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Hathorne Hill in Danvers, MA

Hathorne Hill is a nursing home community in Danvers, MA.

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Hathorne Hill in Danvers, MA

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  • Interior

    A simple bedroom with a bed, chair, and window.
  • Outdoors

    A charming blue house surrounded by vibrant yellow shrubs and a decorative fence.
  • Living Room

    A cozy apartment interior featuring a living room, kitchen, and dining area.
  • Building

    A stunning red brick historic building featuring a clock tower, surrounded by autumn foliage.
  • Architecture

    A picturesque view of a historic college building framed by vibrant autumn foliage under a clear blue sky.
  • Dining

    An elderly woman enjoying a snack outdoors on a sunny day.
  • Landscaping

    A sunny day at a scenic park featuring a large, covered area in front of an architectural structure.
  • Seating Area

    A well-lit living room with comfortable seating and tables, creating a cozy atmosphere.
  • Nature

    A blue SUV parked next to an overgrown, abandoned brick building under a clear sky.

15 Kirkbride Drive, Danvers, MA 01923

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4.7 from 125 reviews
5 stars
107
4 stars
9
3 stars
1
2 stars
2
1 stars
6

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Overall Review of Hathorne Hill

common 13 reviews mention this

Clean, odor-free feel

Residents and visitors repeatedly describe the facility as very clean and well kept.

Multiple reviewers emphasize cleanliness, including comments about the building being spotless, very clean, and without unpleasant odors. Several also mention the facility looking well organized and maintained during visits and admissions. A few reviews go the other direction, describing dirty rooms, lingering odors, and bathrooms that were not thoroughly cleaned.

common 22 reviews mention this

Caring, attentive staff

Care teams and aides are frequently described as kind, attentive, and responsive.

Across reviews, residents and families describe staff who are friendly, helpful, and attentive to day-to-day needs. Reviewers mention nurses, CNAs, therapists, and social workers as professionals who communicate, respond to concerns, and treat people with dignity. At the same time, a smaller set of reviews raises concerns about responsiveness, including long waits for help or difficulty reaching staff by phone or call button.

differentiator 4 reviews mention this

Security and visitor check-in

Security measures like visitor check-in and locked access come up often.

Some reviewers specifically call out a secure building and controlled visitor entry. Comments include face-scan or visitor-sticker sign-in, locked doors after evening, and a sense that people can’t simply walk in. One reviewer questions the ease of the visitor check-in setup, noting it felt difficult for elderly or physically impaired visitors.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Food gets mixed feedback

Dining is a mixed point, with some enjoying meals and others finding them less appetizing.

Several reviewers say the food was enjoyable, with mentions of delicious meals and residents seeming to like what was served. Others report issues such as food not being very appetizing or needing improvement, including complaints about a decline in meal quality. A couple of reviews also describe timing problems and meals being late.

  • A cozy apartment interior featuring a living room, kitchen, and dining area.
  • An elderly woman enjoying a snack outdoors on a sunny day.
caveat 5 reviews mention this

Understaffing and delayed help

A recurring concern is short staffing and delayed responses to requests.

A subset of reviews describes the facility as short-staffed at times, with limited time spent with residents and difficulty getting help quickly. Complaints include long waits for assistance and trouble reaching the nurse station by phone, along with reports that calls for help were not answered promptly. Other reviewers describe timely help and smooth operations, so experiences appear inconsistent across stays and units.

common 4 reviews mention this

Therapy progress during rehab

Physical and occupational therapy are described as helpful for recovery.

Multiple reviews mention therapy support during rehab, including physical therapy and PT/OT to regain strength, balance, and mobility after injuries or illness. Some reviewers specifically connect the therapy to noticeable progress and being able to move better or walk again. There are also comments praising the broader rehab team beyond therapy, including medical staff involvement.

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Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Gen Edw L Logan International (15 miles away) Gen Edw L Logan International (15 miles away)

Care Services

  • 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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • 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
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • Danvers State Hospital (0.3 miles)
  • Childrens Hospital Peabody (4.3 miles)
  • Northeast Hospital Corporation (5 miles)
  • Beverly Hospital (5.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Danvers Church Of The Nazarene (0.7 miles)
  • St Richard Catholic Church (1.2 miles)
  • Temple B'Nai Abraham (5.9 miles)
  • First Church Nursery School (8.4 miles)
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (8.9 miles)
  • Lynn Spanish Branch Latter-day Saints (8.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Richardson's Ice Cream (1.6 miles)
  • Maggie's Farm (1.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (2 miles)
  • Mexicali Cantina Grill (2.4 miles)
  • Sylvan Street Grille (2.9 miles)
  • Kelly's Roast Beef (3 miles)
  • Taco Bell (3 miles)

Physicians

  • The New England Facial and Cosmetic Surgery Center (1.7 miles)
  • Asthma & Allergy Affiliates (1.7 miles)
  • NS Physicians Group (3.2 miles)
  • Lahey Clinic Peabody (3.6 miles)
  • Sports Medicine North (3.6 miles)
  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates - Peabody-Lynnfield (3.6 miles)
  • Microsurgical Eye Consultants (4.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Perfecto's Caffe (2.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.7 miles)
  • Caffe Nero (4.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.1 miles)
  • Jaho Coffee & Tea (6.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.6 miles)

Parks

  • Salem Dog Park (5.6 miles)
  • Independence Park (5.7 miles)
  • Salem Common (6 miles)
  • Salem Maritime National Historic Site (6.3 miles)
  • Winter Island Park (6.7 miles)
  • Middlesex Fells Reservation (7.7 miles)
  • Ward Reservation (8.1 miles)

Transportation

  • MBTA Salem Station (5.7 miles)

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