The Greens At Greenwich sits in a quiet, leafy part of Greenwich, Connecticut, and has a warm, homelike feeling in a small, single-story building that can welcome up to 31 residents in studio, one-bedroom, and companion suites, all of which are furnished and allow small pets, and you'll notice right away the landscaped grounds, the secured garden, and the walking paths that encourage people to go outside for fresh air and a little reflection. There's a strong focus on memory care, with all-inclusive fees covering things like meals prepared by Executive Chef Luis Arista, weekly housekeeping and laundry led by Jaime Sacta, medication management, nursing care by Director Glamoria Powell, RN, and therapy services including physical and occupational therapy, massage, and help with bathing, dressing, transfers, and all the daily tasks some people need help with as they age.
The place is known for creative arts therapy and uses sensory activities to help residents with Alzheimer's and other memory challenges, and there's a low staff-to-resident ratio, so nurses, program coordinators like Andy Zhina, and the whole team-including Executive Director MaryEllen Frango and Program Director Caroline Greco-spend a lot of time with each resident, learning about their lives, interests, and needs, which helps everyone feel safe and known. There are lots of programs and outings, like movie nights, community events, gardening, art, and resident-run activities, as well as transportation and parking for those who need it, allowing residents to keep a sense of independence while still having staff available day and night, and a 24-hour emergency call system gives families extra peace of mind.
For meals, residents eat in a comfortable dining room and can get food whenever they like, with special diets for things like diabetes or allergies, and there's help with eating if anyone needs it. Residents can take part in all sorts of things, from house events and recreation to weekly outings, and there's a barber salon, arts room, recreation room, and pet-friendly spaces as well. Every room has a telephone, and the housekeeping team handles laundry and dry cleaning. The building is set up for board and care home, assisted living, and independent living services, and they use art and sensory experiences to give each person a chance to find some joy and purpose in every day. There's also psychology, psychiatry, podiatry, and dental services available, and nursing staff on site.
The facility has an open-door policy so it feels homey and close-knit, and the staff get ongoing training to keep up with best care practices, which is part of why the community has the Purple Flag accreditation for safety and quality, as well as recognition from the Connecticut Assisted Living Association and the Alzheimer's Association for excellence in memory care. The Greens At Greenwich has served the community for 20 years, and remains a privately owned place where dignity, respect, and belonging matter, and people are treated as people first as they move through different chapters of aging. The website is thegreensatgreenwich.com for those wanting more details.
