My mother lived there for years. The experience we had as a family is that they are more interested in money than they are in caring for people.\t\n\t\n ...read more

Both my parents lived at Avery Heights. To our surprise there has been numerous break ins and intruders making their way into the apartments of the residents. My parents were victims, the intruder stole cash and jewelry. When I went into inquire about the horrible nightmare they went through I found out there is no SECURITY to PROTECT the residents (I mean NO SECURITY at all) . Anyone can walk in and find their way into any hallway or floor. I found out it happens quite often at Avery Heights. Thank goodness they left before they were harmed, by any intruders and by the staff. Please DON""T be fooled like we were. ...read more

This is the most God-awful place imaginable! My father was transferred to Chelsea Place from an adult care facility in Bloomfield so that he could be transported easier to St. Francis Hospital for his weekly dialysis. Additionally, he was found to be a "roamer" and required a more secure facility. Since he was transferred there, he looks awful! The place is dirty and people of all types of capacity are just grouped together with very little care and attention. My father who is intellectually very sharp struggles with mental health issues that are very harmless (he talks about having big money, lots of real estate investments, politics and historical events). He is housed with people who have exhibited physical aggression, steal and engage in sexually deviant behaviors. I don't know how this place is allowed to continue to exist. I've started to do my part to look into how I can have him moved to a cleaner, safer, caring yet secure facility like the previous one in Bloomfield. ...read more