Communities in Holden, MA

"When you come in the door, the reception is always pleasant at Sterling Healthcare Nursing and Rehab. They make me comfortable and welcome, and it is just a lovely place. The administration is good. The food is excellent, and the nursing care is very good. We really have made a good decision. You feel good, and I like everything about it. The activities group is excellent. There is something going on all the time. It's a good size place, and what they do is amazing. "

"I only have the highest recommendation for this skilled nursing home, Our mother was at another facility the had a great reputation, but it was anything but great for our mother. She ended up with a terrible bed sore, and was not recovering like they said she would. I ran into a woman who works for Autumn Village and I asked her how their rehab program was. After speaking with her, we decided to move our mother ...in what seemed like no time, her wound was healed, and she was up walking and getting the right type of therapy. She is home now, thanks to the caring staff at Autumn Village! "

"The Alzheimer's unit at this facility is designed very thoughtfully to create an environment to help ease the anxiety of the residents. The exits are disguised to relieve the feeling of being trapped and the decor is warm and "homey" rather than stark and depressing like a hospital. The unit includes several different rooms that allow for different activities and comfortable environments to sit and visit with residents. There are also private rooms that were available for special occasions or sensitive situations. I specifically enjoyed the outdoor courtyard that was completely enclosed within the unit so residents to could enjoy the fresh air whenever they choose. The staff members are warm, compassionate, patient, and gentle people. I believe they genuinely cared for my grandmother and did everything they could to make her comfortable and relaxed. My family and I were so grateful for all they did during a very difficult and emotional time. "

"My husband has been at Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center for two weeks now. It's a typical rehab. He gets decent care during the day and horrible care when the shifts change, and they're short-staffed. The people that work the dayshift are pretty good, but once the 3:00 to 11:00 and the 11:00 to 7:00 come on, it's like they don't care. His room is very nice and clean. It's got a TV in there, but very limited channels. The place has been kind of redone not too long ago, so overall, its appearance is very nice. He doesn't go to the dining area. He eats in his room, and half the time he doesn't eat it. The food is subpar. They could improve on communication. I have to talk to the social worker all the time, and she has to intervene with all the issues. Overall, the staff that cares for the residents needs to be giving them the time that's due to them, not "slam-bam, thank you, ma'am, out of the room." They don't allot the time. They just run in, run out. They don't answer the call buttons. We just addressed this situation this morning with the social worker there. The first couple of days when he was there, he was upset because there were a couple of people that came in to work on him and they were standing over him, speaking in a foreign language at each other and laughing. He said, "How do I know if they're not laughing at me?" That happened a couple of times when people were on their telephones, speaking in a foreign language. We addressed it with the social worker and she said she was going to take care of it because that's against their policy to speak in front of a patient like that. We've had three separate occasions where I've had to address things, but this happens in every single facility he's ever been to. They don't care."

"My mother has been living in Notre Dame du Lac for around five months now. She is in the memory care unit. I think the place is very clean. It's quiet, and I think they're organized. The girls are good with the residents. They try to keep them busy, so they have arts and crafts. This is what we wanted for her, so she could feel better about spending her day. They're all private, big rooms. She can fit a couch in there. She's got a table and bookcases. There's drawers built into the wall. She's got a big, queen bed that is very roomy. She's very comfortable. They have a dining area, a kitchen, and a TV area. That's where they do the little things. They get off the unit, and they go to church every day. There's a mass everyday. We went in on Sunday, and she was in church. It's a nice big chapel. They have a couple of small courtyards around, shaded from the summer trees and flowers. It is very pretty."

"The staff was very warm and friendly. Dad did not stay long (he was there for rehab) but he got great care. The therapy staff was very firm, but kind and got him moving right away. "

"Our family found this hidden gem through a friend at first I was hesitant as I thought no one will love and care for my husband how I do, boy was I wrong my husband is very well taken care of he resides on 4th floor the manager there Emily is lovely, very caring, makes sure things get done, always communicates well with my family, she is approachable. She’s been nothing but an angel to my husband and family since the day we went to tour the building. The aids on the unit are very nice and work so hard, friendly and care for the residents there. I have been extremely satisfied with the care provided. The patio and green house are absolutely gorgeous. There’s a park right next door that residents are taken to for walks and strolls. I’m glad I chose this facility . My husband is content there. "

"My grandmother moved into Beaumont last February. She's now in the long-term care. They've been very good, and they worked on her for a few months now. The staff is very responsive, professional, caring, and helpful. They have activities, they play Bingo, they do arts and crafts, and they sing."

"Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a very nice place and it's clean. I like the staff and it seems to be working out very well. My mother has been here for a couple of weeks now. She has severe dementia, and she can't do anything for herself. There's every level of therapy in there, evaluating her medically and mentally to make sure she gets the absolute best care. Her room is bright and clean. She has a window right near her. Most of the rooms on that floor have a window right near the bed, so they're bright. They have a nice day area with a big television. It's just a nice place. The staff is wonderful, very helpful, and very caring."

"My Mom moved there recently and is very happy with her room and likes the staff. Very nice well kept place."

"This is a very nice place, very comfortable. This is a very clean facility probably the cleanest I have ever seen. Everyone here is very pleasant. "

"Blaire House is the first place that had a bed. It was a very nice place, and I liked it. They had doctors on-site. It’s a complete community for people with Alzheimer’s. "

"Clean, attentive, compassionate.....constant communication with the family....couldn’t have asked for a more perfect setting for mom’s care in her final days. "

"My aunt became a resident at Millbury Health Care Center three years ago. The staff were loving and patient with her. They were also caring towards me, her niece, who lived nearby. The staff are friendly, and helpful. The place is clean, the walls are decorated, and it exudes "We are happy to help". "