The Mews sits right in downtown Greenwich, Connecticut, offering a calm and friendly place for seniors to live, and though it started out as a much simpler building in 1970, it's gone through a good number of renovations and expansions over the years. This facility gets steady praise with a 4.5-star rating from families and residents, and it's always earned remarks for having helpful staff and a truly kind community feel where staff know everyone's names and even the families who visit. The Mews is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) home overseen by an all-volunteer Board of Directors, and the whole setup focuses on helping seniors maintain independence, whether folks need a little daily help, respite care, or ongoing memory care for things like Alzheimer's. With 85 cozy units, including studios, one-bedroom units, and two-room suites, the place can feel small enough for everyone to feel connected, and folks can choose from single rooms or apartments, all with access to large indoor and outdoor common areas, landscaped patios, and a big sunroom made for relaxing or even growing a few plants indoors.
Male residents are accepted, but only female residents are allowed at this time, a detail that's set in their current admission policies. Every room comes with a kitchenette if people want to fix a snack, but three chef-prepared meals a day are available in a restaurant-style dining room that overlooks a patio and gardens, and there's plenty of flexibility in meals, offering things like vegetarian, vegan, kosher, organic, gluten-free, and even pureed meal options, along with room service and guest meals. Residents can bring their pets; wheelchair-accessible showers and handicapped-friendly spaces are standard. The Mews offers housekeeping, linen laundry, high-speed Wi-Fi, air conditioning, cable TV, and both independent and assisted living packages, including assisted senior living for disabled adults. There's a full calendar of activities, from off-site trips and walking clubs to game nights, musical groups, board games, gardening groups, and arts and crafts programs held in the activity center or large, light-filled sunroom. Residents can take part in Tai Chi, yoga or chair yoga, and daily fitness at the on-site exercise room or state-of-the-art fitness center.
The library gets regular visits from the Greenwich Library Bookmobile, so there's always something new to read. Beauty and barber services are on hand, Mondays through Saturdays, with an on-site salon and barbershop. Medical care gets a lot of attention here. The Mews has nurses on staff at all hours, certified aides on duty 24/7, and a doctor on call, plus onsite visits from podiatrists, dentists, hearing specialists, and therapists offering physical and occupational therapy. The Mews' Assisted Living Services Agency is fully licensed, and the community offers assisted living for those who need help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, or medication, and supports aging in place if health needs change. Specialized care covers situations from diabetes and non-ambulatory issues to memory care, including help to reduce confusion or prevent wandering if memory loss is a concern. For those needing short stays, respite care is available, either during recovery or when families take a break.
Transportation is complimentary, and parking is free for residents, which helps those who still drive or like to get out and about. There's a daily wellness program with scheduled health discussions, weight checks, and blood pressure screenings, as well as health care access in emergencies. Home care services-mostly for non-medical tasks and companionship-are also available for those living at home with The Mews. Residents can attend devotional services on-site, take part in group activities in the communal living room or activity center, enjoy the outdoors using walking spaces and patios, or just sit and enjoy the view in the sunroom. The Mews welcomes English, Spanish, and Portuguese speakers, and fair housing rules apply here. There's a strong sense of warmth, community, and active support, without feeling crowded or commercial, and staff don't treat anyone like a number. The Mews may be small, but most people will find there's more here than first shows on the outside, and families who stop by often mention the meals, the friendly staff, and the wide choice of daily activities that keep minds and bodies active.
