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Overall Review of Hunt Nursing & Rehab Center
common21 reviews mention this
Staff compassion stands out
Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as caring, responsive, and attentive to individual needs.
A large share of reviewers focus on how the staff treated residents with kindness and respect, including nurses, aides, and therapy teams. Several families describe feeling confident because questions were answered promptly or concerns were addressed quickly. A number of reviewers also mention ongoing communication, including updates to family members and check-ins that helped with adjustment, even during difficult periods.
common6 reviews mention this
Dining quality comes up often
Food quality is a frequent point of discussion, with many reviewers calling it tasty or excellent.
Multiple residents and families mention the food positively, describing it as tasty, surprisingly good, or exceptional. A smaller set of reviewers disagrees, including one complaint that the food was the worst and another noting a main positive was still the food. Overall, dining comes through as noticeable—either a reliable strength or one of the first things people remark on.
caveat8 reviews mention this
Staffing and response delays
Some residents describe lapses in care and delayed assistance, especially during urgent moments.
While many reviews praise staff, several raise concerns about getting help when it was needed, including reports of call bells going unanswered or residents left without timely assistance. Other negative reviews mention being understaffed and depict residents as neglected or unattended. Taken together, these accounts point to variability in day-to-day responsiveness that some families found unacceptable.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Smells and cleanliness concerns
Several reviewers report unpleasant odors or cleanliness issues on their visits.
A recurring criticism involves odor and the overall physical feel of the building, with reviewers describing smells on arrival or a generally depressing, unclean environment. Some accounts also mention unsafe or unclean conditions directly, rather than treating it as a minor cosmetic issue. Even among otherwise mixed or positive experiences, cleanliness is still mentioned by a subset of reviewers as a problem area.
common4 reviews mention this
Care includes structured therapies
Therapy and care plans are a meaningful part of the experience for many families and patients.
Some reviewers describe rehab progress and positive support from rehab staff such as PT and OT, including attentive rehab nurses and therapists. Other reviews criticize the quality or consistency of therapy, describing it as spotty or ineffective. Because both experiences show up in the reviews, therapy seems important to residents’ outcomes, but not everyone rates it the same way.
common2 reviews mention this
Nearby medical stops are close
Local medical and pharmacy options appear nearby for errands and appointments.
Reviewers and families often want practical access to medical services, and the surrounding area includes nearby physician and pharmacy options. For example, CVS Pharmacy locations and physician offices are within roughly a mile or two, and there are nearby restaurants and cafes for outings or meals while visiting.
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Features
Housing
120 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Gen Edw L Logan International (15 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
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Physicians
The New England Facial and Cosmetic Surgery Center (0 miles)
Asthma & Allergy Affiliates (0 miles)
NS Physicians Group (1.7 miles)
Sports Medicine North (2.5 miles)
Lahey Clinic Peabody (2.5 miles)
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates - Peabody-Lynnfield (2.6 miles)
Essex Surgical Associates (3.1 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
Walgreens (1.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
Walgreens (3.5 miles)
Places of Worship
St Richard Catholic Church (0.9 miles)
Danvers Church Of The Nazarene (2.1 miles)
Temple B'Nai Abraham (4.3 miles)
First Church Nursery School (7.3 miles)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (8.1 miles)
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120 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Gen Edw L Logan International (15 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Vibrant, well-connected community with easy access to cafes, parks, pharmacies, dining, healthcare, worship, and hospitals nearby.
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