Life Care Center Of Nashoba Valley

Cons

• The Director apparently tried to hide the fact that there were COVID infections in the nursing home.
• Many of these patients ended up dying as a result.
• They decided to keep my mother in the same room as an actively infected patient.
• My mother stopped eating and was eventually put on hospice care.
• The Director of nursing was a nightmare.
• The administration of this nursing home is a disaster.
• I would not ever put anybody in this place.
• The admitting nurse replied, "Oh we don't do that here."
• He had neither the stockings or the binder on and had another brain bleed.
• Must be the worst facility.
• Management obstructed the flow of information resulting in multiple deaths.
• They had an outbreak of corona virus and didn't tell families or follow protocol.
• My father is dying as a result.
• The staff here was hiding the fact that almost 10 of their patients were diagnosed and since passed from the virus along with many of their employees who continued to work.
• I am horrified at the treatment my grandmother received and all the workers should be ashamed of themselves.
• They never cleaned her up and changed her into bed clothes for the night.
• It was over 20 mins for someone to respond when help was needed.

Review

Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley is a nursing home that accepts Medicaid financing, which was one of the reasons why one reviewer chose this facility for their mother. The staff at the center is described as friendly, knowledgeable, and personable. They offer various activities such as physical therapy, chair exercise programs, movie nights, and bingo to keep residents busy and engaged.

However, not all reviews have been positive. One reviewer shared their experience during the earlier days of the Covid-19 outbreak. They claimed that the director of the facility tried to hide the fact that there were Covid infections in the nursing home. Due to this lack of transparency, many residents were sent to the hospital and unfortunately some even passed away. The reviewer's mother was tested for Covid-19 but received an inconclusive result. Despite this uncertainty, she was kept in the same room as an infected patient until multiple phone calls were made to have her moved or remove the infected patient from her room.

During the lockdown period when visitors were not allowed, efforts were made to arrange Zoom calls with residents. However, it was reported that due to staffing shortages caused by sick employees, some residents would still be in bed by 2 o'clock in the afternoon. This resulted in concerns about proper care and attention being given to patients.

In another review, a person shared their disappointment with how their loved one was cared for after being discharged from the hospital for rehab at Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley. Despite informing staff about important medical requirements such as wearing thigh-high stockings and an abdominal binder to prevent falls due to orthostatic hypotension, these measures were allegedly not implemented. As a result, their loved one had an unwitnessed fall and another brain bleed.

Another disturbing review mentioned an outbreak of Covid-19 within the facility that was allegedly concealed by management. It was claimed that they obstructed information flow both internally and externally leading to multiple deaths. As a result, the State Attorney General and the Department of Public Health launched investigations into the situation.

Furthermore, a reviewer expressed their shock and horror regarding how their grandmother was treated at this facility during the pandemic. They claimed that despite assurances of precautionary measures and lockdown, information was later revealed that many patients had been diagnosed with and died from Covid-19, while employees were still working without proper precautions. The reviewer emphasized their dissatisfaction with the treatment their grandmother received and criticized the facility's workers for their behavior.

Lastly, another review highlighted issues such as delays in responding to call bells for assistance and difficulties reaching staff members for updates on a family member's condition. Housekeeping was also mentioned as being subpar, with one instance of lost clothing. However, meals at the facility were generally praised.

In conclusion, Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley has mixed reviews from different individuals who have had experiences with the facility. While some have positive opinions about the friendly staff and engaging activities provided, others have expressed concerns about lack of transparency during health crises, inadequate communication and care for patients, understaffing issues, lost belongings, and difficulty getting updates on loved ones' conditions. These reviews highlight the importance of thorough research when selecting a nursing home for an elderly parent or loved one.

Parks

• Castle in the Trees (1.1 miles)
• Groton Playground (6.3 miles)
• Friendship Park (7.7 miles)

Cafes

• Gourmet Donuts (1.9 miles)
• Starbucks (2 miles)
• Starbucks (4.4 miles)
• Whole Foods Market (4.9 miles)
• Donelans cafe (5.1 miles)
• Starbucks (8.8 miles)
• Haute Coffee (8.9 miles)

Pharmacies

• CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (4.8 miles)
• Central Ave Compassionate Care (4.8 miles)
• Walgreens (5 miles)
• The Medicine Shoppe (5.1 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (5.7 miles)
• Walgreens (6.9 miles)

Restaurants

• Tavern in the Square (2.1 miles)
• Kimball Farm (2.6 miles)
• McDonald's (4.1 miles)
• Wendy's (4.1 miles)
• Five Guys Burgers & Fries (4.4 miles)
• McDonald's (4.9 miles)
• Rapscallion Table & Tap (4.9 miles)

Hospitals

• Ascendant Healthcare (3.4 miles)
• Essent Healthcare - Ayer (5 miles)
• Geriatric Psychiatric Unit (5.1 miles)
• Genesis Healthcare (5.1 miles)
• Emerson Hospital - Main Campus (8.2 miles)

Physicians

• Acton Medical Associate - Harvard Office (4 miles)
• Acton Medical Associates (4.4 miles)
• Westford Health Center (5.1 miles)
• Lexington Eye Associates (5.1 miles)
• Westford Internal Medicine (5.1 miles)
• Ayer Dermatology PC (5.1 miles)
• Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (7.5 miles)

Transportation

• South Acton Mbta Commuter Rail Station (5.2 miles)
• Hanscom Field (BED) (11.5 miles)

Places of Worship

• First Baptist Church (6.9 miles)

Theaters

• AMC Tyngsboro 12 (12 miles)