Business Details
50+ Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Nursing Care and Rehabilitation Services
Cook Willow Health & Rehab has been a family-owned and operated skilled nursing facility since 1950, dedicated to providing compassionate, resident-centered care in a home-like environment. Our services include 24-hour nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care for individuals transitioning from hospitals or requiring ongoing support. Specialized programs address cardiac and orthopedic recovery, diabetic management, wound care, and hospice services, supported by on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy seven days a week. Residents enjoy modern private and semi-private rooms, chef-prepared meals, recreational activities, and amenities like a beauty/barber shop and Wi-Fi-enabled social spaces. Our certified CNA training program offers accelerated and flexible courses with hands-on clinical experience, approved by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education.Recognized as a five-star facility by CMS and voted a top nursing home in Connecticut for six consecutive years, we prioritize safety, comfort, and personalized care plans tailored to individual lifestyles. Located in rural Plymouth, we serve surrounding communities including Bristol, Torrington, and Waterbury through our Meals on Wheels program. Our professional staff, with decades of combined experience, ensures residents receive expert care while maintaining dignity and independence. Compliance with rigorous health standards and participation in Medicare/Medicaid programs underscore our commitment to accessibility and quality. For over 70 years, we have remained a trusted pillar of healthcare in Connecticut, blending tradition with modern advancements to meet evolving needs.
Services
Skilled Nursing
Physical Therapy
CNA Training
Hospice Care
Meals on Wheels
Wound Management
Diabetic Management
Speech Therapy
Respite Care
Occupational Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1950
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1950 with deep local roots
- 24/7 licensed nursing staff and on-site therapy
- Certified CNA training program with clinical rotations
- CMS five-star facility for six consecutive years
- Specialized rehab for cardiac, orthopedic, and neurological conditions
Associations and certifications
- CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
- Connecticut Department of Higher Education (CNA Program)
What people say
Top nursing homes
Five-star facility
Compassionate staff
Modern amenities
Personalized care
Services
Skilled Nursing
Our skilled nursing team provides round-the-clock medical care for residents requiring post-hospital recovery or long-term support. Services include IV therapy, wound management, and chronic condition monitoring in private, home-like rooms. Staffed by licensed nurses with expertise in geriatric care, we create personalized treatment plans aligned with resident lifestyles while maintaining strict compliance with CMS quality standards.
Physical Therapy
On-site physical therapy helps patients regain mobility after surgery, injury, or illness through targeted exercises and adaptive equipment training. Our therapists specialize in stroke recovery, neuromuscular disorders, and balance improvement, offering seven-day-a-week sessions. Treatment plans focus on restoring independence through strength-building routines and functional movement analysis conducted in our dedicated therapy spaces.
CNA Training
Our state-certified CNA training program offers accelerated 6-week evening courses and flexible 12-week day/night options. Small class sizes (max 10 students) ensure personalized instruction combining classroom learning with hands-on clinical experience in our facility. Graduates receive comprehensive preparation for Connecticut state certification exams, with experienced nurse educators emphasizing practical skills and patient communication techniques.
Hospice Care
We provide compassionate hospice services focusing on comfort and dignity for residents with terminal conditions. Our interdisciplinary team manages pain and symptoms while offering emotional and spiritual support to patients and families. Services include customized care plans, bereavement counseling, and coordination with primary physicians, all delivered in a peaceful environment designed to maintain quality of life.
Meals on Wheels
Freshly prepared, chef-designed meals are delivered daily to residents' doors across eight Connecticut towns. Menus accommodate dietary restrictions with options for diabetic, low-sodium, and texture-modified diets. Our delivery team provides hot meals seven days a week, ensuring nutritional needs are met for homebound individuals while maintaining strict food safety protocols during transport.
Questions
What types of care does Cook Willow provide?
We offer skilled nursing, short-term rehab, long-term care, hospice services, and CNA training programs in a home-like environment.
Are meals included in residency?
Residents receive chef-prepared meals with dietary accommodations. Our Meals on Wheels program also delivers to eight surrounding towns.
Is the CNA program state-certified?
Yes, our CNA training is certified by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education with clinical rotations on-site.
What therapy options are available?
We provide physical, occupational, and speech therapy seven days a week for post-surgery recovery and chronic conditions.
How can I schedule a facility tour?
Call (860) 283-8208 to arrange a personal tour of our Plymouth campus and meet our care team.
Reviews (5)
Dean Thut
Oct 20, 2018
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I have stayed here several times in the past few years and I have no complaints. The staff is very friendly and professional and find these negative comments laughable at how ridiculous the allegations are. If I am in need of further recuperation, I am going back to Cook Willow.
Jackie Swanson
Sep 21, 2018
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Don't go here if you have any respect whatsoever for your family member's well being. We were there for about 15 minutes and it was the worst experience. My grandmother is unable to walk to the bathroom, so we kindly asked for a commode. The worker there grabbed one and when we opened it, it was covered in human waste. When we asked for a reclining chair, maintenance was too worried about scratching their new floors. When we decided to leave, the head nurse "apologized" by saying that the commode was in the clean area so she figured it was okay. Completely unprofessional.
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P. Shannon
Oct 14, 2017
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There aren't enough adjectives to describe how horrible my mother looked when I arrived unannounced to remove her from this facility. She was in a cold, dark, urine soaked nightgown in bed at 8:30 a.m. with a cold unwrapped breakfast on an unreachable bedside tray with no utensils. Her hair and scalp was dandruff and scab encrusted. Her fingernails were long and dirty and her toenails were growing over into her feet. When I got her out of bed she was wearing a fece loaded adult diaper that was cemented to her red, raw, sore bottom. She was parched, cold and confused,but managed the sentence GET
Ally Lafland
Sep 25, 2017
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Wonderful place! My mother is in great hands! The staff is excellent and facility is clean. The new DNS Maureen is fantastic gave me relief on putting mom in home. Thank you CookWillow.
Anonymous Anonymous
Jan 04, 2017
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This place used to be good... I even had family there at one point. It felt like a home for the people that were there. Now ever since they changed management it went down hill. So much staff has left. The new manager treats the place like a prison instead of a home. If you are thinking of going here don't.
