work across therapy disciplines and departments, including help with transfers and day-to-day progress. Even in the critical reviews, the main issues raised tend to focus on staffing and response times rather than therapy expertise itself.

common 10 reviews mention this

Food is usually described as good

Dining is often described as good and satisfying.

Several reviews say the food was good or even exceptional, and some connect meals to a generally positive daily experience. The community’s meal approach includes restaurant-style dining, and it also appears in the day-to-day comments about the quality people felt at mealtimes. A few reviewers offer a counterpoint, mentioning that food quality could be better or describing it as unappetizing for certain needs.

common 8 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness and upkeep stand out

Residents frequently mention a clean, well-kept environment.

Multiple reviewers describe the facility as clean, spotless, and well maintained, and some note no unpleasant odors. Others mention pleasant spaces for relaxing and socializing, reinforcing that the environment feels kept up. In contrast, the negative reviews focus more on operational problems like staffing and missed care rather than cleanliness.

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Staffing and call responsiveness draw criticism

Some residents report delays, missed care, or safety concerns.

A handful of reviews describe short staffing and difficulties getting timely responses, including slower call response and limited shower frequency. Several of the negative accounts also mention safety breakdowns, such as issues with supervision and equipment meant to prevent falls. These concerns stand in contrast to the many positive reviews that describe attentive care and quick help.

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Features

Housing

  • 130 resident community capacity 130 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

Hospitals

  • Hospital Of Central Connecticut At Bradley Memorial (0.1 miles)
  • Family Birthing Center (5.1 miles)
  • MidState Medical Center (5.1 miles)
  • Saint Mary's Health System Affiliates (5.9 miles)
  • The Hospital of Central Connecticut Cancer Center (6 miles)
  • Gaylord Specialty Healthcare/Gaylord Hospital (8.7 miles)
  • Saint Mary's Hospital (8.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • Beacon Prescriptions (1.3 miles)
  • Health Mart Pharmacy (5.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Hop Haus (1.1 miles)
  • New Mill Restaurant (1.9 miles)
  • Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill-Southington (2.1 miles)
  • Arby's (2.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.6 miles)
  • Cava Restaurant (2.7 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.5 miles)
  • Provision State Coffee (6.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.9 miles)
  • Aroma Joe's (7.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.6 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Starplex Cinemas Southington 12 (2.8 miles)
  • Picture Show at Berlin (7.2 miles)

Physicians

  • MyEyeDr (3.2 miles)
  • Dermatology Associates (5.3 miles)
  • Grove Hill Medical Center (5.7 miles)
  • Oculus (6.8 miles)
  • Dr Francescon's Office (7 miles)
  • Cloverleaf Family Medicine (7.4 miles)
  • Bristol Hospital Lab (8.4 miles)

Parks

  • Hubbard Park (4 miles)
  • Norton Park (4.5 miles)
  • Washington Park (6.5 miles)
  • Sage Park (6.8 miles)
  • Bucks Hill Park (7.7 miles)
  • Stanley Quarter Park (8.6 miles)
  • Lock 12 Historical Park (8.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak (6.2 miles)

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