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Don Orione Nursing Home in Boston, MA

Don Orione Nursing Home is a nursing home community in Boston, MA.

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111 Orient Avenue, Boston, MA 02128

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

4.1 from 119 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
7
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Don Orione Nursing Home

common 2 reviews mention this

Care and support for dementia

Some residents receive specialized support for dementia.

Several family members highlight care for residents with memory-related needs. One review specifically points to a comprehensive Alzheimer’s program, while another praises care for residents with dementia and mentions good cleaning.

common 6 reviews mention this

Food quality and meal variety

Dining gets both praise and complaints from families.

Many visitors describe meals as enjoyable, including reports of tasty lunch, delicious food, and chefs/cooks offering alternatives. Reviews also mention menu updates, with fruit-based desserts and special events like ice cream socials. Other residents’ families report the opposite experience, including complaints about food being processed and not suitable, with some stating their loved one refused to eat.

  • A group of people gathered around a table for a holiday celebration.
caveat 9 reviews mention this

Cleanliness concerns and odors

Some reviews raise serious cleanliness concerns.

A recurring negative theme is cleanliness, including reports of strong odors, visible dust, and unsanitary conditions in rooms. Other reviews describe the building as dirty or depressing, and some mention pest problems. A smaller set of reviews counter that with positive comments about cleanliness, but the negative reports are specific and hard to ignore.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Call response and staffing delays

Residents and families sometimes report slow assistance.

Some families say it can take a long time to get someone to answer the call for assistance, and one review describes attendants being on the phone rather than responding. Another reviewer says call handling and shift reporting aren’t consistent, requiring families to reach out to resolve concerns. On the positive side, multiple reviews describe staff as helpful and attentive, but the staffing/response complaints show up clearly in a few accounts.

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Activities and community engagement

Daily life includes scheduled activities and group events.

Families frequently mention engagement through scheduled activities and events, including group activities and special gatherings. One reviewer describes a resident becoming more willing to join activities than at previous facilities, and another notes daily routine and participation. Reviews also connect activities to staff support, describing residents as included and comfortable in the environment.

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Nearby pharmacy and dining options

Local shops and dining are within a few miles.

Visitors are likely within reach of everyday essentials and places to eat nearby. The area includes pharmacy options and several restaurant choices at short driving distances, along with parks and other community stops nearby.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 190 resident community capacity 190 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 (2 miles away) Gen Edw L Logan International (2 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • 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

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)

Transportation

  • AirFrance Graf Lounge (1.6 miles)
  • Terminal E (1.6 miles)
  • The Lounge (1.6 miles)
  • Terminal C (1.7 miles)
  • Unified Rental Car Center (2 miles)
  • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) (2 miles)
  • Terminal A (2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Kelley Square Pub (1.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.1 miles)
  • ReelHouse (2.4 miles)
  • Harborside Grill at Hyatt Harborside Hotel (2.4 miles)
  • Kelly's Roast Beef (2.5 miles)
  • Joe’s Waterfront (3 miles)
  • Mike's Pastry (3.1 miles)

Parks

  • Piers Park (2.4 miles)
  • LoPresti Park (2.4 miles)
  • Medford St Dog Park (3.1 miles)
  • Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park (3.1 miles)
  • Fan Pier Park (3.4 miles)
  • The Lawn On D (3.8 miles)
  • Rolling Bridge Park (4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital (2.4 miles)
  • Labor And Delivery at Tufts (4.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Ogawa Coffee (3.6 miles)
  • Phin Coffee House (3.7 miles)
  • Caffe Nero (3.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.9 miles)
  • Tatte Bakery & Cafe (4 miles)
  • Tatte Bakery & Cafe (4.3 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Assembly Row 12 (3.8 miles)
  • AMC Loews Boston Common 19 (3.9 miles)
  • Kendall Square Cinema (4.6 miles)

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