Notre Dame Convalescent Homes, Inc. DBA Health and Rehabilitation Center
76 West Rock Road, Norwalk, CT 06851
Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center, nestled on five landscaped acres in Norwalk, CT, is a welcoming 60-bed residence providing top-notch medical care for the chronically ill and convalescent elderly. Under the loving sponsorship of The Sisters of Saint Thomas of Villanova, the center creates an extended family environment where residents receive personalized attention and the highest quality medical care. Owned and operated by Notre Dame Convalescent Homes, Inc., the center's history dates back to the post-World War II era, when it was established in response to Pope Pius XII's call for growth in faith and goodness. With an emphasis on both physical and spiritual well-being, Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center is known for its comprehensive services including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, dementia/memory care, post-acute care, recreation therapy, and hospice care.
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Community Details
The community is a 60-bed residence featuring 6 private rooms designed for short-term rehab patients. Its serene location on five acres provides a peaceful environment for residents and their families. Notre Dame emphasizes a team approach to care, involving families in the care planning process. Safe and supportive, it has implemented safety measures and clinical support systems, including a Wanderguard system for residents at risk of elopement, to ensure the well-being of cognitively impaired individuals.
Details
- 60-Bed Residence
- 6 Private Rooms
- Five Acres
- Family Involvement
- Safety Measures
- Clinical Support Systems
- Wanderguard System
Food and Dining
Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center provides a comprehensive dining experience for its residents. The culinary staff, including line cooks and dietary aides, work under the direction of the Food Service Director to ensure meals are prepared according to established recipes and that a variety of dining needs are met. The dedication to maintaining a high level of service reflects in the well-coordinated efforts to facilitate a nourishing and enjoyable dining experience for all residents.
Dining
- Comprehensive Dining Experience
- Culinary Staff
- Food Service Director
- Established Recipes
- Variety of Dining Needs
Amenities
Notre Dame offers a range of amenities to its residents, including diagnostic testing services such as onsite blood work, X-rays, and EKGs. Creative and recreational amenities like their communal TV areas, special event hosting, and pet therapy engage residents in social and enriching activities. Comfort care amenities for hospice patients include private rooms for end-of-life care, where families and friends can gather to support and celebrate their loved ones.
Amenities
- 60-Bed Residence
- 6 Private Rooms
- Five Acres
- Family Involvement
- Safety Measures
- Clinical Support Systems
- Wanderguard System
- Diagnostic Testing Services
- Blood Work
- X-rays
- EKGs
- Communal TV Areas
- Special Event Hosting
- Pet Therapy
- Private Rooms for Hospice
Activities
Activities
The community's Recreation Department provides an array of activities to support the emotional, mental, physical, social, and spiritual well-being of residents. Programs are varied and individualized, accommodating different levels of physical and cognitive functioning, with activities held seven days a week. Activities range from musical programs, spiritual activities with daily Catholic mass, exercise sessions including yoga, intergenerational programs, seasonal BBQs on the patio, family-inclusive special events, and resident support groups.
Amenities
- Recreation Department
- Musical Programs
- Spiritual Activities
- Daily Catholic Mass
- Exercise Sessions
- Intergenerational Programs
- Seasonal BBQs
- Family-Inclusive Special Events
- Resident Support Groups
