Quick answers
- Is Suffield by the River licensed?
- Suffield by the River appears on the official licence list of the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH), Facility Licensing and Investigations Section (retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Assisted Living Service Agency”, licence number ALSA.0000213, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- Where is Suffield by the River?
- 7 Canal Rd, Suffield, CT 06078, Connecticut.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Mercy Medical Ctr, Springfield (about 9.1 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the licence current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state licence search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Eagle Point Living0.0 mi · Suffield, CT
- Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks4.4 mi · Windsor Locks, CT
- All American Assisted Living at Enfield5.0 mi · Enfield, CT
- Duncaster, Inc.11 mi · Bloomfield, CT
- Seabury11 mi · Bloomfield, CT
- Alto11 mi · South Windsor, CT
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Mercy Medical Ctr9.1 mi · Springfield, MA
- Baystate Medical Center9.1 mi · Springfield, MA
- Baystate Noble Hospital10 mi · Westfield, MA
Licence information
| Licence type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Service Agency |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | SUFFIELD BY THE RIVER |
| Licence number | ALSA.0000213 |
| Licence status | Licensed |
| Address | 7 Canal Rd, Suffield, CT 06078 |
| State | Connecticut |
| Licensing agency | Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH), Facility Licensing and Investigations Section |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official licence list of Connecticut — Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH), Facility Licensing and Investigations Section, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances