St. Teresa Rehabilitation and Nursing Center sits in a peaceful neighborhood in Manchester, New Hampshire, with a warm, caring atmosphere where folks can feel comfortable and safe, and they've been around for quite a while with a steady focus on helping people retain their independence and dignity, whether they're staying short term or long term, needing skilled nursing, memory care, rehab or simply independent living in the Bishop Primeau Apartments right on the same grounds. As a non-profit, church-related center operated by Catholic Charities New Hampshire, they aim to make sure everyone's treated like family, focusing on person-centered care that fits each resident's interests and health needs without a lot of fuss, and the staff includes registered nurses, licensed nurses, CNAs, and specialists in speech, occupational, and physical therapy, with a doctor on call 24/7 and electronic call systems in every room so folks can get help right away if they need it, which gives many families some peace of mind.
The facility's had good inspection grades, often A+, and got recognized with the AHCA National Bronze Award for Commitment to Quality back in 2019, which is a sign they do things right year after year, plus they take both Medicare and Medicaid. Inside you'll find two quiet wings for rest, roomy apartments, and big comfortable common areas, along with family amenities including a lovely indoor courtyard full of flowers and gardens, a gazebo, a beauty salon, a rehab gym, a gift shop, and a library, so there's always a spot to relax or chat with neighbors or visiting loved ones. Dining happens restaurant-style at the Bistro Café where the culinary staff cooks up meals for all dietary needs, and they do homecooked meals for folks, which feels nice, and housing is spacious throughout.
Programs cover just about everything, with services for people living with chronic illnesses, dementia, and serious or long-term conditions, and they've also got strong rehab for folks recovering from surgery, illness, stroke, or other health changes. They provide respite care for tired caregivers, memory and palliative care, hospice care on-site, and many forms of therapeutic support like cardiac therapy, respiratory therapy, nutritional counseling, mental health services, dentistry, optometry, podiatry, audiology, recreational therapy, X-ray, lab work, and orthopedic rehab, all managed by a team dedicated to each person's comfort. Residents can join in lots of activities-games, crafts, gardening, singalongs, special events, music therapy, movies, weekly Mass, and even group dining outings-so there's a steady calendar of things for folks to try if they want to.
They've got an occupancy rate close to 72 percent, and folks who move in for independent living enjoy modern apartments, light housekeeping, meals, and transport, while those needing a closer level of care have access to round-the-clock support, personal care, laundry, housekeeping, and all sorts of therapy and medical support. There's a family council, but not a resident council, and families are encouraged to take part in planning and decision-making. The building's had some recent renovations to keep amenities comfortable and up to date, and you can see photos of what life looks like right there. All in all, St. Teresa offers a wide variety of long-term and short-term care, a friendly team, many amenities, a focus on dignity and support, and a history of high quality recognized through state inspections and national awards.
