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Woodlake at Tolland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

26 Shenipsit Lake Road

2.9(24 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
130
Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
130
Hospital partnership
Partners with Manchester Memorial Hospital for care continuum
Care settings
Offers both short-term rehab and long-term skilled nursing

What Families Think

Reviews for Woodlake at Tolland are sharply mixed: some families describe deeply attentive, long-term care through rehab, strokes, dementia and even end-of-life, while others report understaffing, poor communication, and neglect leading to bed sores. With a 2.9 average rating from 24 reviews, experiences appear to vary significantly depending on unit and staff assigned.

The Good

  • Staff praised for compassionate long-term dementia and stroke care
  • Consistent staff faces rather than rotating temp help
  • Strong rehab outcomes reported, including for elderly patients
  • Good family communication noted in some reviews
  • Partners with Manchester Memorial Hospital for continuum of care

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of understaffing affecting resident attention
  • Several reviewers cite poor communication from staff and management
  • One report of bed sores from prolonged time in bed
  • One review describes management as dismissive of concerns

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

About Woodlake at Tolland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Woodlake at Tolland is a rehabilitation and health and wellness center in Tolland, Connecticut, offering short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care, and specialty programs. The facility partners with Manchester Memorial Hospital and local hospitals to serve patients across a full continuum of care.

The community is built on a resident-centered philosophy that emphasizes personalized care and attention. Staff members are dedicated to promoting optimum independence and quality of life for each patient, with a focus on creating a sensitive, nurturing, and comfortable environment where individual needs are addressed comprehensively.

The facility provides individualized care for patients in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing settings. Treatment is delivered by a highly-regarded professional staff committed to ensuring each patient receives the full range of services required during their stay.

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews

2.9overall · 24 ratings combined

2.9★ on Google (24)

Lillian Brown

Mar 2026

via Google

I had a very disappointing experience with this facility. Communication between staff and families was poor, and it often felt difficult to get clear updates about care and treatment. There were long wait times when assistance was requested, which was concerning. The facility itself appeared understaffed, and that seemed to affect the level of attention residents received. While some staff members were kind and trying their best, the overall organization and responsiveness left a lot to be desired. For a place responsible for caring for vulnerable individuals, I expected a higher level of consistency, professionalism, and attentiveness. Based on my experience, I would strongly recommend that families thoroughly research and visit multiple facilities before making a decision.

N T

Mar 2026

via Google

HORRIBLE ESTABLISHMENT. If you care about your loved one, please think twice about choosing this facility. It's not worth it. If I could give this place zero stars, I would. This place is deeply disappointing and frankly unacceptable in every which way you can think of as a facility. Not all, but a good majority of the staff members that work here are highly unprofessional, lazy, and poorly trained. Very rude and disrespectful demeanors walk amongst a workplace meant for compassion, lending a helping hand, being kind-hearted and having consideration. Especially for the residents. The building is always understaffed and in need of major assistance with coverage. I do not understand how this place operates when there is little to no help. Which leaves an overwhelming and overworked environment. Extremely inhumane. Therefore, the very few staff members who are valued and appreciated by families for taking care of their loved ones with pride and honor, tend to leave unworkable environments such as this facility; to be left with the bad apples who could care less, leaving families to trust and hope that they will provide in the same mannerism. Management is by far the WORST and the biggest problem of them all. Any concerns brought to their attention are ignored or met with excuses. There is never a direct solution for anything. It is very shocking how careless anyone could be in a leadership role. A nursing home should be ran by people who believes in the wellbeing of residents AND staff members who ACTUALLY do their job consistently and seriously. The management creates an environment where problems are hidden or brushed off. If management could care less about how the facility is ran, I am most certain that the people who own the property do not care about how unhealthy the property is being ran either. It's distasteful. There are many other facilities that value communication, accountability, proper leadership, proper safety and care for everyone equally. The residents that are placed here today deserve so much better than this facility. Please be sure to do thorough research and consider other options before placing your loved ones in the hands of establishments such as this one.

David Thompson

Sep 2025

via Google

O M G.! The staff is phenomenal! My dad was in rehab and the team really got him to perform at new levels. My dad is 90 and regain the fighting spirit! It's nice to see the same staff faces instead of sub help like other homes. The staff is happy unlike other establishments. This is the first rehab home I never heard a single staff member say anything negative regarding their team members or the management team. That all being said it brings me peace that my dad is getting the right attentive care. I forgot to mention the communication is really good!

Janet -

Mar 2025

via Google

Our mom, Norine, started at Woodlake in the rehab unit after breaking her back. After rehab she moved into the nursing home where they took the time to pair her with a roommate who became like a sister to her over the years. She participated in many of the recreation programs and special events at the facility and especially enjoyed the gardens and sitting areas outside. The staff at Woodlake supported her through several strokes and rehabs as well as Covid and increasing dementia. She always used to say, she felt loved and cared for there. Mom passed away at the end of February. The family is grateful for the care she received from the incredible staff.

David Carmosino

Jan 2025

via Google

My mother was there from Sept 2024 to almost Xmas and overall it was not a good experience. Her biggest complaint was lack of attention from the staff; in particular they kept her awake at all hours while she was trying to sleep. The food was at best satisfactory. She was also left too long in her bed which resulted in bed sores. One thing I have realized is that if you want to put your loved ones in a rehab/nursing home, go there in person before you make your decision and follow your instinct. Anyone can spruce up a website. If I had to say anything positive, her OT staff were nice and they made some progress with her.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Woodlake at Tolland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offer?

Woodlake at Tolland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Woodlake at Tolland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center located?

Woodlake at Tolland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located at 26 Shenipsit Lake Road in Tolland, Connecticut.

What do families say about Woodlake at Tolland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

Reviews for Woodlake at Tolland are sharply mixed: some families describe deeply attentive, long-term care through rehab, strokes, dementia and even end-of-life, while others report understaffing, poor communication, and neglect leading to bed sores. With a 2.9 average rating from 24 reviews, experiences appear to vary significantly depending on unit and staff assigned.

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