Melrose HealthCare

    40 Martin St, Melrose, MA 02176
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    2.8ยท28 reviews

    Caring staff, peaceful, highly recommended

    I moved my mother here after chaotic experiences elsewhere and have been very pleased. The staff are genuinely caring, hardworking and responsive - Martine's activities keep residents engaged, Nancy and Robin are fantastic - and the nurses and rehab team give individualized attention that helped my mother recover. The facility is peaceful, clean and family-like, with a thoughtful outdoor visiting area and direct ramp access that give me real peace of mind. Good value overall; I highly 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

    2.75ยท(28)

    Overall rating

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

      3.5
    • Staff

      3.8
    • Meals

      2.8
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate caregiving staff
    • Family-like community atmosphere
    • Engaging activities program (music, singing, group events)
    • Active and involved activities director
    • Responsive nursing leadership and rehabilitation team
    • Safe, shaded outdoor visiting area with direct ramp access
    • Infection-control screening and visitor-safety protocols
    • Demonstrated rehabilitation and recovery outcomes
    • Available on-site nursing coverage
    • Perceived value and affordability

    Cons

    • Sanitation and odor concerns in some areas
    • Pest-control concerns in resident areas
    • Inconsistent caregiving quality across units
    • Gaps in clinical responsiveness and post-incident follow-up
    • Unreliable meal delivery and dining continuity
    • Laundry and personal-item management failures
    • Aging facility infrastructure and exterior lighting deficits
    • Management accessibility and communication gaps
    • Inconsistent staff conduct and conflict-resolution practices
    • Dementia supervision and wandering-risk management gaps
    • Outdoor smoking permitted in the courtyard affecting comfort

    Summary of reviews

    Reviewer feedback about this facility is notably mixed, with clear clusters of positive strengths alongside operational weaknesses that affected some families more severely. Many families praised direct-care staff and therapists, describing caregivers as compassionate, engaged, and willing to go beyond basic duties. Several accounts highlight an active activities program โ€” with music, singing and group engagement โ€” and an activities director who builds resident connections. Rehabilitation services and nursing leadership received positive mention for contributing to recovery and safe transitions back home. The siteโ€™s outdoor visiting area, with shaded seating and direct ramp access, is frequently cited as a thoughtful arrangement for family visits and inclement-weather access.

    At the same time, multiple reviews identify persistent facility-level problems. Cleanliness and odor concerns in common areas and inconsistent laundry handling emerged as recurring operational issues, alongside at least one reference to pest-control concerns. Reviewers also described variability in caregiver competence across units and shifts, suggesting inconsistent staffing practices or uneven training. Some families reported delays or gaps in clinical responsiveness and follow-up after incidents, which they experienced as lapses in timely attention or communication.

    Dining and household services show mixed performance. While some families praised kitchen staff and meal service, others described interruptions to meal delivery and failures to provide or return residentsโ€™ clothing and belongings, indicating weaknesses in meal-service continuity and household operations. The physical plant is described as older; reviewers flagged building appearance, dim exterior lighting, and a parking-lot safety perception as areas needing attention. The facilityโ€™s permissive outdoor smoking policy also affects visitor and resident comfort in courtyard areas.

    Management and culture present a split picture. Several families complimented responsive leadership and accessible clinicians, while others found administrators unapproachable or inadequately engaged. Concerns about staff conduct and conflict-resolution โ€” including curt interactions or disagreements involving staff โ€” point to uneven interpersonal standards. For residents with cognitive impairment, reviewers raised concerns about supervision and wandering-risk management, and some families wanted clearer communication around end-of-life care and administrative decisions such as discharge or eviction processes.

    In summary, prospective residents and families may find strong, compassionate direct care, meaningful activities, and effective rehabilitation at this facility. Those strengths coexist with operational gaps in sanitation, consistency of care, household services, and facility upkeep. If you are considering this facility, visiting at different times of day, observing staffing patterns, reviewing laundry and meal procedures, and discussing dementia-supervision protocols and administrative communication expectations with leadership will help clarify whether the siteโ€™s strengths align with your needs and risk tolerance.

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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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    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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