Residential Care Home in Connecticut

You have the right to choose your own doctors. Elim Park does have a primary care physician that can see you in the building if you choose this as your doctor, but any resident can choose to keep their physician in the community. We also have other specialists who come to the building regularly such as a podiatrist and a dental group.

The rooms are unfurnished with the exception of a large wardrobe for clothing. Most new residents bring their own bed (twin/double), dresser, nightstand, reclining chair and television. We do not allow high heat output appliances such as microwaves or toaster ovens. Small refrigerators and Keurig coffee machines are allowed though we do have communal coffee areas and a shared refrigerator as well. Our showers are handicap accessible.

The Residence at Elim Park is best suited for individuals who are independent with their activities of daily living but may need some supervision and/or cueing. That means someone may need verbal reminding or physical gesturing to remember to do something, such as to go to the dining room for lunch or to take their medication. The staff can pre-pour medication and remind people the right time to take it. For diabetes care, a staff member can assist with finger sticks, but the resident must be able to inject their own insulin. A resident must be able to manage any incontinence needs, bath with minimal assistance, and the staff can provide a small amount of assistance such as helping to wash hair or back. While residents are asked to maintain their own room in a neat and orderly fashion, staff can help change sheets and weekly housekeeping to clean floors and the bathroom is provided. Sheets and towels are provided and maintained by Elim Park, and a laundry room for personal laundry is available.

Moving into The Residence means you will be provided three meals per day included in the room and board in our dining room. The main options change daily and an “always available” menu is also available. There is a communal refrigerator, freezer and microwave on the floor as well, but no stove or full kitchen. Resident rooms do not have their own kitchen. On-site restaurants and a small market are also available at an additional charge.

Leaving The Residence is allowed and residents are asked to sign in and out. Elim Park has extensive grounds and different areas to explore. The community is close to local bus routes and Cheshire is in a wonderful location near many things to do. The town of Cheshire also has a senior transportation service to take residents to local stores and offices. If a resident is under Medicaid, the guidelines allow a certain number of overnight leaves if a resident was to go on vacation or stay with family.

Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are all available at Elim Park. Some residents need outpatient therapy after an injury or illness. Staff also can request a referral to these services to prevent physical decline and to maintain a resident’s current level of function. If a resident goes out to the hospital and needs short-term rehabilitation, the resident would have priority for the next available bed on the short term rehabilitation unit at Elim Park.