Quick answers
- Is The Residence at Brookside licensed?
- The Residence at Brookside appears on the official license list of the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH), Facility Licensing and Investigations Section (retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Assisted Living Service Agency”, license number ALSA.0000203, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- Where is The Residence at Brookside?
- 117 Simsbury Road, Avon, CT 06001, Connecticut.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- St Francis Hospital & Medical Center, Hartford (about 8.1 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 license 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 license 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).
- Arden Courts (Avon)0.0 mi · Avon, CT
- River Ridge at Avon0.0 mi · Avon, CT
- Northbridge Simsbury Assisted Living3.2 mi · Simsbury, CT
- Arden Courts (Farmington)4.3 mi · Farmington, CT
- Discovery Village Farmington4.3 mi · Farmington, CT
- Farmington Station a Senior Living Residence4.3 mi · Farmington, CT
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- St Francis Hospital & Medical Center8.1 mi · Hartford, CT
- Bristol Hospital9.1 mi · Bristol, CT
- Connecticut Childrens Medical Center9.2 mi · Hartford, CT
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Service Agency |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | RESIDENCE AT BROOKSIDE THE |
| License number | ALSA.0000203 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Address | 117 Simsbury Road, Avon, CT 06001 |
| 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 license 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