St. Teresa Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

    519 Bridge St, Manchester, NH 03104
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate clean engaging respite stay

    I had a very positive respite stay - the staff were friendly, attentive and compassionate, communication was impressive, and I felt treated with dignity. The facility is clean and welcoming, dining was delicious, activities and therapy kept me engaged, and outdoor/amenity spaces are lovely. Overall I felt well cared for and would recommend it.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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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

    Reviews

    4.54·(35)

    Overall rating

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

      4.6
    • Staff

      4.4
    • Meals

      4.7
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      4.5

    Pros

    • Compassionate and engaged nursing staff
    • Strong rehabilitation and recovery services
    • Person-centered caregiving approach
    • Clean, well‑maintained facility environment
    • Pleasant, well‑appointed dining rooms with good food
    • Wide range of activities and social programs
    • Effective family-centered communication and discharge support
    • On-site grooming and salon services
    • Accessible outdoor spaces and common-area amenities
    • Prompt administrative assistance with insurance and paperwork

    Cons

    • Incontinence-care deficiencies
    • Pressure-injury and wound-management gaps
    • Variability in staff responsiveness and interpersonal tone
    • Inconsistent nursing‑aide performance
    • Smoking activity near the main entrance
    • Perceived influence of religious affiliation on care

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews describe a facility with many operational strengths alongside isolated but significant clinical concerns. Strengths most often cited include attentive, compassionate staff, a robust rehabilitation program, person-centered care, and a clean, welcoming environment. Families frequently note good communication from administration and strong support for transitions home.

    Care and staff: Many accounts emphasize knowledgeable, caring nurses and therapists who support recovery and provide calm, reassuring care. Several reviews highlight effective rehab services and assistance with insurance and homecare paperwork that facilitated smooth discharges. At the same time, a minority of reviews raised serious issues related to basic care needs — specifically deficiencies in incontinence care and gaps in pressure-injury/wound management — and described variability in nursing‑aide performance. There are also comments about inconsistent approachability among some staff; a few of these concerns were later described as addressed by management.

    Dining and activities: Dining services are repeatedly described as pleasant, with two dining rooms and generally positive remarks about food quality. The facility appears to maintain an active calendar: reviewers note engaged activities staff, frequent social programming, and opportunities for residents to be involved in daily programs. In-house grooming, a beauty salon, and regular holiday decorations contribute to a homelike atmosphere.

    Facilities and amenities: The building and common areas are characterized as clean and well maintained. Reviewers describe comfortable, decorated interiors, a library, outdoor seating with bird feeders and picnic tables, and physical‑therapy options for exercise. The small‑community feel and visible maintenance support are frequently cited as positives.

    Management and communication: Administrative and support staff receive favorable comments for being informative and helpful. Families report clear communication, assistance with paperwork, and a family-centered approach to end‑of‑life and respite care. Positive notes include prompt medication adjustments and coordinated discharge planning.

    Notable patterns and suggested areas to verify in person: While the dominant narrative is positive, the presence of isolated but serious clinical concerns (incontinence-care and pressure‑injury management) and variability in frontline aide conduct suggest that prospective residents and families should confirm current protocols and oversight during a visit. Additional items to clarify include staffing consistency, wound‑care procedures, incontinence-care routines, the facility's smoking policy (some reviews mentioned smoking activity near the entrance), and how the facility addresses cultural or religious preferences when families perceive care influence. These checks will help balance the generally favorable reports of rehabilitation, activities, and facility upkeep with the operational issues raised by a minority of reviewers.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    St. Teresa Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is located at 519 Bridge St, Manchester, NH, 03104.

    About St. Teresa Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

    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.

    People often ask...

    St. Teresa Rehabilitation and Nursing Center offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    Yes, St. Teresa Rehabilitation and Nursing Center allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 519 Bridge St, Manchester, NH 03104.

    No, St. Teresa Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 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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