Hamden Rehabilitation and Health Care Center - Hamden, Connecticut

a815mary

I wish to start off with a fact...why can't the staff in the Dementia unit open the windows.....while most at lunch or taking a shower....this should be an automatic action....FRESH AIR IS BETTER THAN ANY PHARMACY MEDICINE....I ALWAYS OPEN THE WINDOW A BIT WHILE IM VISITING MY FAMILY MEMBER...FRESH air AFTER THE FLOOR IN THE RECREATION ROOM IS WASHED WITH POISON CLEANERS.Those residents enter the room while it is drying...VAPORS!!!!!!
Dimethicone.....in cleaners ...vapors...causes cancer of the lungs...and other illnesses....while the FLOORS are being washed in the rooms...open the DOOR for a bit..
NO EXCUSE ABOUT THE ALARM....
I am just finishing a degree in Holistic medicine......Fresh air is free presently...Just Do it .. Hamden Rehabilitation Center..
This post will not change any discrepancies. I read most of the other reviews. As I was leaving today, after tending to my relative in the Dementia unit I bumped into another family member. She took the words out of my mouth she said, "The staff is not trained for the care of Dementia residents." She said" They suck."
The Dementia unit members are the forgotten the lost souls....
Why last week after the regular CNA left...without any instructions what so ever from the nurse....the new ....non -English speaking person left my family member in the bed.... unattended... She put her pajamas on? My hired CNA before she left...told the non-English speaking person to wake her in fifteen minutes and bring her to Recreation...This was after lunch.

Non -English speaking Mexican
My family member Unattended in the room
No monitoring what so ever ....
The administration never answered to me ...What is the protocol in the event of a weather extreme ornational emergency...I can only imagine .....most of the staff will leave due to nature of them. The residents will be all alone and die .
Only one staff member stayed a few years ago in the tornado event that occurred.... Debbie....stayed because she is a dedicated....and a saving Grace. Any one reading this post ....know this..... is only the tip of the
iceberg.... After 4 years there is not a visit that goes bye without anquish and a knot in my stomach...by the way ....from THE smells in the Dementia unit....is a prime example of the efficiency.. BEING PREFORMED...NOT.....

Bonnie Tangredi

Working with Social Service Director, Angela is always a pleasure.
Information regarding residents are always accurate, and very detailed. The facility is always spotless, and the team is very approachable. Working with this community is a pleasure. I have referred several residents to go there for rehab as well, with good outcome. I look forward to a continued partnership.

Pam Sypher

Our family wishes we had found this place a lot sooner. They are very clean and friendly. They have been good to my mother. They are worth their weight in gold! Oldest daughter Pam Sypher

danielle bickers

My mother was recently transfered to this facility. She called me within the hour to say she asked for a bedpan from the staff. No one returned tobher room, no one responded to her calls or her cries for assistance. I called to inform the person on duty that my mother required assistance while I was still on the phone with my mother, my mother informed me they turned off the lights and did not enter her room. I tried calling back to be transferred to her room and they refused. What kind of facility is this! I am 3000 thousand miles away and no one can assist on the phone with a telephone call transfer to a room?! I understand HIPPA but this is ridiculous.

Jennifer Baerman

Physical therapy and occupational therapy were wonderful. Went from fractured pelvis to walking with a walker in less than 3 weeks. Most nurses were great and caring but know your medications when you go. One part time nurse was nasty and wouldn’t give me one of my meds but after reporting her she was removed from my section. Rooms were comfortable and clean and meals were okay with choices of likes and dislikes. Happy that I got home so quickly. Enjoyed the company of my roommate and staying in touch. All in all decent place to heal. Bring clothes and any things you want except valuables. Snacks were nice bedtime treats needed with my meds. Also nice dining room with a Wednesday breakfast buffet.

Rosa Arroyo

I work for hospices and I got to A lot of buildings. This one is one of my favorite is always nice and clean every wear you go you see housekeeping making sure everything is nice and clean. The nursing staff are so friendly always haven a small on their faces. They treat the residents with love and respect.
Office staff always said good morning and are very friendly. I definitely recommend this place to the family of my home Patience.If the are looking for nice clean safe places for their love one.

David Longyear

My mom was recently discharged to Hamden Health Care after a 4 week hospital stay. Her health was steadily failing and the staff at Hamden Health Care treated her with respect and dignity, making sure her final days were as comfortable as possible. I was very impressed with the cleanliness of the facility and the genuine concern shown to my mother by the staff. She passed today but my family will always be forever grateful for the compassion shown to her in her brief stay at this facility.

Matthew Marchitto

My father has been here for almost 4 years, they treat him so well and are just so kind to him. I watch the staff and they honestly care about the residents and treat them with dignity and respect. The facility is extremely clean and well maintained. Stag staff always keeps me updated on his status and progress. The food seems to be really good by the way he eats. I am very satisfied with their care so far.