Nursing Home Communities in Derby, CT

"My great uncle had a long stay here due to a redo of a knee replacement. His room was large and airy. Clean is not the word, this place was immaculate! The comfort you feel while visiting actually makes you want to return. It's a very bright and cheery place. His knee was well tended to and his continuous physical therapy had him mobile in no time. "

"Hewitt is a great place the nurses and all the staff are very respectful to the paitents there they have from the other i reviews i read its false I highly recommend anybody that has to make that diffcult choice to choose hewitt rehab in shelton ct trust me "

"My grandmother was a resident here during her last days. If and when there were issues, they were addressed immediately. The loving care the staff offered to the family was quite comforting. We were kept informed of every detail from the nurses. It was a relief could go home at the end of the day to get some rest, knowing my grandmother was in good hands. "

"My Mom has been in long-term care since Jan 2015 and is getting excellent care. The staff gets to know you personally, calls the family when there are any changes to meds, care, doctor visits, etc. The food seems great and is served from cart right to you--hot and fresh and not under a dome! You are given choices of two large meals for lunch along with desert and fruit. Maintenance even installed extra poles in her closet and room for her large wardrobe. They have a hairdresser who will also color and perm your hair (which large facilities don't do) The only con is that the outside area is in need of work. The only place residents sit is at the entrance (where vehicles and trucks are constantly arriving)--yet there are grounds around the building. There are two patios, but no furniture there or protection from the sun. Would like to see a gazebo on the grassy hill for those to enjoy and more plantings around the building and tables and umbrellas. One MS attorney patient had to wheel himself in the driveway to sun himself and this is sad! Took my Mom to a larger facility and there is no personal care and her friend didn't even know her caretakers..also no outside trips, as S.Lakes provides - to shop, get ice cream and other trips. I can only compare this to another facility on Long Hill Ave. where the grounds are beautiful, but not the care. So far, have no complaints about the treatment and care my Mom is receiving! "

"Bishop Wicke was a nice place and I liked that it was all in one floor. You walk in and it feels like you’re walking into little apartments. The location though was not good for my dad. "

"Willows Care and Rehabilitation Center was a really good place. The people there were very nice. The place was clean and very bright. The rooms were nice and bright, too. They have a 20-minute turnaround time for the aide to come when the resident pushes the call button, which I think is amazing. They have a different menu every day for the meals. The staff who gave me the tour was great."

"The facility is older, and looks as such in outward appearance. However, upon leaving your car to enter, one walks through a nicely landscaped patio area which is often a popular spot for residents. The facility is very clean, well-staffed, and there is always a staff member close by and willing (and more importantly, able) to help with anything. The food, from what my grandmother has told me, is much better than the previous assisted living facility she stayed at. Anytime there is an accident of any sort, be it a small fall or something very minor, a prompt call is always received. Small things are done to help make the resident feel more comfortable and at home. Overall, the care is very good and the staff is very concerned with the well-being of the residents. I recommend this facility without reservation and believe that it is one of the better facilities available. "

"The staff of Lord Chamberlain was wonderful to my grandfather. He was very disappointed to have to go to a facility before returning home after a fall. However, the caregivers at Lord Chamberlain took extra special care of him! I cannot thank them enough! "

"My husband was a veteran.... the VA got him into Shady Knoll for hospice care.... I have never seen such loving caring people in my life. They totally respected his needs right to the end.... I am so grateful to all of them... God bless them all who cared for him..."

"Different people I knew worked there at Bentley Gardens. It was a good tour. Their food was good, and the dining area is excellent. They have all kinds of stuff for activities. The rooms are good. The facility is secured enough for the residents. "

"I would definitely recommend this live in rehab to anyone who needs it! My grandma was back on her feet in no time. The first time she was there, it was for 6 months, and we are actually looking to get her to stay there permanently. The nurses are on top of things and are all so nice! Meals were always brought on time, whenever she needed anything it the nurse was there at attention. Therapy goes on everyday, a hairstylist comes in and does their hair weekly, and they have activities any elderly person would like! "

"Since I have been here the first floor staff has been great. They helped me with my ADL's. The nurses on the first floor were excellent (all shifts). I am now on the second floor and the staff is also great! They help with phone call and all the staff have been very supportive and patient. The therapy staff was excellent and I will come back if I need short-term rehab again. "

"The staff was diligent and well trained. Care was given in a caring and compassionate way. PT sessions were conducted on regular basis and tailored to the individuals needs. The food was served in a clean and open setting with residents encouraged to mix together. The diversity and portion size was adequate but not great. They tried to do rotating meal choices but it was difficult as many of the residents were there for extended times. In a situation like this nearly anything becomes repetitive.The facility was aging. Flooring and wall coverings and treatments were aging and wearing. Equipment was available for medical care use but was aging as well.Security was acceptable but was mainly for keeping the residents from wandering away rather than to keep outsiders from entering ( not viewed as a problem).My mother in law was there for about six months as she recovered and rehibilitated from surgery. I would rate the entire facility / staff as the middle of the scale but it was convenient for my father in law and affordable. All in all it was a safe and acceptable place that allowed my mother in law to recover and did not break the bank. "

"We liked the apartments at Whitney Center, but it was too expensive for us. It looked good, and we would have been satisfied if we could afford it. "