Lee HealthCare

    620 Laurel St, Lee, MA 01238
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    2.5ยท17 reviews

    Caring staff restored my independence

    I had a very positive experience. The loving, professional staff took pride in their work - OT-led rehab restored my abilities and independence, CNAs/LPNs/RNs worked seamlessly as a team, leadership was accessible and accommodating, and the facility was spotless and well maintained; staff consistently went above and beyond and left prompt caregiver updates, so I would recommend it.

    Current/former 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

    2.47ยท(17)

    Overall rating

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

      1.8
    • Staff

      2.4
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate caregiving team
    • Collaborative CNA/LPN/RN teamwork
    • Accessible nursing leadership and administration
    • Effective rehabilitation and OT-led therapy
    • Documented functional improvement for rehab patients
    • Clean, well-maintained common areas
    • Prompt caregiver updates and written notes
    • Welcoming, accommodating admissions and tours

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels
    • Staff conduct and responsiveness
    • Gaps in clinical communication and case management
    • Inconsistent informed-consent and medication practices
    • Inconsistent sanitation and room cleanliness
    • Variable meal quality and feeding-assistance practices
    • Delays in therapy initiation and low therapy frequency
    • Operational emphasis on occupancy and financial metrics
    • Insufficient resources for high-acuity, neurologically impaired residents
    • Limited transparency around discharges and hospital transfers

    Summary of reviews

    The set of summaries indicates a facility with a mixed quality profile: strengths are concentrated in rehabilitation, frontline teamwork, and certain administrative touchpoints, while weaknesses center on operational consistency, staffing, and communication. Several families described positive experiences in short-term rehab: therapy programs (including OT-led plans) produced measurable functional gains and increased independence for some residents. Staff members are frequently characterized as compassionate and willing to go above and beyond, and leadership such as the director of nursing and executive director is accessible to families in many accounts. Admissions and tour experiences are often described as welcoming and accommodating.

    At the same time, a pattern of operational concerns emerges. Staffing levels and assignment consistency are repeatedly identified as problematic, with consequences for responsiveness, assistance with activities of daily living, and repositioning for bedbound residents. There are recurring reports of delayed therapy starts and limited therapy frequency for some long-term residents, which reviewers linked to prolonged wheelchair use, weight decline, and slower recovery. Communication gaps between clinicians, case managers, and families are a frequent complaint: families describe limited physician updates, difficulty reaching case managers, and unclear explanations about transfers or changes in clinical status.

    Dining and personal-care practices show variability. Several accounts note poor or inconsistent meal quality and problems with feeding assistance; reviewers also described concerns with denture handling and general hygiene assistance. Facility cleanliness and maintenance are described positively in some reports (clean, well-kept common areas), while other accounts cite sanitation and room-cleanliness inconsistencies, including unkept appearance in parts of the building. Room size and layout are noted as small by some families.

    Management and system-level issues are an important theme. Reviewers point to an ownership and unit-closure transition that appears to have concentrated higher-acuity, hard-to-place residents in certain units, creating additional strain on staff. There are allegations of prioritizing occupancy and financial metrics over individualized care, as well as inconsistent informed-consent and medication-administration practices raised by families. End-of-life care experiences and communication surrounding hospice and hospital transfers were areas of significant concern in several accounts.

    Overall, prospective residents and families should weigh the facility's demonstrated strengths in rehabilitation and frontline teamwork against its operational inconsistencies. Positive outcomes appear most likely when staffing, therapy, and leadership engagement are consistent; where those elements are weaker, reviewers describe gaps in hygiene assistance, meal service, clinical communication, and discharge/transfers. Visiting the unit, asking for current staffing ratios, therapy schedules, recent cleaning and infection-control protocols, and speaking directly with the DON or case manager about consent and medication policies are advisable steps for families considering this provider.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1ยท/ 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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    Lee HealthCare is located at 620 Laurel St, Lee, MA, 01238.

    About Lee HealthCare

    Lee Healthcare is a medium-sized senior care facility with 88 beds, operating under for-profit, LLC ownership. The care home provides both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services, participating in both Medicare and Medicaid programs. It is not part of a continuing care retirement community. Residents of Lee Healthcare receive an average of 3 hours and 32 minutes of nurse staffing per day, with consistency in staffing levels maintained on weekends as well as weekdays.

    For residents requiring short-term rehabilitationโ€”such as after a hospital stay for stroke, heart attack, or injuryโ€”Lee Healthcare offers a supportive environment geared toward recovery. Nearly half of the residents are able to return home following their rehabilitation stay, and the facility works to minimize risks such as falls and infections that require hospitalization. Data show that a low percentage of residents experienced major injuries from falls, while infection-related hospitalizations did occur but were monitored closely. Emergency room visits among short-term residents are tracked, and the staff aim to provide attentive care to lessen the need for such visits.

    Lee Healthcare also provides comprehensive long-term nursing care for individuals who need daily assistance with both medical and non-medical needs. Residents benefit from support in self-care tasks such as mobility, eating, and personal hygiene, with most maintaining their ability to manage many of these activities independently. Preventative care is emphasized, as indicated by a high flu vaccination rate among residents.

    The facility is subject to regular state health, fire, and safety inspections. Past reports highlight areas the staff continually work to improve, including timely communication with residents and their families, proper documentation of Medicare and Medicaid coverage, timely development of individualized care plans, and the provision of safe and appropriate respiratory and behavioral health care services. The facility also maintains transparency with nurse staffing information and offers education on residentsโ€™ rights regarding binding arbitration agreements. Lee Healthcare has taken steps to address all cited issues, ensuring continuous improvement in care and safety standards for its residents.

    While Lee Healthcare has had infractions in the past and paid fines, it continually strives to enhance the quality of life for its residents by focusing on both physical health and behavioral care. The community is dedicated to fostering an environment where residents are supported, families are informed, and health needs are met with professionalism and compassion.

    People often ask...

    Lee HealthCare offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 620 Laurel St, Lee, MA 01238.

    No, Lee HealthCare 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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