655 Straits Turnpike, Watertown, CT 06795
Jennifer H
Child of resident/client
Overall would recommend
They're top notch! Friendly, caring and communicative. I think they're great! My mom coming from a house feels the apartments are small, but after seeing other options, I think they're have a beautiful facility with good sized apartments.
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Whatever level of care your loved one needs, find expert support at The Ivy at Watertown. With independent and assisted living in addition to memory and respite care, this community offers a wide range of health care services for the senior in your life. The Ivy is located in Watertown, Connecticut, a town that's home to local dining opportunities, a golf course, outdoor recreation areas, and medical centers.
The community offered tiered levels of care, but on-site professionals can provide assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, ambulatory care, and more. The staff will also arrange for transportation to off-site health care appointments or schedule on-site visits from third-party medical professionals.
Residents can choose from studios or one- and two-bedroom apartments. Reflections is the specialty memory care community that is secured and offers round-the-clock supervision.
The Ivy at Watertown offers a full schedule of daily activities, weekly shopping excursions, and an on-site pub with complimentary snacks and beverages. Residents will enjoy relaxing in the outdoor courtyard with friends and exploring the local fares of Watertown.
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The Ivy at Watertown
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed
*Prices quoted are monthly rental charges and are provided by the communities themselves. Actual prices may differ due to one-time fees, timing and care services required. Speak with your Senior Living Advisor to learn more.
8 out of 10 Review Score23 reviews | 8.7 out of 10 Review Score51 reviews | 8.5 out of 10 Review Score23 reviews | 8 out of 10 Review Score37 reviews |
Studio Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $8,400/mo | Studio Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $4,460/mo | Studio Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $2,300/mo | Studio Not available |
1 Bedroom Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $6,250/mo | 1 Bedroom Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $6,285/mo | 1 Bedroom Not available | 1 Bedroom Not available |
2 Bedrooms Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $7,050/mo | 2 Bedrooms Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $7,500/mo | 2 Bedrooms Not available | 2 Bedrooms Not available |
Active promotion No | Active promotion No | Active promotion No | Active promotion No |
Pet friendly Yes | Pet friendly Yes | Pet friendly No | Pet friendly Yes |
Care types offered 3 Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living | Care types offered 2 Assisted Living, Memory Care | Care types offered 1 Assisted Living | Care types offered 3 Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living |
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A Place for Mom has scored The Ivy at Watertown with 8 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 1 review in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Ivy at Watertown has 23 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.7 out of 5.
Jennifer H
Independent LivingFamily/friend
January 18, 2025
They're top notch! Friendly, caring and communicative. I think they're great! My mom coming from a house feels the apartments are small, but after seeing other options, I think they're have a beautiful facility with good sized apartments.
anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
August 30, 2024
The Ivy provides a loving & caring environment for its residents & families. Our initial tour of this community convinced me that this would be a good place for mom. Mom moved in with a great deal of trepidation and resistance making her transition (and ours) difficult, however the staff worked with her with respect and patience to help her adjust. The Ivy provides an "aging in place" for their residents. This was one of the things that sold me on this facility though I knew that we would have to bring in private aides to assist in providing the additional one on one care she would need. We were guided by the Ivy staff to a highly reputable outside agency. The agency staff and Ivy staff worked in concert to provide mom with the best of care. The next step was hospice unfortunately, but we were counseled and guided by Ivy to a reputable agency with whom they worked well with. I can't say enough about the support, guidance, love and respect we received from all involved
Anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
August 26, 2024
I would not recommend the Ivy Memory Care facility. When interviewing them prior to move in, many promises were made to aid in transition that were not met. Not enough staff; activities- well, very few - hours spent in front of tv, coloring - not enough table space besides not all could hold markers and no alternate choice; activity room size inadequate; food did not meet needs of my mother as she could not cut her food and staff "not allowed to help". As my mother, declined and needed 2 aides to get in and out of bed (no hoyer allowed), took more time to dress, wash, eat - we were told we needed to hire a personal care aide which we did. At our interview, we were told she could age in place - no indication that we'd have to provide more aides. Cleanliness - 3+ in her apartment. She was incontinent so accidents - they cleaned carpet 1 or 2 times (still smelled) and then said once a year is their policy. Surface cleaning. Once we hired personal care aide, the Ivy stopped doing her laundry and sheet changes... Friendliness gets a 4-5, but the aides were not always available to help with transfers, bed to wheelchair and back...We had an aide call out, I was there and waited over 11/2 hours for assistance - they were in activity room sitting at the sides table - where they were often. The personal aides reported the same problem - not always, but yes, it happened. Well, we have nothing to compare to but I don't believe the care she got justified the cost, particularly after we retained personal care aides.
Lisa
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
June 5, 2024
The staff are friendly and seem to take good care of the residents. I have heard complaints about the food. They have recently changed their Chef so it might be better. I don't have first hand experience on the food and I don't fully believe my father because he complains about any food that's not European.
Mary M
Memory CareIndustry reviewer
June 1, 2023
There are so many different choices that do not repeat consecutively. There is a lot of participants. Residents laugh, share stories and socialize during activities which makes it have a sense of family, friends and belonging. The staff genuinely have huge hearts and put the residents first. The activities directors and assistants always invite, include and show love to them all. They take their suggestions and requests and put it on the calendar and make sure they are all heard and happy.
Emily
Memory CareMay 31, 2023
The Ivy is so involved with their community. They do so many activities, events and outings with their residents. My son has even been able to participate/attend their trunk or treat event, dog therapy sessions, Easter bunny pictures all while being able to chat with the residents. We even got to wave and cheer them on in the town parade!! These are all such great experiences for both parties. The Ivy does an awesome job with their activities.
Mich A
Independent LivingIndustry reviewer
May 31, 2023
The Ivy at Watertown provides a variety of activities including spiritual, physical, emotional, and more! Residents are engaged in purposeful programs that are meaningful to them. Activities are scheduled based on residents preferences and requests. Residents are happy and thriving with support of ongoing daily activities. Social engagement director plans an amazing activity calendar and is involved in implementing hands on programs with residents. Activity assistants and care team are attentive and encourage participation it’s a great team effort!
anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
January 24, 2023
The Ivy at Watertown is beautiful, we have no problems there at all, the services are fine and the rooms are beautiful. We have had a few meals there ourselves and they are really good. The activities also seem to be fine. The staff also are really good about bringing our loved one his medication three times a day which we think is the most important.
dan M
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
January 3, 2023
When the time came to place my mom with Parkinson's we visited many assisted livings in the area. The Ivy was impressive and offered everything we would need and more. The staff is attentive and caring. The dry is beautiful, my family and I could not ask for a better place
Andrea R
Assisted LivingToured community
January 3, 2023
You feel right at home as you walk through the doors of The Ivy at Watertown. Your greeted by all smiles starting with the receptionist, staff and residents. I've had the pleasure of eating at The Ivy a couple of times and the food is delicious. The spaces are clean and cozy with the most tasteful décor. Be sure to add The Ivy for your list when exploring senior living communities
Anonymous
Assisted LivingResident/client
December 16, 2022
I am very happy here. The service is good and you do get help when needed. Activities are good, she trys her best.
anonymous
Assisted LivingResident/client
December 15, 2022
Everyone is so friendly! The staff exceeds expectations and are very helpful and friendly. I find the living arrangements beyond my expectations, very clean and well kept community. I love the spacious apartments with tall ceilings. I appreciate the outstanding and caring staff in the dining room, at the front desk concierge, and wonderful housekeeping team. The food is excellent. Overall beyond my wildest dreams never thought senior living would be this good!
Anthony
Assisted LivingResident/client
December 14, 2022
So far, so good. Great people! Great Place. Glad to be here. Nice outdoor courtyard. My wife and I like the food and don't need to cook.
Ellen P
Assisted LivingResident/client
October 7, 2022
I love the staff and the residents because they are friendly and caring. I love the recreation director! She has lots of exercise programs and we go on many outings. This place is so beautiful and I am so happy to bring in friends and family to show off this lovely community. My daughters like that they are notified what is going on and how I am doing. The nurse and a CNA stopped in when I got home from the hospital and checked on me to see how I was doing and if it wasn't for them stopping in I would not have known my blood pressure dropped and they were there for me and stayed with me for half an hour. The staff is terrific! The chef is excellent with a great menu and you can request special items not on the menu, you have lots to choose from. Can't be a better place for your loved ones. Housekeeping is great and the place is clean and I would not go anywhere else. The management is easy to talk to and great to work with and they are there for you. I have lived her for two years.
Marci Carosella
Memory CareIndustry reviewer
October 7, 2022
The IVY at Watertown is a top notch Assisted Living facility. The place is super clean, the food is delicious, and the staff go above and beyond. Everyone from Management down is always so friendly, helpful, and accommodating. All of the residents including the Memory Care Floor always seem so happy and engaged in Activities. It is a great place to be!
Michelle
Assisted LivingIndustry reviewer
October 7, 2022
The Ivy at Watertown is a beautiful well kept community. The food is delicious, the staff go above and beyond, and the residents are super kind and friendly. Great atmosphere with tons of fun activities that keep residents engaged.
Kim
Assisted LivingOctober 7, 2022
The food is delicious and the staff is wonderful!
Jeffrey V
Assisted LivingOctober 7, 2022
From the food, the care and overall environment, I couldn’t be happier!
Cathy
Assisted LivingToured community
October 5, 2022
This by far is the best pace for my father. I was warmly greeted and in awe of how clean, new and beautifully done this senior living community is! I can picture my father enjoying the rest of his life here. The staff are amazing and I met almost all of them on the first visit! They are kind and understanding and above all heard my story and understood what my father needs and actually helped me. The marketing director was wonderful, kind, supportive and extremely knowledgeable. I met the Chef and learned about the great restaurant style 3 meals a day with many options to choose from, and that's important for my dad! I met the Activity director who was friendly and shared her exciting calendar that engages residents, something my dad can truly benefit from! We passed the wellness office and I met one of the nurses who got up and just briefly chatted with me and I was so impressed that she offered concern and advice for my dad. I will definitely be moving my father into this community!
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
August 19, 2022
The Ivy at Watertown is the perfect place. I would highly recommend them, in fact, we've got someone else who's moving in next week. The care services during the week are a 5/5, but on the weekend they are short-staffed. My relative needs assistance getting in his bed and pulling the covers up, but sometimes they don't come because they are busy with other people. He's also very weak and would like someone to walk him to his room, but they can't provide that because they don't have enough people. The staff, however, are very lovely caring people. The food is very good; my relative can't chew very well so sometimes the food is a little al dente, but he loves the variety. I think they had pork ribs today and he loves their pork ribs. They have such a good variety that sometimes I look at the menu to get an idea of what I should have supper. They have physical therapy and occupational therapy available if needed and open occupational therapy that you can go to in the gym. He goes to the music activities and most of the other stuff. There's a lot of things he does and some things he's too tired for. I think it's a fantastic and great place.
The Ivy at Watertown
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