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4.5 from 120 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Montowese Health & Rehabilitation Center
caveat6 reviews mention this
Staff response can lag
Several residents and families describe slow or inadequate responses when help is requested.
Some reviews say call lights, messages, and requests for assistance were not handled promptly or consistently. A few families also describe communication problems such as not returning messages and not keeping families informed about changes. One review reports particularly serious concerns overnight, including delayed help after repeated call-button requests.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Food quality draws mixed feedback
Food quality is a recurring complaint, especially for short-term stays.
Several reviews criticize the meals, including reports that the food is not good or that dietary needs were not followed as expected. In contrast, some other reviews describe positive dining experiences, but the negative feedback still shows up frequently enough to stand out. Residents who need specific restrictions mention frustration when meals repeatedly include items they should avoid.
common3 reviews mention this
Recreation and activities help
Recreation and scheduled entertainment are repeatedly mentioned by visitors.
A few reviews highlight social activities, from resident engagement to entertainment in common spaces. One visitor describes a themed sing-along that several staff members joined in on to encourage participation. Another review specifically praises the recreation team’s variety of activities such as bingo and parties.
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Features
Housing
120 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
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
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
Friendly's (0.7 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (1 miles)
McDonald's (1.9 miles)
Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill (3.4 miles)
McDonald's (3.4 miles)
McDonald's (3.5 miles)
Nica's Market (3.5 miles)
Theaters
Cinemark North Haven (1 miles)
Pharmacies
Rite Aid (1.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
Walgreens (1.9 miles)
People's Pharmacy Express (2.4 miles)
Walgreens (2.6 miles)
Walgreens (3.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
Physicians
Interventional Immunology Center (2.6 miles)
Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut (2.8 miles)
Ear Nose & Throat Specialists (2.9 miles)
Douglas J Grunwald MD (3 miles)
CT Orthopaedic Specialists (3.4 miles)
Connecticut Orthopedic Specialists PC (3.4 miles)
Dixwell Medical Walk-In Center (3.5 miles)
Parks
East Rock Park (2.9 miles)
Wooster Square Park (4.1 miles)
Edgewood Park (4.9 miles)
Foote Memorial Park (6.2 miles)
Northford Park (6.8 miles)
Cafes
Panera Bread (3.4 miles)
Kaiydens Coffee (4.2 miles)
Starbucks (5.1 miles)
Starbucks (6 miles)
Transportation
New Haven State Street Station (4.2 miles)
New Haven Union Station (NHV) - Metro North/Amtrak/Shore Line East (4.8 miles)
Tweed-New Haven Regional Airport (5.5 miles)
Robinson Aviation (5.7 miles)
Hospitals
Hospital of Saint Raphael (4.8 miles)
Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus (4.9 miles)
Harbor House (5 miles)
Yale New Haven Hospital Blood Drawing Station (5.2 miles)
Hill Health Center Grant Street Partnership (5.6 miles)
Veterans Affairs CT Healthcare System: West Haven Medical Center (6.8 miles)
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