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Suffield by the River

7 Canal Rd, Suffield, CT 06078

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9.5
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47 reviews
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9.5
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47 reviews
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4.0 out of 5 stars

Suffield by the River

Everyone that works there is kind and respectful of all the workers, and that goes for everyone who lives there. There's no judgement at this facility. It takes special people to have the patience that these people have.

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Suffield by the River

Suffield by the River offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services in a serene country setting overlooking the Connecticut River. Our Suffield, Connecticut location is only about a 20-minute drive from Hartford and close to several idyllic, small towns sprinkled throughout the scenic, rolling hills of north Connecticut. If you’re interested in what Stuffield by the River can offer you, contact an A Place for Mom advisor today!

Community Amenities and Services

While you’re enjoying a leisurely walk around the campus on our paved paths, browsing the shelves of the library, or joining in one of our many activities, our dedicated and friendly staff is readily available to provide attentive, considerate services. We know that every resident is different and may require different levels of personalized care, so we work with you to best understand your care needs. We also offer a variety of enriching activities including bingo, daily exercise, health and wellness programs, and other social activities. Plus, you’ll never need to worry about what to make for dinner with three meals a day provided by our staff, and we’ll even do our best to accommodate any dietary preferences or restrictions you may have. For memory care needs, our...

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Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
  • Independent Living

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for Suffield by the River

9.5 out of 10
Review Score47 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.4
Cleanliness
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Care Services
4.4
Staff
4.7
Meals & Dining
4.5
Activities
4.6
Value for Cost
4.4

A Place for Mom has scored Suffield by the River with 9.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Suffield by the River has 47 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.4 out of 5.

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Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 22, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review for Suffield by the River

The staff is great but they are not great returning calls after you are moved in. Otherwise pretty good place.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 25, 2025

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

overall nice community, but facilities need a lot of improvement

The staff is mostly friendly, and tries to do their best, but there doesn't seem to be enough for the residents. Often there are long wait times when you request aid. The facility is mostly kept clean and orderly, and usually decorated nicely for holidays and events. The grounds are lovely, very nice to take loved one outside in good weather. Recently paved roads and parking lots and new windows are going in the apartments. Recently we've had issues with the A/C not working, laundry machines not working, hot water not working, the elevator not working, and at this moment plumbing is not working. For the price they expect people to pay, these kinds of issues are really just unacceptable. It's not enough for the building to look nice, everything needs to work! For families whose loved ones are mostly independent these issues might not affect them as much, but the more help you need the more difficulty you would have here.

Julie G

Independent Living

Toured community

May 16, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

Lovely property with kind peopleI

I was concerned about where my parents were planning on moving, but my concerns were quickly settled when I visited Suffolk by the River. The property was beautiful! the food was fabulous and the people working seemed to love their jobs and the residents. The person that answered our questions, Valerie, was kind and informative. I highly recommend Suffolk by the River.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 24, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Suffield by the River

Everyone that works there is kind and respectful of all the workers, and that goes for everyone who lives there. There's no judgement at this facility. It takes special people to have the patience that these people have.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 10, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Review for Suffield by the River

It was very good. Meals were less so. Staff was attentive and responsive.

Ron B

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 6, 2024

2.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Stay involved

My mother was in the memory care unit. The assisted living facility is nicer and I think all the scores would be slightly higher. The most important thing I would recommend to anybody is always advocate for your loved one. My biggest recommendation to them would be to pay their staff better so they use less agency staff. The agency staff were weaker than the normal staff, and that is where the care suffered.

Nick G

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 16, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Wonderful senior living community has so much to offer in Connecticut

Suffield by the River is a wonderful senior living community offering my 95 year old mother a safe place to continue living independently near her friends and family. We are grateful for the exceptional & caring staff and engaging friendly residents who have welcomed my mother and our family to this very special community. There are many options for activities promoting wellness and connection as well as delicious meals. My mother often comments how pleased she is with the cleanliness and maintenance of her apartment and the entire facility. The residents and staff make this a very special place.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 3, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Our families experience

My loved one moved from [community name removed] to Suffield and I think this place is great. This community is safe and friendly. I think Suffield has more activities and is bigger, but it is more expensive. However, I like the location and the food is good.

Stacy F

Assisted Living

Resident/client

September 4, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Lovely and Engaging Place to Live

It doesn’t really feel like living in a facility, feels more like a hotel. Decent dining, beautiful grounds, very accessible, great staff, and a multitude of activities available every day including several outings a month.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

August 7, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Well-run facility

We chose Suffield by the River because my parents had/ have friends there. That was a big item. It's a very well-run, nice facility. Compared to my in-laws experience in Pittsburgh, I think it's overpriced. But that could just be Connecticut.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 3, 2024

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Recommended

My loved one was previously a resident at Suffield by the River and her experience at this facility was okay overall. The cleanliness and friendliness were good. The staff and care services were okay. Ultimately, my loved one's care needs changed and we had to move her to a different place. I would recommend Suffield by the River to others.

ML

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 24, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for Suffield by the River

Very nice place. Cleaner and more welcoming than most. Staff is friendly and attentive. Food is very good and menu is extensive. Rooms are spacious and very well maintained. Facility is not cheap but I would definitely recommend to others.

David

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 22, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for Suffield by the River

I think they have had a few infrastructure and staffing issues in the past year but because of the communications and their efforts to resolve issues I still give them a top rating. It's a nice family of friends there all with similar circumstances that brought them to Suffield by the River. Plenty to do if you choose, but my mom takes part in allot. She loves morning exercise and has been a big winner at the Bingo games. She also likes doing flower arrangements and was just recently performing with the choir group. All in all the best place for my mom.

Greg

Assisted Living

Family/friend

January 11, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A great environment for a high quality of life

My family and I have been very pleased with the process of comfortably integrating our father into his new home. The facility is very clean, comfortable, and welcoming and the entire staff is making his transition enjoyable.

Sandy F

Assisted Living

January 4, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Excellent community live

Suffield by the River is situated on a beautiful property overlooking the CT River which our friend can see through her living room bay window. She enjoys joining her friends for meals in the majestic dining room where they also enjoy entertainment. We have been pleased with her care the staff goes above and beyond to meet her needs. It gives us great comfort to know she is happy and well cared for. She has always been a very special person in our lives.

Barbara A

Independent Living

Resident/client

December 24, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Amazing Place

From the time that I walked in, I was treated with dignity and respect. I felt like I was introduced to every single person that worked there. Everyone was so nice. It felt real and true. 3 months later and I still could not be happier with my decision. Suffield by the River truly is a special place.

Josh D

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 13, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A special place…

Suffield by the River is truly a special place. I have never been to an assisted living facility where the staff make you feel like family. My uncle cannot stop talking about the attention he receives from everyone. For a man who used to isolate, my uncle socializes more than he ever has. Suffield by the River has been amazing for our family.

Elise B

Memory Care

Family/friend

December 7, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

The absolute best assisted living facility in Northern Connecticut

The absolute best assisted living facility in Northern Connecticut. The residents get excellent care, the meals are top notch offering meals from 7am-7pm, and the staff get 10 stars. My husband and I are thrilled to have decided to choose them to care for his father. You can't get any better than Suffield by the River! Our dad transitioned from the assisted living side of Suffield by the River to their memory care unit, Reflections, about a year ago. [name removed], the Director of Reflections, is PHENOMENAL!!! She is compassionate...she knows her residents. She puts 100% ± into her role. Our dad constantly loses his glasses. She goes out of her way to look and find his glasses. She ALWAYS finds them. When dad needs supplies, she contacts us so we know to buy stuff for dad. She is the best. She is a caring professional who keeps the resident's loved ones informed and demonstrates that she genuinely cares about her residents. She is truly an asset to Reflections & Suffield.

Adrianna G

Assisted Living

Industry reviewer

December 6, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Always a pleasure to visit clients at this community

I work for an area homecare agency and I have visited residents here several times. I am impressed with the cleanliness of the whole community as well as the friendliness of the staff. Whenever I am talking to my clients, they always say they are happy and really enjoy living at Suffield by the River.

Carol W

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 5, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Amazing place

This place is a great place for any family member to live. My mom lives here and she loves it. She has so many friends and the staff is so friendly. I love going to visit her and seeing her so happy and well taken care of. I would highly recommend this place.

Suffield by the River

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