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Grimes Center

1354 Chapel St

4(30 ratings)· New Haven average: 4.1

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Quick Facts

Total units
114
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
114
Therapy schedule
Two rehab sessions daily, seven days a week
Discharge planning
Staff assess home environment before discharge
Skills training
Practice area for cooking, hygiene, and mobility skills

What Families Think

Grimes Center is a short-term rehabilitation facility in New Haven, Connecticut, where several reviewers praise the physical therapy staff, cleanliness, and food, while others report inconsistent nursing care and a safety incident involving an unwitnessed fall. Reviews reflect a mix of strongly positive rehab experiences and concerns about staffing and supervision.

The Good

  • Physical therapy staff repeatedly praised as helpful and attentive
  • Facility described as clean, with frequent floor cleaning
  • Nurses described as attentive and responsive by some reviewers
  • Multiple reviewers call the food good
  • One reviewer rated their multi-stay experience five stars

The Bad

  • One report of understaffing causing delayed dressing and PT readiness
  • One report of medication not given on a consistent schedule
  • One reported unwitnessed fall linked to low bed rails and limited monitoring
  • One serious complaint alleging discriminatory treatment by staff

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About Grimes Center

Grimes Center in New Haven, Connecticut is a short-term rehabilitation facility dedicated to helping patients recover from surgery, illness, and injury. The center offers comprehensive rehabilitative care in a professional, comfortable, and supportive environment, with a team of medical specialists, nurses, and physical therapists focused on helping patients regain their highest possible level of functioning before transitioning safely back to their own homes.

The facility specializes in recovery from knee, hip, or spine surgery; stroke; injury; and strength rebuilding after illness. Grimes Center provides two rehabilitation sessions daily, seven days a week, with a newly expanded gym area designed to build strength and regain balance. The center features an activities of daily living area where patients practice cooking, personal hygiene, and mobility skills like getting in and out of bed.

Care is delivered by a specially trained staff including physical, occupational, and speech therapists, along with physicians on staff who specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Each patient receives one-on-one rehabilitation custom-designed to their specific needs. Staff also assess patients' home environments and provide recommendations to support safe transitions home.

The facility is described as clean and bright with numerous amenities to make patients' stays comfortable and pleasant. Grimes Center is highly rated for short-term rehabilitation based on national rankings and meets the highest quality standards for care, safety, and cleanliness.

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews

4overall · 30 ratings combined

4★ on Google (30)

S G

May 2026

via Google

Nursing and Aide service is not good... hopefully it is because the facility is under staffed or something. Multiple instances when they didn't have patients assisted or dressed by 9am and therefore not ready for PT appointments! Medication not given on a regular time schedule. However, the PT staff were helpful. As this facility is part of Yale issues of bad service, Inconsistent schedules and unprofessionalism shouldn't occur regularly as it has. Unfortunately my overall recent experience having a family member there was not very good!

Jesse Osmun

Jan 2026

via Google

My Dad is at Grimes now, and while the staff have been lovely and communication has been great, I am not sure its the best place for people with Cognitive Decline who are likely to get out of bed. My Dad just had an "Unwitnessed fall" because the beds have low rails and Dad has tried to get out of bed before. It's a little frustrating that there isn't better monitoring and safety to make sure falls hopefully don't happen.

Lorraine Mazzacane

Oct 2025

via Google

My aunt was recently there for 10 days for rehab they made it as enjoyable and comfortable as it could possibly be. The nurses were attentive they responded quickly to anything you needed the place is very cleaned the floors were cleaned 2 or 3x a week they were very very friendly to the visitors even letting us wait inside for our ride. They did a lot of exercises and rehab overall a fantastic place I would give it 10 stars if I could.

Ari George

Dec 2024

via Google

I am writing to formally lodge a complaint of Racial Bias regarding an incident that occurred at the Sister Anne Rehabilitation Center on December 17, 2024, at approximately 4:00 PM. As a six-months-pregnant individual and a school bus driver, I stopped at the facility to request permission to use the restroom. Upon entering, I was greeted by a woman named Melissa, who appeared to be an older caucasian woman, likely in her mid-60s. I explained my situation and politely asked if I may use the restroom due to the urgency of my condition. To my disappointment, Melissa denied my request, stating that I could not use the restroom and explicitly disregarded my pregnancy. When I asked to speak with a supervisor or another staff member, Melissa informed me that everyone else was gone for the day. In disbelief I asked for her name and wished her a good day, she did not respond until my back was turned walking towards the door. I exited the building through the same door I entered, disappointed and still in need of a restroom I hurried across the street to a corner store and the gentleman told me their water wasn’t running. I had no choice but to continue driving for another 25 minutes to return to my workplace, where I could use the facilities. Abruptly after, I was called aside by my manager, who informed me that the supervisor from the Sister Anne Rehabilitation Center called to report that I had been rude, aggressive , and I have broken their door. This left me shocked and appalled because I am a professional and carried myself professionally and although I was lied too and told no one else was there I did not change character, so how could a supervisor call with these false accusations (Was this an attempt to get me in trouble and affect my livelihood). I requested to obtain video footage from the facility, which would clearly show that I exited the building calmly and in the same manner as I entered.I am deeply concerned about the discriminatory behavior I experienced during this incident. Melissa’s refusal to accommodate my reasonable and urgent request, coupled with the false allegations made against me, raises serious questions about her conduct and attitude toward others.I respectfully request that Melissa’s actions be thoroughly investigated, including a review of any prior complaints that may have been lodged against her. Such behavior is not only unprofessional but also deeply insensitive, particularly toward someone in my condition.Thank you for your attention to this matter

Sandra Martinez

Dec 2023

via Google

I love this place, I was there in 2013-2014. I stayed like 3 times, different times in a period of 2 yrs. I had major knee surgery and had some complications with surgery. My stay there was so very pleasant. The staff was to friendly and they really looked out for your well being. I always recommend my folks to go there if they have the option. It’s local, very clean and the food is really good. So my thumbs up and 5 stars for Grimes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Grimes Center offer?

Grimes Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Grimes Center located?

Grimes Center is located at 1354 Chapel St in New Haven, Connecticut.

What do families say about Grimes Center?

Grimes Center is a short-term rehabilitation facility in New Haven, Connecticut, where several reviewers praise the physical therapy staff, cleanliness, and food, while others report inconsistent nursing care and a safety incident involving an unwitnessed fall. Reviews reflect a mix of strongly positive rehab experiences and concerns about staffing and supervision.

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