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Golden Hill Rehab Pavilion in Milford, CT

Golden Hill Rehab Pavilion is a nursing home community in Milford, CT.

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2028 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford, CT 06460

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3.4 from 115 reviews
5 stars
59
4 stars
9
3 stars
3
2 stars
5
1 stars
39

Overall Review of Golden Hill Rehab Pavilion

common 30 reviews mention this

Staff care and attentiveness stand out

Residents and families frequently describe staff as caring, friendly, and attentive.

A recurring theme in the reviews is how often residents and families feel supported by the people working on-site. Many mention nurses, nursing aides, or the front desk as helpful, kind, and communicative during visits. Some families also describe day-to-day interactions as patient and respectful, including attention to comfort and responsiveness when questions come up.

differentiator 12 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy gets called out

Rehabilitation and therapy are a noticeable focus in residents’ experiences.

Several reviews describe rehabilitation as a hands-on process, pointing to physical therapy, gym-based work, and help with mobility after major health events. Families also mention wound care and recovery support for conditions like diabetes-related complications and stroke recovery. This lines up with the facility being positioned as a skilled nursing setting with nursing care and rehab services available.

common 8 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Dining experiences run both positive and negative across reviews.

Some families describe the meals as good or even better than they expected, including mention of the dining room during visits. Others criticize food quality and timing, including complaints about what was provided and whether needed medications and care were being followed. The community offers restaurant-style dining and supports special dietary needs, which likely helps explain why experiences vary.

caveat 20 reviews mention this

Smell and cleanliness are major complaints

Multiple reviewers report strong odor and dirty living conditions.

A frequent negative theme is cleanliness, especially odor. Several reviews describe strong smells in hallways or rooms, along with complaints about filth, rundown conditions, and residents not looking clean or cared for. A few reviews contrast this with reports of a clean smell and a generally tidy environment, but odor and cleanliness concerns are prominent enough to stand out.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Phone and call-button response frustrates families

Families and residents describe problems getting calls answered quickly.

Communication issues come up repeatedly, including complaints about phones not working for extended periods and difficulty getting responses to call buttons. Some reviewers describe being sent around or not receiving updates after reaching out multiple times. A few reviews also mention good communication and attentiveness, but the recurring call-and-response complaints remain a clear negative theme.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 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

  • Casey's Irish Pub (0 miles)
  • Scratch Baking (0.6 miles)
  • Stonebridge Restaurant (0.7 miles)
  • GG's Wood Fired Pizza (0.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.6 miles)
  • Dave & Buster's (2.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Milford Campus Bridgeport Hospital (0.1 miles)
  • Milford Hospital Walk In (1.2 miles)
  • Bridgeport Hospital (5.5 miles)
  • Bridgeport Hospital (5.6 miles)
  • Veterans Affairs CT Healthcare System: West Haven Medical Center (7.1 miles)
  • St Vincent's Medical Center (7.1 miles)
  • Hill Health Center Grant Street Partnership (8.3 miles)

Parks

  • Silver Sands State Park (0.2 miles)
  • Boothe Memorial Park Hawkwatch (2.6 miles)
  • Twin Brooks Park (6.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Metro North - Milford Train Station (0.5 miles)
  • U-Haul Moving & Storage of Orange (5.3 miles)
  • Metro-North BPT Rail Yard (5.6 miles)
  • Metro North West Haven Train Station (6.5 miles)
  • Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority (6.8 miles)
  • Amtrak (6.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.3 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • Costco Bakery (3.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Associated Neurologists of Southern Connecticut PC (1.1 miles)
  • Primary Care Associates PC (3.6 miles)
  • Vicente MD Diaz MBA (4.4 miles)
  • Medical Imaging Systems (5.2 miles)
  • Neurological Specialists PC (5.3 miles)
  • Steeves Corrie MD (5.3 miles)
  • Bridgeport Family Health (6.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.5 miles)
  • Doughnut Inn (3.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.1 miles)
  • Aunties Cafe (6.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Barbara Greek Orthodox Church (5.2 miles)
  • Church Of The Holy Spirit (7.1 miles)

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