Hebrew Rehabilitation Center - Boston

    Hebrew Rehabilitation Ctr - Boston, 1200 Centre St, Boston, MA, 02131
    2.8 · 27 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Mold mice neglect theft rude

    I placed my aunt here and had a terrible experience. The place smelled moldy, there were mice in hallways and rooms, and food (especially on lower floors) was poor. It was understaffed - call buttons ignored, meds and doctor orders delayed (up to 90 minutes), unwitnessed falls, bedsores, and what felt like neglect/abuse or forced care. Belongings (clothes, jewelry, TV, phones) went missing and staff were defensive; management was rude, dismissive, and even hung up on me. They mishandled my aunt's things after her death. A few staff (some aides, PT/OT and one substitute nurse) were caring and professional, but overall I will not return or recommend this facility.

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    2.78 · 27 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.2
    • Staff

      2.1
    • Meals

      1.3
    • Amenities

      1.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Caring and attentive staff in some cases
    • Skilled physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT)
    • Several competent nurses and aides reported
    • Quick issue resolution reported by some families
    • Positive family involvement and communication in some instances
    • Staff accessibility and responsiveness at times
    • High professionalism cited by some reviewers
    • Specific praised nurses (Leona and Stacey)
    • Pleasant second-floor window views

    Cons

    • Pest problems (mice in hallways and patient rooms)
    • Poor cleanliness and hygiene (mold odor, toiletries left in bathrooms)
    • Medication delays and missed or late doses (reports up to 90 minutes)
    • Doctor's orders not followed and reports of no doctor visits
    • Rude or abusive staff (nursing supervisor, clinical coordinator, CNAs, receptionists)
    • Hidden or inaccessible call buttons and locked bed heads
    • Slow or ignored call-button response and long waits for basic needs
    • Belongings lost, stolen, or mishandled (clothing, jewelry, TV, phones)
    • Understaffing and hallways reported as lacking nurses
    • Unwitnessed falls and reports of bedsores
    • Poor food quality and limited meal variety
    • Management dismissive, unresponsive leadership and poor communication
    • Retaliation, broken promises by leadership, and lack of follow-up on feedback
    • Neglect and unsafe care environment (forced bed rest, lack of therapy or doctor care)
    • Noisy environment and sleep disruption
    • Phone calls hung up by staff or rude reception behavior
    • Transfers to hospital (e.g., for COVID) and premature discharges

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the summaries is mixed to negative, with significant variability in the quality of care and service. Multiple reviews describe excellent, attentive care from particular clinicians—especially PT/OT teams and a number of nurses and aides—while many other reviews raise serious concerns about safety, cleanliness, communication, and leadership responsiveness. The most consistent positive notes point to capable rehabilitation therapy and several compassionate staff members who made families feel supported; however, these positives coexist with numerous and often serious operational problems.

    Clinical care and safety are central themes. Several reviewers reported medication administration problems—late or missed doses, including pain medication delays reported up to 90 minutes—and assertions that physicians' orders were not always followed. There are reports of no doctor visits for some patients, forced bed rest, bedsores, and unwitnessed falls; one reviewer noted a transfer to hospital for COVID. Understaffing appears to contribute to slow responses to call buttons and long waits for assistance, with multiple reviews explicitly describing hallways lacking nursing staff and call lights being ignored or taking a long time to be answered. These items together create a pattern of intermittent but significant clinical risk and neglect in some cases.

    Staff behavior and communication show a wide range. Several staff members receive strong praise—names such as Leona and Stacey are singled out positively—and families describe moments of high professionalism, quick issue resolution, and helpful rehabilitation teams. At the same time, many reviews recount rude, defensive, or abusive behavior from other employees: nursing supervisors, a clinical coordinator, CNAs, and receptionists are described as rude, dismissive, or even verbally abusive. There are specific allegations of staff berating patients or families, hanging up on callers, refusing to follow through on promised actions, and poor follow-up after complaints. This bifurcation—some staff highly professional and others reportedly hostile—creates unpredictability that is stressful for residents and families.

    Facility environment and operational concerns are prominent. Reports of pests (mice in both hallways and patient rooms), mold odors on lower levels, and general cleanliness lapses (e.g., toiletries left in bathrooms) suggest maintenance and infection-control weaknesses. Dining repeatedly drew criticism: poor food quality, limited variety, and specific negative items (e.g., an unappetizing burger) were noted, and reviewers also mentioned food being removed or restricted. Noise and sleep disruption were additional complaints that affect resident comfort and recovery.

    Belongings security and management practices emerged as a serious concern. Multiple reports describe lost, stolen, or mishandled personal items—clothing, jewelry, televisions, phones—and poor handling of a resident's belongings after death. Family members also reported defensive responses when asking about possessions. Leadership and management responses are frequently characterized as dismissive or unresponsive: promises not kept, retaliation alleged after complaints, and little meaningful follow-up. Several reviewers explicitly warned others against using the facility based on these interactions.

    In summary, the reviews portray a facility with pockets of very good clinical rehabilitation and caring staff, but also with systemic issues that pose safety, dignity, and satisfaction risks. The most common and critical problems are medication delays/mismanagement, understaffing leading to ignored call lights and long waits, cleanliness/pest issues, loss of belongings, and inconsistent staff behavior and leadership communication. For prospective residents and families, the pattern suggests that outcomes will vary significantly depending on staff assignment and unit. If considering this facility, families should: (1) ask specific questions about staffing ratios and supervision on the intended unit, (2) clarify medication administration policies and escalation procedures, (3) document possessions and secure valuables, and (4) establish direct communication lines with the rehabilitation team and nursing leadership. Monitoring, frequent advocacy, and written agreements about care expectations appear essential given the mixed reports.

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    About Hebrew Rehabilitation Center - Boston

    Hebrew Rehabilitation Center - Boston stands in the Roslindale neighborhood and provides specialized rehabilitation and healthcare services for seniors and adults who need support for things like bone infections, stroke recovery, muscle atrophy, and rehabilitation after surgery or health complications, and people receive care from skilled nurses and Harvard Medical School-affiliated doctors and therapists, so the team truly knows geriatric healthcare while offering both long-term and short-term inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation, with a focus on chronic care and recovery from illness or injury, and there's advanced physical, occupational, and speech therapy using updated equipment, and treatment covers both adults and seniors who need complex medical and memory care. The center includes over 600 licensed beds for long-term care and about 30 beds for acute or skilled rehabilitation, plus it stays open 24 hours every day to cover all needs, and people pick between private or semi-private rooms in a homelike and warm setting, and there's hospice care, post-acute care, and even in-home care programs for those who need assistance at home, which means meal help, laundry, housekeeping, transportation, and hygiene help are all available.

    Hebrew SeniorLife runs the center and has another site, NewBridge on the Charles Skilled Nursing Facility in Dedham, while Boston's campus works as a hub for senior care, research, and training in the area, with programs recognized by CARF International since 2004, and the hospital stays busy with awards for care quality and for their friendly, helpful staff who offer personal attention to residents. The Wolk Center for Memory Health stands out for its focus on dementia and late-stage memory loss, and Alzheimer's disease with memory care spaces meant to prevent confusion and wandering, while complimenting all this care, there's always something to do, whether it's exercise classes, bingo, painting, crafts, social gatherings like ice-cream socials or tea parties, or outings to local malls, grocery stores, parks, and more. Everyday living has a residents' bank, a snack bar, a hobby shop, a coffee lounge, outdoor courtyards, an art gallery, and even valet parking for family visitors. Nutrition and meals get attention here, and the kitchen uses fresh, quality ingredients for every meal.

    Physical health, mental and emotional wellbeing all get attention, so the therapy team can help with everything from walking to eating or talking, by offering physical, occupational, and speech therapy sessions as needed. The center has a special focus on hearing-related care, too-residents can find hearing aids, cochlear implants, bone-anchored hearing solutions, with cleaning, repairs, fitting, and even battery changes, along with assistive devices such as amplified phones, TV listening devices, and caption phones, to help with communication and safety. On-site labs, pharmacy, and radiology services make it easy to get tests or medication without leaving the building, and the wellness team builds custom plans to fit each person, whether the goal is recovery or ongoing health management. The team works hard to build a sense of community for all, offering regular welfare programs and activities that keep residents social, active, and involved, with services spanning assisted living, memory care, short-term rehab, and long-term nursing care, all tailored for seniors and adults who want a supportive and familiar environment with medical professionals nearby and a family-like feeling in the city.

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