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Life Care Center Of Acton

Life Care Center Of Acton is a nursing home community in Acton, MA.

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One Great Road, Acton, MA 01720

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4.4 from 126 reviews
5 stars
97
4 stars
12
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Life Care Center Of Acton

common 14 reviews mention this

Staff care is a major strength

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff who are attentive and supportive.

Many reviews focus on staff members being friendly, caring, and responsive to questions and day-to-day needs. Several families highlight communication and follow-through through the shifts, including updates when something changes. Others praise specific roles such as nurses, CNAs, and therapy staff for making patients feel comfortable and supported.

common 8 reviews mention this

PT and OT are well regarded

Rehabilitation therapy is frequently described as helpful and motivating.

Multiple reviews call out physical therapy and occupational therapy as standout parts of the rehab experience, with people describing progress—at least in small steps. A few reviewers mention getting work done more than once per day and feeling encouraged by the therapy team. Others say therapy helped rebuild confidence and daily mobility after setbacks like fractures or joint replacement recovery.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Food quality varies by review

Food quality and taste come up as a recurring concern for some families.

While some reviewers describe meals positively, others say the food is not tasty or otherwise falls short. One review specifically complains that evening aide coverage led to delays with a family member being left in soiled clothing, alongside dissatisfaction with the food. Another notes repeated issues with food quality and variety, describing meals they did not enjoy and inconsistent expectations during the stay.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Strong odor complaints affect impressions

Several reviews mention an unpleasant urine odor that affects the environment.

A number of reviews directly criticize the facility’s smell, including descriptions of an overwhelming urine odor that they felt should be addressed through ventilation or maintenance. Other comments also mention odors at entry points and in specific areas of the nursing home section. At least one reviewer connects the smell and cleanliness concerns with a broader negative impression of care quality.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Communication can be inconsistent

Families sometimes report gaps in updates and coordination.

Some reviews describe difficulty getting consistent, timely updates and say promised support meetings or planning did not happen as expected. Others mention uncertainty about who was leading a patient’s care and having to ask frequently for basic information during visits. One strongly negative review also describes being contacted after a loved one had already passed, rather than being there for the final moments.

common 6 reviews mention this

Activities and outdoor time stand out

Residents and visitors describe frequent activities and outdoor time.

Several reviews highlight scheduled activities like crafts, bingo, exercise classes, and music, with visitors noting residents seem engaged and happy. Outdoor spaces come up as well, including a garden area where people enjoyed time outside. One review also describes small community-style moments such as a tea gathering that residents could join.

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Features

Housing

  • 155 resident community capacity 155 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Gen Edw L Logan International (24 miles away) Gen Edw L Logan International (24 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • Ascendant Healthcare (0.3 miles)
  • Emerson Hospital - Main Campus (5.4 miles)
  • Essent Healthcare - Ayer (8.3 miles)
  • Geriatric Psychiatric Unit (8.3 miles)
  • Genesis Healthcare (8.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Rapscallion Table & Tap (2 miles)
  • Kimball Farm (2.6 miles)
  • Subway (2.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.1 miles)
  • Five Guys Burgers & Fries (3.2 miles)
  • Tavern in the Square (3.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Donelans cafe (2.1 miles)
  • Gourmet Donuts (2.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.3 miles)
  • Whole Foods Market (3.5 miles)
  • Haute Coffee (5.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (6.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Acton Medical Associates (3 miles)
  • Westford Health Center (3.7 miles)
  • Lexington Eye Associates (3.7 miles)
  • Westford Internal Medicine (3.7 miles)
  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (4.8 miles)
  • Chelmsford Dermatology (6.9 miles)
  • Massachusetts Eye Associates (6.9 miles)

Parks

  • Castle in the Trees (3.1 miles)
  • Friendship Park (6.4 miles)
  • Groton Playground (9.2 miles)

Transportation

  • South Acton Mbta Commuter Rail Station (4.2 miles)
  • Hanscom Field (BED) (8.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First Baptist Church (4.6 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Burlington Cinema 1 (11.1 miles)

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