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The Retreat Assisted Living

Updated 2026-08-20 · 4,249 reviewed · 78 listed · Scored from 6 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(6) 60 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Memory CareLuxury / Premium CommunitiesSkilled Nursing & Rehab
The Retreat Assisted Living
Services
Memory Care, Luxury / Premium Communities, Skilled Nursing & Rehab
Reviews
6

What recent reviews say

Most long-term residents and families report good experiences, with staff described as caring and the environment clean and active. One recent admission process involved a nursing supervisor's failure to communicate clearly, misleading a prospective resident about acceptance, and denying admission without timely notification to family-a red flag for transparency and follow-through.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • caring staff and nurses
  • clean, well-decorated environment
  • active social and recreational programs
  • long-term resident stability
Watch-outs
  • poor communication from nursing supervisor
  • misleading during admission process
  • denial of admission without proper notification
caring-staffclean-facilityengaging-activitiesfriendly-residentspoor-communication
Best for: families with memory care needs seeking stable, long-term placement in Hartford
Think twice if: prospective residents should clarify admission expectations and communication protocols upfront, given one report of misleading guidance and delayed notification during the admission process

Strengths

  • long-term resident retention
  • clean, actively decorated spaces
  • on-site medical care and 24-hour emergency response
  • established 15-year track record

Worth knowing

  • Nursing supervisor Christina's admission process involved misleading guidance about required medication and provider changes, then denial without family notification
  • Tax credit manager Virginia Green noted as welcoming and informative
  • Multiple families report residents staying 5+ years
  • Nursing staff described as proactive in care oversight

What reviews say by service

Memory Care
long-term residents thrive; staff and environment praised, though one admission process involved poor communication and false expectations
Skilled Nursing & Rehab
on-site nursing described as proactive, though a supervisory-level communication failure occurred during one intake
Luxury / Premium Communities
environment described as clean and nicely decorated with active programming

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.23 average across the 61 memory care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 45% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 49
Review volume 37
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Does The Retreat offer memory care programs?
Yes. Their website lists services including 24-hour emergency response, on-site medical care, social and recreational programs, and activities such as arts and crafts and games.
Are there trips and outings available?
Yes. They offer trips to local and state-wide attractions as part of their recreational programming.

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Last updated 2026-08-20