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Villa Maria Nursing & Rehab Community in Plainfield, CT

Villa Maria Nursing & Rehab Community is a nursing home community in Plainfield, CT.

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Villa Maria Nursing & Rehab Community in Plainfield, CT

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20 Babcock Avenue, Plainfield, CT 06374

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

4.2 from 88 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Villa Maria Nursing & Rehab Community

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff are attentive and caring

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

Across many reviews, people describe staff who treat residents with care and respect, and who are willing to help during stays and visits. Several reviewers highlight kindness from nurses, aides, and therapists, and a number of families say they feel comfortable and supported by ongoing communication. Even where reviews are critical overall, some still call out individual staff members as kind and compassionate.

common 5 reviews mention this

Recreation keeps residents engaged

Recreation and day-to-day activities are a repeated bright spot in reviews.

Multiple reviewers mention how activities and the recreation program help keep residents engaged, including scheduled entertainment and resident-focused events. Reviews also describe organized programs that create a welcoming, community feel. A few people specifically call out events and group activities as memorable parts of life at the facility.

common 6 reviews mention this

Food and nutrition stand out

Dining quality and nutrition are frequently mentioned by residents and families.

Several reviews praise the food as enjoyable, well thought out, and closer to restaurant-quality than typical institutional meals. A few also connect meals to nutrition and menu planning. At the same time, there are critical reviews describing limited fruit options or basic meal choices, and one review calls the food horrible.

  • A neatly arranged dining room with tables and chairs, featuring a television on the wall.
common 4 reviews mention this

Therapy teams help with rehab

Therapy and rehab support are often described as helpful and effective.

Some residents and family members specifically mention physical therapy and rehabilitation progress during short stays or after injuries. Reviews describe therapists as dedicated and pushing residents to keep improving. A few also highlight wound care needs and note improvement over a rehab timeline.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Care quality is questioned due to staffing

Several reviews raise concerns about understaffing and care being missed.

A recurring negative theme is that staffing levels can be too low for the number of residents, with multiple reviewers describing neglect and delays in basic care. Some critical reviews also mention cleanliness problems alongside short staffing. One mixed review adds that weekend coverage and employee hours were not adequate.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is inconsistent in reviews

Reviews describe cleanliness as a mixed experience, from very clean to dirty.

Several positive reviews mention a clean facility, comfortable rooms, and maintenance keeping things in good shape. Other reviews contradict that by describing dirty rooms, trash left behind, roaches, or general unclean conditions. The cleanliness theme matters because it appears alongside both supportive and critical accounts of care.

common 4 reviews mention this

Communication with families varies

Family communication during care comes up often in reviews.

Some families report frequent updates about changes in condition and feel able to call and ask questions anytime. Others describe breakdowns in communication, including delays or confusion around care responsibilities and documentation. Overall, reviewers portray communication as important and sometimes inconsistent between experiences.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 62 resident community capacity 62 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

  • Daybreaks Diner (0.1 miles)
  • Mr Z's Pipasa (0.8 miles)
  • New Hong Kong (1.2 miles)
  • Chill's Bar and Grill (5.2 miles)
  • Just Breakfast & Things (6.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (7.1 miles)
  • Ruby Tuesday (7.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group (0.3 miles)
  • Backus Center For Speciality Care (0.3 miles)
  • Plainfield Walk-In Medical Center (0.3 miles)
  • Eye MD of Plainfield (0.6 miles)
  • DK HealthCare Walk-in (0.8 miles)
  • Canterbury Family Practice (3.8 miles)
  • Amplisound Hearing Care Centers (5.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • All Hallows Religious Education (2.9 miles)
  • Open Bible Baptist (8.1 miles)
  • Versailles United Methodist Church (8.7 miles)
  • St Mark Lutheran Church Elca (13.1 miles)
  • Christ Church Of Pomfret (15 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Health Mart Pharmacy (6 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (8.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (8.4 miles)
  • Bonneville Pharmacy (9.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (11.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (11.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (14.1 miles)

Parks

  • Lisbon Meadows Park (7.4 miles)
  • Taftville Playground (10.4 miles)
  • Rec Park (14.6 miles)
  • Mansfield Hollow State Park (14.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (7.6 miles)
  • Baker's Dozen (13 miles)
  • Dexters Smoothie Coffee Vault (13.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (15.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Center For Mental Health (12.8 miles)
  • Backus Hospital (12.9 miles)
  • Backus Hospital (13 miles)

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