The Hearth at Gardenside — Establishment and health at 173 Alps Road, Branford, Connecticut.

It took a bit of time; a few direct care people had to be reassigned or removed because they lost the essential compassion required to help elders and recovering people maximize quality of life and build courage toward tomorrow...there has been a sea change in leadership and,as a direct result, the care for residents, respect for the concerns of family members, and the physical atmosphere have transformed.
The 'STARS' are too many to name and I don't want to forget anyone--And I am referring to the many great people from housekeeping to medical directors.

The Hearth is better than I have ever seen it...and it can be better. We can all be better- all of us. Families can understand The Hearth needs to be at the top of their game, every day, yet staff is only human and sometimes the ball is fumbled, so let's not look for opportunity to point fingers and break balls unduly...let us, all, staff and families, be grateful for the positive direction on which we now find ourselves advancing and together build a best last home for our loved ones AND their caregivers.

Michael K Lamond for Bill and Betty