Overall Review of Overlook Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
common25 reviews mention this
Staff care and responsiveness stand out
Residents and families consistently describe caring, responsive staff.
A common thread across the reviews is staff who treat residents with patience and kindness and respond when needs come up. Multiple reviewers also highlight how attentive the nurses and CNAs are, including during rehab and longer stays. Several comments describe professionalism and thoughtful approaches, even when dementia makes care more challenging. One reviewer also says the facility felt busy, but still notes the staff were friendly and their loved one enjoyed the community.
common5 reviews mention this
Cleanliness is mostly praised
Reviews frequently mention a clean facility environment.
Many reviewers describe the building as clean, including comments about cleanliness alongside courtesy or a cheerful, well-kept feel. This positive impression also shows up in notes about the facility being quiet and warm. At the same time, one review is strongly negative about cleanliness and day-to-day care, citing unsanitary conditions and inadequate attention. Taken together, cleanliness appears to be a mixed experience depending on reviewer and circumstances.
differentiator8 reviews mention this
Rehab progress and therapy support
Residents describe rehab experiences with strong therapy support.
Several reviews focus on rehabilitation after falls or surgery, praising the care and therapy teams. Families mention improvements and satisfaction with how staff worked with their loved ones to build strength and support a safe return home. One review specifically mentions strong PT and OT, while another describes the staff approach as thoughtful and professional for a resident with dementia. There are also comments about smooth intake and ongoing assistance during a multi-week stay.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Food quality is mixed
Dining feedback is split between delicious and disappointing meals.
One reviewer says the food was delicious during a recovery stay. Another describes repeated meal-ticket mix-ups, where the item served did not match what was expected, leading to disappointment. Residents also mention dietary needs such as diabetes and special dietary restrictions, which aligns with how meals are expected to be handled. Overall, dining experiences vary across reviewers.
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Features
Housing
100 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
Theodore F Green State (21 miles away)
Worcester Regional (23 miles away)
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
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (0.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.9 miles)
Walgreens (7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (10 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (10.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (10.7 miles)
Parks
Hauser Field & Playground (0.6 miles)
Dunn Memorial Park (9.5 miles)
Thompson Recreation Commission (10.1 miles)
West Thompson Dam (10.1 miles)
Restaurants
Cady's Tavern (3.6 miles)
McDonald's (7.1 miles)
The Ice Cream Lady (7.4 miles)
Point Breeze (8.8 miles)
Wright's Dairy Farm (8.8 miles)
McDonald's (9.3 miles)
Times Square (9.6 miles)
Hospitals
Eleanor Slater Hospital (4.1 miles)
Hubbard Regional Hospital (9 miles)
Harrington HealthCare at Webster (9 miles)
Day Kimball Hospital (11.2 miles)
Connecticut Children's at Day Kimball Healthcare (11.2 miles)
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