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.
Capacity and availability
Residents per day
85
79-bed community Rank #80 / 119Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 80th out of 119 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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
8 years in operation Rank #90 / 132Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 90th out of 132 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 34 / 100 Rank #178 / 262Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 178th out of 262 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
IssuanceJune 28, 2018
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
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
5 deficiencies
8 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.
1 Better
Metrics better than Connecticut average:
• Total deficiencies (74% below)
• Total deficiencies (74% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | CT Average | vs. CT Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 5 | 19 | This facility has 74% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (5 vs. CT avg 19).↓ 74% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | CT Average | vs. CT Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 8 | 13 | This facility has had 38% fewer total inspections than the Connecticut average (8 vs. CT avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 38% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: 3-storey
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care
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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
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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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| Regency House Of Wallingford I | AL HOS MC NH PC RC SNF | Wallingford (Wallingford Center) | 130
Facility
130
CT AVG
113
Rank
#39 / 119 | No |
39
Facility
39
CT AVG
48
Rank
#161 / 262 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 17
Facility
17
CT AVG
15
Rank
#45 / 132 | 93.8% | - | 20 | 64
Facility
64
CT AVG
19
Rank
#78 / 102 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#79 / 102 |
| The Suffield House | AL NH | Suffield | 128
Facility
128
CT AVG
113
Rank
#43 / 119 | No |
2
Facility
2
CT AVG
48
Rank
#261 / 262 | Private Rooms | 2
Facility
2
CT AVG
15
Rank
#120 / 132 | 96.1% | - | 3 | 2
Facility
2
CT AVG
19
Rank
#24 / 102 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#34 / 102 |
| The Ivy at Ellington Assisted Living and Memory Care | AL MC | Ellington | 79
Facility
79
CT AVG
113
Rank
#80 / 119 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
CT AVG
48
Rank
#178 / 262 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 8
Facility
8
CT AVG
15
Rank
#90 / 132 | - | - | 8 | 5
Facility
5
CT AVG
19
Rank
#37 / 102 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#33 / 102 |
| Evergreen Woods | AL IL NH SNF | North Branford | 50
Facility
50
CT AVG
113
Rank
#99 / 119 | Yes |
8
Facility
8
CT AVG
48
Rank
#249 / 262 | Private Rooms / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | 10
Facility
10
CT AVG
15
Rank
#79 / 132 | 74.0% | A+ | 15 | 40
Facility
40
CT AVG
19
Rank
#70 / 102 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#70 / 102 |
| Essex Meadows | AL HOS IL NH SNF | Essex (Ivoryton) | 45
Facility
45
CT AVG
113
Rank
#101 / 119 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
CT AVG
48
Rank
#199 / 262 | - | 2
Facility
2
CT AVG
15
Rank
#120 / 132 | 86.7% | - | 6 | 8
Facility
8
CT AVG
19
Rank
#45 / 102 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
CT AVG
1.5
Rank
#55 / 102 |
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.
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.
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 since 2020 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.
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.
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