DUNCASTER EARNS RENEWED FIVE-YEAR ACCREDITATION from CARF INTERNATIONAL

Duncaster demonstrated substantial conformance to CARF standards and appears committed to continuous improvement to enhance its programs to benefit residents, staff members, volunteers and families. Duncaster, a continuing care retirement community in existence for over 35 years, shows an enduring ability to provide premier continuing care community for seniors today and into the future. It has a clear and memorable mission and vision for those whom it serves, and for the market of the future by its unique LifeCare on the Go! Program. Leadership and residents share a special community spirit and join efforts on many fronts. They look forward to expanding those they serve with an enhanced design of new homes and renovation of select current spaces on their campus. Duncaster is recognized as one of the best continuing care retirement communities among comparable communities in Connecticut. Duncaster maintains a focus on quality through its services, personnel, active Board of Directors, and strong resident engagement, including representation on the Board, to meet its Mission and Vision. Duncaster has created an inviting ambiance to achieve optimal resident health and well-being. Both staff and residents communicated enthusiastically the value of accreditation for both the business and those it serves. Duncaster appears likely to maintain or improve its current method of operation and demonstrates a commitment to ongoing quality improvement. Duncaster’s leadership team and staff are to be congratulated for this significant achievement.

Duncaster’s Caleb Hitchcock Health Center is a 60-bed skilled nursing center located on the Duncaster campus. It offers short- and long-term rehabilitation services, physical, occupational and speech therapy, respite and hospice care, memory care and a full array of skilled nursing services delivered in a comfortable, safe environment featuring spacious private rooms with showers, generous closet space, natural lighting and floor-to-ceiling windows. Services available to Duncaster residents and members of the community at large.

Duncaster, a locally-founded not-for-profit, is located in Bloomfield, Connecticut. A Life Plan Community celebrating its 35th anniversary, Duncaster sits on 94 beautiful acres and offers options for senior adults seeking independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehab services, and long-term care.  Duncaster was voted the Best Retirement Community by readers of Hartford Magazine, is CARF/CCAC certified, and rated 5-Star by the Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services. Call 860.380.5006 for more information.