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Shamrock Visiting Nurse Agency in Fairfield, CT

Shamrock Visiting Nurse Agency is a senior community in Fairfield, CT.

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400 Post Rd # B1, Fairfield, CT 06824

To contact a resident: (203) 256-1804

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.3 from 27 reviews
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Overall Review of Shamrock Visiting Nurse Agency

common 15 reviews mention this

At-home therapy is a big focus

Residents describe hands-on physical and occupational therapy delivered in their homes.

Many residents mention receiving at-home therapy visits after surgery or health events, including PT and OT. Reviews also describe therapists working through exercises and helping residents build back mobility, sometimes with added support like wellness checks. A few residents say the agency helped them feel more comfortable and confident during recovery.

common 19 reviews mention this

Caregivers are described as kind

Across reviews, caregivers are repeatedly described as patient, kind, and attentive to needs.

Positive reviews frequently highlight empathy, patience, and support during recovery. Several residents say their therapists or nurses were responsive to pain and helped them feel comfortable with each visit. Even when residents discuss problems, they sometimes still note that some individual nurses were excellent.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Scheduling and communication draw complaints

Some residents report missed or delayed visits and difficulty reaching schedulers.

A handful of reviews describe problems with scheduling, including no-shows, delays, and not getting return calls. Some residents also describe feeling that staff did not handle straightforward requests the way they expected. These accounts contrast with the smoother coordination described in other reviews.

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Local errands and clinics nearby

Daily conveniences like restaurants, pharmacies, and parks are close by.

Residents looking for nearby options have several restaurants and pharmacy stops within a short drive. There are also parks and medical offices nearby for outings and appointments. The proximity can matter when coordinating transportation around care schedules.

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Features

Transportation

  • Westchester Cty (25 miles away) Westchester Cty (25 miles away)

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Circle Diner (0.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.2 miles)
  • Sunny Daes (0.4 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (0.5 miles)
  • Chef’s Table (0.7 miles)
  • Pizzeria Molto (0.8 miles)
  • Centro Ristorante & Bar (1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.7 miles)

Physicians

  • The Waynik Group (0.7 miles)
  • Associated Neurologists-S CT - Srinath Kadimi MD (0.9 miles)
  • Associated Internists of Fairfield (1.1 miles)
  • Willows Pediatrics (3.6 miles)
  • Modern Dermatology (4.6 miles)
  • St Vincent's Behavioral Health Sv (4.7 miles)
  • Edward Michael Lane (5.2 miles)

Parks

  • Gould Manor Park (0.8 miles)
  • Veterans Park (1.4 miles)
  • Sullivan Field Fairfield Giants (2.1 miles)
  • Lake Mohegan (3.6 miles)
  • Sherwood Island State Park (5.6 miles)
  • Winslow Park (5.8 miles)
  • Twin Brooks Park (6.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Metro North - Fairfield Metro Station (0.8 miles)
  • Metro North - Fairfield Train Station (1 miles)
  • Metro North - Southport Train Station (2.7 miles)
  • Amtrak (3.4 miles)
  • Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority (3.6 miles)
  • Metro North - Green's Farms Train Station (4.3 miles)
  • Metro-North BPT Rail Yard (4.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Shearwater Coffee Bar (0.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.7 miles)
  • The Granola Bar (5.9 miles)
  • Doughnut Inn (6.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Vincent's Medical Center (4.1 miles)
  • Bridgeport Hospital (4.7 miles)
  • Bridgeport Hospital (4.8 miles)

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