Melrose HealthCare

    40 Martin St, Melrose, MA 02176
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    2.8ยท29 reviews

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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

    2.83ยท(29)

    Overall rating

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

      3.6
    • Staff

      3.9
    • Meals

      2.8
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate caregiving staff
    • Attentive nursing and rehabilitation team
    • Engaged activities program with an active director
    • Family-like resident community and peer support
    • Thoughtful outdoor visiting areas with weather-protected access
    • Visible safety precautions (masking, distancing, screening)
    • Warm reception and helpful front-desk staff
    • Personalized attention and individualized care plans
    • Noted long-term staff dedication and teamwork
    • On-site dining services with identifiable kitchen personnel

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staff professionalism and communication
    • Variable caregiving quality across shifts and units
    • Sanitation and odor concerns in some common and personal areas
    • Pest-control concerns in some units
    • Laundry and personal-item handling gaps
    • Meal-service continuity and quality inconsistencies
    • Aging physical plant and outdated appearance
    • Poorly lit or unsecured exterior/parking areas
    • Gaps in clinical-incident response and family communication
    • Management accessibility and approachability limitations

    Summary of reviews

    Reviewer sentiment for this facility is highly mixed, with clear strengths in hands-on caregiving and resident engagement alongside recurring operational concerns. Many accounts emphasize compassionate, hardworking caregivers, an attentive nursing and rehab team, and an activities program that provides meaningful, resident-centered engagement (music, piano, community events). Several families described a family-like atmosphere among residents and staff, and some praised specific employees and the visible infection-control measures used during visits.

    Care quality is described unevenly. Positive narratives highlight individualized attention, effective rehabilitation, and staff who provide peace of mind to families. Contrasting accounts raise concerns about timeliness of assistance, variability in staff competence across shifts and floors, and instances of poor follow-through on personal care tasks. Reviewers point to lapses in laundry and personal-item handling and describe inconsistent responsiveness to clinical needs; these indicate uneven operational oversight rather than a single systematic model of care.

    Dining and kitchen operations also show variability. The facility has on-site dining personnel and some families praised kitchen staff and meals, but other comments describe interruptions to meal delivery and dissatisfaction with food-service continuity. Activity programming is a relative strength: an engaged activities director and visible resident events are cited frequently as contributors to resident well-being and social engagement.

    Facility and campus conditions are similarly mixed. The site offers pleasant outdoor visiting spaces with shaded seating and direct ramp access useful during inclement weather, which families appreciated. At the same time reviewers describe an older building with an outdated appearance, localized sanitation and odor concerns, and pest-control issues in some areas. Exterior issues such as poorly lit or insecure parking were also noted and could affect perception of safety at night.

    Management and leadership impressions vary. Some families praised responsive leadership and specific administrators; others found management difficult to approach or perceived gaps in communication after incidents. There are accounts that suggest shortcomings in incident response and family communication following adverse events, and one serious individual claim relating to eviction-related disruption that may warrant follow-up with the provider or regulators.

    Overall pattern: strong points in personal, relational care and activities coexist with operational inconsistenciesโ€”particularly in cleanliness/sanitation, laundry and meal continuity, staff professionalism, and facility upkeep. Prospective residents and families should plan an in-person tour that checks cleanliness and pest-control practices, asks about staffing levels and supervision across shifts, reviews laundry and meal-delivery protocols, and clarifies how the facility communicates with families after clinical incidents. Contacting recent families, observing mealtimes and activity periods, and asking for specifics on management accessibility and incident response processes will help assess whether the facilityโ€™s strengths align with a given residentโ€™s needs.

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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

    Melrose HealthCare is located at 40 Martin St, Melrose, MA, 02176.

    About Melrose HealthCare

    Melrose Healthcare is a medium-sized, for-profit nursing facility offering both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. The facility operates with a capacity of 106 beds and maintains a corporate ownership structure. Melrose Healthcare participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, making it accessible to a broad range of residents who require skilled nursing services or long-term care. It is not affiliated with a continuing care retirement community, and does not provide specific mention of Alzheimerโ€™s care as a dedicated program.

    Nurse staffing at the facility averages 3 hours and 11 minutes per resident each day, with consistency between weekday and weekend coverage rated above average. The staff supports residents who require daily assistance with medical needs such as administering medications, as well as non-medical needs like dressing, eating, and using the bathroom. For those undergoing short-term rehabilitation following a hospital stay for conditions such as stroke, heart attack, infection, or accidental injury, Melrose Healthcare provides care designed to support recovery and facilitate a possible return home.

    Melrose Healthcare is subject to regular health, fire, and safety inspections conducted by regulatory authorities, which review factors including food preparation, safety standards, and the general well-being of its residents. Routine inspections and follow-up procedures ensure that standards related to cleanliness, comfort, and residents' rights are maintained. The facility provides annual influenza vaccinations to its residents and supports infection prevention and control measures as part of its ongoing care protocols. Emergency room visits are monitored, with 9.3% of short-term residents requiring ER care during their stay, and there are 1.2 emergency room visits per 1,000 patient days among long-term care residents.

    The commitment to maintaining residentsโ€™ abilities is reflected in the percentage of those who retain self-care capabilities; about 79.6% are able to eat, move, and perform several daily activities independently. Melrose Healthcare is attentive to the care needs of its residents and works to ensure the safe administration and storage of medication, proper nutrition, and the delivery of personal and medical care in accordance with residents' preferences and treatment goals. Dialysis services are provided when required, following appropriate care standards.

    Staff at Melrose Healthcare are expected to develop individualized care plans for each resident, including timely assessments and regular reviews by healthcare professionals. Efforts are made to avoid the use of physical restraints except when medically necessary and to pursue non-pharmacological interventions before the use of psychotropic medications. Monthly pharmacist drug regimen reviews are conducted in line with established guidelines.

    Melrose Healthcareโ€™s environment is managed to promote safety, comfort, and a homelike atmosphere for all residents. The facility is vigilant in safeguarding residentsโ€™ personal information and medical records, maintaining privacy and security. Food is procured, prepared, and served in accordance with professional standards to ensure resident well-being.

    In support of overall resident health and quality of life, Melrose Healthcare emphasizes individualized care, safety, and respect for residentsโ€™ rights and choices. The facility continually strives to provide a supportive environment for both short-term and long-term residents, focusing on rehabilitation, daily living support, clinical services, and the maintenance of dignity and independence.

    People often ask...

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

    The full address for this community is 40 Martin St, Melrose, MA 02176.

    No, Melrose 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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