Greentree Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation sits on Greentree Drive in Waterford, Connecticut, and has been run by Kenneth Kopchik since 1998, with a family-owned and operated approach that tends to make things feel a little more personal, and the place has 90 certified beds and usually has about 83 residents per day, so it's not too crowded but there are always people around. The staff focuses on meeting each resident's recovery goals, whether for a short stay after surgery or for long-term care needs, and there's a lot of effort put into short-term rehabilitation with the main aim to get people back home and active in their community as soon as possible. The place specializes in orthopedic rehab for folks recovering from things like knee or hip replacements, offers sub-acute transitional care for people coming out of the hospital-especially if they're recovering from strokes or surgery-and has therapists working one-on-one with residents in a well-equipped, modern gym. There are services for dementia, chronic illnesses, end-of-life support, and outpatient rehab, so people from around the area can come in for physical, occupational, or speech therapy even after main recovery is done, and there's also IV services and help with most insurance plans, pushing for a smoother experience for everyone.
Greentree Manor tries to keep things patient-centered and comfortable, providing things like restaurant-style dining with a registered dietitian, menus that change with the seasons, and heart-healthy options in an upscale dining room, which isn't too common in all places. Each resident's care plan is made by a team including nurses, rehabilitation staff, and therapy professionals, looking at physical, emotional, and even spiritual needs, and that sort of teamwork does matter when there's a wide range of services like this. Management has had control for many years and the place runs as a for-profit corporation and has connections with the Connecticut Association of Health Care Facilities and Ryders Health Management, which helps with access to wider support networks.
Now, Greentree Manor has received a five-star rating from the federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid, which speaks to some strengths, but inspection reports also show 57 total deficiencies, including three related to infection-control standards and others concerning resident assessment, care planning, and freedom from abuse or neglect, and while there's been no actual harm reported, the possibility for harm was there based on those findings-so it's honest to say the place has room for improvement. The facility's nurse turnover rate sits at about 65.6%, which is higher than the state's average, and the nurse staffing hours per resident per day are also a bit below the state average, so it's wise for families to ask questions about care staff availability and continuity before deciding. Greentree Manor works hard to support not only physical recovery but also the comfort of residents through services and amenities aimed at daily needs, but, as with any facility, paying attention to the inspection history and staffing patterns is smart when looking into long-term care or rehabilitation options. More information can be found on their website at greentree-manor.net for those wanting to learn more or see what the place looks like.
