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The McLean Care: Continuing Care Retirement Community offers senior care and living for all stages of retirement living in Simsbury, Connecticut.

Welcome to McLean Care! As a not-for-profit provider of senior living and healthcare, person-centered care is integrated into all of our services. No matter which lifestyle or service is right for you, we offer something for everyone with a promise of customized attention, care and service. Person-centered care means our complete attention is on you. Our philosophy has evolved from caring and protecting the body to supporting members of our community in achieving personal satisfaction and happiness. Our holistic and comprehensive approach to care and lifestyle is designed to meet your core needs. At McLean, we work with each resident to create individual lifestyles and personalized services to meet very specific needs and interests. This means you can do what you want to do and accomplish what you want to accomplish. Person-centered care puts you in the center of the care process and is consistent with our commitment to ensuring you can always grow and learn at any age and ability. Our entire team shares a philosophy of "Getting to Know You." This philosophy guides us as we create a person-centered environment where people are proud to live and work. At McLean, we look forward to an ongoing journey of being a positive, enriching social and learning environment that optimizes quality of life for you, your family and our staff.

11/06/2025

Be sure to sign up for McLean’s latest educational program: “Your Voice, Your Choice: How to Talk to the Doctor About Your End-of-Life Wishes.” Reserve your spot at www.McLeanCare.org/events .

Learn the best ways to talk to your doctor – from a doctor – about your wishes for care through the end of life, so those wishes can be understood and respected. Join McLean’s Hospice Team including Dr. Kevin Baran, for a special presentation about how to have this conversation with your physician – and your family – to make sure your choices are clearly heard.

Over 90 percent of Americans agree that it’s important to talk to their loved ones about their wishes regarding end-of-life care, yet only 30 percent actually discuss this difficult topic. We plan for holidays, birthdays and vacations, but many of us have not planned for or discussed what we would like the end of our life to look like.

The event will be held at McLean’s Garmany Performing Arts Center at the Goodrich, 50 Sarah Lane, Simsbury, at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday November 11. The event is free but an RSVP is required – visit www.McLeanCare.org/events or call 860-658-3718.

11/05/2025

This National Hospice Month, we’re pleased to introduce Reverend James S. Wheeler, McLean’s Hospice Chaplain. Reverend Jim, as he likes to be called, has spent his lifetime serving others, including 36 years as pastor of a church in the Farmington Valley and chaplaincy roles at Hartford Hospital, the Canton Fire Department, and the Connecticut Army National Guard. Over the years, he has supported firefighters, hospital patients, youth, service members, and now, individuals and families walking through the end-of-life journey.

A native of Long Island, Reverend Jim has called Connecticut home for 45 years. He and his wife, Judy (see here with Jim), live in Canton, where they raised their three children and now enjoy time with their three grandchildren. Family is at the heart of their life, and they love hosting holidays and celebrations that bring everyone together. When he’s not serving others, you’ll often find him outdoors - he’s an avid hiker who’s explored trails across New England, the Catskills, and the Rocky Mountains, finding peace and renewal in nature.

At McLean, Reverend Jim finds deep meaning in his work. “Each patient is unique,” he shares. “My role is to meet them where they are spiritually – whatever gives them strength or peace.” Known for his warmth and ability to connect across faiths, he helps patients explore what life and meaning look like at this stage, offering comfort through conversation, prayer, meditation, and presence. He describes the McLean Hospice team as “caring, positive, beautiful people”—a community he’s proud to have joined. McLean is proud have Rev. Jim on our hospice team.

11/04/2025

Congratulations to our Independent Living resident Rick H!

Two years ago, Rick committed to living a healthier lifestyle and since then, he’s lost 30 pounds. He started Personal Training in our Boundless Wellness Gym and has been consistent ever since. Rick trains three times a week with our Boundless Wellness Director, Pascale Lean, and works out on his own on the other days.
He’s also made simple, lasting changes to his diet by focusing on portion control, eating more fish, and recently cutting back on alcohol. Rick’s dedication and success are an inspiration to all of us!

For more information about Boundless Wellness at McLean – and to learn about the limited number of community memberships available – call us at 860-658-3750.

11/03/2025

November is National Hospice Care Month. McLean Hospice is proud of the 40 specially trained volunteers who provide socialization and companionship to people nearing the end of life. These dedicated volunteers complement hospice medical care by sharing gifts of time and compassion to show patients the dignity and respect they deserve. The volunteers find it gratifying to enhance a patient’s quality of life by holding a patient’s hand, reading aloud, using active listening, taking someone outside for fresh air, assisting in a life review, and sometimes simply being a quiet presence. For information about volunteering with McLean Hospice, please call 860-658-3907.

11/01/2025

Residents and Staff at our Health Center really got into the Halloween spirit this year! What an array of creative costumes – we just can’t pick our favorite one. And our Dining Department went the extra mile to deliver delicious –and “spooky” – treats. Happy Halloween from all of us at McLean!

10/30/2025

Halloween started a little early at McLean this year! Our residents gathered in the Goodrich yesterday for a Halloween Happy Hour – with a costume contest (can you guess the winners?), some seasonal trivia games, and of course festive food and drink. To learn more about Independent Living at McLean, and whether our community is right for you, call 860-658-3786.

10/29/2025

McLean resident “Sybil” wishes you a Happy National Cat Day! We love cats and they are welcome here. (We love dogs too, but we’re not talking about them today.) To learn more about McLean’s pet-friendly Independent Living residences, call us at 860-658-3786.

10/28/2025

We’ve got the beat! Cardio Drumming is just one way that residents in McLean’s Assisted Living stay active. Each day, the Health Center’s Life Enrichment team offers residents a wide-ranging choice of activities to encourage independence, engagement, and just plain fun. Want to know more about the opportunities and benefits of McLean Assisted Living? Call us at 860-658-3718 or visit www.McLeanCare.org/assisted-living.

10/27/2025

Over 90 percent of Americans agree that it’s important to talk to their loved ones about their wishes regarding end-of-life care, yet only 30 percent actually discuss this difficult topic. We plan for holidays, birthdays, and vacations, but many of us have not planned for or discussed what we would like the end of our life to look like.

Learn the best ways to talk to your doctor – from a doctor – about
your wishes for care through the end of life, so those wishes can be
understood and respected. Join McLean’s Hospice Team for a special presentation about how to have this conversation with your physician to make sure your choices are clearly heard.

RSVP for this important presentation at www.McLeanCare.org/events.

10/26/2025

October is National Physical Therapy Month, and there’s no better outpatient therapy team than the one at McLean! Our team of physical and occupational therapists provides comprehensive, individualized therapy using innovative techniques and joint-sensitive equipment – so our patients experience a perfectly tailored, effective plan of care. Plus, McLean Outpatient Physical Therapy receives 100% patient satisfaction on our discharge surveys, and we’re proud that 100% of our patients say they’d recommend us to others. Come see what sets us apart! Call 860-658-3745 for an appointment.

10/24/2025

There’s an artist in all of us! At yesterday’s “Sketching Hour,” McLean residents Tinker M. and Will S. proved this to be true as they led a group of friends in an amazing watercolor class. For more information about the many artistic – and other – opportunities here at McLean, call us at 860-658-3786.

10/22/2025

The McLean Game Refuge has fans of all ages! Teddy N. might be our youngest “force for nature” — and he’s certainly one of the cutest. To learn how you can be a “force for nature” for the Campaign for McLean Game Refuge, visit https://mcleancare.org/game-refuge/force-for-nature/ or call 860.658.3702

Address

75 Great Pond Road
Simsbury, CT
06070

Telephone

+18606583700

Website

http://www.mcleancare.org/

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