88 Scott Swamp Rd, Farmington, CT 06032
Anonymous
Child of resident/client
Holiday Farmington
What we like the most about Holiday Farmington is how nice the staff and residents are to newcomers!! The food needs to be improved. Yes, we would recommend Holiday Farmington to other families based on the experience.
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Nestled on a tree-lined hillside in central Connecticut, Village Gate of Farmington provides independent living for the Farmington area and beyond. This community building features multiple wings to maximize natural light throughout its interior. A cheerful wraparound porch welcomes visitors and residents into this tranquil setting.
Partake in small-town life in the quaint, Norman Rockwell-esque area of Farmington. Enjoy impressionist art by Monet, Whistler, and Cassatt at the nearby Hill-Stead Museum. Delight in the artistry of the poets at the museum's annual Sunken Garden Poetry Festival. Feel the history radiate while walking through the older portions of town, where several buildings served as safe houses on the Underground Railroad. Stroll along the scenic Farmington Canal Heritage Trail, a paved rail trail in the area. Admire the uniqueness of the Pequabuck Bridge, one the state’s only surviving stone arch bridges. Honor the fallen at the Farmington Veterans Memorial near town hall. Bring your furry friend with you, as pets are welcome at Village Gates of Farmington. As always, spend your day doing what you love the most!
Imagine a life with more fun and fewer responsibilities! The staff at Village Gate of Farmington handle boring tasks, such as housekeeping,...
Holiday Farmington
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A Place for Mom has scored Holiday Farmington with 9.1 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Holiday Farmington has 108 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.3 out of 5.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
October 14, 2025
What we like the most about Holiday Farmington is how nice the staff and residents are to newcomers!! The food needs to be improved. Yes, we would recommend Holiday Farmington to other families based on the experience.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
September 25, 2025
The Holiday is working out ok for my parents. There has been a few things that they were not happy with, but they are figuring it out. The cleaning service doesn't always happen and it's frustrating because that is part if the rent. There has been a few other issues, but for the most part it's been going ok. It's not easy to go from owning your own home to an apartment. The physical therapist [name removed] is wonderful and the residents are very nice and so are the caregivers. I don't know if they will be able to afford staying there long term, but we will figure that out. I hope this is helpful.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
July 31, 2025
renovations were ongoing when we visited. cleanliness is a 5 other than renovation clutter. there are a lot of activities to do. We only went twice to look at the place a year ago. While my uncle decided to continue living on his own. He is still interested in the facility for the future.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
July 21, 2025
It's a great place. Mom is no longer there but both my husband and I said we could live there. The staff is so very helpful. If it wasn't for your help I don't know what I would have done. I had no idea where to start.
Patty
Independent LivingFamily/friend
April 25, 2025
Only the restaurant. I do not like that if a resident is not in the restaurant by 8am, 12noon or 5pm, they might not be served. Also, I was there for 10 days and maybe 2 of those days what was on the daily menu was actually served or available. And...there are no diabetic selections sometimes.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
March 27, 2025
The staff is nice but the facility itself is pretty run down. Tape on carpets in halls holding carpet tiles in place. Laundry rooms aren't clean. Not much in the line of activities. Weekly cleaning service is ok but not great - sometimes they don't vacuum. The food isn't too good. All this being said, I'm not living there - I moved my brother in there and he's not as fussy as I am so other than the sub-par food which he doesn't like, he doesn't really care about the rest of it. I sure would if I lived there.....one of the main attractions for me was that my brother would have 3 meals a day but he rarely goes to the dining room. This problem is two-fold: he doesn't like the food and is also depressed so he stays in his apartment. All this being said - I must say that his newly renovated apartment is lovely.
Paul L
Independent LivingResident/client
March 17, 2025
They have Very friendly and helpful staff definitely a good place to live.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
January 23, 2025
Friendly staff and residents. The renovations made. Monthly rent is affordable Lacking staff. Facility definitely needs to hire more people Seems like they can't retain a decent chef/cook for long enough. I praise the general manager for stepping in and cooking for awhile. I think if a decent chef is hired, food would improve. Portions are fine though.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
December 17, 2024
The facility is in need of upgrades. They recently did cosmetic upgrades, such as painting and replacing carpeting, but the apartments have outdated appliances. They are unable to maintain kitchen staff, so the meal service can be very slow. Maintenance is slow to respond, and sometimes when they do, it is just to apply a band aid that will need to be fixed later on. Rent is increased every year, but the services remain subpar. My mother was relatively happy there until about 6 months before I moved her in with me.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
November 19, 2024
All food and utilities included within and proximity and price. I would tell a friend, that the transportation isn't as easy to manage last minute and the meals have not been as up to par as when my parents first moved in.
Anonymous
Independent LivingResident/client
September 25, 2024
Experience - food is a big issue Cleanliness - residents are a little sloppy Friendliness - staff is willing to listen to issues but follow thru is lax. Meals - poor quality, cold, under cooked, runs out of food options on menu Activities are minimal. There is nothing outside, no bus, no travels. Value - questionable
Therese P
Independent LivingResident/client
September 17, 2024
We worked with [name removed] and after touring other places Holiday was the place. Issues get addressed as best as possible. Lack of staff does make things harder for those that are there. Very happy here. Highly recommend.
Richard Z
Independent LivingFamily/friend
August 27, 2024
My 70 year old brother-in-law is residing at Holiday. He, his sister and I all think the place is great: nice and friendly staff, planned activities for the residents, very clean throughout, and excellent food. My brother-in-law couldn’t be happier
Victoria
Independent LivingFamily/friend
May 22, 2024
Everything about Holiday Farmington is a 5 star. They just renovated the entire building/inside and there is new carpet, new furniture, new paint, new everything. The staff are kind and supportive and engaging. They were serving tea tonight for International Tea Day just now. My mom plays cards and Rummicube and goes to exercise class. She helps run the little store 2 days a week and tomorrow they are having a Greek celebration with music, food and culture. In comparison to other places we looked at, my mom gets a good value for her money. I could go on and on, my Mom acts younger since she moved in here and she is 92 years old. So overall, I would say she is having a wonderful experience.
Anonymous
Independent LivingResident/client
May 22, 2024
I am currently a resident at Holiday Farmington and everything has been great for me here at this facility. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff, meals and activities are all great. This facility gives you a great value for the cost. I would recommend Holiday Farmington to others as an option.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
December 27, 2023
Initially the reviews showed horrific reviews about the food and I voice my concern very early on about the quality of food the taste of the food the quantity of food the types of food. And I let the general manager know that I wanted to taste exactly what is given to the residents here so bring me a meal and she did. I thought the food was excellent I would have no problem eating it everyday it's as good as you're going to get at a mid grade restaurant sitting down for breakfast lunch or dinner. The staff are wonderful they are absolutely amazing people that are so dedicated and so caring you don't see it up front you only come to this understanding after you have interacted with them when your family member resides there but believe me when I tell you they're truly wonderful people and they have your family members best interest at heart. I looked at over 18 different locations for independent and assisted living from Florida to Massachusetts New Hampshire there's a lot of factors that come into play number one there's enormous wait lists at many facilities you can be waiting 6 to 12 months 24 months and some there's an indefinite waiting period to get a family member inside. So that was of importance to me number one number two the proximity to a main hospital is extremely important. Wall Village Gate does not have a nurse on staff they are 10 minutes away only a few miles driving from UConn hospital in Farmington which is everything that your family member would ever potentially need all under One roof. Next it is very very clean there's no trash in the parking lot there's no trash around the perimeter everything is manicured to perfection inside the floors are immaculate it's no different than if you were to walk in to say a Marriott hotel everything is clean not only aesthetically but smells clean and it presents itself well. Please understand it's not the most modern facility and some of the carpets are showing their age but that is easily remedied just by replacement and I was told that that is going to be part of what's going to happen in the general areas over the next couple of months. The apartments that I looked at are all nice and roomy from a size there arranged so it's easy for a loved one to move around they will work with you in terms of where you want hold bars installed for safety and accommodate your requests. All in all it's been a very positive experience at Village Gate .
Anonymous
Independent LivingResident/client
December 6, 2023
They are way under staffed here. Maintenance, servers, cooks, cleaners. They are in the process of renovating the building - but they have been under staffed from day one. The Meals need improvement. They should have the meals planned by a dietician. The quality of food needs improvement. Simple example - I haven't seen a chicken breast served since 2nd week in October - Chicken legs or thighs. I heard from someone - the budget for food is only [name removed] a week from which the chef has to work. On average - 15 - 30 people attend meals - per sittings 3 times per day. I know the staff here is doing what they can, but it doesn't seem corporate wants to let them spend any money - I don't know.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
April 7, 2023
My loved one is a resident at Holiday Village Gate of Farmington and it's great! The staff and management are excellent and always willing to accommodate! I would very much recommend this facility to family and friends.
Victoria
Independent LivingFamily/friend
January 10, 2023
Our experience with Village Gate of Farmington has been fantastic. Mom has been here 2 months and she is so happy. The people are all amazing - super friendly, all chip in to help with the residents, very accommodating and are extremely welcoming to families. They decorate the facility beautifully and have a fire going every day. She gets 3 meals a day, exercise classes, etc. I cannot say enough good things about them. She has made many friends. Her apartment is beautiful. Overall it is just an amazing place. Every month they have a room on special if you are looking. I would 100% highly recommend Village Gate of Farmington.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
April 13, 2022
They don't do anything beyond provide meals and a roof over your head. It was easier to have my loved one at home, then to have him placed here. They have to be more independent.
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