Belmont Manor Nursing Home in Belmont, MA

Belmont Manor Nursing Home is a nursing home community in Belmont, MA.

Information last verified: March 1, 2026

34 Agassiz Avenue, Belmont, MA 02478

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

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Overall Review of Belmont Manor Nursing Home

common 22 reviews mention this

Caring, attentive staff stand out

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as compassionate and responsive.

Many reviewers say caregivers and clinical staff treated their loved ones with empathy, dignity, and respect. Several also mention being able to get updates from the nurse’s station and frequent communication with families. Even in the more critical reviews, people still focused their dissatisfaction on the day-to-day interactions with nursing staff and front-desk responsiveness.

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Meals and dining support needs

Dining and meal service come up often in residents’ and families’ feedback.

Several families describe the dining experience positively, including reassurance from hot-table service and entertainment or socialization during mealtime. Others mention that dietary needs were handled as care needs changed, including transitions with additional support later on. The community’s dining offering also aligns with structured meal support like room service and special diets listed for care.

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Activities and social time feel built-in

Reviews commonly mention scheduled activities and social engagement.

Multiple reviewers highlight activities staff and day-to-day programming such as chair yoga, live music, crafts, and planned outings. Some describe the atmosphere during visits as comfortable and home-like, with seating areas that support social interaction. The community also offers a broad activity calendar in its listed programming.

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Rehab and coverage can vary

Some families report problems with rehab follow-through and nursing coverage.

While multiple reviews describe PT/OT and care coordination positively, other reviewers report receiving less therapy than expected and feeling their loved one was left in bed without sufficient mobility support. Another mixed review describes limited nursing coverage at times, with unanswered calls and minimal care from the family’s perspective. Together, the feedback suggests rehab and responsiveness may not feel consistent for every resident or situation.

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COVID experience was mixed

COVID-era care and communication were described very differently by families.

Some reviewers praise cleanliness and safety measures and describe staff as responsive during the COVID period. Others report a lack of communication, concerns about staffing and responsiveness after hours, and worries about infectious-control practices. A few accounts also tie these concerns to billing or support after infection was discovered, making the overall COVID experience uneven across reviews.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

135 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Guasts at mealtime
Guest parking
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Party space
Private bathrooms
Resident parking
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
TV room
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Gen Edw L Logan International (10 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

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

Dining

Diabetes diet
Room service
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Activities off-site
Arts and crafts
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Educational speakers / life long learning
Fitness programs
Games
Live musical performances
Planned day trips
Religious services
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Stories
Tai Chi
Yoga / chair yoga

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

McLean Hospital (0.4 miles)
Mount Auburn Hospital (3.2 miles)
Newton-Wellesley Hospital (4.7 miles)
Brigham and Women's Hospital (5.7 miles)
Boston Children's Hospital (5.7 miles)

Pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
Walgreens (2.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)

Places of Worship

Our Lady's Church (2.2 miles)
St Agnes Parish-Arlington (3 miles)
Parish of the Messiah (3.8 miles)
St Paul Parish, Harvard Square (4.2 miles)

Restaurants

Sofra Bakery & Cafe (2.4 miles)
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant (2.4 miles)
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar (2.5 miles)
Wendy's (2.6 miles)
McDonald's (2.9 miles)
La Saison Bakery (2.9 miles)
Pizzi Farm Market & Deli (3.2 miles)

Theaters

Cinema World Majestic 7 (2.6 miles)
Showcase SuperLux (4.7 miles)
Kendall Square Cinema (5.5 miles)
AMC Assembly Row 12 (5.9 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (2.9 miles)
Flour Bakery + Cafe (3.8 miles)
Starbucks (3.9 miles)
Cafe Rustica (4 miles)
Tatte Bakery & Cafe (4.1 miles)
Forge Baking Company (4.3 miles)
Blue Bottle Coffee (4.7 miles)

Parks

Rindge Park (2.9 miles)
Prospect Hill Park (3 miles)
Grove-Cedar Bike Path (4 miles)
Cat Rock Park (4.4 miles)
Tufts Park (4.5 miles)
Summer Street Dog Park (4.8 miles)
Newton Highlands Playground (5 miles)

Physicians

Lahey Lexington (3.1 miles)
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (3.7 miles)
Mersi (4.1 miles)
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (4.5 miles)
Bidmc Lowry Building (5.5 miles)
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates – Spinal Unit/Pain Management (5.6 miles)
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (5.6 miles)

Transportation

MBTA Davis Square Station (3.7 miles)
Porter Square MBTA Station (3.8 miles)
MBTA Reservoir Station (4.3 miles)
MBTA Riverside Station (4.6 miles)
MBTA Union Square Station (5.1 miles)
MBTA Fenway Station (5.5 miles)
MBTA Kenmore Station (5.7 miles)

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