Middlebrook Farms at Trumbull

My family and I are so pleased with our decision to put my Mom at Middlebrook Farms at Trumbull after my Dad passed. The staff is very friendly and caring, the residents are welcoming and the food is delicious! We have peace of mind knowing she is in a safe and caring community.

The asthetics of Middlebrook Farms is very nice and with the upgrades that were just done makes it look even better. The activities and events they do definetly keep the residents occupied and involved. It is always a pleasure to be greeted by a friendly face as you walk in, but Danielle is by far the one person with her finger on the pulse of EVERYONE and EVERYTHING. She is able to assist in many different ways and is a binus to Middlebrook Farms. Overall , it has been a good place for my family member. As with all places there are hiccups and things that can be better, but residents are safe and secure at Middlebrook Farms. The two major faults I can say that doesn’t sit well with me is the lack of follow up ( meetings ) and the constant shifting of personnel. Hopefully the staff that is currently in place will be there for the long haul. Constant / regular staff is what keeps places organized, maintained and ever growing.

My parents moved into the community in the fall of 2021. After my dad’s passing, my mom has remained an active and cherished member of the community. Although our family has experienced some challenges with administrative turnover, we are very thankful for the staff who have stayed and continue to provide steady care and kindness. I’d like to especially recognize Danielle and Lisa at the front desk. Danielle has been a consistent lifeline for my sister and me as we navigate our mom’s aging journey, always offering support, understanding, and reassurance. I’d also like to express our gratitude to the nurses-such as Emma-and to all of the staff who interact with my mom with such kindness, patience, and compassion.

Beyond words - I struggle to describe - the heart warming memory care experience I'm grateful to be sharing with you. (yes, laugh -- as I still am wordy - without words!) As someone that thought she would NEVER have moved mom from the "forever family" home ... I also write this review with sage advice for YOU :) .....if you have a loved one that needs to be placed .... my guess - you might be "me 6 months ago" carrying the heavy weight of this decision. As sole caregiver with no other family involved, this single mom covered it all. And if you knew my parents - I would never be able to give back all they gave me...so it was a token and joy to care for mom. BUT - Things quickly became more challenging - as a vacation I booked drew near ...and additional home aids just didn't feel right....I googled options "elderly short stay memory care facility."...and a second later, I learned what respite care was. I called the next day, set up a tour and quickly saw all they had to offer. Not only a full slate of activities planned, but staff at each turn caring for residents and others caring for the conditions of every area. Trained staff that knew so much more than I about all mom needed - made me realize she was in good hands. Mom had not eaten much for over a week when I moved her in, and that stress of me trying to trick her or force feed her hit me so hard. Doctor checked her out and all seemed bleak...and I knew best I could do was place her with people while I went away - and I'd figure out what next when I returned rested and recharged. The staff treated her as if they were their own mother - and understood that need to fit in "bites" at a time to get her appetite up. Mom has made such a come back. Her memory may continue to escape, but her joy and health only grows because of MiddleBrook Farms. What was going to be a short stay - is now 6 months and her forever home. I truly believe I would not have my mom without the care, attention, programming and all that is only found at MiddleBrook Farms. And --- I get to enjoy mom. No fretting over doing laundry, making meals, grocery shopping, giving meds, cleaning house and allllll that caregivers carry ....MiddleBrook Farms gave me a place to go and enjoy too. It's so very welcoming from the first step to the best receptionist greeting ...and with me visiting anytime, any day ....each and every staff member feels like the loving, understanding, helpful family I needed too....that's the bonus for me! When you think of what 20+ staff in rotation, professionally trained, medical eyes on your loved ones each day - to catch things Id never ben able to!, 3 meals a day, snacks, tea/coffee, programming 9-5 daily, outings, events, cleaning, laundry....my love and devotion to mom could NEVER match this.. I wish I had every name to thank - seriously! I am not lying when I say - there has not been one person in 6 months that has been anything but incredible! ...so forgive me for only highlighting the few names I do know ... Thank you: -Michelle :) - from taking the first hectic call from me, to a quick calming tour and then - there at every turn always -Jolyne - for your heart/soul in the entire memory care oversight - everything! -Maggie - for the detail you do in cleaning that many may not notice --- cause it just always looks great -Aldene -everyday - your juggle of activities and engaging the residents is beyond comprehension...and always with a smile so warm -John & Victor - caring for the maintenance is no small feat - and geesh, you do it all with a multiplier of more things to be fixed that any of us could ever imagine. -Yogita and all the nurses - your care of delivering meds and keeping on top of health bits large and small - simply the best! So.....if you've made it to still reading and considering options - I hope this comes across from my heart and deep admiration of the place, the people, the program --and most of all - the peace you gain with your loved ones here. XO PS - forgive typos and terrible grammar!

Words cannot describe how pleased my family is with middlebrook Farms! Our mother reluctantly moved in almost two years ago and from the initial meeting with Michelle Jaffee(who is awesome!) to the compassionate care of each aide on a day to day basis to the medical staff to the incredibly sweet receptionists and to the well run food service with chef Bill, MB has exceeded our (and especially my mothers) very high standards and expectations! Keep up the great work that benefits so many!