West Haven Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation

    310 Terrace Ave, West Haven, CT, 06516
    3.1 · 32 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    2.0

    Mixed care; serious safety concerns

    I placed my mother here and my experience was mixed. Many staff were warm and caring-Mathew (concierge), several nurses, CNAs, the Admissions Director and social worker Erin stood out and helped a lot. The building is clean, well-decorated, in a nice neighborhood with good therapy, activities and a pleasant dining area. However care was uneven: staff often seemed overworked and unresponsive, call bells/phones didn't always work, showers and meds were missed, and I was alarmed when decline went unnoticed and she was discharged with pneumonia, dehydration and a UTI. There were also unsanitary episodes, bad meal experiences, long admission waits and even concerns about theft/fraud. New ownership is reportedly trying to fix things, but I would be cautious.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    3.09 · 32 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.8
    • Staff

      3.3
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      2.6
    • Value

      3.1

    Pros

    • Individual staff praised for kindness and helpfulness (e.g., Erin, Matthew, Admissions Director)
    • Some nurses, CNAs and social workers described as caring and attentive
    • Clean, well-maintained or well-decorated facility reported by multiple reviewers
    • Positive reports about therapy and rehabilitation services (in some cases)
    • Good/dedicated concierge and admissions support
    • Varied activities and an excellent dining area reported by some reviewers
    • Secure facility with ample parking
    • Rounds and 24-hour shifts noted; staff seen as hardworking during pandemic
    • Some families reported overall good care and satisfaction from admission through discharge
    • New ownership (noted since November) and reported efforts to improve

    Cons

    • Reports of inadequate or negligent medical care, including missed post-fall attention
    • Call bell or room phone not working or often unanswered
    • Unsanitary conditions: urine smell, dirty diapers, porta-potty analogy
    • Poor staff responsiveness and unprofessional behavior in some cases
    • Allegations of medication mishandling and medication not available
    • Serious adverse outcomes reported (sepsis, hospitalization, discharged with pneumonia/UTI/dehydration)
    • Inconsistent quality of care and uneven staff performance across shifts
    • Food and dining problems: bad meals, food not delivered or misdelivered
    • Staffing shortages and overworked employees affecting care
    • Allegations of theft/fraud concerns (SSI check) and unethical behavior
    • Televisions and some room amenities not working
    • Long wait for admission and reports of discharge against medical advice
    • Outdated appearance in parts of facility despite some clean areas
    • Concerns about ineffective physical therapy in some reports
    • Accusations of fraudulent reviews (conflicting narratives) that complicate assessing reliability

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is highly mixed, with strong polarization between reviewers who experienced attentive, compassionate care and those who reported serious lapses in clinical care, sanitation, and responsiveness. Multiple reviews praise specific staff members (notably a social worker named Erin, a concierge named Matthew, and the Admissions Director) and describe clean, well-maintained areas, good activities, and a supportive admissions experience. These positive reviews emphasize caring nurses, polite CNAs, a secure facility with ample parking, and instances of successful rehabilitation and therapy. Several family reviewers explicitly recommend the facility and report satisfaction from admission to discharge.

    Conversely, a recurring and significant portion of reviews describe severe problems that raise safety and quality-of-care concerns. Reported clinical issues include failure to respond appropriately after falls, missing or mishandled medications, and cases that allegedly led to sepsis, hospitalization, or discharge with pneumonia, dehydration, urinary tract infection, and fever. Multiple reviewers reported that call bells and room phones were not working or went unanswered, resulting in delayed care. There are repeated complaints of unsanitary conditions in resident rooms (urine odor, soiled/dirty diapers, and a "porta-potty"-like description), lack of bathing or hygiene assistance (commode left at bedside to avoid helping), and televisions or other room amenities not functioning. These reports describe both neglect and potentially unethical behavior, including an allegation involving theft of an SSI check and broader concerns about medication handling.

    Staffing and consistency emerge as central themes explaining the mixed experiences. Several reviewers highlight compassionate, hardworking staff who went above and beyond—especially during the pandemic—while others describe staff as unprofessional, overworked, or paycheck-driven. Short staffing and uneven coverage across shifts are cited as likely contributors to the variability in care: when staff levels are adequate and particular employees are assigned, families report high-quality care; when shortages or specific personnel issues occur, serious deficiencies appear. This inconsistency also touches rehabilitation services—some families praised therapy, while others said physical therapy was ineffective or therapy placements felt inappropriate.

    Dining and activities also receive polarized feedback. Some reviewers enjoyed good meals, an excellent dining area, and a variety of activities, while others reported food not being delivered, misdelivery, or consistently poor meals. Facility appearance is similarly split: many reviewers call the facility clean and well-decorated, yet others report parts that look outdated or smell foul. Management and administration responses vary in reviewers' accounts: a number of people commend a generous and kind admissions director and note that new ownership (since November) has shown efforts to correct past issues. At the same time, other families experienced unresponsive administration and felt concerns were not addressed, including complaints about discharge decisions and admission delays.

    Notable patterns and takeaways: the facility appears capable of providing good care in many cases, and specific staff members receive high praise; however, there is a recurring pattern of serious incidents and systemic problems tied to staffing levels, responsiveness, and sanitation. The presence of both very positive and deeply negative reviews—along with explicit claims of fraudulent reviews—means prospective families should treat the review set cautiously and seek direct verification. Important practical steps for an interested family, based on the recurring themes, would be to: (1) visit the facility in person, at varied times and shifts, to observe staffing and cleanliness; (2) ask management about recent staffing changes, ownership updates, and outcomes related to incidents cited by reviewers; (3) inquire specifically about call bell systems, medication management protocols, infection-control policies, and post-fall monitoring; and (4) request references from recent families or encourage trial/short-term stays to evaluate actual care consistency. Overall, while the facility shows potential and pockets of good practice, the serious negative reports about medical oversight and sanitation are significant and merit careful investigation before placing a loved one there.

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    About West Haven Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation

    West Haven Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation, located at 310 Terrace Ave in West Haven, Connecticut, runs as a licensed nursing home with 98 certified beds and about 88 residents each day, and people can come here for short stays, like after a hospital visit, or stay long-term if ongoing help is needed, and there's a good variety of care types like skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care for dementia, hospice, respite, and specialized therapy programs for things like wounds, speech, occupational, and physical therapy, with a focus on helping people feel comfortable, safe, and stay as independent as possible. There's a focus on personalized care, so you'll find help with daily needs such as medication, bathing, dressing, eating, and getting up, and the nursing support runs 12-16 hours per day with 24-hour call systems and supervision in place. The building has restaurant-style dining rooms, air-conditioned rooms with private baths, Wi-Fi, phones, cable TV, and kitchenettes, and the facility adds things like community activities, day trips, transportation arrangements, a garden, fitness and gaming rooms, and a small library to keep folks engaged, while regular housekeeping and linen services help out. The staff uses special care plans for every resident and even provides extra help like total parenteral nutrition (TPN), IV services, and a strong amputee rehab program that uses a special rail harness, which is the first of its kind in the state and helps amputees safely practice walking. There are wellness programs, a wellness center, a move-in coordinator, and amenities meant for both short-term rehabilitation and longer stays, and the resident community gets some say in activities, with residents even running some of their own clubs and events. The place is part of RegalCare at West Haven and has ties to Essential Healthcare, and management switched to Menajem Salamon in November 2021. Deficiencies from state inspections include failing to always provide a homelike environment, some problems with pharmacy services, lapses in pain management, and several infection-related issues, with 56 total deficiencies reported, which is more than average, and the nurse turnover rate sits at 50%, higher than the state average, while nursing staff hours fall just short at 3.64 per resident per day. Residents eat meals prepared for their specific diets, get access to mobility aides, and can participate in therapy meant to boost recovery and general function, and the center brings a caring and knowledgeable staff, though there have been some challenges noted in reviews and inspection reports, but the general approach is to treat every resident with attention and build a supportive, warm setting for seniors across a wide range of needs.

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