The Curtis Home for the Aged is a non-profit senior care facility located in Meriden, Connecticut. Established in 1897 and affiliated with the Episcopal Church, the facility offers skilled nursing care, residential care home services, and short-term rehabilitation for seniors. Curtis Home is licensed for both long-term and short-term stays and is certified by Medicare and Medicaid, participating in these programs since January 1, 1992. As of 2024, the facility accommodates approximately 56 residents. It maintains a quiet environment and offers services to both residents and their families, including resident and family counseling.
The Curtis Home provides a range of medical and therapeutic support services. Onsite nurses deliver 24-hour skilled care and medical supervision. Residents have access to physical therapy, occupational therapy, and orthopedic rehabilitation, with individualized care plans designed to support recovery and daily living activities. Additional services include podiatry and respite care for families needing short-term support. The home also runs resident and family counseling services to support social and emotional well-being.
Resident and family reviews present a diverse assessment of the care at Curtis Home. Positive reports stress attentive and caring staff, comfortable accommodations, and overall contentment among long-term residents. However, concerns have been raised regarding the consistency of care, food quality, cleanliness, and sustained staff turnover, with some reviewers highlighting management challenges and issues with staff professionalism. While the facility has an established history of service in the community and is recognized by employees for positive resident relationships, varying experiences with care quality and organizational operations have resulted in mixed feedback. No major organizational changes have been reported in recent years.
Costs at this community start at $7,809 and range up to $13,475. The average price in the community is $10,642, which is more than the average price in the area of $8,616. 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.