Southport Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation

    930 Mill Hill Ter, Southport, CT 06890
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate staff and outstanding rehab

    I'm very pleased with the compassionate, kind, and exceptional staff at this beautiful, convenient Southport facility - rehab (magical PT/OT) was outstanding, new ownership and proactive management inspired confidence, and my girlfriend was truly well cared for as she discharged into positive care.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    3.31·(13)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
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    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.1
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      3.3
    • Value

      3.3

    Pros

    • Compassionate caregiving staff
    • Strong physical and occupational therapy program
    • Positive short-term rehabilitation outcomes
    • Supportive and attentive therapy personnel
    • Proactive management under new ownership
    • Scenic, convenient Southport location
    • Coordinated discharge and placement assistance

    Cons

    • Inconsistent medication-administration and monitoring practices
    • Gaps in clinical assessment and escalation protocols
    • Delays in emergency response and hospital-transfer coordination
    • Inadequate personal-care and linen-change routines
    • Inconsistent staffing levels and staff responsiveness
    • Insufficient family communication about incidents and condition changes
    • Property-security and belongings-management gaps
    • Variable dining quality
    • Privacy and surveillance-policy concerns

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews present a mixed picture of care at this nursing and rehabilitation facility. Positive feedback centers on the rehabilitation program and many frontline staff members: families and former patients describe compassionate caregivers, effective physical and occupational therapy, and satisfactory short-term rehab outcomes. Several accounts cite quick progress in therapy, attentive bedside assistance during recovery, and a generally pleasant location in Southport that families find convenient.

    At the same time, there are recurring operational and clinical concerns that prospective residents and families should consider. Multiple accounts describe problems with clinical monitoring and medication practices, including inconsistent vital-sign checks and medication-administration controls. Reviewers also raised issues with escalation pathways and emergency response timing, with some cases resulting in multiple hospital transfers. Hygiene and personal-care routines were flagged as inconsistent in some reports, including irregular bathing and linen changes, which contributes to sanitation and comfort concerns.

    Staffing and communication are another area of divergence. Many reviewers praise individual staff members—nurses, therapists, and managers—as kind and professional, and new ownership is described as engaged and proactive by some families. However, other reports describe staff unresponsiveness, evidence of understaffing, and conduct concerns on the units. Families also noted gaps in communication about significant incidents or transfers, which can complicate decision-making during acute events.

    Dining and facility policies show variability. Several reviewers criticized meal quality, while others did not comment; the facility’s waterfront location is consistently viewed positively. Additional practical concerns include property-security issues and privacy questions related to in-room surveillance; prospective residents should clarify the facility’s policies on belongings, cameras, and room monitoring.

    For families considering this facility, recommended next steps include: asking for specifics about medication-administration protocols (for example, glucose monitoring and insulin procedures), inquiries into staffing levels and shift coverage, review of documented emergency escalation protocols, clarification of bathing and linen-change schedules, and confirmation of property/room-security and surveillance policies. Visiting the unit, meeting therapy staff, and requesting recent quality and inspection records can help establish whether the facility’s strengths in rehabilitation and compassionate caregiving are supported by consistent clinical and operational practices.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 5
    Cited by CMS for abuse, or potential for abuse, on its most recent survey cycle.
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    Location

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    Southport Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation is located at 930 Mill Hill Ter, Southport, CT, 06890.

    About Southport Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation

    Southport Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation sits at 930 Mill Hill Terrace in Southport, CT, and provides a mix of care options for seniors, including assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The facility holds 120 certified beds and is run as a for-profit nursing home, now managed by Menajem Salamon since late 2021, and the direct owners include Menajem Salamon, Steven Landa, Mordejai Salamon, and Sari Landa, each holding different shares. It connects with Essential Healthcare and is part of a network with other senior communities in the area, like Maplewood at Southport. Care here covers everything from help with daily living basics-like dressing and bathing-to more complex needs that require 24-hour skilled nursing, especially for those with serious health conditions, dementia, or Alzheimer's. The staff handles medication management, meals, personal care, and has a team known for being helpful, cheerful, and kind, which seems to make people feel welcome and at ease.

    The skilled nursing program includes full-time medical oversight, wound care, diabetes support-including insulin pumps-plus services for post-traumatic brain injuries, oxygen use, catheter and ostomy care, chemotherapy, bariatric and bipolar care, and more. The therapy team offers physical, speech, and occupational therapy, using equipment like the exclusive rail/rehabilitation harness to help patients with standing and walking. Rehabilitation programs also pay special attention to amputees and people with complicated health needs, aiming to boost independence and mobility. Memory care offers 24-hour support, specialized programs, and a setting designed to reduce confusion, handle wandering, and give structure to those with memory loss. Activities meant to keep residents socially engaged, sharper mentally, and more active physically show up on the schedule regularly, with reviews averaging high marks for the overall experience.

    Southport Center provides both short- and long-term stays, serving seniors who need full-time care, including respite care for families who need a break. Southport Manor Convalescent is a part of the community too, offering nursing and convalescent care. The kitchen serves balanced meals using quality ingredients, and there are amenities for mobility, like the rail harness, aimed at keeping people as independent as possible. Clinical programs get adjusted for each patient to help them reach the best health and function they can, with a patient-centered focus guiding most care decisions.

    Staffing for nurses averages just under four hours per patient each day, which is better than the Connecticut average, and fewer nurses leave compared to other homes in the state. While inspectors found deficiencies-44 total-including infection control, pest control, dietary services, and some issues with resident rights, the facility has earned awards like Best of Senior Living for care and support. The staff is described as caring and willing to answer questions or concerns. Southport Center sits near hospitals and medical specialists, helping with quick access when more care is needed. Though not free of problems, the focus remains on thorough clinical care, strong rehab programs, and a daily effort to treat residents with sensitivity and respect.

    People often ask...

    Southport Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 930 Mill Hill Ter, Southport, CT 06890.

    No, Southport Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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