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Families describe Matulaitis as a warm, faith-centered nursing home where staff treat residents and relatives like family, praising cleanliness, communication, and compassionate end-of-life care. One sharply negative review describes a distressing experience around a resident's death and a rude interaction with nursing staff, which stands out against otherwise strongly positive feedback.
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Matulaitis Nursing Home is a senior living community in Putnam, Connecticut offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 3.8 out of 5 across 30 reviews.
Matulaitis Rehabilitation & Skilled Care is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Putnam, Connecticut, offering 24-hour nursing care rooted in Catholic, Christian values. The facility combines rehabilitation services with extended skilled care, emphasizing a holistic, person-centered approach that honors the dignity and respect of each resident.
The facility's rehabilitation services focus on restoring health and residents' well-being in the shortest time possible following hospital stays, surgeries, or major health events. Skilled care is individualized to each resident's needs and provides compassionate, competent nursing support. Long-term skilled care addresses the needs of residents who benefit from continuous nursing support and assistance with daily routines, guided by a multidisciplinary staff committed to the facility's mission.
Matulaitis operates as a smoke-free community where each wing has a Unit Manager who serves as a first point of contact for concerns regarding resident needs and coordinates care with attending physicians. The facility emphasizes creating an environment where residents can experience joy and support during their stay, founded on core values of respect, compassion, faith, hope, and integrity.
According to Medicare's Nursing Home Compare, Matulaitis has received a five-star rating and is recognized as Northeast Connecticut's leading skilled nursing facility.
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linda L
May 2026
Like any thing, things could be better or improved upon. The garden areas are lovely and the outdoor space. My mom and I loved seeing the two dogs Bogey and Duke so we hope you will consider pet visitors in the future. I plan to volunteer to maintain the garden areas through the Summer. I know being outdoors is important to many residents to help them enjoy the fresh air and to improve their wellbeing.
David Johnsen
May 2026
Our family member is a resident at Matulaitis Nursing Home. We are confident that she is in the best place for her. She receives excellent care, encouragement, and support. The nursing staff watches her condition and gives medical attention and treatment as needed and calls us to report updates and changes. The Activity Dept.does an outstanding job in providing activities to stimulate and bring enjoyment to every day. Matulaitis has become more than professionals doing their job...to us, Matulaitis is like family.
Dorothy Maynard
May 2026
When you or your loved one enters Matulaitis, you are automatically part of their family and are treated as such. My loved one is always treated with kindness and respect. The families are also treated the same. Everyone's door is always open to support you and listen. The entire staff is pleasant and helpful. The patients, their rooms and the halls are bright, welcoming and clean. When you walk in the front door, you are greeted mostly by Christine who is pleasant, well informed and able to answer any question you have. If you have a request, she will do whatever she can to assist you. Everyone makes you and your loved one feel at ease. It is also important to us that their beautiful Chapel has services every morning and is a place you can visit any time during the day. When you're loved one can't be at home, it's comforting knowing they are in wonderful, caring hands.
Susan Borski
Apr 2026
My mother was a resident at this nursing home. On March 30 the. I received a call from Bonnie nurse on my mother wing. She said mom was having trouble breathing and had fever. I asked for the NP to access Mom. She called and said Mom was going to Daykimball ER. I received call from ER doctor that Mom was passing Away. I rushed to the hospital a and was told Mom passed. After the shock of Mom passing away so suddenly. I planned her wake and funeral. When I went to get clothes for her wake. Not even 24 hours after Mom passed they packed up all her things and placed them in a large room. Like my mother did not matter to them. I called today and asked for Bonnie Mom head nurse on C wing. I want to go over everything with her on the morning my mom had passed. She was extremely rude and said I am not discussing this with you. That I was recording her. That is not true. I had never recorded anything I talked about with any staff member. This is how this nurse is treating family members of the residents who passed away. Be very careful about leaving your Loved one in this facility.
S Gerrish
May 2023
My mother lived at Matulitis for 3 1/2 years and we lived 2 miles away so we were there often. I cannot tell you how happy we were with the care she got. She was treated with kindness, patience, professionalism, and respect. When she needed hospice care, they provided it and we will always be thankful for the extremely kind and compassionate way they treated her….and us. My husband has already told me….and them….that should he ever need placement, that’s where he’s going!
6 inspection visits in the last three years, 19 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 20, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 30, 2025
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 31, 2025
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 24, 2025
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 24, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 20, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 20, 2025
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 20, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 20, 2025
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 30, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 30, 2022
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 13, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 6, 2019
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 6, 2019
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 6, 2019
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Matulaitis Nursing Home offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Matulaitis Nursing Home is located at 10 Thurber Rd in Putnam, Connecticut.
Families describe Matulaitis as a warm, faith-centered nursing home where staff treat residents and relatives like family, praising cleanliness, communication, and compassionate end-of-life care. One sharply negative review describes a distressing experience around a resident's death and a rude interaction with nursing staff, which stands out against otherwise strongly positive feedback.
Matulaitis Nursing Home had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 19 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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