Carolton Chronic Convalescent

Carolton Chronic Convalescent has been a family-owned and operated healthcare facility since 1955, started by Carmen A. Tortora, Sr., and now overseen by three of his children, sitting at 400 Mill Plain Road in Fairfield, CT, on twelve acres of land, and you'll see they focus on convalescent and chronic care while treating every resident with dignity, respect, and compassion, with a staff that includes an Administrator, CFO, Admission Nurse Coordinator, Director of Rehabilitation, Director of Nursing Linda Zabaneh, RN, Medical Records Manager Kimberly Merly, and a Registered Dietitian named Lisa Cannon, RD. The facility offers 154 beds, including 109 private rooms and suites, and after a $5 million renovation, the building is modern with amenities meant to help residents feel comfortable and at home, plus a 4,000-square-foot rehabilitation center with the latest equipment like treadmills, ellipticals, and free weights, as well as on-site apartment-style daily living therapy spaces. Carolton provides short-term, long-term, and outpatient care, and specializes in rehabilitation after joint replacement, orthopedic injuries, brain injury, or surgery, with therapy services like physical, occupational, speech, cardiac, orthopedic, and wound care, and also manages chronic and convalescent needs such as dementia, hospice, IV care, respite care, and post-op recovery. Residents get a holistic approach, with individualized treatment and resident-centered care, medical and emotional support, clinical care for convalescence, infection control, nursing care, dietary services, social work, counseling, and wellness programs, all while being connected to the Connecticut Association of Health Care Facilities. Carolton earned recognition as a "U.S. News Best Nursing Home" for 2019-20 and holds a High Performing rating for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, and they keep their focus on serving Fairfield and the surrounding communities with comprehensive rehabilitation, support for chronic conditions, and a family atmosphere.