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Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center

76 West Rocks Road

3.2(14 ratings)· Norwalk average: 4.2

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Quick Facts

Total units
60
Medicare rating
5 of 5

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Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
60
Facility size
Small 60-bed skilled nursing facility
Room privacy
Only 6 rooms are private
Religious affiliation
Operated by Catholic religious order, Sisters of Saint Thomas of Villanova
Specialty program
Intensive post-stroke rehabilitation with in-house therapy
Setting
Sits on five landscaped acres

What Families Think

Reviews of this small, faith-affiliated nursing facility are mixed: several families praise attentive, caring staff and cleanliness, while others report serious concerns about management honesty and declining quality. It's a 60-bed skilled nursing center operated by a religious order, with a notable post-stroke rehabilitation program and family involvement in care planning.

The Good

  • Staff described as caring and attentive by families
  • Facility kept impeccably clean
  • Post-stroke neurological rehabilitation program on-site
  • On-site chapel for spiritual needs
  • Families invited into care planning process
  • Social workers support residents and families

The Bad

  • One report of dishonest, non-transparent management
  • One report claiming overall care has declined recently
  • Only 6 private rooms out of 60 beds
  • No published pricing information available

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About Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center

Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center is a 60-bed nursing care facility in Norwalk, Connecticut, operated under the sponsorship of The Sisters of Saint Thomas of Villanova. The community includes 6 private rooms and is situated on five landscaped acres.

The center provides skilled nursing care for chronically ill and convalescent elderly residents, with an emphasis on optimizing quality of life. Staff members work to create a warm, home-like atmosphere where residents feel part of an extended family, with personalized attention alongside medical care. Social workers assist both residents and families in adjusting to life at the community.

Notre Dame offers an intensive neurological rehabilitation program for post-stroke patients, directed by medical staff. The program is designed to return stroke patients home as quickly as possible, with in-house therapy partners providing treatment to help residents return to their previous activities upon discharge.

Family involvement is encouraged and integrated into the community's approach to care. Families are invited to participate in resident care planning, and both residents and families receive support from social workers. The center welcomes questions and concerns from families regarding resident care.

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews

3.2overall · 14 ratings combined

3.2★ on Google (14)

ET

Feb 2026

via Google

Do not send your family members here, this place is not what it used to be. There are some caring staff but more bad than good. All the most recent reviews speak for themselves do not share

JG

Oct 2025

via Google

My experience with the management at Notre Dame Rehabilitation was extremely disappointing. I found the leadership to be dishonest and lacking transparency in their communication and actions. I expected professionalism and accountability but instead encountered evasive behavior and unfulfilled promises. In my opinion, there needs to be far greater honesty and ethical responsibility from those in charge. I would caution anyone considering this facility to ask detailed questions and carefully monitor the quality of care provided.

Robin DeJesus

Feb 2025

via Google

My mother had a wonderful stay here while recuperating from surgery. She was very satisfied with her room, bed, care, food and more. The staff, including Marjorie, made her feel very comfortable and safe. Mom loved having a chapel in house for her morning prayers and meditations. I'm hoping my mom doesn't require any more surgeries in the future but if she does she'd be more than happy to recover at Notre Dame.

Ann Romanello

Dec 2023

via Google

I’m a retired nurse and have had first hand experience in multiple long term care facilities. As far as ND is concerned, it is because of the staff that my family can sleep at night. One or the other of my siblings are there most every day, at different times and what we find is always the same. A caring and compassionate staff who take extraordinary care of our loved one. I’m always amazed that staff from all departments know, and greet my loved one by name and always have a moment to share pleasantries. It was incredibly difficult to make a decision to seek LTC. There were some hiccups upon admission- and adjustments to make. But we did the work and are more than pleased at our decision to entrust ND with our loved ones care. As far as our experience with Marjorie, it has been beyond positive. Her door is literally open and she takes a personal interest in the care and wellbeing of the residents. I’ve seen it. I’m so grateful for her and am confident that she is in the right place as Director of ND. Sister Lucie is tireless and there in a moments time if any resident needs her, day or night. Once again, whenever we visit, it’s not surprising to see her around every corner. Sometimes it makes you wonder if there are multiple sister Lucies! The kitchen staff is friendly and the food is delicious! They work hard to ensure that every resident has the right diet and always have the residents well being at heart. The dietician is sweet, competent and readily available. Security is warm and welcoming. They are friendly and kind to us and to the residents. Austin is the go to guy (social worker) for issues that need to be addressed. His door is also always open Theresa the DON is rarely in her office as she is wandering the halls talking with the staff and the residents. The laundry, housekeeping and facilities departments are very responsive. They have quick turnaround in the laundry, keep ND impeccably clean, and are a phonecall away if something needs to be fixed, hung or assembled. Dr McDermott a Godsend. He is empathetic to both the residents and the families. And every now and then he brings his clarinet to play to a receptive and appreciative audience. I bring my dog. 🐶 Suffice it to say that no facility is perfect. But this is as close as I’ve seen. And that’s why we can sleep at night.

Curt Vincent

May 2019

via Google

This is America, everyone is entitled to their opinion. But I can not agree with the former review. Notre Dame is incredible. The staff is caring and the leadership is strong. My wife put her father in the facility when he could no longer take care of himself. He was very happy with the food, all the activities and the staff. He said everyone was very friendly and professional. The place is not new, but it is sparkling clean, good sign of attentive leadership. When it is my turn, I hope my kids put me in a place like this.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center offer?

Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center located?

Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center is located at 76 West Rocks Road in Norwalk, Connecticut.

What do families say about Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center?

Reviews of this small, faith-affiliated nursing facility are mixed: several families praise attentive, caring staff and cleanliness, while others report serious concerns about management honesty and declining quality. It's a 60-bed skilled nursing center operated by a religious order, with a notable post-stroke rehabilitation program and family involvement in care planning.

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