The Residence at Selleck's Woods, located in Darien, Connecticut, is a senior living community offering a range of care options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community is designed to provide a supportive and engaging environment for older adults, featuring modern, spacious accommodations and a variety of amenities. Residents have access to restaurant-style dining, wellness and fitness programs, indoor and outdoor walking paths, and opportunities for social connection through clubs, organizations, and group activities. The facility also includes a barber and beauty salon and offers specialized services such as yoga and chair yoga sessions.
Care and medical support at The Residence at Selleck's Woods are tailored through individualized care plans. The assisted living program provides support for activities of daily living, including full assistance with bathing, dressing, and toileting, and some physical assistance with eating. The staff offers comprehensive medication management, diabetes care, and care coordination services, including medication coordination and access to podiatry. Memory care services are delivered within a secured community environment specifically designed for residents with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of memory loss. This includes specialized programming, enhanced monitoring, and physical spaces aimed at reducing confusion and supporting those with ambulatory or incontinence care needs.
Additional health services feature massage therapy and transportation to medical appointments. Fitness and wellness initiatives, including instructor-led yoga and chair yoga, are available to promote mobility and health. The environment is fully secured, and indoor and outdoor walking paths are available for safe exercise and recreation.
Community feedback from residents and families often highlights the modern, attractive facility, the cleanliness of the community, and a variety of amenities, including spacious rooms and flexible dining options. Many also describe positive relationships with attentive care staff who support residents’ medical needs and overall wellness. Social and community-building aspects are frequently praised. However, some reviews note challenges related to management practices, including communication issues, service inconsistencies, and staffing limitations. These problems are particularly noted among families whose loved ones have more complex care requirements or need greater assistance, with some reports of delayed response to maintenance issues and difficulties during care transitions. Overall, satisfaction appears highest among residents with independent or minimal care needs, while those with higher or evolving needs have encountered more significant challenges related to management responsiveness and service reliability. As of early 2024, no major changes to services or policies have been publicly announced by the facility.
Costs at this community start at $6,495 and range up to $16,895. The average price in the community is $11,695, which is more than the average price in the area of $8,362. 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.