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Village Crest Center for Health and Rehabilitation

19 Poplar Street

4.4(135 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
95
Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
95
CMS Quality Rating
5-star quality measure rating from CMS
Post-Acute Network
Access to hospice, home care, telehealth partners

What Families Think

Families of residents at Village Crest consistently praise the staff's warmth, the cleanliness of the facility, and the quality of rehabilitation therapy. Reviewers highlight personal touches, such as administrators engaging directly with residents, and note that many staff members remain with the same person throughout their stay, creating continuity of care.

The Good

  • Staff described as kind, compassionate, and attentive
  • Facility repeatedly called clean and quiet
  • Rehab therapy praised for pushing patients to improve
  • Consistent staff continuity noted by long-term residents
  • Administrators personally engage with residents' comfort and enjoyment
  • Staff accommodate individual preferences, like specific meal requests

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available for cost planning

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Village Crest Center for Health and Rehabilitation is a senior living community in New Milford, Connecticut offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 135 reviews.

About Village Crest Center for Health and Rehabilitation

Village Crest Center for Health & Rehabilitation is a post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care facility in New Milford, Connecticut. The center provides around-the-clock skilled care for residents living with chronic illnesses and disabilities, supported by a team focused on patient-centered healing.

The facility offers comprehensive medical and therapy services designed to address each resident's unique needs through what they call their Passport approach. Beyond on-site care, Village Crest provides access to a continuum of post-acute services including therapy, telehealth, diagnostics, home care, and hospice through an extended network of partners.

The center emphasizes creating an engaging environment with daily activities and events intended to stimulate and inspire residents during their stay. Staff attention is directed toward providing an uplifting space that supports both physical recovery and emotional well-being, with the goal of preparing residents for successful transitions when they leave.

Village Crest has received a 5-star quality measure rating from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services and was recognized with the McKnight's Excellence in Technology Award for a partnership with Circadia Health.

Types of Care at Village Crest Center for Health and Rehabilitation

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)

Community Amenities

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

Activities

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

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Reviews of Village Crest Center for Health and Rehabilitation

4.4overall · 135 ratings combined

4.4★ on Google (135)

Laura Oxton

Jul 2026

via Google

Both of my parents were recently discharged from rehab, and I can’t say enough good things about the staff. Everyone was kind, helpful, and genuinely pleasant to work with. A special thank you to the 2nd floor nurses, Jeff the Unit Manager, Victoria the Social Worker, all of the therapy staff, and especially the support staff, who always treated my parents with compassion and respect. Everyone took the time to answer our questions and emails, and we always felt informed and supported. Thank you all for making a challenging time a little easier for our family. We truly appreciate the care you provided.

Gerard Perry

May 2026

via Google

It’s nice here, it’s clean and quiet. The staff promote compassion; there are staff here that go above and beyond for me. Some of the staff feel like family, you can tell they want to be here. The rehab is great; they do really good work always encouraging you to try to push you to get the best you can be. The staff is consistent and I’ve had staff who have been with me since day one. I would recommend anyone come to Village Crest. I’ve been in 3 other facilities and Village Crest is definitely better than all the others.

Joanne Telesco

May 2026

via Google

Village Crest is a great facility. The staff makes me feel involved. Yesterday I helped bring cake down to the second floor. The residents were all happy that I was helping and it wasn't a staff member. I also read the chronicle every day. Everyone here is wonderful and really helpful. If you have a problem they will listen and try their best. The place is really nice and clean too

George Schneider

Apr 2026

via Google

I really like the people here. I have been here for many years. I met some good residents. I met someone who is in the navy and I am in the air force. I get along with the people here. The administrator has taken me to different hotdog and hamburger restaurants for my birthday. I really liked it because I have never been to all of these Connecticut towns. I really appreciated that. The administrator really goes out of his way for the residents. Each of the administrators improved the facility more and more. The nurses and CNAs take good care of me.

Amanda Tyler

Mar 2025

via Google

My name is Amanda. I come regularly to visit my dad Chris. As soon as I enter the building I am always kindly greeted by one of the staff members at the front desk. All of the staff members are friendly and helpful. They know my dad is a picky eater and accommodate him with something he requests, which always makes me happy and laugh a little. When I visited him with my sister at Christmas time, the lobby area was so beautifully decorated, that I asked the gentleman at the front desk to take some pictures in front of the trees. He did without hesitation and they came out wonderfully. It's always a pleasure coming to Village Crest. My only complaint is that you are out of the stickers on the sign in machine. One of my favorite things was to make funny faces in the screen and then stick the photos to my dad's room wall. He gets a good kick out of them haha Thank you so much for all that you do!

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Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 31 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 6, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard16 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 16, 2025

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 16, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 16, 2025

  • Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 16, 2025

  • 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 Jul 16, 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, isolatedCorrected Jul 16, 2025

  • Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 16, 2025

  • Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 9, 2025

  • 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 Jul 16, 2025

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 16, 2025

  • Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 9, 2025

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 9, 2025

  • Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 16, 2025

  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 16, 2025

  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 16, 2025

  • Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 16, 2025

Sep 19, 2024Health Complaint4 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 23, 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 23, 2024

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 13, 2024

  • 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 Oct 23, 2024

Jul 13, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations
  • Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 28, 2023

  • 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, isolatedCorrected Sep 25, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 25, 2023

  • Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 25, 2023

  • 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, isolatedCorrected Sep 25, 2023

  • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 25, 2023

  • 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 25, 2023

  • 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 Sep 25, 2023

  • Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 23, 2023

Jun 23, 2021Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard2 citations
  • 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 Jul 28, 2021

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 9, 2021

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 Village Crest Center for Health and Rehabilitation offer?

Village Crest Center for Health and Rehabilitation offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Village Crest Center for Health and Rehabilitation located?

Village Crest Center for Health and Rehabilitation is located at 19 Poplar Street in New Milford, Connecticut.

What do families say about Village Crest Center for Health and Rehabilitation?

Families of residents at Village Crest consistently praise the staff's warmth, the cleanliness of the facility, and the quality of rehabilitation therapy. Reviewers highlight personal touches, such as administrators engaging directly with residents, and note that many staff members remain with the same person throughout their stay, creating continuity of care.

How did Village Crest Center for Health and Rehabilitation do on recent health and safety inspections?

Village Crest Center for Health and Rehabilitation had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 31 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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