Nursing Home Communities in Natick, MA

"This a place that is homey, with a staff that is kind and generally quite attentive. It is family owned, and does not have some of the fancier elements you might find in a chain. But it does have a staff who know the patients and who pay attention to them. My Father has now been there a year, and is likely to remain there for the duration of his life. They are flexible in having him come in and out when we want to bring him to a family event, they keep track of his things, such as hearing aids, which is not something he can now do, they respond to his concerns and alert us promptly if he is off-kilter or there is a problem. He is generally happy there, and views it to be his home for this phase of his life. From my perspective, it's more of a long-term care facility than one for intensive rehabilitation. My father came here after his intensive rehab concluded following an operation on a broken hip. The patients generally have some elements of memory loss and very senior geriatric troubles, but kindness combined with getting the basics done well are its core competencies. We are glad we have this place available for him, my mother, and our family during this 10th decade of his life. We have come to trust them to maintain my Father's physical safety and mental well being. "

"My dad is still at Casa de Ramana. The staff is terrific. He is getting good care. It seems to be clean. The food is bland and not particularly interesting, but I don't think that's different in any other place. I don't think it's better or not as good as any other place. It's similar to hospital food. The staff are wonderful. I would recommend it. This place is not particularly convenient geographically for us, but it was the place that was accepting COVID-positive patients. It's not a long-term care facility; it's a rehabilitation facility. In my dad's situation, he was recovering from COVID. There were only two facilities the hospital could discharge him to, and this one had a bed. Basically, that's kind of how the decision making happens in these cases."

"We placed my mother-in-law in Newton & Wellesley. They have specialized care for dementia and Alzheimer's patients, and I think that they are terrific. It is just what she needs, and she's doing well. It is not easy to move a person that has Alzheimer's, but I think she's doing well, and that's all we can hope for. They have activities, and they try to engage them. They bring them out of their rooms every day. This is a place where some people are in a wheelchair. My mother-in-law just happens to be ambulatory, so she has a walker. They try to have everybody together and do activities with them. They do what they can do with the population. They are all very positive, and it is great. They have an activity leader who is very positive and friendly. "

AdviniaCare Wellesley Alzheimers Center is located in Wellesley, Massachusetts. It offers a variety of care types, including Memory Care, Skilled Nursing Care, Short-term Rehabilitation Care, Respite Care, and Hospice Care. This makes it a versatile option for seniors with different needs. The center is designed to provide a safe and supportive environment for its residents.The amenities at AdviniaCare Wellesley Alzheimers Center are extensive. Residents can enjoy outdoor common areas, gardens, and enclosed secured outdoor spaces, which are perfect for walking and hiking. The center also offers organized activities and programs, spiritual activities, and social events to keep residents engaged. Communal dining and salon services are available, adding to the community feel. Safety and wellness checks are conducted regularly to ensure the well-being of the residents.In terms of services, AdviniaCare Wellesley Alzheimers Center provides a comprehensive range of support. Nurses are on staff to assist with medical needs, and there are services for physical and occupational therapy, as well as diabetic care. Personal care services, medication management, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) are also available. The center has a chef and a nutrition specialist on staff to cater to special diets and dietary accommodations. Housekeeping services are provided to maintain a clean and comfortable living environment.

"My mom has spent 3 or 4 short term stays here at St. Pats. The staff was extremely caring and the facility was well maintained. The PT and OT services were very good and they were able to get mom to return home fairly quickly. We would not request this facility repeatedly if the care was any less. "

"I found Bethany Health Care Center for my friend, and she has moved in. We chose it because of the caring nature of the nursing and ancillary staff, as well as the unit that she is on. It's a locked unit, which is what she needs. They are very clean. It is a positive atmosphere because of the staff. They keep her busy with music and word search activities. They have different discussions during the day. They have exercise. There is a Namaste room, if she needs it. The food is very good."

"My mother was placed to Carlyle House. I cannot be happier with care and staff. They make her comfortable and relaxed, they bring physical therapist and dietitian to her, they consider her likes and dislikes. The best care I would wish to anyone!"

"Oak Knoll is a wonderful place. My grandmother receives excellent care there. Today was an exception when we got there her oxygen level was extremely low . When I was leaving I asked the nurse Danielle if she could take my grandmother's oxygen level once again before I left and she said " No I will not take it with you here because you are making me anxious and you're making your grandmother anxious"....... I had to leave the nursing home to find out my grandmother's oxygen level. I am not only upset I am worried for my grandmother and the care she will receive tonight. Oak Knoll is a wonderful place, this issue I had to tonight was something that I assume never happens, overall this is a wonderful place! "

"My mother has been at the Elizabeth Seton for about a month now. She has had wonderful care since she got there. The staff have been very responsive. They've noticed medical needs pretty quickly. The place is very clean. My mother has her own private room, which is wonderful. I like that they have little pods with only eight people in each section, so you get to know the other residents that are in your pod, which is nice. And they have daily mass and activities. My mother has been able to be active in the community as well. My mom is only on pureed food right now, so her food intake is slightly different, but I will say that the food that I've seen the other residents eating looks fabulous. But she's just not able to eat it yet, hopefully she will be able to. In terms of activities, they have daily mass, and they have different reflection times. They have somebody who gives a talk and then they kind of talk about whatever it is that they talked about. They have arts and crafts stuff. They have music and bingo. It varies each day, and you get a calendar at the beginning of the month. The staff have been helpful."

"My father went here for rehab after an extended hospital stay. They were supposed to help recondition him so he could return home. They did little to nothing, despite my father being willing and eager to participate in order to return home. When I did bring him home, he could barely get out of the car or up the steps to the house. When we would visit him at the facility - which was ever day for several weeks, he seemed reticent to talk about his care, as time went on, I sensed that he was afraid to speak negatively about the staff and it seemed like certain orderlies made him nervous. The place looks nice and it was clean, but as another reviewer noted, it is very cold and impersonal - and that includes the staff. It was always as quiet as a library and I never saw anyone socializing. There were no indications that any sort of social activity was going on in the facility. My father ultimately had to return to a nursing home a few months later. We did not go back to Wingate of Sudbury. We took him to a "lower rated" facility which was far better. It wasn't as fancy. The rooms had tile instead of carpet, but the staff was warm and personable and they had activities going all day even on the Alzheimer's unit. And you could see many residents strolling the halls and talking to one another and most noticeably, they were smiling. You really have to visit these facilities for yourself and pay attention to the people - both the residents and the staff. Ask to see the common rooms - are they empty or are activities going on? Visit at different time of the day. Ask what time breakfast is served and when it typically ends - that is when some facilities line up their resident to sit in the halls along the wall in their wheelchairs where they just sit silently and stare at one another. I did not see that at Wingate, but I did at other facilities I inspected. There are many good facilities out there, but I would not recommend Wingate of Sudbury. "

"Sudbury Pines is a "Gem"! I placed both of my folks there for rehab a few times and ultimately for long term care when the time came. I was looking for a small 'family' place and not one of those corporate chain outfits. My doctor recommended Sudbury Pines. Both my folks were really complicated medically and required a lot of care. My mom was really sick and their Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner did an incredible job with her. The Physical Therapists got her up and walking, which was a miracle because I was sure that she was going to be in the wheelchair forever. When I would visit with them at Sudbury Pines, they were busy, happy and felt much safer and more comfortable than they ever did living on their own. Those incredible Nurses, Aides, Social Workers and Therapists had repeatedly gotten them home again and welcomed them back for the periodic 'tune-up' as my dad would say and took care of them in their last days with such compassion that I will be forever grateful. By writing this review, I hope to help others in the same circumstance to find their way to Sudbury Pines! "

"The rooms are regular my mom was in a two bedroom. She spent most of her time in activities so it was just to sleep. The food was good and their Thursday lunches are always great. Activities good improve. Hard to find parking Staff truly care. Kiki was so good to work with and knew everything. She was great Therapy was so wonderful"

"My sister was at the Briarwood Rehab following an extremely severe encephalitis attack. She was in a coma for a few days, and she was not lucid or coherent for about two or three months. Most of her visitors did not expect her to live and I think some of the staff didn't expect her to live. I visited her daily, and I was happily amazed at the high-level care, compassion, encouragement, and patience the staff exhibited. They exhibited these traits and were never abrupt with her, even when she was extremely sick, incoherent, and uncommunicative. She very slowly, but completely, recovered from her illness. She is presently 90 years old, and she is still living alone in her single-family house. "

"We visited Lasell Village. It was really nice. Everything was beautiful. The lady who took us around was really wonderful. We saw an apartment, the dining room, and common areas, and everything was beautiful. "