Holden Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is a nursing home community in Holden, MA.
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Holden Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Holden, MA
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32 Mayo Road, Holden, MA 01520
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents and families frequently describe caring, attentive staff.
Many reviewers describe staff as compassionate, kind, and responsive, including nursing, CNAs, and aides. Several highlight specific team members and say communication about care felt open and available to family. Others mention the facility environment and room comfort while still pointing back to staff being supportive during recovery.
Several reviewers call out a clean, pleasant facility.
Multiple reviews mention that the building looks bright and clean and does not smell. One reviewer also describes the space as spotless, quiet, and comfortable for a family member receiving end-of-life care. This cleanliness praise shows up alongside positive experiences with staff and responsiveness.
Residents describe rehabilitation teams that supported recovery.
Some reviewers connect their progress to therapy staff and rehabilitation support. In particular, one person thanks physical therapy for helping them get strong enough to go home, while another credits therapists and the overall rehab team with making rehabilitation meaningful. These comments fit the community’s skilled nursing and rehab focus.
Reviewers often mention scheduled activities and socializing.
Several reviews say activities were enjoyable and helped residents feel more connected. One reviewer notes a full schedule of activities and weekly manicures, and another describes their loved one enjoying activities over time. For families visiting, reviewers also describe residents socializing and being visible in communal settings.
Some dining experiences were inconsistent for residents.
A review describes food as decent when touring, but other feedback points to delays or unmet meal expectations. One reviewer reported their wife did not receive dinner after being told food was unavailable, and also described long waits for help getting to the bathroom. This mix suggests dining service can vary by situation and timing.
Some reviews report serious concerns about bedside care.
A recurring negative theme is inadequate attention to residents, including missed needs and poor responses to requests for help. Several reviewers describe issues with hygiene or cleaning, long delays after call light requests, and examples of staff not acting when families asked for assistance. While other reviews are strongly positive, these concerns are detailed and repeated across multiple stays.
Nearby pharmacies and physician offices are close by.
Reviewers discuss needing ongoing medical support during rehabilitation, and the area includes nearby physician and pharmacy options. For example, Dr Baker (0.2 miles) and Walgreens (0.3 miles) are listed very close, with additional physician offices within a few miles.
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123 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
Worcester Regional (6 miles away)
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
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 Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
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Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesHolden Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is located at 32 Mayo Road, Holden, MA 01520 in Worcester County, Massachusetts
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