M I Nursing & Restorative Center in Lawrence, MA

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M I Nursing & Restorative Center in Lawrence, MA

M I Nursing & Restorative Center is a nursing home community in Lawrence, MA.

Information last verified:

172 Lawrence Street, Lawrence, MA 01841

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

4.2 from 64 reviews
5 stars
45
4 stars
7
3 stars
0
2 stars
1
1 stars
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Overall Review of M I Nursing & Restorative Center

common 22 reviews mention this

Compassionate staff is a theme

Many residents and families describe the staff as kind, helpful, and attentive.

A large share of reviewers say caregivers show compassion and work hard to support residents day to day. Multiple reviews mention positive interactions with specific nurses, aides, and activity staff, along with smooth care coordination for rehab needs. Others also describe staff as respectful and focused on residents, including families who talk about updates and treating people with dignity.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Response to needs concerns families

Some reviewers say staff are slow to respond to call bells and toileting requests.

Several negative reviews describe long waits or ignored calls for assistance, especially around bathroom needs. One reviewer also links delayed help to falls and worsening injury outcomes. These complaints are framed as neglect and lack of compassion rather than isolated lapses.

common 8 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and odors come up

Reviews both praise cleanliness and raise strong concerns about odors.

On the positive side, multiple families describe the facility as clean, including comments about not noticing bad smells and rooms being well kept. On the negative side, other reviewers describe unpleasant odors tied to hygiene and room care, including urine- and vomit-related concerns. Taken together, cleanliness is a noticeable point that varies by experience in the reviews.

common 4 reviews mention this

Dementia and Alzheimer’s support

Families describe support for dementia and Alzheimer’s care needs.

Some reviewers talk about caring for a parent or spouse with dementia or Alzheimer’s, including feeling supported during the stay. One reviewer specifically mentions a recurring family gathering focused on dementia/Alzheimer’s techniques. Others describe memory-related support such as staff stimulation efforts and regular updates about progress and day-to-day wellbeing.

common 6 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Many reviewers say there are activities and social programs.

Reviewers commonly mention scheduled activities and group events, from yoga and games to holiday parties and entertainment. Several families also describe residents staying occupied and having opportunities to participate, including social gatherings and music. A few reviews tie these offerings to how engaged residents feel during their time there.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Food satisfaction is mixed

Food quality and consistency draw both complaints and lower ratings.

Some reviewers praise the food as enjoyable, including liking what is served and describing dining areas and spreads positively. Others report problems with variety, portioning experience, or temperature, with one reviewer also describing diabetes management concerns in relation to diet. There are also mentions of food being more traditional or not meeting expectations, making dining a mixed point across the reviews.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 250 resident community capacity 250 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

  • Manchester (21 miles away) Manchester (21 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • 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 (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Packard Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Neighborhood Health Mart Pharmacy (2.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Lawrence General Hospital (0.9 miles)
  • Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital (4.1 miles)
  • Whittier Pavilion (6.5 miles)
  • Merrimack Valley Hospital (7.1 miles)
  • Tewksbury Hospital (7.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Pleasant Valley Internists PC (0.9 miles)
  • SMG New England Cardiology of Lawrence (1.1 miles)
  • Dr Josef And Dr Michael Gendlerman's Office (1.3 miles)
  • Northeast Urologic Surgery PC (1.9 miles)
  • Dana Farber Cancer Institute (2.5 miles)
  • Vascular and Vein Associates (3 miles)
  • Primary Care of Southern Nh (5.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Sahara Club & Restaurant (1.6 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.1 miles)
  • The Loop (2.2 miles)
  • Jaime's Restaurant (2.3 miles)
  • Mad Maggie's Ice Cream (2.6 miles)
  • Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant (2.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Heav'nly Donuts (1.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.3 miles)
  • Duffy's Diner (3.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.5 miles)
  • Heav'nly Donuts (6.2 miles)

Theaters

  • 2660 Amc Bar Methuen 2 (2.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) (2.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • La Iglesia De Jesucristo De Los Santos De Los Últimos Días (2.7 miles)

Parks

  • Ward Reservation (5.6 miles)
  • Griffin Park (7.9 miles)

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