St Camillus Center is an assisted living community in Stamford, CT.
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494 Elm Street, Stamford, CT 69025
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.3 from 62 reviews
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Overall Review of St Camillus Center
common21 reviews mention this
Staff support is frequently praised
Residents and families frequently describe the staff as kind, attentive, and responsive.
Many reviewers say caregivers took time to help with care needs, answered questions, and followed through with support. Several specifically mention nursing and therapy teams being patient and encouraging, and a few highlight admissions or social work communication as part of feeling supported. A smaller set of reviews goes the other direction, describing long waits, poor responsiveness, or difficult communication—so experiences vary by reviewer and situation.
common4 reviews mention this
Rehab therapy supports progress
Physical and occupational therapy support is mentioned as part of recovery.
A number of reviews discuss rehabilitation experiences, including making steady progress and regaining mobility after injuries or surgery. Reviewers also describe therapy staff as supportive and professional, and one person credits the rehab department with being able to walk out after a rehab stay. The positive comments focus on encouragement during sessions, while negative comments elsewhere are more about delays or gaps in day-to-day support.
common12 reviews mention this
Food quality and flexibility stand out
Meals are frequently described as good, with some flexibility for preferences.
Several reviewers say the food is enjoyable and that meals compare favorably with other facilities they have seen. Others mention being able to accommodate requests for different meals, and at least one person describes the effort taken to avoid foods they don’t want. On the negative side, some reviews complain about meals being inadequate—such as cold dinners, meals not suited to dietary needs, or problems with diabetic food items.
common4 reviews mention this
Activities and spiritual life are offered
Community life includes scheduled activities and faith-based options.
Reviews mention scheduled activities and opportunities to get involved, with some families highlighting that residents participate in events. Several also reference spiritual activities, including church services and daily mass with support from nuns. A few reviewers connect activity programming with feeling settled or at home, while other reviews focus on care issues rather than events.
caveat10 reviews mention this
Staffing and communication raise concerns
Some reviews report staffing and communication problems that affected care.
A recurring concern in the critical reviews is that help was slow or difficult to reach, including reports of long waits for assistance and unanswered calls or voicemails. Other negative comments describe understaffing or unsafe staffing practices, along with supervision issues. While many reviewers describe staff as responsive, these complaints point to reliability concerns that could impact daily comfort and timing of care.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Medication delivery is questioned
Multiple reviews question medication administration and medication-related safeguards.
Some reviewers describe situations where medications were not administered correctly or were not provided as expected, including a case involving a diabetic diet. There are also complaints about disorganized medication-cart practices and concern about whether diabetic food items were being handled appropriately. These concerns stand out against other reviews that praise nurses for being attentive, but they are specific enough to be a recurring worry for families.
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Features
Housing
21 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Westchester Cty (10 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
Elm Street Diner (0 miles)
Taco Bell (0.4 miles)
T's Pizza Kitchen (0.7 miles)
McDonald's (0.7 miles)
Bradford's Grill & Tavern (0.7 miles)
Brick House Bar & Grill (0.8 miles)
Sign of the Whale (1.1 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
Places of Worship
Basilica Of St John The Evangelist (0.7 miles)
Congregation Agudath Sholom (1.4 miles)
St Thomas More Church (3.3 miles)
Church of the Holy Spirit (5.8 miles)
Stanwich Congregational Church (6.2 miles)
Physicians
Andrews Adu Adade (0.7 miles)
Ned L McEwan DDS (1 miles)
The Heart Center (1.5 miles)
Stamford Health (2.6 miles)
Darien Medical Center (2.7 miles)
Stamford Health Medical Group (2.7 miles)
Stamford Health - Darien Imaging Center (2.9 miles)
Parks
Latham Park (0.8 miles)
Mill River Park (0.9 miles)
Cove Island Park (1 miles)
Kosciuszko Park (1.2 miles)
Woodland Park (2.2 miles)
Greenwich Point Park (3.5 miles)
Cos Cob Park (4.1 miles)
Transportation
Stamford Transportation Center Bus/Train Metro North & Amtrak (0.9 miles)
Cos Cob Metro-North Train Station (4.1 miles)
Metro North Rowayton Station (4.6 miles)
Greenwich Station (5.5 miles)
East Norwalk Train Station (7.4 miles)
Port Chester Train Station (8 miles)
Cafes
Donuts Delight (1.4 miles)
Starbucks (1.7 miles)
Caffe Nero (3.2 miles)
Espresso NEAT (3.3 miles)
Starbucks (3.6 miles)
Coffee For Good (5.1 miles)
Zumbach's Gourmet Coffee (6.7 miles)
Hospitals
Stamford Hospital (1.4 miles)
Bendheim Cancer Center (5.5 miles)
Greenwich Hospital (5.5 miles)
Northeast Medical Group Family Medicine - Rye Brook (8.8 miles)
Assisted living provides moderate support for seniors seeking independence, while memory care offers specialized support for individuals with dementia or cognitive impairments through structured routines and trained staff. Key differences include care approaches, environment security measures, staff training levels, activity types, and cost considerations.
Assisted living communities offer diverse activities beyond traditional games to enhance seniors' physical health, cognitive well-being, emotional enrichment, and social connections, including fitness classes, creative expression, and intergenerational interactions. These enriching programs foster community bonds and support residents' independence and happiness.
The article differentiates between assisted living and memory care, explaining that assisted living supports seniors with daily activities while promoting independence, whereas memory care provides specialized services for individuals with dementia, focusing on secure environments and cognitive support. It also addresses staff training, safety considerations, costs, family involvement, and transition strategies for families navigating these care options.
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21 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing Facility
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Westchester Cty (10 miles away)
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
On-site activities and devotional services with accessible spaces and short-term respite care.
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