Brightview Shelton, located at 30 Beard Sawmill Road in Shelton, CT, offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care all in the same building, with separate apartments and neighborhoods set up for each type of care. Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments, and those who live in independent or assisted living have full kitchens, which means people can make something for themselves if they want, even though the community serves chef-prepared meals every day in restaurant-style dining rooms. The building stands four stories tall and has interior photos showing open living spaces, dining areas, and comfortable common rooms, with big outdoor spaces where folks can walk, exercise, relax, or gather with others.
There's a pub on site for happy hour, a library with quiet nooks, a café, a beauty and barber shop, a fitness center, a therapy room for exercise or physical therapy, and a community theater, so people typically have something to do or a place to go, whether that's joining in movie nights, playing cards, or signing up for fitness classes. The Vibrant Living Director organizes group outings and daily activities, including local shopping and trips to restaurants or events, and a community shuttle provides rides for residents. Pets are welcome, and safety is a focus throughout, including secured courtyards for memory care and added infection control measures.
The memory care program, Wellspring Village™, is set up for people with Alzheimer's or other dementia. It keeps things simple, calm, and safe, with secure doors to prevent wandering and private rooms for those who need more help. Staff can help with bathing, dressing, and medication, and families can arrange doctor visits as needed. Residents who need a break or short-term stay can use the respite program, and the community does try to tailor care to match what each person needs, whether that's more reminders, gentle direction, or specialized care for memory loss. The overall approach rests on kindness, respect, and trying to keep everyone engaged, connected, and comfortable, with a strong emphasis on individualized care.
Apartments come with housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services, and staff helps with things like personal care and medication, following each person's care plan. Meals are planned for good nutrition, and there are menu samples and program calendars for those who want to see what daily life includes. Charter Club members can get special apartment benefits. Newcomers can visit the Welcome Center to learn about living here or take tours to see the apartments and amenities.
Brightview Shelton connects residents with financial programs such as the Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders, Respite Care, Congregate Housing, Medicare Savings, and the Senior Community Service Employment Program, for those who might need help paying for care. Care levels range from independent living with support, to assisted living for extra help, to specialized dementia care for those with memory needs, and every effort is made to keep things friendly, accessible, and safe, with activities and services designed so people can live as independently as possible for as long as possible.
