Charlene Manor Extended Care

    130 Colrain Rd, Greenfield, MA 01301
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate, clean nonprofit nursing home

    I placed my mother here and I'm very grateful - the compassionate, dedicated staff (special thanks to Melissa Bacigalupo) truly went above and beyond. The facility is clean with newly renovated rooms, strong rehab/therapy (Medicare/VA accepted), responsive management and maintenance, and lots of activities and family communication. Overall a very good, caring non-profit nursing home I'd recommend.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.72·(29)

    Overall rating

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

      3.9
    • Staff

      3.9
    • Meals

      3.2
    • Amenities

      3.7
    • Value

      3.7

    Pros

    • Compassionate and available caregiving staff
    • Attentive nursing and CNA care
    • Responsive maintenance and facilities support
    • Onsite rehabilitation and physical therapy services
    • Regular family-care meetings and communication channels
    • Engaging activities, holiday programming, and spiritual visits
    • Flexible meal options with substitutions and take-home meals
    • Newly renovated rooms and well-maintained areas
    • Supportive management with staff-benefits focus
    • Medicare/VA-covered short-term therapy access

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels leading to delayed assistance
    • Gaps in transfer and fall-prevention practices
    • Incontinence-care delays and hygiene lapses
    • Inconsistent environmental cleanliness and maintenance in older units
    • Inconsistent dining quality and limited menu variety
    • Equipment limitations for larger/bariatric residents
    • Variable staff conduct and communication with families
    • Weak property-management and billing-resolution processes
    • Variable clinical response times and monitoring practices

    Summary of reviews

    Reviewers describe a facility with clear strengths in caregiving, rehabilitation, and family engagement alongside recurring operational weaknesses. Many accounts praise individual caregivers and nursing staff for compassion, availability, and attentive clinical care; several families specifically noted staff who went above and beyond and an onsite therapy program that supported measurable short-term rehabilitation. Management and some teams are also credited for supportive leadership, staff benefits, and routine family-care meetings that foster communication and planning.

    At the same time, a number of concerns point to systemic issues that affect resident safety and daily comfort. Reviewers raised fall-safety and transfer-practice problems as well as inconsistent clinical response times; these issues suggest gaps in staffing levels, training, or monitoring protocols. There are repeated notes of delays in assistance with activities of daily living and incontinence-related care, which can affect dignity and comfort. Equipment limitations for larger or bariatric residents were also mentioned, indicating the facility may not be fully resourced for all acuity levels.

    Facility condition and housekeeping present a mixed picture. Several reviewers described clean, newly renovated rooms and responsive maintenance for repairs, while others described older units with maintenance and cleanliness concerns, including odor-related issues in some areas and visible wear. The kitchen and dining experience likewise varied: meal flexibility and take-home options were highlighted, but others found the dining variety limited and the food quality inconsistent. Activities programming—holiday touches, music, church visits, and regular events—was frequently praised as a positive contributor to resident quality of life.

    Communication and administrative practices show variability. Many families appreciated regular meetings and open communication from particular staff members, but other accounts described poor communication tone, unresolved billing or property issues, and inconsistent follow-through on promised reimbursements or replacements. One review referenced a missing mobility device and an unresolved reimbursement promise, which points to weaknesses in property-management and billing-resolution processes that prospective families should verify.

    For prospective residents and families: the facility demonstrates strengths in compassionate caregiving, short-term rehabilitation, and activities programming, but it also exhibits operational variability in staffing, safety practices, sanitation/maintenance in some areas, and administrative follow-through. When evaluating placement, consider asking for current staffing ratios, fall-prevention protocols, incontinence-care procedures, availability of bariatric equipment, sample menus, and written policies on personal property and billing resolution. An in-person tour at different times of day and conversations with both therapy and nursing leadership can help clarify whether the facility’s strengths align with a specific resident’s needs.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Charlene Manor Extended Care is located at 130 Colrain Rd, Greenfield, MA, 01301.

    About Charlene Manor Extended Care

    Charlene Manor Extended Care sits in a wooded neighborhood in Greenfield, Massachusetts, looking out over Franconia Golf Course and just near Route 2 and Interstate 91, so it's easy for families to visit or get out for appointments when needed, and since 1987 the staff's worked with people in Greenfield, nearby counties, Vermont, and New Hampshire, so they've got lots of experience in elder care through all sorts of changes over the years. The facility has private and semi-private rooms already furnished, bathrooms with handy accessibility features, free telephone and Wi-Fi so folks can stay in touch, and there's a barber and beauty shop for convenience; you also see a state-of-the-art rehab gym that stays open seven days a week, and they've got a lot of programs and services that aim to help residents not just with daily needs but also with getting strong again or managing big health issues like diabetes, heart trouble, or memory loss.

    Residents can choose from a mix of care options like Independent Living, Assisted Living, Short-term Rehab, and Long-term Care, and those who need more help can get skilled nursing, memory care in the Certified Dementia Special Care unit that's set up for Alzheimer's or other progressive conditions using the habilitation model, plus there's hospice and palliative care in place for folks near the end of life, which includes support for families and help with equipment or medications. The Steps to Strength® program supports recoveries, and specialists on site cover things like complex wound care, cardiac rehab for COPD and congestive heart failure, diabetes education and monitoring, and therapy for those recovering from strokes, as well as orthopedic rehab after knee or hip replacements.

    Staff teams work closely with doctors to make care plans for each person, and they know about neurological conditions like MS, Parkinson's, and ALS, so anyone with these issues can get person-centered care right on site. Caregivers assist with personal needs day to day, help track medicines, and make sure people are as safe and comfortable as possible, plus there are programs for fall prevention and flu shots to help keep everyone well. The place tries to feel homey, friendly, and community-focused, with dignity and respect always in mind, and while reviews hover around 3 out of 5 stars, the team stays committed to safety and wellness efforts, taking part in campaigns like Fight the Flu and Sepsis Smart, and working on reducing the use of antipsychotic medicines unless really needed.

    The facility runs short-term respite care for caregivers who need a break or someone just out of the hospital, so folks can stay a few weeks or longer as needed, and long-term residents get support for independence and activity for as long as they're able. All care, whether for memory problems, heart troubles, stroke, or after surgery, starts with the person-plans get made just for them, staff adjust based on progress, and there's always a focus on making sure people keep as much ability and comfort as possible.

    People often ask...

    Charlene Manor Extended Care offers assisted living, memory care, board and care, and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 130 Colrain Rd, Greenfield, MA 01301.

    No, Charlene Manor Extended Care does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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