25 Lorraine Street
Hartford, CT 06105
860-233-8241

Therapeutic Recreation Services

Chelsea Place Care Center offers therapeutic recreation and resident activity programming designed to support social engagement, emotional well-being, cognitive stimulation, and quality of life for residents across all levels of care.

Our Recreation team works closely with nursing, rehabilitation, social services, behavioral health, and memory care staff to provide meaningful programming that reflects residents’ interests, preferences, abilities, and goals.

Programs and activities are individualized whenever possible and designed to encourage participation, connection, enjoyment, and engagement within a supportive community environment.

Individualized Resident Activities

Chelsea Place Care Center recognizes that meaningful activity is an important part of overall wellness and person-centered care. Residents are encouraged to participate in recreational, social, cultural, and therapeutic programming based on their interests and comfort levels.

Programs and activities may include:

  • Group activities and social events
  • Arts and crafts
  • Music and entertainment
  • Holiday celebrations
  • Games and recreational programming
  • Exercise and movement activities
  • Religious and spiritual services
  • One-to-one engagement
  • Community outings and special events
  • Memory-focused and sensory activities

Our Recreation team strives to create opportunities for residents to maintain social connections, explore interests, and participate in experiences that promote dignity, enjoyment, and quality of life.

Recreation Across Multiple Levels of Care

Therapeutic recreation services support residents throughout the care center, including those receiving:

  • Short-term rehabilitation
  • Skilled nursing care
  • Long term care
  • Behavioral health services
  • Memory care and dementia support

Programming is adapted as needed to meet the unique physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral needs of residents across the care continuum.

Supporting Emotional Well-Being and Quality of Life

At Chelsea Place Care Center, recreation is viewed as more than entertainment alone. Meaningful engagement and social interaction can play an important role in emotional wellness, behavioral support, cognitive stimulation, and overall resident satisfaction.

Our interdisciplinary team works collaboratively to help residents remain active, connected, and engaged in ways that are supportive, individualized, and respectful of each resident’s preferences and abilities.

Learn More About Chelsea Place Care Center

To learn more about therapeutic recreation services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation programs, behavioral health services, or admissions at Chelsea Place Care Center, please contact our admissions team.