Governor's Center

    66 Broad St, Westfield, MA, 01085
    2.4 · 14 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Unsafe, unprofessional care; staff issues

    I moved my mother in expecting care, and while some aides were warm, the food was excellent, and the place was very clean, my experience was alarming. I saw missed monitoring (resident went missing), a bedrail incident, aides ignoring requests, inconsistent bathing and transfers, equipment problems, and therapy that felt fraudulent or poorly supervised. I also witnessed staff intoxication, suspected opioid theft that went unaddressed, bullying and wage issues among staff, and leadership more focused on appearances than safety. We moved her to a better facility - fabulous - and I do not recommend this place; it felt unsafe and unprofessional.

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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

    2.43 · 14 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      1.8
    • Staff

      2.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      1.5
    • Value

      2.4

    Pros

    • Some staff described as nice and caring
    • Warm, sincere interest in residents' well-being
    • Attentive nursing care reported by some reviewers
    • Excellent physical therapy and strong therapy outcomes for some residents
    • Staff helpful and attentive in some cases
    • Noted remarkable recovery after therapy for some residents
    • Family members report residents looking fantastic after stay
    • Plentiful and delicious food reported by multiple reviewers
    • Very clean facilities reported by some families
    • Some reviewers would recommend the facility

    Cons

    • Frequent staff turnover and instability in leadership
    • No head of nursing / inexperienced nursing administration
    • Administrator perceived as prioritizing appearance over resident care
    • Rude, blunt or unprofessional behavior toward families and staff
    • Therapist observed using cellphone during therapy
    • Poor care and therapy oversight reported
    • Allegations of neglect leading to serious harm and death
    • Unsafe incidents (bedrail incident, missing/unmonitored patient)
    • Allegations of opioid theft and cover-up by nurses and DON
    • Reports of staff intoxication on duty
    • Toxic workplace culture, bullying and staff intimidation
    • Allegations of therapy company fraud and not-for-profit misrepresentation
    • Wage theft or refusal to pay staff correctly; union manipulation allegations
    • Hiring workers with substance-abuse issues and poor background oversight
    • Maintenance neglect and equipment problems (small wheelchair, missing TV remote)
    • Poor or nonexistent communication with families (not notifying appointments)
    • Misplaced belongings and failure to fulfill simple requests
    • Inadequate assistance with bathing and getting residents out of bed
    • Inattentive aides; residents ignored or questions unacknowledged
    • Lack of entertainment or engagement activities reported
    • Concerns about ability to meet complex medical needs
    • Alleged criminal actions and calls for facility closure
    • Reports of unprofessional customer service including hanging up on callers
    • Inconsistent quality of care across staff and shifts
    • Overall characterization by some reviewers as dangerous and unsafe

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is highly mixed but leans strongly toward concern and alarm due to repeated, serious allegations. A minority of reviewers describe positive experiences — particularly praising some individual caregivers, therapy staff, dining, cleanliness, and notable recoveries — but many other reviews report systemic problems that range from poor customer service and communication to allegations of neglect, safety incidents, and criminal misconduct. The polarity in experiences suggests large inconsistencies in care quality and facility management.

    Care quality and clinical oversight are the most frequently cited areas of concern. Multiple reports allege poor therapy oversight (including a physical therapist using a cellphone during sessions), inadequate nursing coverage, and a vacancy or weak leadership in nursing ("no head of nursing"). Several reviews describe failures to meet basic care needs — not bathing residents, not assisting them out of bed routinely, misplaced belongings, and failure to notify families about appointments. More severe allegations include a bedrail incident, a missing and unmonitored patient, and at least one claim that neglect contributed to a patient death. At the same time, some families credit the facility with excellent physical therapy and attentive nursing that produced remarkable recoveries, indicating performance may vary widely by unit, team, or shift.

    Staff behavior and workplace culture are polarizing themes. Positive comments identify warm, sincere, and helpful staff members who take an interest in residents’ well‑being. Conversely, many reviews describe a toxic workplace: bullying of staff, wage disputes and allegations of wage theft or refusal to pay correctly, union manipulation, and reports that management is rude or dismissive to staff and families. There are alarming accusations that staff intoxication occurred on duty and that opioid theft by employees was covered up by nursing leadership. These claims point to potential safety risks and serious management failures if accurate.

    Management and administration receive extensive criticism. Reviewers allege an administrator who appears more focused on appearances than resident care, inexperienced leadership, poor communication with families, and inconsistent or unprofessional customer service (including hanging up on callers). Some reviewers go further and allege fraud by an external therapy company and misrepresentation about the facility’s not‑for‑profit status. These systemic concerns suggest governance and oversight problems that undermine trust and can contribute to inconsistent care standards.

    Facilities and amenities receive mixed feedback. Several families praise the cleanliness of the building and the quality and quantity of food; others report maintenance neglect and equipment problems, such as undersized wheelchairs and missing TV remotes. Activities and entertainment are cited as lacking by some reviewers, contributing to dissatisfaction with the overall resident experience. The combination of cleanliness and good dining on the positive side with maintenance and equipment failures on the negative side again underscores variability across the facility.

    Patterns and notable risks: the reviews show a pattern of inconsistent experiences — some residents receive compassionate, professional care and excellent therapy while others face neglect, unsafe conditions, and alleged criminal behavior by staff. The recurring themes of leadership instability, poor oversight, toxic workplace culture, and serious safety incidents are particularly concerning because they imply systemic rather than isolated problems. Families considering this facility should weigh the positive reports of individual staff and therapy successes against the frequency and severity of negative allegations. Prospective residents and families would be advised to: visit multiple times and at different shifts, ask directly about nursing leadership and turnover, verify incident reporting and investigation practices, inquire about staff background checks and substance-use policies, and seek references from recent families who had stays similar to the care level needed.

    In summary, while there are legitimate positives reported by some families — notably individual caregivers, therapy results, food, and cleanliness — the volume and gravity of negative complaints (safety incidents, alleged neglect, criminal behavior, leadership failings, and a toxic workplace) are significant. These reviews suggest substantial variability in quality and serious areas of concern that should prompt careful, specific inquiry before choosing this facility for a loved one.

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    About Governor's Center

    Governor's Center in Westfield, MA, stands as a senior living community at 66 Broad St in a quiet neighborhood, offering nursing home care, independent living, assisted living, memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, and home care services for seniors who want to stay at home with a little help. This place uses Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Certified Nursing Assistants, giving care to people who need things like help getting dressed, bathing, eating, or moving around, and they've got staff on duty day and night along with alarms and locked doors to keep everyone safe, especially people who might wander off. They give three homemade meals every day and can change diets to fit special needs, plus a traveling hairdresser comes by for anyone who wants it, and the rooms stay cozy but simple without flashy or fancy features, letting folks feel comfortable. There's a big focus on health programs too, with physical, occupational, and speech therapy, regular events and movies, workout times, music, and crafts, along with community activities, outings, and faith-based offers, so people don't get lonely and can find some joy every day, and if someone likes animals or games, there's pet therapy, music therapy, and good old tabletop games. They help with doctor's appointments, shopping, and any religious needs, making it a little easier for residents to do what matters to them, and there's always a caregiver nearby ready with support for bathing, clothing, and other daily life stuff. They serve both short-term and long-term stays, and folks can count on strong rehabilitation and medical support after an illness or injury, so even with memory problems, seniors get specialized attention and programs to help, and all care gets planned for each person with respect and dignity in mind. Governor's Center also provides resources for families and caregivers, like education, newsletters, and programs to improve health and safety, plus some advocacy work to protect staff and patient rights, and while the community stays simple and lacks many details about fancy outdoor or parking amenities, the real value lies in the steady care and mix of services, helping seniors feel safe and supported as their needs change. They open Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 5 PM, and with English-speaking staff and solid medical care, families can trust there's reliable supervision, nutritious meals, and a sense of community here, even if it's not the fanciest place in town.

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