Newfield Towers

Newfield Towers sits in Middletown, Connecticut, as a senior living high-rise where older adults can find both affordable housing and different care types, like assisted living, Alzheimer's care, independent living, and support for disabled adults, and while some call it a friendly and clean place with plenty of activities and reasonably priced apartments-one-bedrooms from $591 or $1,450 a month and two-bedrooms from $650 or $1,650, depending on the included features-others mention the building's poor condition, discolored walls and floors, and elevators that often don't work, raising safety concerns. Residents can choose from studios, one- or two-bedroom apartments or condos and townhomes, and select units have private baths, in-room kitchens with all appliances, and wall-to-wall carpeting, with some units also including electricity, heat, and hot water, although there's a $150 summer fee per A/C unit in some cases, so the "free electricity" claim can feel misleading. The grounds are open, with seasonal landscaping, raised garden beds, butterfly and hummingbird gardens, and outdoor patios, plus there's a central fireplace, library, woodworking shop, computer room, music room, billiards lounge, movie theater, arts and crafts center, fitness center, TV lounge, game room, and various activity rooms, all watched over by Carabetta's 24-hour maintenance team, and there's a beauty salon, barber shop, and both covered and uncovered resident parking areas with off-street options. The staff includes nurses and caregivers who help with medication, daily living needs, and offer services in multiple languages, plus there's a physical therapy program, wellness offerings, on-site laundry, concierge services, a Social Services Coordinator during business hours, and even companion suites. Meals come in different dining rooms with options for vegetarian and diabetic diets, and there's shared and private dining, plus a TV room, spa and sauna area, and a safe security gate, wheelchair-accessible elevators, and ramps for easy movement, even if some elevators can have issues. Social life is important, so there's a calendar of activities, group outings, and entertainment, and Newfield Towers welcomes pets, both big and small, caters to smokers with outdoor areas, and has amenities to help seniors stay safe and independent, and while nearby places like cafes, physicians, pharmacies, hospitals, and entertainment venues add convenience, some residents say the building's age and lack of upkeep are drawbacks that can take away from the experience. Newfield Towers offers respite care, hospice care, high acuity services, guest services, transportation to appointments and shopping, companion suites, and has a strong sense of community for adults over 62, emphasizing a lively, active environment, though it's best for those who are healthy and independent or who need just a bit of help, but folks should be ready for a place that shows its age and has been called a "complete dump" in some reviews, though others have given it "Best of Senior Living" and "Best Activities in Senior Living" awards, so experiences can really vary depending on expectations and needs.