Southmayd Home, located in Waterbury, Connecticut, is a nonprofit residential care facility serving women aged 60 and over. The primary care provided at Southmayd Home is assisted living, with additional offerings that include home-care services. The organization’s stated mission is to maintain a comfortable and supportive community for independent senior women who require some assistance with everyday activities. While Southmayd Home does not provide skilled nursing care, it offers a range of supportive services such as prepared meals, housekeeping, and coordinated activities.

Care and medical support at Southmayd Home encompass several areas essential to senior wellness. The facility provides medication management and medication coordination, ensuring that residents adhere to prescribed regimens and coordinating with healthcare providers as needed. Incontinence care and ambulatory care services are available, supporting residents with mobility challenges and ensuring dignity and personal hygiene. Memory care is provided for individuals experiencing cognitive decline, with specialized attention to safety and daily structure. Diabetes care support is also offered, including monitoring and guidance in accordance with dietary needs, with services and communication available in both English and Spanish.

Residents are assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, with a focus on self-care and independence. The facility features amenities designed to promote well-being and engagement, such as outdoor walking paths, a barber/beauty salon, and access to fitness and wellness programs including yoga and chair yoga. The activities calendar regularly includes special celebrations, outings, music programs, pet visits, and daily engagement opportunities intended to foster social interaction.

Review summaries reflect consistent positive feedback from residents, families, and professionals, noting that the home-like environment and attentive staff meet residents’ individual needs while promoting independence. Families report feeling welcomed and well-informed, citing the effort staff make to accommodate specific preferences and dietary requirements and to support smooth transitions for new residents. Cleanliness, comfortable rooms, and attractive gardens are frequently praised, although some visitors note minor concerns about floor plans or bathroom privacy. Overall, Southmayd Home is described as a safe and nurturing option for women seeking quality assisted living in a small, intimate community setting.

Costs at this community start at $1,966 and range up to $13,475. The average price in the community is $7,720, which is less than the average price in the area of $8,562. 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.