Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center sits on five landscaped acres at 76 West Rocks Road in Norwalk, Connecticut, and has a long history of serving seniors with both short-term and long-term care needs, whether they're living with physical challenges or dementia, and the building itself holds 60 beds, including 6 private rooms, so most residents share a semiprivate space and yes, there's a communal dining room where folks can gather to share their meals together. The nursing staff includes registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants who stay on-site around the clock to help with personal care and medical needs, and the center provides skilled nursing care, post-acute care, short-term rehab, and discharge planning aimed at helping people return home quickly, especially after something like a stroke, for which they offer an intensive neurological rehabilitation program that accepts new patients.
The Dementia and Memory Care Unit uses a Wanderguard system so residents with memory loss stay safe and don't become lost, and for anyone needing help with daily activities, services cross over from assisted living to full nursing care, with hospice services available for end-of-life needs and recreation therapy programs running to keep everyone as active as possible. Physical therapy and occupational therapy services are provided in-house through a therapy partner, while visiting beauty care professionals come by to help residents stay groomed and feeling good, and the on-site chapel allows Mass to be held regularly, reflecting the sponsorship by The Sisters of Saint Thomas of Villanova, which brings a spirit of compassion and community to daily life.
Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center is part of the Greater Norwalk Chamber since 2007 and has a reputation for keeping the environment clean and well-kept, focusing on a team approach where nurses and nursing assistants work together, always learning and improving to deliver holistic care that goes beyond the physical, tending to spiritual, social, and emotional well-being. The center supports residents with services like Skilled Nursing, Neurological Rehabilitation, Short-Term Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Dementia and Memory Care, Post-Acute Care, Recreation Therapy, IV services, and more, and its gardens and lawns offer a bit of peace on the grounds, while the programs and daily help are designed to support the chronically ill, convalescent elderly, and those recovering from surgeries or illness. More information about schedules, services, and daily rhythms is posted online, and Delores Tirpak serves as the contact person for the center, making it easy to learn more or arrange a visit.
