Braintree Manor Healthcare

    1102 Washington St, Braintree, MA 02184
    • Skilled Nursing
    2.1ยท30 reviews

    Caring staff, clean, personalized activities

    I toured recently and was impressed with the caring, knowledgeable staff, strong management, and an attentive director - residents receive excellent care and personalized activities. The facility feels welcoming, clean, and festive, communication is reliable, and I plan to return; a very good choice that I 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

    2.10ยท(30)

    Overall rating

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

      2.3
    • Staff

      2.3
    • Meals

      1.8
    • Amenities

      1.8
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate nursing and CNA care
    • Strong social-services communication and family engagement
    • Support for virtual visits and flexible visitation
    • Effective PT/OT and rehabilitation services (when staffed)
    • Personalized, memory-focused activities and outings
    • Welcoming admissions and coordinated care management
    • Friendly, warm staff atmosphere
    • Active leadership and facility improvements under new ownership
    • Clean and well-maintained areas in parts of the building

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staff quality and caregiver variability
    • Staffing shortages and limited night/weekend coverage
    • Medication-administration and clinical follow-through gaps
    • Weak clinicalโ€“family communication and call-response processes
    • Sanitation and pest-control concerns in some areas
    • Aging physical plant and maintenance backlog
    • Supply-management gaps on weekends
    • Inadequate resident supervision and security processes
    • Inconsistent meal-service execution and dining quality
    • Admissions and marketing transparency concerns
    • Allegations of staff theft and financial misconduct

    Summary of reviews

    Reviewers present a mixed picture of care quality at this facility. Positive accounts emphasize compassionate, attentive nursing and CNA support, strong engagement from the social-services team, and assistance with family contact (including help with virtual visits). Physical and occupational therapy programs receive praise when staffing is present, and several families described meaningful, personalized activity programming and community outings that supported reminiscence and engagement. A number of reviewers also praised recent leadership changes and noted visible improvements in management responsiveness and certain areas of the building.

    At the same time, there are clear operational concerns that recur across reviews. Staffing appears inconsistent: many families described strong daytime care but insufficient night and weekend coverage, and variability in caregiver competence and attitude. Several reviews describe missed or delayed medication administration and gaps in clinical follow-through, which were frequently tied to communication breakdowns between clinical staff and families. Call-response processes and the nursing-station communication workflow were also commonly cited as needing improvement.

    Facility operations and the physical environment were another area of divergence. Some parts of the building are clean and well cared-for, and management has addressed visible maintenance issues since a change in ownership. However, other areas drew attention for sanitation and pest-control concerns, odor issues in common areas, and an aging physical plant with outstanding maintenance needs (including elevator and structural items). Supply-management problems on weekends and inconsistent meal-service execution were also mentioned, producing variable dining experiences.

    Safety and resident supervision were notable patterns in negative feedback. Reviewers described instances suggesting weaknesses in supervision and security processes, including wandering and unmet supervision needs, as well as family concerns about property security. More serious claims appear in several reviews, including allegations of staff theft and concerns about staff conduct; these items contribute to trust issues for some families and merit direct inquiry during a tour. Admissions and marketing transparency was another recurring theme, with some families saying expectations set at admission did not fully match their later experience.

    In summary, the facility shows strengths in compassionate direct care, engaged social services, and activity programming, and there are signs of improvement under new management. However, persistent operational challengesโ€”particularly inconsistent staffing (nights/weekends), medication and clinical follow-through gaps, uneven cleanliness and maintenance, meal-service variability, and concerns about supervision and financial safeguardsโ€”warrant careful consideration. Prospective residents and families would benefit from targeted questions during a visit (staffing ratios by shift, weekend supply/housekeeping protocols, medication-administration procedures, pest-control measures, incident-reporting and theft-prevention policies, and recent regulatory or corrective-action history) and from observing care during both daytime and evening hours before making a placement decision.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2ยท/ 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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    Braintree Manor Healthcare is located at 1102 Washington St, Braintree, MA, 02184.

    About Braintree Manor Healthcare

    Braintree Manor Healthcare is a large, for-profit nursing facility that operates with a capacity of 177 beds. This care home serves both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care residents, and is open to individuals who rely on Medicare and Medicaid for their healthcare needs. It is not affiliated with a continuing care retirement community, but provides dedicated support for those requiring ongoing assistance or transitional medical care. Braintree Manor Healthcare offers services for patients recovering from critical health issues, such as stroke, heart attack, infection, or injury, and supports long-term residents who need regular help with daily living activities.

    The facility is staffed to deliver an average of three hours and 23 minutes of nurse attention per resident each day. Consistency in weekend and weekday staffing is a point of strength, helping ensure continuity in care. Residents benefit from medical care that includes medication management and daily assistance with necessities like eating, dressing, mobility, and bathroom use. A notable percentage of residentsโ€”over 92%โ€”are able to maintain some level of self-sufficiency with these daily tasks. Preventative care and vaccination are part of the facilityโ€™s approach, with a significant proportion of residents receiving annual flu vaccinations.

    Emergency care protocols are in place, and data shows a low rate of emergency room visits for both short-term and long-term stay residents. Health and safety remain a central focus, with measures to prevent falls and major injuries. Special attention is given to infection prevention, respiratory care, and managing risks related to accidents or hazards. The facilityโ€™s team includes licensed professionals, including monthly pharmacist reviews to oversee medication safety and regular evaluations to maintain clinical best practices. Various specialized programs address the unique needs of individuals, including services for those requiring hospice care, assistance accessing vision and hearing resources, and support for residents who are continent or incontinent.

    Braintree Manor Healthcare maintains policies and procedures aimed at delivering a safe environment, including programs for pest control and food safety that adhere to professional standards. The administration develops comprehensive care plans tailored to each residentโ€™s needs, emphasizing the importance of dignity, autonomy, and participation in personal care decisions. Activities are planned to engage residents and meet their social and recreational needs, promoting well-being alongside physical health. The facility also implements systems for abuse and neglect prevention, ensuring staff respond appropriately to any concerns or incidents.

    Overall, Braintree Manor Healthcare strives to meet the diverse and complex needs of its residents by providing an environment designed for safety, personalized care, and support for both medical and non-medical aspects of life. The care homeโ€™s approach centers on maintaining standards of care and ensuring that every resident receives compassionate, consistent attention in a community-focused setting.

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    Braintree Manor Healthcare offers skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 1102 Washington St, Braintree, MA 02184.

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