Mount Carmel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Manchester, New Hampshire. It is certified by both Medicare and Medicaid and has participated in the Medicare program since April 1, 1996. The center accommodates approximately 115 residents and provides a spectrum of services, including long-term nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, and hospice care. Mount Carmel is operated by Catholic Charities New Hampshire and follows a holistic approach to resident well-being, aiming to address physical, emotional, and social needs through its care programs.
Medical and support services at Mount Carmel include 24-hour nursing care with assistance for daily living activities, pain management, and on-site dental care. Residents have access to occupational, physical, and speech therapies, as well as hospice care for those nearing end of life. The facility features resident and family counseling services to support emotional health, and specialized memory care is available for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Social activities and rehabilitative therapies are offered to promote engagement and recovery. Mount Carmel maintains a resident/family council and provides resources for families to communicate concerns and participate in care planning.
Feedback from residents and families indicates a wide range of experiences at Mount Carmel. Some report a clean, inviting environment with compassionate care, positive management, attentive staff, and strong rehabilitation and activities programs. Other reviews raise concerns about inconsistent care quality across different units, including issues such as untrained staff, medication errors, record-keeping lapses, and unaddressed hygiene or dietary needs. There are also reports of communication challenges with administration, especially regarding emergency responses and family concerns. Most reviewers recommend that prospective residents and their families thoroughly tour the facility, seek detailed feedback, and maintain close oversight of the care provided to ensure it meets individual needs.
Costs at this community start at $9,186 and range up to $12,395. The average price in the community is $10,790, which is more than the average price in the area of $7,793. 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.