Academy Point at Mystic, located in Mystic, Connecticut, is a senior living community that focuses on assisted living and memory care services. The community provides care for individuals requiring assistance with daily living or specialized support due to dementia or Alzheimer's. It features a separate memory care wing and a secured community specifically designed to accommodate memory loss, ensuring the safety and comfort of its residents. Medical support services offered include diabetes care, ambulatory care, incontinence care, and medication management. Residents also benefit from hospice care as needed. The facility emphasizes a holistic approach, integrating fitness programs such as yoga and chair yoga to maintain residents’ physical health, while an enclosed courtyard and tailored recreational activities support mental and emotional well-being. Other amenities include laundry and dry cleaning services, a barber/beauty salon, and accommodations for various dietary needs through its kitchen services.
Transportation services at Academy Point at Mystic include complimentary transportation designed to fulfill both medical and non-medical purposes, allowing residents easy access to healthcare appointments, shopping, and social events. This transportation option supports residents in maintaining independence and an active lifestyle.
Resident and family reviews of Academy Point at Mystic reflect a blend of positive and critical appraisals. Many appreciate the community for its supportive and attentive staff, who are noted for creating a welcoming environment. Residents enjoy an active social calendar, beautiful river views, and effective management of meals and cleanliness. However, challenges such as unexpected fees, concerns about maintenance, limited staff presence during certain hours, and high service costs have been raised. Some have highlighted the need for improved readiness in addressing higher-level care needs and a clearer billing process. Despite these concerns, those seeking a community-focused environment with moderate care needs often commend the facility, especially praising the dedication of staff and the positive impacts observed in residents.
Costs at this community start at $4,500 and range up to $7,050. The average price in the community is $5,600, which is less than the average price in the area of $8,418. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.