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Sheltering Arms

165 Mckinley Ave, Norwich, CT 06360

Assisted Living
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(800) 780-8101

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(860) 887-5005

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,305

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,300
  • Average State Price: $3,542
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Sheltering Arms Description

    A year later Sheltering Arms opened to serve as a “meeting place and a clearing house for those with social needs.” Starting in 1877, the original location of Sheltering Arms was rented at 61 Thames Street “to provide care and… shelter of the sick.” “This location proved to be too noisy and unsuitable because of the horse carts… passing continually and raising clouds of ‘unhealthy dust’.” A new location was found on Harland Road in 1878, where “any sick ones could be lured back to health, or take a last lingering look at life among the budding trees and song of birds.” That location even served as a hospital before The William W. Backus Hospital was constructed in 1893. The current location of Sheltering Arms, at 165 McKinley Avenue in Norwich, was built on land acquired from John Rockwell in 1926. This lovely building retains “the spatial and architectural elegance of that time.”

    Today, Sheltering Arms operates as a 30-room residential care community for men and women over 60 years of age. Our retirement care community offers a less restrictive, but dignified, alternative for seniors who could benefit from supervised retirement living. Our residents spend their golden years in comfort enjoying companionship, homestyle meals, housekeeping, personal laundry services, social and recreational activities.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Community Reviews

    8.7
    Sheltering Arms
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 24 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 3 communities in Norwich
  • Ranking in State: 133 out of 363 communities in CT


  • Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Overall Impressions:

    • Consistently described as a very nice and clean place.
    • The building is beautiful and well-maintained.
    • Staff are friendly and helpful, creating a warm and welcoming environment for the elderly.
    • Residents are treated with respect and dignity, not just as numbers.
    • Offers a variety of activities for residents who choose to participate, contributing to a pleasant living experience.
    • Security measures are appreciated, with visitors needing to be buzzed in for safety.
    • Some feedback suggests a need for better listening to family members' concerns.
    • Volunteers and visitors, including choral groups, have had positive experiences interacting with residents.

    Additional Notes:

    • One review mentioned working on a house across from the facility, without direct experience of the assisted living home itself.
    • Described as a homestyle daycare for seniors, indicating a comfortable, home-like atmosphere.


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    Health

    On-site Nurse

    24 Hour Resident Attendants

    Medication Administration


    Services

    Caregiver


    Activities

    Recreation And Social Activities

    Intergenerational Programs


    Community Amenities

    Community TV's

    Laundry And Housekeeping Services


    Room Amenities

    Private Rooms

    Sun Porches

    Formal Living Room


    Dining

    Dining Area


    Transportation

    Transportation To And From Off-site Activities



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Norwich which is 0.8 miles away and has a population of 39,899 (mid sized town).
    • The average income is $50,608, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 77
      • Low Temperature: 32
      • Average Temperature: 54.2
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 147 days of rain, 25 days of snow and 191 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.4 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 6.15 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 2.29 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.57 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.63 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.58 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 161.0, Moderate Days 20.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    S. & A. Market
    0.7 miles away
    Stop & Shop
    1.0 miles away
    Raviraj Grocery
    1.4 miles away
    ShopRite
    1.9 miles away
    Big Y
    3.1 miles away

    Transportation

    Block Island Express
    12.4 miles away
    Cross Sound Ferry
    12.4 miles away
    Viking Fleet Ferry
    12.5 miles away
    Thames River Water Taxi - Thames Street Landing/Fort Griswold
    12.5 miles away
    New London
    12.5 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Washington at Sachem
    0.3 miles away
    Washington at Mohegan
    0.5 miles away
    Norwich Transportation Center
    0.8 miles away
    Lisbon Landing
    5.7 miles away
    Foxwoods Casino
    7.5 miles away

    Banks

    Dime Bank
    0.7 miles away
    Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank
    0.8 miles away
    Chelsea Groton Bank
    0.8 miles away
    Putnam Bank
    0.9 miles away
    Bank of America
    1.2 miles away

    Hospitals

    William W. Backus Hospital
    0.7 miles away
    Day Kimball Healthcare Center Plainfield
    12.4 miles away
    Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center
    12.5 miles away
    Lawrence+Memorial Hospital
    13.7 miles away
    Windham Hospital
    14.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Utley and Jones Pharmacy
    0.7 miles away
    Greenville Drug Store
    1.1 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.2 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.3 miles away
    Jewett City Pharmacy
    7.0 miles away

    Dentists

    Advanced Orthodontics
    0.6 miles away
    Daniel W. Tracy, III, DMD
    0.6 miles away
    Norwich Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
    0.6 miles away
    Lafayette Dental Group
    0.6 miles away
    Browne Dental Laboratory
    0.6 miles away

    Parks

    Mohegan Park
    0.1 miles away
    Chelsea Parade Historic District
    0.2 miles away
    Chelsea Parade
    0.2 miles away
    Memorial Rose Gardens
    0.2 miles away
    Royal Mohegan Burial Ground
    0.3 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Chapel on the Green
    16.5 miles away
    Abington Congregational Church
    22.5 miles away

    Shopping

    Tanger Outlets Foxwoods
    7.2 miles away
    Crystal Mall
    11.6 miles away
    East Brook Mall
    15.1 miles away

    Culture

    Converse Art Gallery
    0.2 miles away
    Chestnut Street Playhouse
    0.6 miles away
    Norwich Arts Council Gallery
    0.7 miles away
    The Art House of Norwich
    0.8 miles away
    The Cabaret Theatre
    3.1 miles away

    Restaurants

    D'Elia's Bakery and Grinder Shop
    0.5 miles away
    Melissa's Market
    0.6 miles away
    Canggio Restaurant and Bar
    0.7 miles away
    Philly's
    0.7 miles away
    Sunrise Chinese Restaurant
    0.7 miles away

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