St Joseph's Center, situated in Trumbull, Connecticut, is a senior living community that provides a range of care services, primarily focused on nursing home and assisted living accommodations. Certified by Medicare and Medicaid, the center has been a participant in the Medicare program since January 1, 1967. It accommodates around 249 residents who benefit from both short-term and long-term care solutions. The facility offers a variety of medical and supportive services, including speech therapy, vision care, pain management, hearing care, wound care, podiatry, occupational therapy, dental care, and physical therapy. With a commitment to supporting residents' daily lives, St Joseph's Center provides access to a chapel, a barber/beauty salon, a wellness program, dialysis, hospice care, and memory care. The center also holds religious services with a Catholic focus and hosts resident and family counseling sessions.
Residents at St Joseph's Center are supported by a team of skilled nurses and have access to laundry and dry cleaning services as part of their accommodations. Various operational challenges have been noted in resident and family reviews, such as instances of understaffing, slow response times, and inconsistencies in care quality. Some reviews mention positive experiences with staff who are described as caring, professional, and attentive, particularly during COVID-19, highlighting clean environments and effective rehabilitation services. In contrast, other reviews cite negative experiences related to staff attitudes, dietary needs management, and administrative negligence, notably in handling urgent health situations like infections. Additionally, complaints about food quality, maintenance issues such as faulty elevators, and operational difficulties have been reported. Overall, while some families report compassionate care for their loved ones, there is significant variability and ongoing issues suggested by the reviews regarding consistency in care provision and institutional management.
Costs at this community start at $1,234 and range up to $14,357. The average price in the community is $7,796, which is less than the average price in the area of $8,330. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.