FAQ's for Retirement Home


How long has The Holiday been in business?
Why should I choose The Holiday over another retirement facility?
Why should I choose The Holiday over an in home care agency?
How can I request more information about The Holiday?
Is there an age requirement to be a resident at The Holiday?
Can I bring my own furniture?
Do you require a lease, down payment, or security deposit?
Are there housekeeping and laundry services at The Holiday?
Do you allow residents to bring their pets?
What are the visiting hours at The Holiday?
Is there always staff on hand in case my parent needs help with something?
Are your rooms set up for telephones or the internet?
Are your rooms set up for telephones?

How long has The Holiday been in business?
The Holiday has been run and active in the West Hartford community since 1968.


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Why should I choose The Holiday over another retirement facility?
Aside from being one of the most affordable retirement facilities in the Greater Hartford area, The Holiday is a family owned business that has over 40 years of experience catering to individuals with different needs. We treat all residents with a level of care and respect that may be lacking in other larger chain facilities. Also, there are NEVER any hidden costs at The Holiday.


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Why should I choose The Holiday over an in home care agency?

Different people have different needs and in home care can be a good fit for some people. However, The Holiday is able to provide many of the same services that an in home care agency does.

The two main differences is that we have people on staff 24 hours a day while the majority of seniors who have in home care do not have 24/7 live in helpers.  For many people this can be a cause for concern when the aide is not at their house.

The second main difference is we provide an actual residence, services, food and utilities for less (on average) than having a home health aide for 8 hours a day.  When you factor the price of owning a house or even renting and adding up whatever may apply to you be it a mortgage, rent, electricity, gas, oil, taxes, maintenance, food and any other costs associated and add a home care service on top of that, living at The Holiday will be cheaper almost every time, often by hundreds or even thousands of dollars every month.
 

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How can I request more information about The Holiday?

For more information please contact Brent at (860) 233-8208 or click here.

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Is there an age requirement to be a resident at The Holiday?
There is no age requirement at The Holiday. We understand that occasionally there are circumstances that people who are younger than 65 require care, so we can accommodate people with a varying range of ages and needs.


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Can I bring my own furniture?
Yes. We fully encourage our residents to bring their own furniture as long as it fits safely within their rooms. Nothing helps make you feel more at home than having your own cherished belongings.


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Do you require a lease, down payment, or security deposit?
There is no lease or down payment required at The Holiday. All that is required is the single standard monthly rent. In special circumstances, we do require a security deposit.


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Are there housekeeping and laundry services at The Holiday?
We have daily laundry (personal and linens) and housekeeping services that are provided to every resident of The Holiday at no additional cost.


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Do you allow residents to bring their pets?
Yes! We do allow pets for residents who wish to bring them along. We feel that The Holiday should feel like home and pets can help do just that. However, just like our admissions process for residents, we must require that any pet be appropriate for our building, and that the resident be able to fully take care of them.


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What are the visiting hours at The Holiday?
Visitors are welcomed at all times (within reason) to join residents at The Holiday. Main entrances are locked typically around 4:30 PM on business days for security. Just ring the bell and a friendly staff member will come to let you in.


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Is there always staff on hand in case my parent needs help with something?
Yes. We are staffed 24 hours a day should any emergency or need arise. Every room is also equipped with two buzzers, should they need a staff member for emergencies.


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Are your rooms set up for telephones or the internet?
Every unit is wired for phone lines. However, each resident must supply their own phone/internet service.


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Are your rooms set up for telephones?
Every unit is wired for phone lines; however each resident must supply their own phone service.


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