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Vernon Manor Health Care Center in Vernon, CT

Vernon Manor Health Care Center is a nursing home community in Vernon, CT.

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Vernon Manor Health Care Center in Vernon, CT

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180 Regan Road, Vernon, CT 06066

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

4.6 from 126 reviews
5 stars
102
4 stars
15
3 stars
2
2 stars
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1 stars
7

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Overall Review of Vernon Manor Health Care Center

common 43 reviews mention this

Staff care and responsiveness stand out

Residents and families frequently describe staff who are attentive and supportive.

Across the reviews, people repeatedly mention being greeted warmly, treated with respect, and having questions answered. Several describe nurses, aides, and CNAs as consistently attentive during day-to-day care, rehabilitation, and routine visits. A few reviewers also contrast that with cases of unresponsiveness or rude behavior, but most accounts emphasize a staff presence that helps families feel comfortable.

common 28 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and facility upkeep matter

Many reviewers highlight cleanliness and an overall well-kept environment.

Clean rooms and common areas come up often, with multiple mentions of a neat, orderly facility during visits and stays. Some families also describe a warm, welcoming feel—spacious rooms, pleasant dĂ©cor, and a generally comfortable environment. A smaller number of reviews raise concerns about cleanliness or odors, but the overall tone for upkeep is positive in most accounts.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Rehab therapies can vary by shift

Some residents report therapy experiences that are inconsistent over time.

Several reviewers praise physical, speech, and occupational therapy as helpful and focused on improvement during rehab. Others describe a gap—either therapy not being observed during a weekend visit or not receiving the expected amount or follow-through on goals. A few also mention concerns tied to staffing and communication that may affect how therapy and daily support get delivered.

caveat 21 reviews mention this

Restaurant-style dining earns mixed feedback

Dining is one of the most discussed day-to-day experiences, with mixed impressions.

Many families mention food as good, healthy, or at least edible, and some connect it with portions being “right” or meals smelling like home cooking. Others are much less satisfied, describing small portions, unappetizing food, cold meals, and occasional missed items such as drinks. Even when therapy and care are praised, food quality is still the theme that most often pulls reviews in opposite directions.

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Call system support is praised

Residents mention getting help quickly when they use the call system.

One reviewer specifically describes using the call button for assistance and getting help quickly, even at night. Other accounts reinforce that staff are available in hallways and respond to families’ questions, contributing to a sense of support on-site. A few negative reviews mention staff being unresponsive at times, so responsiveness is not universal—but it comes up frequently enough to matter.

common 7 reviews mention this

Activities and outings help pass time

Many reviews describe regular activities that help residents stay engaged.

Several families mention planned daily activities and group options such as games, crafting, bingo, and live entertainment. A few also describe outings and the activity staff’s effort to involve residents even when participation is reluctant. There are also a handful of comments suggesting not enough activities during certain weeks or shifts, which may affect consistency.

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Pricing and payment details aren’t clear

The reviews provided don’t clearly discuss pricing, rates, or payment terms.

In the reviews shown here, there’s no consistent, comparable discussion of costs or what specific pricing includes. Because of that, the cost side of the decision can’t be tied to resident experience based on the text alone. If you’re comparing options, you’ll likely need to confirm fees and coverage directly with the community.

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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

  • Bradley International (12 miles away) Bradley International (12 miles away)
  • 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

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Myeyedr (0.7 miles)
  • Northeastern Pulmonary Associates (1.2 miles)
  • Vernon Internal Medicine (1.6 miles)
  • Ellington Family Practice (3.1 miles)
  • Ognjenka Nadazdin-Boskovic, MD (4.3 miles)
  • Connecticut Eye Physician and Surgeons (4.3 miles)
  • Connecticut Gi (4.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Rein's New York Style Deli (1.5 miles)
  • Vernon Diner (1.5 miles)
  • OKI Asian Bistro (1.6 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.8 miles)
  • Burger King (1.9 miles)
  • The Hidden Still (2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.7 miles)
  • Birdhouse Coffee (4.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Buckland Hills 18 + Imax (5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Second Congregational Church (6.4 miles)

Parks

  • Gay City State Park (9 miles)
  • River Road Athletic Complex (10.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Johnson Memorial Hospital (9.9 miles)

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