ET
Feb 2026
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
1 / 2Quick Facts
- Total units
- 60
- Medicare rating
- 5 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 60
- Inspections
- View history (28 citations)
- 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
CMS Care Compare
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
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center is a senior living community in Norwalk, Connecticut offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 3.2 out of 5 across 14 reviews.
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 at Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center
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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Help Me ChooseReviews of Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center
3.2overall · 14 ratings combined
3.2★ on Google (14)
JG
Oct 2025
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
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
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
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.
Government Inspection History
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 28 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Dec 9, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 23, 2026
May 27, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 22, 2025
Aug 27, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard14 citations
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 4, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 4, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 20, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 20, 2024
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 20, 2024
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, isolatedCorrected Oct 20, 2024
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, isolatedCorrected Oct 20, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 20, 2024
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 4, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 4, 2024
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 4, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 4, 2024
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 4, 2024
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 4, 2024
May 19, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 29, 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 Jun 30, 2022
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 29, 2022
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 Jun 30, 2022
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, isolatedCorrected Jun 30, 2022
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 30, 2022
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 29, 2022
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 29, 2022
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 29, 2022
Oct 3, 2019Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard3 citations
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 Nov 15, 2019
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 15, 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 Nov 15, 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.
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.
How did Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center do on recent health and safety inspections?
Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 28 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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