True believers.

Years ago I worked at a Covenant Living as a nursing director. At that time I was very impressed with the care, consideration and kindness extended to the residents by all the staff members.

Since we have come to live here, our experience has been nothing but positive and we enjoy the ambience, companionship and activities. Above all, we appreciate the opportunity to live as independently as we choose, knowing that in the event we require more assistance, it will always be available to us.

One's life journey has its "speed bumps, traffic jams" etc. My most recent such hurdle came just over a year ago...ten days after moving into Covenant Living of Cromwell! An unplanned hip joint separation put me in the hospital for a few days! Thanks to the efficiency of the Covenant Living of Cromwell's Nursing/Medical/Social Services staff I was transferred to Pilgrim Manor where I was cared for and immediately met the Rehab Services staff. Daily sessions in both Occupational and Physical therapy were a challenge but proved their worth before long. Not only were the exercises and activities essential, they all happened in an atmosphere of deep caring, support, encouragement, and humor! It seemed we all were determined to work as a team, and so we did. After 3¹/₂ weeks, I returned to my apartment with a walker, a list of precautions, and occasional home health aides for a bit. As the year went on I graduated from the walker, to a cane, to walking on my own...but with careful attention to the challenges of the aging process...and with each new day, a grateful appreciation for the professional skills, positive and caring attitudes, and friendliness expressed by all at Covenant Living of Cromwell.

After my stroke I came to Pilgrim Manor at Covenant Living of Cromwell for rehabilitation. I received excellent care from both the Nurses and Nurses Aides. As a retired RN I know what a difficult job they have. The friendliness and concern from the staff really helped my recovery. Therapy staff was knowledgable and kind. The atmosphere through out the facility was positive and the food was nutritious and tasty. I am very thankful to all of the staff that I am home again living independently and enjoying each day.

The year 2014 has been an eventful one for me and my wife Gloria. I was a resident for several weeks at Pilgrim Manor Care following a fall at home. I received the best of care while recovering. The therapy and nursing staff were wonderful and I was able to return to my home. My wife Gloria was a resident of Pilgrim Manor this year as well. Gloria was the recipient of loving and compassionate care by all the staff of which I am so grateful. I heartily recommend Pilgrim Manor.

Our Mother is a resident of Pilgrim Manor (Gardenview Unit) at Covenant Living of Cromwell, CT. She has resided there for approximately one year. It was a very smooth transfer at a very difficult time. It is a pleasure dealing with the business office, and the nursing staff, recreational dept, and nurse's aides are all extremely compassionate and caring. Our Mother always comments on how the surroundings are very clean and beautiful.

My sister has worked in the Laurelview Unit for 20 years as an LPN. We are both extremely pleased with the care extended to our Mother.