Mary's Meadow At Providence

    12 Gamelin St, Holyoke, MA, 01040
    4.9 · 11 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Exceptional compassionate care and service

    I stayed with my dad during his rehab at this beautiful, bright, very clean facility and was impressed from day one. The private rooms (large bathrooms, walk-in showers), family-style dining with handmade nutritious meals (yes, ice cream and snacks), on-site doctors/nurses, and knowledgeable PT/OT/therapists and nutritionists helped my dad regain strength quickly. The staff - aides, nurses, therapists, housekeeping - were kind, professional, responsive, and went above and beyond; there are plenty of activities, a chapel, libraries and outings that make it uplifting and social. I highly recommend this hidden jewel for exceptional, compassionate care.

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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

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

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

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.91 · 11 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.8
    • Amenities

      4.8
    • Value

      4.9

    Pros

    • Caring, professional, and knowledgeable staff
    • Staff go above and beyond and provide uplifting encouragement
    • Responsive and timely communication with families
    • On-site doctors and nurses available
    • Skilled therapists (PT/OT) and rehabilitation services
    • Nutritionists and nutritional oversight
    • Handmade, nutritious meals prepared and delivered on time
    • Restaurant-style and family-style dining with menu variety and snacks
    • Improved resident strength and recovery attributed to care and food
    • Private rooms with large bathrooms and walk-in showers
    • Clean, bright, new, and well-maintained facility
    • Chapel, Sunday church services, and spiritual support (e.g., Sister Angela)
    • Active, varied activities program and social opportunities
    • Outings, resident interaction, and multiple libraries
    • Excellent discharge planning and helpful referrals
    • Coordinated care and strong collaboration among aides, nurses, and housekeeping
    • Friendly, compassionate aides and caregivers
    • Timely rehab-to-home transitions and quick transfers when needed
    • Small, attentive, and community-focused atmosphere
    • Highly recommended by reviewers and described as a 'hidden jewel' or sought-after facility

    Cons

    • Facility is very small, which may limit capacity
    • Not open at time of some visits (may affect tour access or scheduling)
    • High demand/sought-after status could mean limited availability or wait times

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the review summaries for Mary's Meadow At Providence is overwhelmingly positive. Reviewers consistently highlight exceptional, compassionate care delivered by a professional and responsive staff team. Many entries emphasize that staff members — from aides to nurses to therapists — are knowledgeable, caring, and willing to go above and beyond, offering uplifting encouragement to residents and timely communication to families. Multiple reviewers explicitly state they have no complaints and would highly recommend the facility.

    Care quality and clinical services receive repeated praise. Reviews cite on-site doctors and nurses as well as dedicated therapists, including highly competent physical therapists, and nutritionists who provide oversight. Rehabilitation services (PT/OT), individualized therapy, and coordinated discharge planning are mentioned as strengths. Several reviewers attribute measurable improvement in strength and recovery to the combined clinical and nutritional support at the facility.

    Dining and nutrition are highlighted as distinct positives. The kitchen is described as preparing handmade, nutritious meals that are delivered on schedule. Reviewers note variety and quality — including a delightful menu, ice cream, snacks, and both restaurant-style and family-style dining options. Nutrition oversight and delicious food are credited with supporting residents’ health and recovery.

    Facility amenities and environment are reported as attractive and well-maintained. Multiple summaries call the building beautiful, elegant, bright, and cheery; features include private rooms with large bathrooms and walk-in showers, two libraries, a central kitchen, and an on-site chapel. The atmosphere is described as serene and healing, with uniformed dining staff contributing to a restaurant-like experience. Spiritual care is available, with specific mention of Sunday church services and individual spiritual support such as Sister Angela.

    Social life and programming are robust for a facility of its size. Reviewers point to a full calendar of activities, frequent resident interaction, outings, and a social dining atmosphere. Programs are described as “unbelievable” and “phenomenal,” suggesting active engagement opportunities that support both recovery and quality of life.

    Management, operations, and family communications are noted favorably. Reviewers report excellent customer service, prompt responses to calls, thoughtful discharge planning, and helpful referrals. The staff’s collaborative approach — involving aides, nurses, therapists, and housekeeping — appears to create a coordinated care experience that families appreciate.

    Notable patterns and concerns are limited but worth noting. Several reviewers characterize the facility as very small; while that size contributes to a close-knit, attentive environment, it may also limit capacity. One review noted the facility was not open at the time of visit, which could reflect scheduling limitations for tours or admissions. Additionally, the facility’s positive reputation and description as a sought-after or “hidden jewel” implies high demand, which could lead to limited availability or waiting periods for prospective residents.

    In summary, the reviews portray Mary’s Meadow At Providence as a small but highly competent and compassionate senior living and rehab center with strong clinical staffing, excellent nutrition and dining, attractive facilities, active programming, and high-quality customer service. The main practical considerations for prospective families are the facility’s small size, potential access/scheduling constraints for visits, and the likelihood of high demand affecting availability. Otherwise, the predominant themes are exceptional care, cleanliness, and a supportive, healing environment.

    Location

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    About Mary's Meadow At Providence

    Mary's Meadow At Providence has a small-house environment with four separate houses, and in each you'll find shared living rooms, dining rooms, dens, and kitchens, and every resident gets a private room with a full bath, so things can feel much more like home than in a big place, and there's even a central chapel open to everyone for prayer or quiet time. The facility holds 40 certified beds and provides both long-term skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation services, with trained staff offering both clinical and personal care, working from care plans with set goals and actions that they check as things move along. Residents can self-administer drugs if that's safe for them, and there's an ongoing Quality Assessment and Assurance group, so they're looking at health and safety almost all the time. There are programs that focus on daily help and social activities, and staff follow clear rules for infection control. Mary's Meadow keeps track of hospital-related safety issues like blood clots, MRSA, catheter infections, and C. diff, and they also collect ratings from patients about nurses, doctors, response times, and how staff talk about medicines. Rooms and bathrooms get cleaned often, and things stay pretty quiet, helping folks rest and recover. The care model here focuses on a small-home approach and uses end of life care, rehabilitation, and extended care, with attention to comfort through features designed for ease and accessibility, and there's licensed nursing care on site. Staff also work on ongoing programs like Falls Prevention, Sepsis Smart, and other wellness efforts. Mary's Meadow is active in advocacy, paying attention to caregiver wages, and supports the MA Career Ladder Program and activities professionals through MassCAP. The facility runs committees for rules and quality and offers education and support to staff. Mary's Meadow At Providence focuses on making care personal and homelike, and was the first to bring this small-home model to Massachusetts for this kind of care.

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