Woburn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

    18 Frances St #3095, Woburn, MA 01801
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate professional care and rehab

    I was very pleased with the care my mom received. The nurses, CNAs, PTs and OTs were compassionate and professional, acted promptly when needed (including a quick ER referral), and provided excellent rehab. The facility is clean, welcoming, with private rooms and good food - staff felt like family and I would gladly recommend and return.

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    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

    3.02·(61)

    Overall rating

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

      2.3
    • Staff

      2.8
    • Meals

      1.8
    • Amenities

      3.3
    • Value

      1.5

    Pros

    • Compassionate and responsive nursing staff
    • Dedicated certified nursing assistants (CNAs)
    • Skilled physical and occupational therapists
    • Helpful administrative and social-services staff
    • Private rooms with en-suite bathrooms
    • Clean, well-maintained public areas
    • Continuity of care from familiar staff members
    • Engaging special-event activities (e.g., Veteran’s Day)
    • Prompt emergency referral in some clinical situations
    • Convenient location near family and caregivers
    • Consistent room-cleaning services

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and coverage
    • Unreliable call-button responsiveness and emergency response
    • Medication-administration and reconciliation gaps
    • Poor discharge coordination and delayed paperwork
    • Inconsistent infection-control practices and screening
    • Variable food quality and limited dietary management
    • Inconsistent therapy effectiveness and goal alignment
    • Inconsistent staff conduct and communication tone
    • Belongings handling and inventory gaps
    • Slow intake and orientation processes
    • Limited outdoor space and insufficient visitor parking
    • Inconsistent enforcement of facility policies

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews describe a facility with a mix of clear strengths and recurring operational weaknesses. Many families praised individual caregivers — including nurses, CNAs, and therapists — for compassion, technical skill and continuity of care. At the same time, a number of operational patterns generated significant family concern: inconsistent staffing, delayed clinical responses, medication and discharge-management problems, and variable food and cleanliness experiences.

    Care and clinical responsiveness: Clinical care experiences appear uneven. Several accounts describe timely recognition of acute issues and prompt hospital referral; others describe delayed response to call buttons, slow emergency intervention, inconsistent medication administration, and gaps in post-discharge coordination (notably anticoagulation/Coumadin handoffs and inter-facility paperwork). Therapy services are generally praised when delivered by dedicated therapists, but some families felt therapy lacked appropriate progress or goal alignment. A few reviews raised concerns following a resident’s death and about end-of-life communication, indicating opportunities for improved family notification and care coordination during transitions.

    Staff and conduct: Staff performance is cited as highly variable. Positive reports emphasize compassionate, attentive nurses, excellent CNAs, and helpful social-services and administrative personnel. Negative reports point to inattentive or rushed staff (particularly at night), inconsistent interpersonal communication, and isolated incidents of poor conduct or rough handling. Reviewers also noted occasions when staff worked while ill or did not follow masking practices; this suggests inconsistent infection-control adherence and screening procedures.

    Dining, activities, and therapy: Dining impressions are polarized — some reviewers praised the food and food services, while others described cold or poorly managed meals and dietary management that did not account well for diabetes or other restrictions. Activity programming includes meaningful special events noted as uplifting, but several families observed limited routine activities overall. Therapy quality was frequently cited as a strength when delivered by specific clinicians; however, the effectiveness and intensity of rehabilitation varied between stays.

    Facilities and operations: Physical features receive mixed feedback. Positive notes include updated rooms, private en-suite options, a welcoming building, and clean public areas. Criticisms include sanitation and pest-control concerns in some areas, limited outdoor space, and insufficient visitor parking. Operational issues were repeatedly mentioned: slow intake/orientation processes, delayed paperwork between the facility and external providers, inconsistent enforcement of facility rules, and lapses in belongings handling or inventory procedures.

    Management and communication: Families highlighted strengths in individual administrators and social-services staff but also described uneven leadership responsiveness — delayed notifications (including after a resident death), slow administrative follow-up, and confusing discharge instructions. Financial concerns were expressed by some families who perceived care driven by length of stay rather than clinical goals. Overall, reviewers suggest the facility can deliver high-quality care when appropriately staffed and supervised, but recurring systems issues (staffing, communication, medication reconciliation, infection control, and food/dietary consistency) merit attention for families considering admission.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 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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    Woburn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is located at 18 Frances St #3095, Woburn, MA, 01801.

    About Woburn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

    Woburn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, part of Salter HealthCare and now under Stellar Health Group, sits in Woburn, Massachusetts, and has served seniors for years with a complete range of care options. The building holds 140 beds and continues to run under the same services and capacity as before the recent change in ownership, so there's been no disruption to care. The Department of Public Health certifies and regulates the facility, and the staff provides both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, with extra support available through respite care and hospice care when needed. Memory care is on hand for those with Alzheimer's or dementia and keeps residents safe with secure environments and 24-hour help. Assisted living and independent living are both available, and the team helps with daily activities, medication, personal care, and meals.

    Residents find several amenities like a communal dining room, a fitness room, a garden area for fresh air, outdoor spaces, a beauty salon, a computer center, a small library, and a wellness center. Rooms include private bathrooms, furniture, cable, Wi-Fi, and sometimes kitchenettes for a more homelike feel. Staff help arrange transportation for appointments or errands, both for medical and non-medical trips, so folks can stay involved in the community. Residents can use accessibility-focused programs to make sure they can join in activities, which the Assistant Activities Director helps select according to interests and abilities. There's always something going on, whether it's social, physical, or creative, making days more meaningful for everyone.

    The facility's care is broad and covers post-acute needs through five programs: Complex Medical, Post-Surgical IV Therapy, Pain Management, Wound Management, and Complex Rehabilitation, all backed by their own Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists in a specially equipped Therapy Gym. A home-like kitchen lets residents practice daily skills, making recovery practical. Comprehensive skilled nursing services, including intensive programs for IV therapy, wound care, and pain management, support those with complex health needs. Career opportunities, including Resident Care Assistant (RCA) training, are available, and education programs help staff and caregivers stay current with best practices. Woburn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center works with healthcare groups like the Massachusetts Healthcare Safety and Quality Consortium, takes part in quality and safety programs like Sepsis Smart and Falls Prevention, and stays committed to reducing off-label use of antipsychotic medication.

    Dedicated policy committees keep up with regulations, and resources like the LTC Mutual Aid Plan (MassMAP) are in place for emergencies. End-of-life care planning and support are available for those who need it, and the team works to help residents move through transitions in care and back into the community when possible. Staff include a full team with Licensed Physical Therapists and Social Workers focused on maintaining or improving quality of life and participating in broader programs for culture change in healthcare. With all care options under one roof-active adult living, home care, skilled nursing, long-term care, adult day services, independent and assisted living, memory care, and hospice-Woburn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center stands as a stable choice for seniors, whether for a short stay or longer-term residence.

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    Woburn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    No, Woburn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 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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