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Melrose Healthcare in Melrose, MA

Melrose Healthcare is a nursing home community in Melrose, MA.

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40 Martin Street, Melrose, MA 02176

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2.9 from 26 reviews
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Melrose Healthcare Costs & Pricing

Melrose Healthcare offers competitive monthly rates for its residents, with semi-private rooms priced at $6,330 and private rooms at $6,630. When compared to the average costs in Middlesex County, Melrose's semi-private accommodations are slightly more affordable than the county's average of $6,395, while its private rooms are just marginally higher than the county's rate of $6,607. However, both room types at Melrose Healthcare remain above the state average for Massachusetts, where semi-private rooms cost $5,805 and private rooms are priced at $6,090. Overall, Melrose Healthcare provides a unique value proposition that balances quality care with competitive pricing in a challenging market.

Floor plansMelrose HealthcareMiddlesex CountyMassachusetts
Semi-Private$6,330$6,395$5,805
Private$6,630$6,607$6,090

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Overall Review of Melrose Healthcare

common 15 reviews mention this

Caring staff is the main draw

Residents and families consistently describe attentive, responsive care from the staff.

Many reviews emphasize how kind, caring, and attentive the staff feel day to day, with nurses and caregivers described as helpful and focused on residents’ needs. Several families also say concerns were addressed quickly, and residents look clean and comfortable. A smaller set of reviews goes the other direction, describing workers as unhelpful or lacking basic assistance, but the overall pattern is that care and responsiveness are a key reason people recommend the community.

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Rehab and therapies support

Therapies are a focus, including rehab support after surgery.

Residents and families mention that therapies are available, and one reviewer specifically described a hip replacement and the rehab team helping someone get back up on their feet. Other reviews also reference nurses and care workers supporting recovery and day-to-day needs, reinforcing that therapy-focused support is part of the experience described by families.

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Activities feel meaningful

Activities leadership comes up often in reviews, with residents engaged in what’s offered.

Multiple reviews highlight the activities director and describe activities that are suited to residents’ abilities. One reviewer also shared a moment when a resident who had been isolating became engaged through music and singing. Overall, residents and families describe activities as a meaningful part of life at the community.

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Outdoor space and visits

Reviews point to outdoor areas and visiting setups as a positive part of the experience.

Several reviewers describe outdoor seating or an outside visiting arrangement designed to keep visitors and residents comfortable and supported. One review mentions a shaded outside sitting area near the entrance with easy access if weather turns. Another describes outside visits going well with safety steps like distancing and masking, and a separate review mentions a back courtyard setup for smoking with staff support.

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Building condition is mixed

The building’s appearance and condition are a recurring concern.

Some reviews acknowledge that the building may not be the newest or best looking, but they still pair that with positive comments about the care inside. Other reviews, however, describe the facility as unclean or having strong odors, which is a very different experience. Taken together, residents and families don’t agree on cleanliness and atmosphere, with concerns concentrated in a subset of reviews.

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Cleanliness complaints show up

Some reviewers report serious cleanliness and odor problems.

A few reviews describe an unpleasant odor on entry and mention issues like smelly or matted clothing and laundry problems. Others describe the environment as dirty and worry about what visitors might bring home, pointing to cleanliness as a major downside. While many reviews focus on care and staff support, these cleanliness complaints are strong and repeated in the negative set.

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Features

Housing

  • 106 resident community capacity 106 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 Private
  • 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 (7 miles away) Gen Edw L Logan International (7 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

This part of Melrose, Massachusetts, offers a variety of amenities and services that may be appealing for seniors. There are multiple physicians' offices nearby, including North Suburban Orthopedic Associates and Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, providing easy access to healthcare. Additionally, there are several pharmacies such as Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy within a short distance for medication needs. The area also boasts a selection of restaurants including Liberty Bell Roast Beef and Seafood, Soc's Icecream, and Hooters for dining options. For recreational activities, there are parks like Melrose Common and John M. Devir Park as well as transportation options like Wellington Station and Assembly Station for convenience. Overall, this neighborhood offers a mix of conveniences that could make it a comfortable and convenient place for seniors to consider for living.

Physicians

  • North Suburban Orthopedic Associates (0.7 miles)
  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (4.8 miles)
  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (5.9 miles)
  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (6.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Liberty Bell Roast Beef and Seafood (0.9 miles)
  • Soc's Icecream (1.9 miles)
  • Hooters (2.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.6 miles)
  • Kelly's Roast Beef (3.2 miles)
  • Night Shift Brewing (3.6 miles)
  • Bone Up Brewing Company (3.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)

Parks

  • Melrose Common (1.1 miles)
  • Sheepfold, Middlesex Fells Reservation (1.6 miles)
  • John M. Devir Park (2.6 miles)
  • Middlesex Fells Reservation (3.1 miles)
  • Tufts Park (4.2 miles)
  • Grove-Cedar Bike Path (4.8 miles)
  • Medford St Dog Park (5.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Wellington Station (3.8 miles)
  • Assembly Station (4.5 miles)
  • MBTA Davis Square Station (4.8 miles)
  • Sullivan Square Station (5 miles)
  • Porter Square MBTA Station (5.3 miles)
  • MBTA Union Square Station (5.6 miles)
  • MBTA North Station (6.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)
  • Cafe Rustica (5.4 miles)
  • Forge Baking Company (5.4 miles)
  • Tatte Bakery & Cafe (6.2 miles)
  • Flour Bakery + Cafe (6.3 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Assembly Row 12 (4.3 miles)
  • Kendall Square Cinema (6.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Agnes Parish-Arlington (4.7 miles)
  • St Paul Parish, Harvard Square (6.3 miles)
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (6.4 miles)
  • Lynn Spanish Branch Latter-day Saints (6.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital (5.6 miles)
  • Mount Auburn Hospital (6.5 miles)

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