The Greens at Gillette Ridge in Bloomfield, CT, is a 55+ golf course community set beside the Arnold Palmer-designed Gillette Ridge Golf Course, and the place has 165 homes including single-family homes and semi-detached townhomes, with sizes ranging from about 1,750 to over 3,400 square feet, many of which have fairway or wooded views. The homes have features like heated pools, fitness centers, game rooms, meeting rooms, a 4,000-square-foot clubhouse, and maintenance-free living in a quiet spot with gas heating, central air, an attached 2-car garage, and floor plans with open-concept layouts, vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring, formal living and dining rooms, a kitchen with granite counters, Viking and Subzero appliances, and a butler's pantry with beverage fridge. Living spaces often come with bonus rooms that can serve as offices, gyms, storage, or extra bedrooms, and some have sliders to back decks or large primary suites with ensuite baths, soaking tubs, and big walk-in closets, plus there are private and semi-private accommodations with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, Wi-Fi, cable TV, and telephones for comfort.
The community offers different levels of care, so people can live independently or get assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, or continuing care through a retirement community setup, and residents can stay as their needs change. Support covers help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, medication management, and meals, and there's nursing support, medical care, rehab, wound care, and a 24-hour call system, with supervised security including a camera system and home security options that use Xfinity services and self-protection equipment.
Special programs for memory care use secure environments with 24-hour staff, memory-enhancing activities, and rooms like the Maple Room, Willow Lounge, or Sunflower Terrace. Seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia get personal support from a compassionate care team, who work to keep residents safe and engaged with life enrichment programs, exercise classes, arts and crafts, themed events, group outings, and the Vibrant Living wellness program. Amenities spread throughout the property include an outdoor pool, fitness room, spa, sauna, library, movie theater, music and arts rooms, communal dining areas with chef-prepared meals, including support for special diets, plus game rooms and outdoor walking paths. Social activities run daily, with community or resident-run clubs, scheduled movie nights, and outdoor programs. There's also respite care for temporary relief for caregivers.
Residents manage their tech through the Xfinity app, with internet and cable services, unlimited data, Wi-Fi hotspots, and mobile phone options available, and extra features like NOW TV streaming. Safety and independence are supported with housekeeping, laundry, move-in help, 24-hour supervision, and a call system, and the community aims to create a comfortable atmosphere focused on wellness, social connections, and a sense of belonging with thoughtfully designed spaces and supportive staff.
