This was the only senior living community I visited, after checking out other places via web sites and phone calls. I came to one open house...11 minutes from my country-setting home in Killingworth...and I knew immediately this could be my next home. Compared to other places in CT, Chester Village met all my needs; a lovely rural setting, small cozy layout of connected buildings, lovely grounds, expansive updated apartments, pet friendly, yummy food and incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable staff. I moved in last fall and have discovered what a Gem on the Shoreline Chester Village is. Now, with 9 months under my belt, I have found a family of seniors of varied backgrounds who make the place feel like home! I am very social and outgoing, so I have made many friends and am more active, creative and happier than I was the previous 6 years! The staff is phenomenal in every way! Kind, helpful and REAL! If there is a problem with anything, there is someone who will work on resolving it or find someone else who can address the issue. Masonicare has invested dedicated resources, time and attention to updating the campus- in their effort to provide the best experience for those living and working here. And we residents have a voice that is listened to and respected. All in all, I am very grateful to be living here, and so is my family! Treat yourself to a visit and you will leave CHARMED!

I have visited Chester Village West and that was my favorite place, but they don't have memory care. It was very nice, we had lunch there, and the people were very nice. The apartments were spacious compared to some of the others that I saw. It is basically independent living, and then you bring in people that you need for memory care or whatever. I am an artist and we had an art show there, they had a reception for us, and people came to see our art. My problem is that my husband has Alzheimer's, and he is losing a lot of his memory and he is losing his words, so for me I have to have a special kind of place.