Crestfield Rehabilitation Center & Fenwood Manor has long served the Manchester community as a skilled nursing facility, offering care and support to residents with a variety of health and rehabilitation needs. Located on Vernon Street, the center provided a comfortable and supportive environment for its residents, many of whom came to regard it as their home. With a capacity of 155 beds, Crestfield Rehabilitation Center & Fenwood Manor was equipped to cater to a considerable number of individuals requiring either short-term rehabilitation services or longer-term residential care.
In recent times, however, Crestfield Rehabilitation Center & Fenwood Manor faced mounting challenges that ultimately led to the difficult decision to close its doors. Rising operational costs, persistent staffing shortages, and various financial pressures made it increasingly unsustainable for the facility to continue serving its residents as it had in the past. In acknowledgment of these obstacles and after considerable deliberation, the center filed a petition to close, which was approved, setting in motion the process of winding down its operations.
The closure was scheduled to take place on or about February 5, 2024. Throughout this challenging transition, Crestfield Rehabilitation Center & Fenwood Manor maintained a commitment to its current residents, prioritizing their well-being as the staff worked to safely transfer each individual to other skilled nursing facilities. As of the announcement of the closure, eleven residents remained at the center, and plans were carefully coordinated to ensure their relocation was handled with the utmost care and consideration.
During its final weeks, the team at Crestfield Rehabilitation Center & Fenwood Manor dedicated itself to supporting not only the residents but also their families, recognizing the deep emotional impact that the transition would have on those who had made the center their home. The staff engaged in open communication and provided resources to help families navigate the process of transferring to new accommodations. Additionally, efforts were made to assist the center’s employees in securing alternative employment in the field, reflecting the organization’s sense of responsibility to all who had been part of its community.
The closure of Crestfield Rehabilitation Center & Fenwood Manor marked the end of an era for the Manchester area, as the center had played a significant role in providing skilled nursing care to those in need. The decision to close was made only after all other options had been explored, and the center’s leadership emphasized their commitment to treating every affected resident with compassion, dignity, and respect until the very last day of operation.