61 Nursing Homes Near Boston, MA
In addition to being the capital and most populous city in Massachusetts, Boston is one of the oldest cities in America. Out of its total population of 696,600, around 80,109 residents are seniors over 65. The city has 163% more physicians per capita than the United States average, which helps support its ranking among the top 10 best cities for seniors. Harvard Medical School’s two largest teaching hospitals, Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, are among the many nationally ranked hospitals in the area that enable seniors to benefit from the institutions’ world-renowned expertise and innovations in health care research.
For Boston’s most frail older adults who require 24-hour access to medical care, a nursing home is the most appropriate environment to ensure their needs are being met. Nursing homes usually have physicians and registered nurses on-site 24/7 who can perform specialized services, such as wound treatment and IV therapy, while providing assistance with daily living activities, such as eating, dressing and bathing. For seniors with less advanced needs, home care and assisted living are worth considering, especially since Boston’s median cost of nursing home care is over $13,000 per month.
This guide overviews the cost of nursing homes in and around Boston, and it also provides low-cost resources to help seniors pay for care.
Directory of Nursing Homes in Boston, MA
South Cove Manor Nursing Home
120 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118
This placed is a really nice place for my father to live. He basicaly has his onw apartment with medical staff around. He doesnt have a rooomate and the rooms are very big with little kitchenettes in
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This placed is a really nice place for my father to live. He basicaly has his onw apartment with medical staff around. He doesnt have a rooomate and the rooms are very big with little kitchenettes in them. It is nicer then the apartment he lived in before. Plus its cheaper now and he has the medical care he needs. The staff is great! They are all really friendly people. They also have lots of activitys for the seniors to do. My dad loves bingo night there! They also have a shuffle board outside witch me and my dad often play. There is a gym and libary too. most nights my dad likes to play bridge with friends he has made there. I must say he has became way more social since moving him here. I believe he is happier now even know he wasnt to crazy about the idea at first. Now I know he will be happy living there for awhile he seem to be doing much bettr health wise. I have also tried the food there with was very good in my oopinio, and dad likes it too. They have a turkey dinner there that is really good and come with all the trimmings he defintly eats better there then i do at home. so over all i would say this is a really good place for your love ones. I would recommend it to anyone who has a love one who is aging and isolated its really helped my dad.
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This placed is a really nice place for my father to live. He basicaly has his onw apartment with medical staff around. He doesnt have a rooomate and the rooms are very big with little kitchenettes in
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This placed is a really nice place for my father to live. He basicaly has his onw apartment with medical staff around. He doesnt have a rooomate and the rooms are very big with little kitchenettes in them. It is nicer then the apartment he lived in before. Plus its cheaper now and he has the medical care he needs. The staff is great! They are all really friendly people. They also have lots of activitys for the seniors to do. My dad loves bingo night there! They also have a shuffle board outside witch me and my dad often play. There is a gym and libary too. most nights my dad likes to play bridge with friends he has made there. I must say he has became way more social since moving him here. I believe he is happier now even know he wasnt to crazy about the idea at first. Now I know he will be happy living there for awhile he seem to be doing much bettr health wise. I have also tried the food there with was very good in my oopinio, and dad likes it too. They have a turkey dinner there that is really good and come with all the trimmings he defintly eats better there then i do at home. so over all i would say this is a really good place for your love ones. I would recommend it to anyone who has a love one who is aging and isolated its really helped my dad.
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Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center
120 Fisher Avenue , Boston, MA, 02120
Mom is in Benjamin Healthcare Center. It is very welcoming, clean, and it smells nice. The staff is very polite, and the medical care of the patients appears to be appropriate. The rooms, they are all
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Mom is in Benjamin Healthcare Center. It is very welcoming, clean, and it smells nice. The staff is very polite, and the medical care of the patients appears to be appropriate. The rooms, they are all top notch. They have an activities director and physical therapist. They have all the requirements that facilities like that should have, and I didn’t find it deficient in any area. They are a nursing home, and they also facilitate long term care.
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Mom is in Benjamin Healthcare Center. It is very welcoming, clean, and it smells nice. The staff is very polite, and the medical care of the patients appears to be appropriate. The rooms, they are all
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Mom is in Benjamin Healthcare Center. It is very welcoming, clean, and it smells nice. The staff is very polite, and the medical care of the patients appears to be appropriate. The rooms, they are all top notch. They have an activities director and physical therapist. They have all the requirements that facilities like that should have, and I didn’t find it deficient in any area. They are a nursing home, and they also facilitate long term care.
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Hebrew SeniorLife
1200 Centre Street, Boston, MA, 02131
My partner was transferred from sub-acute rehab to long-term care yesterday and placed on a memory unit. He was a practicing physician until his stroke and does not have Alzheimer’s. I was able to vis
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My partner was transferred from sub-acute rehab to long-term care yesterday and placed on a memory unit. He was a practicing physician until his stroke and does not have Alzheimer’s. I was able to visit and help him get settled. The place is appalling. The minute I stepped off the elevator it felt like One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. He is miserable and there is nothing I can do until Monday.
The room is tiny. There is no overhead light so on top of not being able to move his right side, he can barely see. His phone charger disappeared on the other unit and there is no phone in the room and he is down to 1 bar. The nursing station was chaotic. The saddest of all is there’s a screamer across the hall. He is 8 weeks from his stroke and his brain is still healing. How can he possibly heal if he can’t sleep and has to deal with these conditions? Shame on Hebrew Senior Life! I can only comment on a few things below but I think readers will get the picture.
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My partner was transferred from sub-acute rehab to long-term care yesterday and placed on a memory unit. He was a practicing physician until his stroke and does not have Alzheimer’s. I was able to vis
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My partner was transferred from sub-acute rehab to long-term care yesterday and placed on a memory unit. He was a practicing physician until his stroke and does not have Alzheimer’s. I was able to visit and help him get settled. The place is appalling. The minute I stepped off the elevator it felt like One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. He is miserable and there is nothing I can do until Monday.
The room is tiny. There is no overhead light so on top of not being able to move his right side, he can barely see. His phone charger disappeared on the other unit and there is no phone in the room and he is down to 1 bar. The nursing station was chaotic. The saddest of all is there’s a screamer across the hall. He is 8 weeks from his stroke and his brain is still healing. How can he possibly heal if he can’t sleep and has to deal with these conditions? Shame on Hebrew Senior Life! I can only comment on a few things below but I think readers will get the picture.
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Marian Manor
130 Dorchester Avenue , Boston, MA, 02127
The rooms here our a bit older but a nice size and pretty standard. all of the staff are very nice and helpful especially the rehab and activity staff. They offer Bingos and afternoon movies and Catho
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The rooms here our a bit older but a nice size and pretty standard. all of the staff are very nice and helpful especially the rehab and activity staff. They offer Bingos and afternoon movies and Catholic masses.
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The rooms here our a bit older but a nice size and pretty standard. all of the staff are very nice and helpful especially the rehab and activity staff. They offer Bingos and afternoon movies and Catho
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The rooms here our a bit older but a nice size and pretty standard. all of the staff are very nice and helpful especially the rehab and activity staff. They offer Bingos and afternoon movies and Catholic masses.
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Armenian Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
431 POND STREET, Boston, MA, 02130
This is a terrible facility. Their poor management of the Covid crisis resulted in many, many unnecessary deaths, including my Dad’s.
*Every time I called to ask about his condition, I talked with
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This is a terrible facility. Their poor management of the Covid crisis resulted in many, many unnecessary deaths, including my Dad’s.
*Every time I called to ask about his condition, I talked with a different nurse. Many of these nurses were per diem and didn’t know the residents. They were unclear as what his course of treatment would be.
* Nursing staff turnover at this home has been a major problem for several years.
* Residents waited far too long for a Covid test. The facility had the swabs and refused to have the nurses take the samples. If they had done this many deaths could have been avoided.
* This facility is far too small to avoid transmission of anything contagious. The room are super small with two residents in a room.
* During activities the residents are crammed together with literally no space between them.
*Tray tables and activities materials are not routinely cleaned.
*The nursing assistants are often very rude to the residents and family members. They are often on their cell phones or talking among themselves rather than to the residents.
If you care about your family member choose another place.
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This is a terrible facility. Their poor management of the Covid crisis resulted in many, many unnecessary deaths, including my Dad’s.
*Every time I called to ask about his condition, I talked with
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This is a terrible facility. Their poor management of the Covid crisis resulted in many, many unnecessary deaths, including my Dad’s.
*Every time I called to ask about his condition, I talked with a different nurse. Many of these nurses were per diem and didn’t know the residents. They were unclear as what his course of treatment would be.
* Nursing staff turnover at this home has been a major problem for several years.
* Residents waited far too long for a Covid test. The facility had the swabs and refused to have the nurses take the samples. If they had done this many deaths could have been avoided.
* This facility is far too small to avoid transmission of anything contagious. The room are super small with two residents in a room.
* During activities the residents are crammed together with literally no space between them.
*Tray tables and activities materials are not routinely cleaned.
*The nursing assistants are often very rude to the residents and family members. They are often on their cell phones or talking among themselves rather than to the residents.
If you care about your family member choose another place.
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Belmont Manor Nursing Home
34 Agassiz Avenue, Belmont, MA, 02478
A close friend spent several months here at the end of her life. The care provided was exceptional. I have experience of several comparable facilities in the area, and this was by several orders of ma
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A close friend spent several months here at the end of her life. The care provided was exceptional. I have experience of several comparable facilities in the area, and this was by several orders of magnitude the best. Physically, it is a very nice building with a lovely terrace and spacious rooms. But even more important, the staff — nurses, nutritionist, therapists, and aides — were wonderful: kind, caring, and competent, and the kitchen staff turned handsprings to accommodate the friend’s demanding dietary requirements. One episode encapsulates the staff’s willingness to go the extra mile. A few days before my friend’s death, when she was only semi-conscious, two of the male aides heard her repeat the word “flowers.” Assuming that this was a plea for (more) flowers, they conferred and decided that one of them would run to the Star Market and buy some, presumably out of their own pockets. Overhearing the conversation, I managed to convince them that, since her room already resembled a small florist’s shop, the repetition of the word “flowers” probably had a different meaning. But their impulse to honor what they thought was her request spoke of a generosity of spirit that was as touching as it must be rare.
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A close friend spent several months here at the end of her life. The care provided was exceptional. I have experience of several comparable facilities in the area, and this was by several orders of ma
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A close friend spent several months here at the end of her life. The care provided was exceptional. I have experience of several comparable facilities in the area, and this was by several orders of magnitude the best. Physically, it is a very nice building with a lovely terrace and spacious rooms. But even more important, the staff — nurses, nutritionist, therapists, and aides — were wonderful: kind, caring, and competent, and the kitchen staff turned handsprings to accommodate the friend’s demanding dietary requirements. One episode encapsulates the staff’s willingness to go the extra mile. A few days before my friend’s death, when she was only semi-conscious, two of the male aides heard her repeat the word “flowers.” Assuming that this was a plea for (more) flowers, they conferred and decided that one of them would run to the Star Market and buy some, presumably out of their own pockets. Overhearing the conversation, I managed to convince them that, since her room already resembled a small florist’s shop, the repetition of the word “flowers” probably had a different meaning. But their impulse to honor what they thought was her request spoke of a generosity of spirit that was as touching as it must be rare.
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Marina Bay Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
2 Seaport Drive , Quincy, MA, 02171
My mom went to Marina Bay for rehab. after being discharged by Cape Cod Hospital without necessary cardiac care. From the first phone call confirming my mom had arrived and was settled in to the cal
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My mom went to Marina Bay for rehab. after being discharged by Cape Cod Hospital without necessary cardiac care. From the first phone call confirming my mom had arrived and was settled in to the call the next day from her on site physician, Dr. Ostrom, the care and consideration shown by the staff was incredible. When they call you, the first thing they say is"’this is Marina Bay, your mom is fine", and then they state the purpose of the call. Dr. Ostrom is the rare Geriatric Internist who actually understands health concerns in the elderly and can effectively and appropriately manage care. He actually does the investigative work to confirm a diagnosis and then initiate appropriate treatment. PT and OT staff are excellent. I went to OT with my mom daily and OT Cynthia did an incredible job working with her. Staff took the time to teach me how to assist in dressing, bathing, etc. as my parents will be moving in with me. Everyone we met at Marina Bay provided excellent care and did so with full explanations for family and my mom. Any concerns we had were addressed promptly and appropriately. Highly recommend Marina Bay for Rehab. for your loved one.
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My mom went to Marina Bay for rehab. after being discharged by Cape Cod Hospital without necessary cardiac care. From the first phone call confirming my mom had arrived and was settled in to the cal
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My mom went to Marina Bay for rehab. after being discharged by Cape Cod Hospital without necessary cardiac care. From the first phone call confirming my mom had arrived and was settled in to the call the next day from her on site physician, Dr. Ostrom, the care and consideration shown by the staff was incredible. When they call you, the first thing they say is"’this is Marina Bay, your mom is fine", and then they state the purpose of the call. Dr. Ostrom is the rare Geriatric Internist who actually understands health concerns in the elderly and can effectively and appropriately manage care. He actually does the investigative work to confirm a diagnosis and then initiate appropriate treatment. PT and OT staff are excellent. I went to OT with my mom daily and OT Cynthia did an incredible job working with her. Staff took the time to teach me how to assist in dressing, bathing, etc. as my parents will be moving in with me. Everyone we met at Marina Bay provided excellent care and did so with full explanations for family and my mom. Any concerns we had were addressed promptly and appropriately. Highly recommend Marina Bay for Rehab. for your loved one.
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Chelsea Soldiers’ Home Adult Day Health Care
91 Crest Avenue, Chelsea, MA, 02150
My husband is in the Veteran’s Adult Care group at the Soldiers Home and it has done wonders for him. Actually, it has helped his memory and conversation a little. The people there are so kind, tho
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My husband is in the Veteran’s Adult Care group at the Soldiers Home and it has done wonders for him. Actually, it has helped his memory and conversation a little. The people there are so kind, thoughtful and understanding. The people that attend love it. They get to talk about their time in the service and they all seem to love that. They go over the newspaper with them every morning and then have a discussion about current events. Some days the play a DVD with "older" music which the men and women love. Some days my husband does not want to leave there. I’m so greatful to my husband’s Dr. for telling me about this program. I wish more people knew of it.
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My husband is in the Veteran’s Adult Care group at the Soldiers Home and it has done wonders for him. Actually, it has helped his memory and conversation a little. The people there are so kind, tho
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My husband is in the Veteran’s Adult Care group at the Soldiers Home and it has done wonders for him. Actually, it has helped his memory and conversation a little. The people there are so kind, thoughtful and understanding. The people that attend love it. They get to talk about their time in the service and they all seem to love that. They go over the newspaper with them every morning and then have a discussion about current events. Some days the play a DVD with "older" music which the men and women love. Some days my husband does not want to leave there. I’m so greatful to my husband’s Dr. for telling me about this program. I wish more people knew of it.
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Leonard Florence Center for Living
165 Captains Row, Chelsea, MA, 02150
Leonard Florence Center for Living is a transitional assisted living facility located in Chelsea, Massachusetts, close to the gorgeous Island End River and the Mass General: Chelsea Healthcare Center.
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Leonard Florence Center for Living is a transitional assisted living facility located in Chelsea, Massachusetts, close to the gorgeous Island End River and the Mass General: Chelsea Healthcare Center. Family members mention that the staff provides great care and attention to residents. Residents enjoy the view of the harbor from their rooms and consistently give the facility high marks for its broad range of fun and interesting activities. The pet-friendly policy is appreciated by the residents, as is the facility’s on-site beautician. Residents also take full advantage of in-house speech and physical therapy appointments.
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Leonard Florence Center for Living is a transitional assisted living facility located in Chelsea, Massachusetts, close to the gorgeous Island End River and the Mass General: Chelsea Healthcare Center.
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Leonard Florence Center for Living is a transitional assisted living facility located in Chelsea, Massachusetts, close to the gorgeous Island End River and the Mass General: Chelsea Healthcare Center. Family members mention that the staff provides great care and attention to residents. Residents enjoy the view of the harbor from their rooms and consistently give the facility high marks for its broad range of fun and interesting activities. The pet-friendly policy is appreciated by the residents, as is the facility’s on-site beautician. Residents also take full advantage of in-house speech and physical therapy appointments.
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Watertown Health Center
59 Coolidge Hill Rd, Watertown, MA, 02472
My father is Watertown Health Center. We chose them because it’s closer to home and the nurses really help them out. It’s a nice, clean place. They cooperate with the patients and have activities for
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My father is Watertown Health Center. We chose them because it’s closer to home and the nurses really help them out. It’s a nice, clean place. They cooperate with the patients and have activities for handicapped and elderly people. They also do physical therapy with the patients.
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My father is Watertown Health Center. We chose them because it’s closer to home and the nurses really help them out. It’s a nice, clean place. They cooperate with the patients and have activities for
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My father is Watertown Health Center. We chose them because it’s closer to home and the nurses really help them out. It’s a nice, clean place. They cooperate with the patients and have activities for handicapped and elderly people. They also do physical therapy with the patients.
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Wakefield Care and Rehabilitation Center
1 Bathol Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Wakefield Care is a large brick building that is located in a wooded area that feels safe and quiet. It’s about 5 minutes away from Melrose Wakefield Hospital and 10 minutes away from Main St. There i
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Wakefield Care is a large brick building that is located in a wooded area that feels safe and quiet. It’s about 5 minutes away from Melrose Wakefield Hospital and 10 minutes away from Main St. There is tight security in the building. There is a reception area for check-in.
Wakefield rehab has a large unit that caters for patients with Alzheimer’s. The unit is not accessible without permission, which ensures the safety of Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. Staff members are available 24 hours although there are issues with understaffing. Alzheimer’s patients are served meals prepared within the facility. The meals look well balanced. The facility’s atmosphere feels much like a hospital. However, some nurses who have worked in the facility for a longtime have close relationships with the residents. Staff members are usually helpful when I visit Wakefield Care. I would recommend this facility to Alzheimer’s patients.
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Wakefield Care is a large brick building that is located in a wooded area that feels safe and quiet. It’s about 5 minutes away from Melrose Wakefield Hospital and 10 minutes away from Main St. There i
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Wakefield Care is a large brick building that is located in a wooded area that feels safe and quiet. It’s about 5 minutes away from Melrose Wakefield Hospital and 10 minutes away from Main St. There is tight security in the building. There is a reception area for check-in.
Wakefield rehab has a large unit that caters for patients with Alzheimer’s. The unit is not accessible without permission, which ensures the safety of Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. Staff members are available 24 hours although there are issues with understaffing. Alzheimer’s patients are served meals prepared within the facility. The meals look well balanced. The facility’s atmosphere feels much like a hospital. However, some nurses who have worked in the facility for a longtime have close relationships with the residents. Staff members are usually helpful when I visit Wakefield Care. I would recommend this facility to Alzheimer’s patients.
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Glen Ridge Nursing Care Center
120 MURRAY STREET, Medford, MA, 02155
I just want to say it was a hard decision to make when your parents can’t care for themselves. We as adult children have taken on the roll as there parent. So when we’re faced with the decision to pla
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I just want to say it was a hard decision to make when your parents can’t care for themselves. We as adult children have taken on the roll as there parent. So when we’re faced with the decision to place them in a suitable nursing home this is the place. I have visited many nursing homes for my dad. My brother and I looked at 10 when we looked at this place almost 2yrs ago I felt like home the staff are wonderful my dad is in Oak Grove this year was a trying year for all of us. The staff did an awesome job of informing me on everything that is going on. You never see anyone sitting in the hall ways. There in groups like art music tv. I have met some of the residents there they seem generally happy. I have to hand it to them doing that kind of work taking care of our loved ones is not easy especially this year. To that I say thank you from the bottom of my heart. Can’t wait to see the staff I miss them.
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I just want to say it was a hard decision to make when your parents can’t care for themselves. We as adult children have taken on the roll as there parent. So when we’re faced with the decision to pla
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I just want to say it was a hard decision to make when your parents can’t care for themselves. We as adult children have taken on the roll as there parent. So when we’re faced with the decision to place them in a suitable nursing home this is the place. I have visited many nursing homes for my dad. My brother and I looked at 10 when we looked at this place almost 2yrs ago I felt like home the staff are wonderful my dad is in Oak Grove this year was a trying year for all of us. The staff did an awesome job of informing me on everything that is going on. You never see anyone sitting in the hall ways. There in groups like art music tv. I have met some of the residents there they seem generally happy. I have to hand it to them doing that kind of work taking care of our loved ones is not easy especially this year. To that I say thank you from the bottom of my heart. Can’t wait to see the staff I miss them.
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Neville Center at Fresh Pond for Nursing & Rehab
640 Concord Avenue , Cambridge, MA, 02138
This place is terrible,my father who is 84 yrs old was taken here after being discharged from Mass General Hospital, Boston with Covid-19. He spent 15 days there and barely escaped going to ICU (Great
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This place is terrible,my father who is 84 yrs old was taken here after being discharged from Mass General Hospital, Boston with Covid-19. He spent 15 days there and barely escaped going to ICU (Great people at MGH)
Because of Covid no visitors were allowed at Neville which was fine, obviously I can understand that so I figured I’d just call him.
So on his first night (Friday) I called 3 time when he first got there,
The First time, my father had no water.
The Second time my father wet himself a little probably because they had recently removed a catheter
The Third time, he had been in bed for a few hours and nobody took the time to help him turn on the TV.
After that they stopped answering the phone. Imagine your father is taken there at 84 yrs old and you can’t go in to see him and nobody will answer the automated phone system for an hour?
I ended up leaving one of the Directors a nasty voice mail message because I was so worried about my father being in this place.
There was no therapy for him the whole weekend
Sunday night his TV and his roommates
TV stopped working.
It was a good thing that I brought him crackers too as the food was not good either.
This was just in 2 days. I know it could’ve been worse, and I am just happy that my father is still alive thanks to MGH.
My conclusion is that this place is a waste of time and money they did very little for him and that is why I wanted him out of there as soon as possible.
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This place is terrible,my father who is 84 yrs old was taken here after being discharged from Mass General Hospital, Boston with Covid-19. He spent 15 days there and barely escaped going to ICU (Great
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This place is terrible,my father who is 84 yrs old was taken here after being discharged from Mass General Hospital, Boston with Covid-19. He spent 15 days there and barely escaped going to ICU (Great people at MGH)
Because of Covid no visitors were allowed at Neville which was fine, obviously I can understand that so I figured I’d just call him.
So on his first night (Friday) I called 3 time when he first got there,
The First time, my father had no water.
The Second time my father wet himself a little probably because they had recently removed a catheter
The Third time, he had been in bed for a few hours and nobody took the time to help him turn on the TV.
After that they stopped answering the phone. Imagine your father is taken there at 84 yrs old and you can’t go in to see him and nobody will answer the automated phone system for an hour?
I ended up leaving one of the Directors a nasty voice mail message because I was so worried about my father being in this place.
There was no therapy for him the whole weekend
Sunday night his TV and his roommates
TV stopped working.
It was a good thing that I brought him crackers too as the food was not good either.
This was just in 2 days. I know it could’ve been worse, and I am just happy that my father is still alive thanks to MGH.
My conclusion is that this place is a waste of time and money they did very little for him and that is why I wanted him out of there as soon as possible.
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Lighthouse Nursing Care Center
204 Proctor Avenue , Revere, MA, 02151
My mother in law was a patient at this facility, when she began to decline the staff there did little to intervene despite the fact she was a Full Code. Her respiratory status declined, staff never th
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My mother in law was a patient at this facility, when she began to decline the staff there did little to intervene despite the fact she was a Full Code. Her respiratory status declined, staff never thought to do a chest x-ray or speech evaluation to see if she was aspirating. We had multiple meetings requesting a dental consult for missing teeth and a medication decrease due to her increased lethargy, never did management follow through. She was left in bed with trays of food, the bed not elevated and no supervision despite management reassuring us that would not happen. As a family we decided to involve an outside Hospice, that nurse found our loved one unresponsive with a low oxygen level, that day we tried to speak with a supervisor. The unit manager, director of nurses and administrator were all off that day. Not a single person in charge. At that time the lack of care was obvious and we immediately took her out of the facility. I would not recommend this facility unless you are prepared to be there around the clock to watch your loved one.
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My mother in law was a patient at this facility, when she began to decline the staff there did little to intervene despite the fact she was a Full Code. Her respiratory status declined, staff never th
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My mother in law was a patient at this facility, when she began to decline the staff there did little to intervene despite the fact she was a Full Code. Her respiratory status declined, staff never thought to do a chest x-ray or speech evaluation to see if she was aspirating. We had multiple meetings requesting a dental consult for missing teeth and a medication decrease due to her increased lethargy, never did management follow through. She was left in bed with trays of food, the bed not elevated and no supervision despite management reassuring us that would not happen. As a family we decided to involve an outside Hospice, that nurse found our loved one unresponsive with a low oxygen level, that day we tried to speak with a supervisor. The unit manager, director of nurses and administrator were all off that day. Not a single person in charge. At that time the lack of care was obvious and we immediately took her out of the facility. I would not recommend this facility unless you are prepared to be there around the clock to watch your loved one.
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Wingate at Chestnut Hill
615 Heath Street, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467
What a wonderful, caring group of people here – from the administrator to the nurses, the occupational and physical therapy staff, the amazing nurses, and the caring aids – this is a facility of dedic
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What a wonderful, caring group of people here – from the administrator to the nurses, the occupational and physical therapy staff, the amazing nurses, and the caring aids – this is a facility of dedicated people who really care about the patients. I have two family members there currently, and I cannot speak highly enough about this facility – AND it is cleaned thoroughly each day – this place is run by a truly caring, devoted group.
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What a wonderful, caring group of people here – from the administrator to the nurses, the occupational and physical therapy staff, the amazing nurses, and the caring aids – this is a facility of dedic
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What a wonderful, caring group of people here – from the administrator to the nurses, the occupational and physical therapy staff, the amazing nurses, and the caring aids – this is a facility of dedicated people who really care about the patients. I have two family members there currently, and I cannot speak highly enough about this facility – AND it is cleaned thoroughly each day – this place is run by a truly caring, devoted group.
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Nursing Home Costs in Boston, Massachusetts
On average, seniors spend $14,509 per month for a private room in a nursing home and $13,383 for a semiprivate room.
The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Compared to the $7,756 a month most American seniors pay for nursing home care, Boston’s $13,383 monthly cost is quite expensive. However, the city’s average nursing home spending is only 6% above the statewide median of $12,623. Out of the nearby cities, the cost of care in Barnstable is the closest to Boston with most of its seniors paying $57 less per month. The cheapest city near Boston is Pittsfield. Its monthly median cost of care is $11,102, which is about 17% less than what seniors in Boston pay.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
The median monthly cost of a semiprivate room in a Boston nursing home ($13,383) is more than double what the city’s seniors pay for a month of assisted living ($6,100). For a private room in a nursing home, seniors spend an extra $1,126 a month on average. The median monthly costs of home care and home health care in Boston are both $5,720, which is $380 less than assisted living. At $1,782 a month, adult day health care is the most affordable type of senior care in the city.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Boston, Massachusetts
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
- Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Free Resources for Seniors in Boston, Massachusetts
The following programs enable frail, low-income seniors to receive free and reduced-cost health care services in their own homes as well as nursing facilities.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
| MassHealth Enrollment Center | (800) 841-2900 | Workers at the MEC help Boston’s seniors apply for the state’s Medicaid program MassHealth. The program may cover the costs for prescription drugs, doctors’ visits and long-term care, including nursing homes. To qualify, seniors must meet clinical and financial requirements and be at least 65 years old. |
| Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly | (617) 568-6377 | Seniors who are eligible for nursing home placement but wish to continue living at home are the most suitable participants for PACE. The program covers numerous in-home services, including skilled nursing, homemaker services and personal care as well as adjunct services, such as dental, vision and prescription medications. The program also provides transportation to doctors’ appointments and PACE centers where participants can see physicians at the on-site clinic or work out in the rehabilitation gym. |
| Senior Care Options | (617) 277-7416 | Funded by private donations and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, SCO programs provide seniors aged 65 and older with social support services and the health care services covered by Medicare and MassHealth. Eligible seniors can receive care services in their homes or in skilled nursing facilities. |
| Frail Elder Home and Community-Based Service Waiver | (617) 451-6400 | The Frail Elder HCBS Waiver is designed to help nursing home-eligible seniors remain in their homes by providing a full spectrum of health care and supportive services at seniors’ residences. Participants may receive home-delivered meals, assistance with personal care, skilled nursing and home health aide services. The waiver also provides transportation, help with chores, grocery shopping and home accessibility modifications. |