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Mattapan Health & Rehabilitation Center in Mattapan, MA

Mattapan Health & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Mattapan, MA.

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405 River Street, Mattapan, MA 02126

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3.8 from 44 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Mattapan Health & Rehabilitation Center

common 18 reviews mention this

Staff treat residents with dignity

Residents and families frequently describe staff as kind, respectful, and responsive.

Many reviewers praise staff for treating residents with dignity and respect, and for being consistently helpful with questions and concerns. Several also mention that long-tenured team members know residents well, and that administration follows up when issues are raised. A smaller number of reviews are less positive about staff behavior and professionalism, but the dominant pattern in the comments is supportive, people-first care.

common 4 reviews mention this

Activities and day programming matter

Residents are consistently involved in scheduled activities and outings.

Reviews mention regular activity programming, including singing and monthly participation, as well as an activities director planning events and trips. One reviewer also highlights that staff involvement with activities is part of what they appreciated during their stay. Another review notes that they could participate in activities and would return if needed.

common 4 reviews mention this

Rehab and nursing care are key

Nursing care and rehabilitation support show up as a major focus in reviews.

Some reviewers describe strong nursing care and rehabilitation outcomes, including recovery after a knee replacement and a positive overall nursing experience. Others mention attention to wound care and additional clinical supports such as behavioral services and recreation. A separate review notes that rehab needs (including mobility support and meals) were areas they expected to be better matched.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and pests are concerns

Several reviews raise serious concerns about cleanliness, pests, and odor.

Multiple negative reviews describe an unsanitary environment, including reports of mice and glue traps, as well as a persistent urine odor. Others mention stained curtains, bugs, and an overall need for the facility to be shut down or remodeled. One reviewer also reports daily hygiene not being handled as they expected, such as showering and brushing.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Communication and safety issues reported

Some residents and families report safety or follow-through problems.

A recurring concern is that staff did not respond effectively in a situation involving an emergency call system. Several reviewers also describe poor communication and lack of prompt help, including difficulty getting requested assistance and issues with scheduling transportation. Additional comments mention disorganization and that families had to continually advocate for basic care needs.

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Features

Housing

  • 85 resident community capacity 85 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 (8 miles away) Gen Edw L Logan International (8 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

Parks

  • Almont Park (0.5 miles)
  • Governor Hutchinson's Field (1.4 miles)
  • Pagel Playground (2 miles)
  • Andrew's Park (2.8 miles)
  • Franklin Park (2.9 miles)
  • Jamaica Pond (3.5 miles)
  • Larz Anderson Park (3.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Pure Oasis (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Carney Hospital (1.4 miles)
  • Coffey Eye Care (4.2 miles)
  • Mass. Eye and Ear (4.4 miles)
  • Harvard Medical School (4.6 miles)
  • Bidmc Lowry Building (4.8 miles)
  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (5.2 miles)
  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates – Spinal Unit/Pain Management (5.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (2.1 miles)
  • Corrib Pub & Restaurant (3.5 miles)
  • Ba Le Restaurant (3.5 miles)
  • Dorchester Brewing Company (3.9 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (4 miles)
  • Widowmaker Brewing (4.4 miles)
  • Eggs & Thai Cafe (4.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (2.1 miles)
  • West Roxbury VA Hospital (4.2 miles)
  • New England Baptist Hospital (4.2 miles)
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital (4.6 miles)
  • Boston Children's Hospital (4.7 miles)
  • New England Baptist Outpatient Care Center (5.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Mike's Donuts (2.4 miles)
  • Reign Drink Lab (2.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.1 miles)
  • Target T2693 Braintree (4.7 miles)
  • Dunkin' Brands (4.8 miles)
  • Tatte Bakery & Cafe (5.1 miles)
  • Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar (5.3 miles)

Transportation

  • MBTA North Quincy Station (3.1 miles)
  • Readville (3.1 miles)
  • MBTA Wollaston Station (3.6 miles)
  • MBTA - JFK/UMass (4 miles)
  • MBTA Ruggles Station (4.6 miles)
  • Route 128 station (5 miles)
  • MBTA Fenway Station (5.3 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Braintree 10 (4.6 miles)
  • Showcase SuperLux (5.5 miles)

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