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Aaron Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation in Chester, CT

Aaron Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation is a nursing home community in Chester, CT.

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  • Interior

    A group of people wearing scrubs enjoying a meal together indoors, with smiles on their faces.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with sofas, lamps, and a fireplace.

  • Building

    A two-story brick building with blossoming trees in spring.

  • Architecture

    A large stone house with a surrounding stone wall and well-maintained lawn.

  • Bedroom

    A hospital room with two beds and striped wallpaper.

  • Windows

    A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, chair, and wall decorations.

  • Dining

    A sophisticated dining room with green tablecloths, elegant chandelier, and a piano in the corner.

  • Landscaping

    A large house with prominent columns and a spacious lawn.

  • Natural Light

    Spacious room with large windows and natural light.

  • Hallway

    An empty hospital hallway with wooden flooring and a reception area.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A spacious fitness room equipped with stationary bikes, treadmills, and therapy beds.

  • Flag

    A spacious room with large windows, patterned floor, and arranged furniture.

  • Bingo

    A group of elderly people sitting in wheelchairs play a game of bingo inside a well-lit room.

3 South Wig Hill Road, Chester, CT 06412

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

4.7 from 68 reviews
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Overall Review of Aaron Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation

common 31 reviews mention this

Staff feel consistently caring

Residents and visitors describe staff who are kind, responsive, and professional.

Many reviews mention staff members being helpful, courteous, and patient, including examples from nurses and therapists. Several residents’ families describe attentive care for their loved ones and support for visitors during difficult periods. A few comments also contrast earlier experiences with later ones, citing concerns about consistency and dementia training among some staff.

common 14 reviews mention this

Clean, well-kept facility

Cleanliness stands out, with multiple mentions of spotless, neat conditions.

Multiple reviewers describe the building as very clean, neat, and well kept. A long-stay resident’s family also emphasizes that the facility remained extremely clean during their time there. Other reviews mention cleaning practices that are noticeable to visitors, reinforcing the same impression.

common 6 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy support

Rehabilitation care and therapy involvement are frequently highlighted in reviews.

Several reviews talk about rehabilitation progress and describe therapy teams that are engaged, including PT/OT and a named physical therapist. Families also describe improvement after serious events, with one review crediting the rehab process and the prospect of discharge. Another review mentions therapy and care support in the context of stroke recovery and ongoing therapy needs.

common 5 reviews mention this

Food is repeatedly called good

Residents and families often say the food is good.

Reviews commonly mention that meals are good or decent for a facility, and one person specifically says their loved one raved about the food. Others describe food as varied and also note familiar touches that make visits feel more comfortable. A resident also highlights that access to food outside their room area is helpful during cooler weather.

  • A group of people wearing scrubs enjoying a meal together indoors, with smiles on their faces.
  • A sophisticated dining room with green tablecloths, elegant chandelier, and a piano in the corner.
caveat 2 reviews mention this

Help response can be slow

A couple of reviewers report delays getting help when they ring for assistance.

One reviewer describes needing to go to the front desk for assistance after a call for help, which suggests response may not always be immediate. Another review says it takes too long for an aide to answer when a resident rings for help and describes the impact on restroom needs. Other reviews mention prompt help, but these comments are the ones that point to timing problems.

common 3 reviews mention this

Quiet, nature-oriented surroundings

Reviews describe a calm, nature-oriented setting for visits and recovery.

Some reviewers mention a quiet, nature-oriented experience, and another points out the grounds looking beautiful. One review also notes the community’s convenient access near a major highway. These impressions align with nearby parks and local restaurants listed within a few miles.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 60 resident community capacity 60 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Rustica Ristorante (2.1 miles)
  • Creative Cakes by Donna (3.4 miles)
  • La Vita Gustosa (3.7 miles)
  • Blue Oar (4.6 miles)
  • Black Jax Saloon (4.6 miles)
  • La Foresta (5.7 miles)
  • BarrelHouse (5.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Elgart Pinn Gordon & Elgart Drs (2.2 miles)
  • Middlesex Gastroenterology (5.3 miles)
  • Obstetrics, Gynecology and Menopause Physicians, PC (5.3 miles)
  • Middlesex Hospital Primary Care (5.3 miles)
  • Connecticut Ear Nose & Throat (5.4 miles)
  • Kressley Elisabeth M MD (5.4 miles)
  • Higganum Family Medical Group (6.4 miles)

Parks

  • Gillette Castle State Park (2.9 miles)
  • Chatfield Hollow State Park (6.3 miles)
  • Machimoodus State Park (7 miles)
  • Hammonasset Beach State Park (10.2 miles)
  • Madison Surf Club (11.2 miles)
  • Nut Plains Park (11.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Savour Cafe and Bakery (4.5 miles)
  • Turtle Cafe (8 miles)
  • Mystic Market Kitchen and Eatery (8.4 miles)
  • Ashlawn Farm Coffee (8.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Killingworth Family Pharmacy (5.6 miles)
  • Nathan Hale Pharmacy (7.4 miles)
  • Higganum Pharmacy (7.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (8.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (8.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (10.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Yale New Haven Health Old Saybrook Medical Center (7.4 miles)
  • Middlesex Hospital Madison Outpatient Blood Drawing Facility (9.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak/Shore Line East - Old Saybrook Train Station (8.6 miles)

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