Overall Review of Cheshire House Health Care Facility
differentiator7 reviews mention this
Rehab and therapy support stands out
Residents and visitors frequently describe hands-on therapy care during recovery.
Many reviews focus on rehab and therapy experiences, including physical therapy and progress with mobility after events like surgery and stroke. Several people say the therapy team kept them comfortable and helped with day-to-day recovery. A few reviews also mention failures in basic care during skilled care, including medication and follow-through concerns, which is a recurring worry for some families.
common10 reviews mention this
Staff is seen as caring
A lot of reviews praise staff warmth and attentiveness during visits and stays.
Across many reviews, families describe staff as kind, compassionate, and responsive, and they often note that staff helped reduce stress during admission and ongoing care. Reviewers also mention friendly day-to-day interactions, including help with personal needs and support when coordinating care or transportation. At the same time, a smaller set of reviews includes concerns about staff being rude or not addressing call needs, so the experience is not consistently described the same way by everyone.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Cleanliness feedback is mixed
Some reviews raise serious cleanliness and pest concerns.
While multiple reviewers describe the facility as clean and well maintained, a few reviews describe problems that go beyond ordinary wear and tear. These include reports of roaches and unpleasant odors, as well as a review mentioning dirty room details and noise. Because these concerns appear in multiple low-star reviews, cleanliness seems like a point where experiences can diverge significantly.
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Food and meals are a bright spot
Meals and food quality come up in positive reviews.
A couple of reviews highlight the quality of food, including pastries and sandwiches, and they describe meals as enjoyable. Another review notes that the resident was happy with meals during their stay. Meal-related mentions also connect to the fact that the community offers restaurant-style dining and supports special diets like diabetes-related and other restricted diets.
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Activities and resident life
Residents appear to have scheduled activities and visiting groups.
Some reviews mention community activities and outside groups spending time with residents, including music performances and interactions with activity staff. One review praises a recreational director for being friendly and attentive, while another describes residents joining in during a visiting performance. This aligns with the community listing activities like day trips and resident-run or scheduled daily activities.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Concerns about medication and response
Several reviews describe breakdowns in timely or accurate care.
Some families report issues tied to medication handling and delays, including pain medication timing and concerns about receiving the wrong medication during transport. Others describe instances of staff not responding when help is needed, such as assistance with toileting or changes after accidents. There are also reviews that describe communication problems and unresolved complaints after negative events, which is why this theme stands out as a recurring concern.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
73 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
McDonald's (1 miles)
Brooklyn Baking (1 miles)
Arby's (2.1 miles)
McDonald's (2.8 miles)
Senor Pancho's of Prospect (3 miles)
Sweet Mia's (3.6 miles)
Tower Grill (3.8 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
Walgreens (2.1 miles)
Saint Mary's Hospital, Inpatient Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
Walgreens (3.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.8 miles)
Hospitals
Saint Mary's Hospital (3.1 miles)
Saint Mary's Health System Affiliates (3.5 miles)
Naugatuck Valley Surgery Center (4.4 miles)
Hospital Of Central Connecticut At Bradley Memorial (6.4 miles)
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Hallway and Indoor Plants
Gym, Treadmill, Exercise Room, and Fitness Room
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73 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
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
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
24/7 supervision and medication management with restaurant-style dining and ample amenities.
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