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John Scott House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Braintree, MA

John Scott House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Braintree, MA.

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John Scott House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Braintree, MA

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  • Interior

    A cozy dining room with round tables and comfortable chairs.

  • Outdoors

    A woman playing the guitar and singing outdoors.

  • Decor

    A welcoming hotel reception area with a cozy and elegant design.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A therapy room featuring a small staircase used for rehabilitation exercises.

  • Healthcare

    A clean and organized hospital room featuring two beds with overbed tables.

  • Exercise

    A group of elderly individuals participating in a seated exercise or yoga session.

233 Middle Street, Braintree, MA 02184

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3.7 from 73 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of John Scott House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

common 18 reviews mention this

Staff care and communication stand out

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as kind, attentive, and communicative.

Across reviews, families say the nurses, CNA’s, therapists, and other team members were caring and professional. Multiple reviewers highlight communication—keeping families informed of care needs, discharge planning, and day-to-day updates. Even in more critical reviews, people often still point to specific staff members who were helpful or compassionate.

common 10 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy gets frequent praise

Physical and occupational therapy is a frequent reason families recommend the facility.

Several reviews describe therapy teams that worked closely with patients and families, with support during sessions and planning around discharge. People mention PT and OT as part of an effective recovery process and say progress improved confidence and mobility. A few reviewers also note speech therapy as part of the rehab experience.

common 10 reviews mention this

Clean, homelike environment comes up

Many reviews describe the facility as clean, pleasant, and comfortable.

Multiple reviewers say the building felt clean and welcoming, with staff maintaining a tidy environment. Several also describe the facility as “homelike” or pleasant to be in during recovery. A small number of negative reviews mention cleanliness concerns, but others explicitly say it was not dirty.

caveat 11 reviews mention this

Food quality and temperature vary

Food is a common point of disagreement, with complaints about cold or limited options.

Some families praise meals as delicious or fine, including mentions of better-prepared food. Other reviewers complain food was cold, stale, or unappetizing, and a few connect meal quality to how patients felt during rehab. Dietary restrictions are mentioned in both positive and negative comments, but the day-to-day experience appears inconsistent across residents.

  • A cozy dining room with round tables and comfortable chairs.
caveat 6 reviews mention this

Medication and call-bell follow-through

Some reviews report delays with medications and buzzer response.

Several critical reviews describe problems getting timely help—such as needing to wait for assistance or dealing with unanswered call bells. Others mention medication being given late, needing repeated reminders, or concerns about not following through with transitions back home. While many reviews are positive about care teams, these recurring complaints focus on responsiveness and consistency.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 138 resident community capacity 138 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 (10 miles away) Gen Edw L Logan International (10 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

Located in Braintree, Massachusetts, this area offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to the needs of seniors. With several physicians' offices nearby, including Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates and Coffey Eye Care, residents have access to quality healthcare. Transportation options such as MBTA stations and pharmacies like Walmart and Walgreens are conveniently located within a few miles. For leisure activities, there are cafes like Starbucks and restaurants such as The Cheesecake Factory, providing options for dining out. Additionally, parks like Great Esker Park and hospitals like South Shore Hospital offer opportunities for outdoor recreation and healthcare services. Places of worship like the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church provide spiritual support within the community. Overall, this neighborhood provides a well-rounded environment for senior living with convenient access to essential services and recreational facilities.

Physicians

  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (0.7 miles)
  • Coffey Eye Care (2.2 miles)
  • Eye Health Services (2.9 miles)
  • South Shore Orthopedics (4.7 miles)
  • Carney Hospital (5.6 miles)
  • Angels Neurological Ce (8 miles)
  • Cohasset Pediatrics (8.4 miles)

Transportation

  • MBTA Braintree Station (0.8 miles)
  • MBTA Wollaston Station (3.7 miles)
  • MBTA North Quincy Station (4.4 miles)
  • West Hingham Commuter RailStation (4.7 miles)
  • Readville (7.4 miles)
  • MBTA - JFK/UMass (7.8 miles)
  • Route 128 station (8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Target T2693 Braintree (1.7 miles)
  • Reign Drink Lab (6.9 miles)
  • Dunkin' Brands (7.1 miles)
  • Marylou's News (8 miles)
  • Mike's Donuts (8.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Burger King (1.7 miles)
  • The Cheesecake Factory (1.7 miles)
  • Widowmaker Brewing (2.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.4 miles)
  • K C's Pub & Grill (3.8 miles)
  • Pho 89 (3.9 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Braintree 10 (2.1 miles)
  • Showcase Cinema de Lux Randolph (5.2 miles)

Parks

  • Great Esker Park (2.9 miles)
  • Braintree Highlands Community Playground (3.3 miles)
  • Andrew's Park (3.8 miles)
  • Bare Cove Park (4.3 miles)
  • Webb Memorial State Park (4.5 miles)
  • Governor Hutchinson's Field (4.9 miles)
  • Houghton's Pond (5.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • South Shore Hospital (3.5 miles)
  • South Shore Hospital (4.9 miles)
  • Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First Baptist Church (4.2 miles)
  • Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church (8.4 miles)

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