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
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.
79-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
8 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 34 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
StatusActive
IssuanceJune 28, 2018
ExpirationMarch 31, 2026 Expired
License Number199
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
5 deficiencies
4 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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.
3 Better
Metrics better than Connecticut average:
• Total deficiencies (74% below)
• Deficiencies per year (75% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (13% below)
• Total deficiencies (74% below)
• Deficiencies per year (75% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (13% below)
Latest Inspection
October 30, 2025
Deficiencies
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This Facility | CT Average | vs. CT Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
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5 | 19 | This facility has 74% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (5 vs. CT avg 19).↓ 74% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2020.
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0.8 | 3.2 | This facility has 75% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (0.8 vs. CT avg 3.2).↓ 75% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
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1.3 | 1.5 | This facility has 13% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (1.3 vs. CT avg 1.5).↓ 13% better |
Inspections
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This Facility | CT Average | vs. CT Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
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4 | 13 | This facility has had 69% fewer total inspections than the Connecticut average (4 vs. CT avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 69% fewer |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- February 16, 2024 renewal inspection found violations of Connecticut statutes and regulations, including substantiated complaint #37724 related to care and policy compliance.
- May 1, 2023 complaint investigation substantiated failures in nursing oversight, fall policy adherence, and post-fall investigation after a client sustained two cervical fractures.
- October 26, 2023 complaint investigation found no violations related to Alzheimer's care or infection prevention and control requirements.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: 3-storey
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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2.2 miles from city center
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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The information below is reported by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section.
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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. Somewhat walkable. 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.
When does The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care's license expire?
According to CT state health department records, The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care's license expires on March 31, 2026.
Are there photos of The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care?
Yes — there are 8 photos of The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care?
The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care is located at 123 West Rd, Ellington, CT 06029.
What is the phone number of The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care?
(860) 281-2973 will put you in contact with the team at The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care.
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