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The Hearth At Gardenside

173 Alps Road, Branford, CT 06405

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care
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(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(203) 433-7035

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $4,115
One Bedroom
Estimated $5,183

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,864
  • Average State Price: $3,945
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • The Hearth At Gardenside Description

    Just off the banks of Pages Cove and set amid verdant woodlands, you will discover the idyllic and inviting community of The Hearth at Gardenside in Branford, Connecticut. Here, seniors of all levels of independence enjoy maintenance-free living and premier care in a warm and friendly neighborhood. Choose from Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care apartments in a variety of floor plans, and receive the right services for your or your loved one’s needs, all designed to help you find new fulfillment and joy in each day.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    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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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Community Reviews

    8.0
    The Hearth At Gardenside
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 66 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 3 out of 3 communities in Branford
  • Ranking in State: 204 out of 363 communities in CT
  • Food and Dining A

    Activities B

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care B

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A


    Employee Reviews

    5.9
    Hearth
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 515 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Connecticut

    Employee Pay C

    Employee Staff C

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

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

    Positive Reviews:

    • Staff praised for amazing communication with families and great care for residents.
    • Many find it a wonderful community and a great place to work.
    • Residents enjoy high-quality care, attention, and a variety of activities.
    • Compassionate response to the pandemic highlighted.
    • Leadership, including the head chef, receives commendation for being organized, thoughtful, and responsive.
    • Staff across various roles (nurses, waiters, activity coordinators, housekeepers) take pride in their job and treat residents and families well.
    • Facility described as clean, well-maintained, and offering a variety of recreation activities and van rides.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Some reports of poor communication with residents and their families.
    • Concerns raised about the quality of care, particularly from nurses and CNAs.
    • Issues with adherence to care plans and timely service from CNAs.
    • Management criticized for lack of responsiveness and compassion.
    • High rates mentioned with concerns over value for the quality of care received.
    • Allegations of elderly abuse and financial exploitation.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • Facility praised for its cleanliness and maintenance.
    • Dining services described as diverse and delicious.
    • Some areas for improvement include more timely responses to communications and better adherence to care plans.


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    Gardens

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    Dining

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    Transportation

    Transportation Services



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is East Haven which is 1.2 miles away and has a population of 29,257 (mid sized town).
    • The average income is $101,864, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 78
      • Low Temperature: 33
      • Average Temperature: 55.0
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 155 days of rain, 26 days of snow and 183 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.6 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 3.03 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.35 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.25 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.03 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.29 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 134.0, Moderate Days 47.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Big Y
    1.0 miles away
    Super Stop & Shop
    1.3 miles away
    Xpect Deep Discounts
    2.1 miles away
    C-Town
    3.7 miles away
    La Supermarqueta
    3.9 miles away

    Transportation

    Branford
    1.7 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Main Street and Thompson Street
    1.5 miles away
    Momauguin Bus Stop
    1.8 miles away

    Banks

    TD Bank
    1.0 miles away
    Bank of America
    1.1 miles away
    Citizens Bank
    1.2 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    1.2 miles away
    Webster Bank
    1.5 miles away

    Hospitals

    Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital
    5.0 miles away
    Yale New Haven Hospital
    5.2 miles away
    Smilow Cancer Hospital
    5.2 miles away
    Yale New Haven Children's Hospital
    5.3 miles away
    Connecticut Mental Health Center
    5.3 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    1.1 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.2 miles away
    Rite Aid
    2.1 miles away
    Hancock Pharmacy
    3.9 miles away
    New Haven Pharmacy
    4.0 miles away

    Dentists

    Just Smiles Dental
    0.9 miles away
    Admire Dental
    1.0 miles away
    12 Month Smiles
    1.2 miles away
    James P. Geyda, D.D.S.
    1.5 miles away
    Family Dentistry
    3.8 miles away

    Parks

    Beacon Hill Preserve
    0.2 miles away
    Lions Park
    0.3 miles away
    Short Beach Preserve
    0.4 miles away
    Pardee Park
    0.4 miles away
    East Haven Marsh Wildlife Area
    0.6 miles away

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    Shopping

    Kings Acres
    8.4 miles away
    Connecticut Post Mall
    9.8 miles away
    Hawley Lane Mall
    15.9 miles away
    Westfield Meriden
    19.6 miles away
    Westfield Trumbull
    19.7 miles away

    Culture

    amphitheatre
    3.4 miles away
    Long Wharf Theatre
    4.3 miles away
    Alliance Theatre
    4.8 miles away
    Little Theatre
    4.8 miles away
    Shubert Performing Arts Center
    5.0 miles away

    Restaurants

    Rosso Vino
    0.6 miles away
    Da' Carmine Pizzeria & Restaurant
    0.9 miles away
    Kampai Japanese Restaurant
    0.9 miles away
    Il Forno
    0.9 miles away
    Local
    0.9 miles away

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