Maplewood at Southport stands as the only senior living community in Southport, CT, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care, all in a three-story building with grand architecture and a serene natural setting. The facility sits on 27 acres of outdoor space with gardens, walking trails, open-air courtyards, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, and a wildflower meadow, so residents and their families can always find a quiet spot or a place to gather, and pets are welcome too. The community uses smart-home technology in beautifully designed private apartments, with different floor plans including studios, one- and two-bedroom layouts, all equipped with modern kitchenettes and Wi-Fi. Inside, there are communal spaces like an acai spa, beauty salon, and lounges, all decorated in a way that's pleasant to look at and gives off an Adirondack and coastal New England-style resort hotel feeling, and there's always plenty of hospitality in a refreshing and comfortable environment.
Maplewood at Southport offers three unique neighborhoods tailored to different levels of care, so residents find what suits them best-whether that's more independence, a helping hand with daily needs, or specialized memory care for conditions like Alzheimer's. There's farm-to-table dining with nutritious meals prepared by award-winning chefs, and the staff provides 24/7 on-site licensed nursing care. Activities fill the calendar with things like yoga, bridge, cooking demonstrations, games, off-campus trips, live music, and exercise classes, aiming to keep everyone active and engaged socially, physically, and mentally. The community also has a gallery, a resident portal for community resources, and offers a four-minute care quiz to help families figure out the right care plan.
Some people feel the management's strong and professional, while others have mentioned the leadership seems immature and cliquey, and some compare the operation to a convalescent or retirement hotel, saying it feels more like a warehouse for older or more frail people. Still, the facility has garnered recognition for friendly, joyful, and kind staff, and there's a focus on providing comfort and dignity with personalized care plans for each resident, plus handicapped-accessible features for those who need them. Maplewood at Southport also welcomes short-term guests for respite care, offering private apartments and rich programming for recovery or caregiver relief. For seniors choosing to live at home, the community provides home care aides offering companionship and non-medical support.
Residents can live in a way that feels familiar and as independent as they're able, with staff nearby for support, and there's a strong sense of celebrating later years with opportunities for friendships and trying new things. The setting and amenities, from the Sherwood Mill Pond viewing fireplace to the pet-friendly policies and thoughtfully designed apartments, help make the environment comfortable and safe for seniors and their families.
