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Care One At Essex Park in Beverly, MA

Care One At Essex Park is a nursing home community in Beverly, MA.

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Care One At Essex Park in Beverly, MA

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  • Interior

    A bright and cozy living room with comfortable chairs and a table by the window.

  • Decor

    Elegant staircase with a chandelier and framed artwork.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room featuring a grand piano, a comfortable sofa, and elegant wall art.

  • Bedroom

    An empty hospital room with two beds and large windows letting in natural light.

  • Dining

    A well-lit dining area with wooden tables and chairs, decorated with chandeliers and patterned carpet.

  • Lighting

    A well-lit hallway with elegant interior design features a chandelier, paintings, and a patterned carpet.

  • Artwork

    A well-lit lobby area featuring a piano, comfortable seating, and elegant decor.

  • Piano

    A cozy living room featuring a grand piano with modern decor.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A physical therapy room with exercise equipment and parallel bars.

265 Essex Street, Beverly, MA 01915

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3.5 from 103 reviews
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Overall Review of Care One At Essex Park

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff caring, but experiences vary

Many residents and families describe staff as caring and supportive, though some report serious breakdowns in daily care.

Across the reviews, a large share of visitors describe nurses and aides as friendly, attentive, and willing to help, and they often mention quick responses when they buzz for assistance. Several reviews also praise therapy teams and describe meaningful progress during rehab stays. At the same time, other reviewers report neglected call-bell response, delays in basic care, and staff not following doctors’ orders, including wound-care issues. The overall picture is mixed: some families feel fully supported, while others say communication and care reliability were not there when they needed it most.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Call-bell and response times draw heat

Some families report long waits or missed responses after asking for help.

Several reviews criticize response delays, describing situations where help was not provided promptly after a resident called for assistance or when basic needs were requested. A few reviewers also describe being left waiting for extended periods, including reports of long gaps before changing someone or getting help after a light was on. In contrast, other residents say call-bell responses were prompt and made them feel secure, suggesting the experience can depend on timing and staffing. If responsiveness matters most to you, it’s worth asking how the facility handles call-bell coverage throughout the day and evening.

common 11 reviews mention this

Food is praised and criticized

Residents and visitors mention both good meals and disappointing food quality.

Food comes up often, with some reviewers saying the food was good and others describing it as a highlight. Several negative reviews, however, say the meals were inedible or subpar, and one review specifically criticizes the balance of carbs versus protein. Even among positive comments, one reviewer notes food was not the highlight compared with other parts of the stay. Overall, dining satisfaction appears inconsistent across reports.

  • A well-lit dining area with wooden tables and chairs, decorated with chandeliers and patterned carpet.
differentiator 10 reviews mention this

PT/OT gets repeated praise

Therapy quality is a consistent bright spot in resident and family feedback.

Many reviewers point to physical therapy and occupational therapy as strong parts of the rehab experience, describing knowledgeable, attentive therapists and progress toward mobility goals. Some families also mention therapists working on specific needs like swallowing and daily functioning. Even in reviews that criticize other areas, several still single out therapy as the part that helped most. That concentration of praise suggests therapy delivery is a key strength for this community.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Room, cleanliness, and comfort vary

Some reviews raise concerns about cleanliness, odors, and room comfort.

A number of reviews describe the facility as clean and well-maintained, and several mention a more comfortable, home-like feel in residents’ rooms. Other reviewers report cleanliness problems, including dirty conditions and unpleasant odors, along with room setup concerns such as small bathrooms or shared space. There are also accounts of equipment or personal-items issues that add to stress for families during a stay. Because reports conflict, it may help to tour and observe the conditions most relevant to your loved one.

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Features

Housing

  • 202 resident community capacity 202 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
  • 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 (16 miles away) Gen Edw L Logan International (16 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
  • 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

Physicians

  • Garden City Pediatric Associates (0.7 miles)
  • Lahey Pulmonary (0.7 miles)
  • Lahey Cardiology (0.8 miles)
  • Parkhurst Medical Building (0.8 miles)
  • Parkhurst Medical Building Condominium Trust (0.8 miles)
  • Essex Surgical Associates (1.4 miles)
  • Family Medicine Associates (3.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Beverly Hospital (0.7 miles)
  • Northeast Hospital Corporation (1 miles)
  • Childrens Hospital Peabody (5.4 miles)
  • Danvers State Hospital (5.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Temple B'Nai Abraham (0.8 miles)
  • St Richard Catholic Church (5.1 miles)
  • Danvers Church Of The Nazarene (6.4 miles)
  • First Church Nursery School (7.2 miles)
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (8.7 miles)
  • Lynn Spanish Branch Latter-day Saints (8.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Caffe Nero (1 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.6 miles)
  • Jaho Coffee & Tea (3.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • China River Restaurant (1.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.5 miles)
  • Old Planters Brewing (1.6 miles)
  • REV Kitchen & Bar (1.9 miles)
  • Notch Brewery & Tap Room (3.5 miles)
  • The Barnacle (4.1 miles)
  • Maddie's Sail Loft (4.2 miles)

Parks

  • Independence Park (1.7 miles)
  • Winter Island Park (2.7 miles)
  • Salem Common (3.2 miles)
  • Salem Maritime National Historic Site (3.4 miles)
  • Salem Dog Park (3.5 miles)
  • Crocker Park (4.3 miles)
  • Chandler Hovey Park (4.4 miles)

Transportation

  • MBTA Salem Station (3.3 miles)

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