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3.5 from 74 reviews
5 stars
39
4 stars
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3 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Harbor House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
common34 reviews mention this
Caring staff and therapy teams
Residents and families frequently describe the staff and therapy teams as attentive and professional.
Across reviews, people consistently talk about nurses, aides, and therapy staff being caring, patient, and focused on helping residents make progress. Several reviewers also mention being kept updated during the stay and having clear follow-up plans for after discharge. A few families specifically highlight physical and occupational therapy as a bright spot of the rehabilitation experience.
common18 reviews mention this
Facility cleanliness and comfort
Many reviews point to a well-kept facility with a comfortable, home-like feel.
Multiple residents and families describe the building as clean, bright, and well maintained, with rooms that feel spacious or peaceful. Outdoor areas and a pleasant campus setting are also mentioned in positive comments. A smaller set of reviews raises cleanliness and maintenance issues, including concerns about neglect or items being mishandled, but those are not the dominant experience in the overall feedback.
common10 reviews mention this
Meals can be hit or miss
Food quality is a frequent point of discussion, ranging from positive to critical.
Some reviewers say meals were excellent, edible, or better than a previous facility, and a few note specific dining programs such as ordering dinner from chosen restaurants. Others describe food as average or mention meals not being provided as expected, which affected their loved onesā comfort. Reviews also mention diet-related needs like diabetes diets and special dietary restrictions as part of the dining experience.
caveat13 reviews mention this
Call lights and communication concerns
Some residents report delayed help and weak communication during care.
Several negative reviews describe call-light or staffing response problems, including situations where help was not promptly available or staff seemed absent at times. Families also raise communication issues around updates, medication timing, pain management, and discharge planning. In contrast, other reviewers report feeling informed and supported, so experiences appear inconsistent across stays.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
142 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Day Program
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 (9 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
Parks
Webb Memorial State Park (0.8 miles)
Bare Cove Park (1.1 miles)
World's End (1.8 miles)
Fort Revere Park (3.5 miles)
Great Esker Park (4 miles)
Andrew's Park (6.6 miles)
Braintree Highlands Community Playground (7.8 miles)
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