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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.
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About this community
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 5 deficiencies 7 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• Total deficiencies (89% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (75% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | CT Average | vs. CT Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 5 | 44 | This facility has 89% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (5 vs. CT avg 44).↓ 89% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 0.7 | 2.84 | 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
| This Facility | CT Average | vs. CT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 7 | 13 | 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?
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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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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| 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 |
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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. 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?
Yes — there are 8 photos of The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care in the photo gallery on this page.
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