The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Ellington, CT

The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Ellington, CT

Overview of The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care

Offering assisted living and memory care, The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care is a 79-bed community on West Road in Ellington, Connecticut. The three-story building has served older adults for seven years and is located in a neighborhood with a walkability score of 34, where a few nearby destinations can be reached on foot, while most errands and visits require transportation.

Residents receive assistance with daily activities and specialized support for memory-related cognitive decline. Laundry services, scheduled transportation, home-cooked meals with an emphasis on healthy cuisine, social activities, and fitness programs help support daily comfort and overall well-being.

State inspections have identified areas for improvement involving nursing oversight, fall prevention and management, and post-incident documentation.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 79 Rank #59 / 94Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 59th out of 94 homes we track in Connecticut for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Connecticut facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #79 / 115Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 79th out of 115 homes we track in Connecticut for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Connecticut facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
8 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #162 / 237Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 162nd out of 237 homes we track in Connecticut for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Connecticut facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
34 / 100
Residents per day Info The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
85

About this community

License Details

IssuanceJune 28, 2018
License Number199

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Inspection History

In Connecticut, the Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section conducts mandatory inspections and unannounced surveys to monitor the quality of care in long-term facilities.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
5 deficiencies 7 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Connecticut state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2020 vs. Connecticut state average
Overall vs. CT average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Connecticut average:
• Total deficiencies (89% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (75% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCT Averagevs. CT Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 544 This facility has 89% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (5 vs. CT avg 44).↓ 89% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.72.84 This facility has 75% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (0.7 vs. CT avg 2.84).↓ 75% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCT Averagevs. CT Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 713 This facility has had 46% fewer total inspections than the Connecticut average (7 vs. CT avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 46% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Building Type: 3-storey

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Places of interest near The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care

Address 2.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Ellington's city center to The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.41 miles to nearest hospital (Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital)

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Info below is compiled from the CT Dept. of Public Health (DPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
The Village at East Farms
AL
MC
RC
Waterbury
164
Facility 164
CT AVG 109
Rank #13 / 94
No
33
Facility 33
CT AVG 48
Rank #165 / 237
-
29
Facility 29
CT AVG 16
Rank #8 / 115
86.0%
Facility 86.0%
CT AVG 83.3%
Rank #49 / 81
C-13
21
Facility 21
CT AVG 19
Rank #66 / 102
1.6
Facility 1.6
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #51 / 102
The Village at Kensington Place
AL
MC
RC
Meriden
134
Facility 134
CT AVG 109
Rank #25 / 94
Yes
42
Facility 42
CT AVG 48
Rank #141 / 237
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
CT AVG 16
Rank #29 / 115
82.1%
Facility 82.1%
CT AVG 83.3%
Rank #57 / 81
A+10
15
Facility 15
CT AVG 19
Rank #57 / 102
1.5
Facility 1.5
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #50 / 102
Brookdale South Windsor
AL
MC
South Windsor (Wapping)
100
Facility 100
CT AVG 109
Rank #47 / 94
Yes
49
Facility 49
CT AVG 48
Rank #114 / 237
Studio / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
CT AVG 16
Rank #2 / 115
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
CT AVG 83.3%
Rank #77 / 81
A+3
6
Facility 6
CT AVG 19
Rank #40 / 102
2.0
Facility 2.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #57 / 102
The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL
MC
Ellington
79
Facility 79
CT AVG 109
Rank #59 / 94
Yes
34
Facility 34
CT AVG 48
Rank #162 / 237
1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
CT AVG 16
Rank #79 / 115
--7
5
Facility 5
CT AVG 19
Rank #37 / 102
0.7
Facility 0.7
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #29 / 102
Coachman Square at Woodbridge
AL
MC
RC
Woodbridge
66
Facility 66
CT AVG 109
Rank #66 / 94
Yes
49
Facility 49
CT AVG 48
Rank #114 / 237
-
29
Facility 29
CT AVG 16
Rank #8 / 115
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CT AVG 83.3%
Rank #1 / 81
C-7
9
Facility 9
CT AVG 19
Rank #49 / 102
1.3
Facility 1.3
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #43 / 102

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every CT community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care

Is The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care in a walkable area?

The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care has a walk score of 34. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care?

According to CT state health department records, The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care's license number is 199.

How long has The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care been in business?

The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care has been operating for approximately 8 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care?

Yes, The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care have?

The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care has 79 beds.

Has The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care had any deficiencies?

The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care has had 5 reported deficiencies according to records from Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH).

Are there photos of The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care?

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