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Montowese Center for Health & Rehabilitation

Updated 2026-08-20 · 4,067 reviewed · 53 listed · Scored from 210 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(210) 69 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Skilled Nursing with Memory CareAdult Day ProgramsMemory Care Assisted LivingAlzheimer's & Dementia Care
Montowese Center for Health & Rehabilitation
Services
Skilled Nursing with Memory Care, Adult Day Programs, Memory Care Assisted Living
Reviews
210

What recent reviews say

Many reviewers praise the clean facility and warm staff, with some noting attentive care for their loved ones. However, recurring complaints center on understaffing (especially nights), long response times to patient requests, and delayed medical attention that has raised serious safety concerns for vulnerable residents.

Praised for
  • clean, well-maintained facility
  • friendly and caring staff
  • good physical therapy services
  • compassionate nurses and caregivers
Watch-outs
  • severe understaffing, especially overnight
  • slow response to patient requests and emergencies
  • poor communication and unreturned calls
  • inconsistent care quality and patient safety concerns
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Best for: Patients who can self-advocate and have family nearby to monitor care closely.
Think twice if: Your loved one requires frequent hands-on help or monitoring overnight; staffing shortages have delayed emergency response.

Strengths

  • Clean, organized facility
  • Friendly, compassionate staff members
  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation services

Worth knowing

  • Glen noted as a skilled, caring nurse
  • Severe overnight staffing gaps: only one RN reported
  • Physical therapy halted early without proper medical follow-up in one case
  • Missed medical signs (lung auscultation delayed seven hours)

What reviews say by service

Skilled Nursing with Memory Care
Praised for cleanliness and therapy; criticized for slow response to medical emergencies and understaffing.
Memory Care Assisted Living
Mixed: staff described as caring, but vulnerable residents report delayed help and safety lapses.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
Limited direct evidence; praised for friendly staff but concerns about monitoring capacity during low-staffing periods.
Adult Day Programs
No clear evidence in reviews.

How it compares

  • Rated 4 against a 4.3 average across the 46 skilled nursing with memory care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 100% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 36
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
134
4
26
3
1
2
11
1
38

Common questions

What therapy services do you offer?
Their website lists physical therapy, and reviews confirm physical therapy staff are available on-site.
What areas do you serve?
The business serves North Haven, CT, according to their website.
Are visiting hours flexible?
No information in the reviews or website about specific visiting hours.
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Last updated 2026-08-20