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5
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June 21, 2021
Dogwood Home is an extraordinary place. It is pretty much a template for what a care home for the elderly should be. One key factor in its remarkable success is that it is small - only six residents. These residents are not in an institution, they are in their home; cared for by a small group of staff that they get to know well, and who know them well. The physical environment in Dogwood Home is impeccable. Each resident has his or her own spacious bedroom with an equally spacious en-suite bathroom. The whole facility has been designed by someone who truly understands the needs of the elderly and infirm. Every visiting medical worker I met there was deeply impressed and more than one said they had never seen anything like it. The driving force behind Dogwood Home is a remarkable woman with a deep commitment to caring for the elderly with dignity and in comfort. This is a commercial operation but profit is not the primary goal - providing a secure and pleasing environment for the residents is. Following a stroke, my wife was in a large nursing home for awhile, where she was almost totally withdrawn and immobile (the fact I could not visit her because of Covid-19 restrictions did not help). In a short time in Dogwood Home, where I was free to visit whenever I wanted to (subject to negative Covid test and being masked), she progressed to being much more like herself and to being able to walk [short distances] with the aid of a frame.
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About Just Like Home's Dogwood Home in Shelton, Connecticut
Just Like Home's Dogwood Residential Care Home is boutique-style residential assisted living and memory care community like you will find nowhere else in Connecticut. Our community perfectly combines elegantly designed living with personalized care for only SIX residents. We have TWO live-in caregivers attending to them. That is a 1:3 ratio that you will not find anywhere else. Rates are all-inclusive: all meals, cleaning, entertainment and care are furnished by a medication-certified loving staff who specialize in memory care. Flat rate-no additional care level costs like you will find in most all of the big box facilities Situated on a gorgeous, private acre, Dogwood Residential Care Home is a one-story, ranch-style, 3300 square foot community located in the suburban Fairfield County neighborhood of Shelton, CT. Just bring your loved one's clothes and toiletries and move right in! Just Like Home's Dogwood Home Specializes in Memory Care. Whatever stage of memory loss your senior may be experiencing, rest-assured that our caretakers are well-trained in memory issues and are extremely warm, embracing, loving, patient and kind. Your senior can age-in-place at the Dogwood Residential Home-as we provide 24-hour care and assistance with eating, dressing, medicine, bathing, personal hygiene, housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and daily interaction with engaging activities. We offer a personal touch to each resident's needs and work with the senior, their family members and health practitioners to create the right plan of care for each resident. We care for people with incontinence and walkers, too. Our community is truly a family, consisting of six seniors who live in private, furnished rooms with private bathrooms. This allows for a peaceful family environment. In our custom-built home, each senior has a private bedroom that is tastefully decorated and appointed with an adjustable bed, as well as a large bathroom with a roll-in "stepless" shower. We even have a walk-in whirlpool tub with a seat for those who enjoy a good therapeutic soak. The formal living room has a piano for sing-a-longs and cozy fireplace. Our dining room is intimate, where guests are encouraged to break bread with us. A beautiful, sun-drenched den is where the seniors congregate, do arts and crafts, puzzles, brain games, daily exercise and watch movies together, and more. We bring in hairdressers and there is a local medical group who make house calls as well. We welcome anytime. This is your loved one's home. You will have the freedom and access to visit anytime that you would like. We welcome you to come and enjoy a meal with your loved one. AMENITIES Private Bedroom, with En Suite Bathroom Dementia-specific purpose-built community 24-hour CCTV security Secured Community with magnetic door locks throughout the house for security and safety Fire alarm system with sprinklers Full house emergency generator 24 hour loving care staff Community areas for socializing Expansive backyard deck for sunbathing and fresh air Beautifully landscaped grounds Delicious and nutritious meals Healthy snacks, all-day, anytime Complimentary meals for residents' families and friends Intimate homelike dining Comfy recliner chairs in our den Private bedrooms with big screen TVs and complimentary cable Professionally decorated bedrooms -residents can bring their own items to add to the décor Brand new adjustable beds Modern amenities-all with roll-in showers Daily housekeeping Daily memory activities Daily exercise activities Daily interaction with engaging activities In-home entertainment Respite care (if) available To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: State of Connecticut License Lookup
Services and Amenities of Just Like Home's Dogwood Home in Shelton, Connecticut
Pets
- Pets
- No Pets
Ambulatory Assistance & Accessibility
- Ambulatory Assistance
- Mobility Assistance Features
- No Hoyer Lift
Fitness & Wellness Programs
- Chair fitness
- Dance fitness
- Group exercise
- Salon Services
- Yoga/Stretching opportunities
Health Services
- Dental Care
- Live-In Care
- Medication Reminders
- Memory Care
On-Site Services
- Mail delivery
Room Amenities
- Cable/Satellite In Unit
- Furnished Units
- Shower in unit
- Wifi/Internet In Unit
Resident Information
- Offers Respite Care
Campus/Building Details
- Single-floor building
- Smoking Not Allowed
Games Hobbies & Recreation
- Activities staff
- Arts & Crafts Activities/Programs
- Entertainment activities/programs
- Music Activities/Programs
- Recreational activities/programs
- Seasonal, holiday, and themed events
- Social Activities/Events
- Tabletop & Other Games/Programs
Housekeeping & Maintenance
- Bed Making Services
- Housekeeping Services
- Linen Services
- Maintenance & Repair Services
- Trash Removal Services
Outside Amenities
- Garden
- Outdoor common areas
- Patio
Safety & Security
- Controlled Building Access
- Emergency Preparedness Procedures & Facilities
- Emergency Response System
- Personal Medical Alert Systems
Financing & Payment Options
- All Inclusive Rent
- Accepts Check Payments
- Home Sale Assistance
- Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted
- Veterans Aid (VA) Benefits Accepted
Dining
- Beverages provided
- Communal Dining
- Flexible food options
- Guest Meals
- Meals provided
- Snacks provided
Guests
- Guest Parking
Inside Amenities
- Shared Common Areas
- Storage facilities
Personal Care
- Administer Medication
- Bathing Assistance
- Cooking services
- Cueing & Redirection
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming Assistance
- Meal planning
- Meal Preparation
- Oral Hygiene Assistance
- Personal Care Assistants
- Personal Care Reminders
- Phone Call Assistance
- Reading Assistance
- Shaving Assistance
- Toileting Assistance
- Urinary Incontinence Care
- Writing Assistance
Staff Training & Qualifications
- Reference Checks
- Staff trained in aging & mobility
- Staff trained in behavior management
- Staff trained in client rights
- Staff trained in diet & nutrition
- Staff Trained in Ethics
- Staff trained in home care
- Staff trained in Medication Management
- Staff trained in memory care
- Staff trained in safety
Additional Amenity Information
- Fee Structure: Entry fee cost : $2000
- Special Comment: The care, safety, and well-being of our seniors is of paramount importance to us. Seniors thrive in a small, family setting especially if they are exhibiting memory loss. At Dogwood Home our goal is to enhance and enrich the life of seniors. Don’t settle for “home-like” when you can have a home. Dogwood Home is the next best thing to home, in fact It is Just Like Home!
- State Licenses: License NA in CT. Letter of Zoning Compliance.
Costs for Just Like Home's Dogwood Home in Shelton, Connecticut
Memory Care
$8,800
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Assisted Living
$9,000
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Reviews of Just Like Home's Dogwood Home in Shelton, Connecticut
5.0
(16 reviews)
Facility
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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4.8
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5.0
Maggie F
5
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October 11, 2022
I looked at this facility for my 91yr. Old mom who has dementia. I feel it is a perfect solution for her . The staff were engaged and genuinely caring of the residents. It was a warm and cozy home without a hint of the institutionalized feel but at the same time I felt confident that the CNA ‘s were very capable. I would highly recommend visiting and considering this type of facility .
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Dorris
5
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October 5, 2022
Just Like Home's Dogwood Home was in a rural area. The rooms were spectacular and they had a walk-in shower. The residents were taken out of their rooms to an exercise room and they all looked showered. It's just like being in a home. It was beautiful. There's a nurse and two other helpers for the memory care residents. They have a barber/salon for them to get their hair cut, a woman that comes in and does exercises in the big community room, and televisions in their rooms as well as in the front living room and the exercise room.
Christine
5
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September 10, 2022
I went to Just Like Home's Dogwood Home. It was just like home. It's small and intimate. We walked in and there was an activity going on in the living room and it looked like there was a family there. All the residents knew each other. They were very caring and kind and I was extremely impressed. The residents were very involved, and they all seemed content and happy. It just was awesome. There were about eight residents and they all had their own room and their own bath, and all the bathrooms were wheelchair roll-in. You didn't have to step over anything to get into them. You could just get wheeled in with your wheelchair. The staff was pleasant and seemed extremely nice. When I walked in, they were having a Bible study or something, but they were all engaged and happy. They had a living room and there was a backroom to visit with family or something like that, but it seemed like they do most of the activities right there in the living room. The building was excellent. The food looked good. It's all homemade.
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Dick Koenig
5
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March 10, 2022
My daughter and I are interested in Dogwood as a potential assisted living/memory care home for my wife who is currently residing in a large assisted memory care facility. We found the very warm homelike atmosphere, the 24 hour staff care, the beautifully remodeled interior, the resident activities, the small but very engaging resident population and the overall management care and safety philosophy provided by Deidre, Cece and the staff to be what we believe will be in the best interests of my wife. You can feel the love and care being provided to the residents as soon as you walk in the door.
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Carol
5
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January 15, 2022
I toured Just Like Home's Dogwood Home. It was just a tour, so I was only there for a very short time. I wasn't there obviously, to have a meal or see them have a meal or anything. Everything that I observed was very good, and I was very impressed. It's assisted living for people with memory care and people who need extra help. I did ask the woman who gave me a tour, and she said all the residents there were memory care people. It's a private home in a residential neighborhood. They have a lovely, large, wooded backyard and a large deck for the residents to sit out on in the nice weather. The house is a regular ranch style house. They all have their own bedroom suites with showers that are wheelchair accessible, and then they have the regular the kitchen, dining room, and living room. She said those that are able to take part in the regular household activities like folding laundry, cutting up vegetables, and things like that. It's run like a regular house. Many of the residents were sitting in the living room watching TV, and there were some in the kitchen. She gave me a tour of all their bedrooms, and they were all very nice. They are all furnished. They were also allowed to bring in furniture and things that they had in their own homes to make it seems more like their own. I was very impressed with that. They have a large solarium-type room, which would have been nice on a nice day with the sun coming in. The staff said they have an activity room, and they bring in people to sing, entertain, and do things like that. They can accommodate six residents, and they all have their own private rooms. The staff was able to answer all my questions. She explained that there's one fee when you go in and that one fee, the rent that they pay monthly, stays the same. It doesn't fluctuate or go up. Once you come in, you're locked into that fee. They provide all the services. They wash clothes. They clean the room, and they can help the residents with dressing, walking, or whatever they need. There are two CNAs there all the time. The ratio is three-to-one to the residents and the CNAs, so that's very good. It's much more cost effective to be in a residential place like that than it is to say to go to a larger facility. I didn't have any food and I didn't see what they were eating. When I did speak to the woman, she said that they can accommodate dietary needs of the residents there. She said that everyone there is on a low-sodium diet because it's the healthiest. They are fed fresh vegetables and fresh fruits, and they watch their diet very closely. I was impressed with that, even though I didn't see them eating.
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djjscc
5
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August 11, 2021
I visited The Dogwood Home with my daughter to find out if it would be a good fit for my husband who has a brain injury The house is impressive, light and airy, the rooms are also light and airy and personalized to each residents requirements. They have communal meals in a lovely dining area, they have living room and den options plus a delightful deck to enjoy the good weather. A very caring and pleasant place to be.
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Greg
5
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August 6, 2021
I went to Just Like Home's Dogwood Home. It was so much different from the other facilities because it's an actual home where only 6 people were living there . It's a lot more comfortable, more the personal connection between the residents and the caregivers, and it would be a quieter environment. The staff was very helpful. It was very modern and very clean.
Jamesson
5
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June 21, 2021
Dogwood Home is an extraordinary place. It is pretty much a template for what a care home for the elderly should be. One key factor in its remarkable success is that it is small - only six residents. These residents are not in an institution, they are in their home; cared for by a small group of staff that they get to know well, and who know them well. The physical environment in Dogwood Home is impeccable. Each resident has his or her own spacious bedroom with an equally spacious en-suite bathroom. The whole facility has been designed by someone who truly understands the needs of the elderly and infirm. Every visiting medical worker I met there was deeply impressed and more than one said they had never seen anything like it. The driving force behind Dogwood Home is a remarkable woman with a deep commitment to caring for the elderly with dignity and in comfort. This is a commercial operation but profit is not the primary goal - providing a secure and pleasing environment for the residents is. Following a stroke, my wife was in a large nursing home for awhile, where she was almost totally withdrawn and immobile (the fact I could not visit her because of Covid-19 restrictions did not help). In a short time in Dogwood Home, where I was free to visit whenever I wanted to (subject to negative Covid test and being masked), she progressed to being much more like herself and to being able to walk [short distances] with the aid of a frame.
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Dominick D
5
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May 28, 2021
Upon visiting and touring Just Like Home's Dogwood Home, I was very impressed by the level of attention and care that the caregivers were able to give to the residents. The home had a very intimate nature while being luxurious at the same time. Additionally, it was well situated and planned out to be able to uniquely cater to the residents needing memory care.
Lily G
5
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May 28, 2021
We visited to find dedicated personable caregivers and a beautiful home. It was a pleasure to meet everyone and see the thoughtful features that made this home perfect for caring for loved ones from a memory care perspective. I would highly recommend this home.
RGalls
5
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May 13, 2021
The first time I visited Just Like Home at Dogwood with my father I immediately noticed how warm, inviting and calm it was. The home itself is new with a well thought out floor plan with each resident having their own private room and bath. It is beautifully decorated, with lots of natural light, clean and has many spaces to gather together. My father loves that he is in a neighborhood that feels familiar to his own home. He especially loves spending time in the back deck and yard. Deirdre and all of the staff are extremely compassionate and caring. It was a difficult decision to move Dad into a home but it was the best decision for him. He is safe, well cared for and because there are only 6 residents it feels like family. The caregivers are extremely patient, attentive and communicate regularly. We were blessed to find this assisted living home for Dad. With Dad's alzheimers he could no longer live alone and it is comforting to know that he is safe, well cared for and not alone. Most importantly he is happy.
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G. Ann
5
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December 17, 2020
Beautiful, well appointed home that has considered all the possible needs of memory care residents. The staff is attentive. The security system prevents residents from wandering off the premises. Medications are kept locked and distributed to residents as required. The Home provides a much more personalized care than the larger care facilities I have toured.
Dean E.
5
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December 16, 2020
I saw Dogwood Home featured on Channel 12 News and I was very intrigued. Never had I heard of this concept, an actual home for seniors who have memory loss. When you arrive at the home, you pull up to a house in a lovely neighborhood, and that was our first impression of it feeling like a home. Once inside, the home was meticulously detailed for seniors; wide hallways, special sinks, showers that you walk into. My dad really loved the bedrooms with private bathrooms, and the idea of someone cooking and cleaning for him! I loved the way the caregivers were so warm, loving, kind, and the way they looked after the residents there. Very warm and inviting.
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UncleRico
5
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November 11, 2020
The food here is terrific. I envied my Dad for eating so good! Beautiful, bucolic setting, the home is all set up for wheelchair, etc., access. The house manager is onsite all the time, and her two cats bring a lot of life to the home. Many activities are offered.
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GretchenK
5
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November 5, 2020
Just Like Home was a godsend for my family. We were searching for respite care for my Mom as she is my Dad’s sole caregiver and we found the Dogwood Home which is located in a beautiful, quiet neighborhood in Shelton, CT. It is a gorgeous, fully equipped home for 6 residents with every possible amenity, and totally handicapped accessible. He had his own private room w/ private bath, he was served delicious, homemade meals everyday and we were able to join him whenever we wanted. They follow very strict Covid guidelines which gave us peace of mind and the care and attention he received went above and beyond our expectations. If you are looking for a small, loving, family like environment with top notch care, this is the place you have been looking for !
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Lindsay
5
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October 27, 2020
Such a wonderful facility within a great community! Best thing about Dogwood Home is the staff, who will go above and beyond to meet the residents every need and wish. The communal area is great, offering a range of things to do. Conveinent salon set up area, so you can get your hair done in the comfort of the home. Rest assured placing your loved one here, it will feel just like home!
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