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Royal Norwell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Norwell, MA

Royal Norwell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Norwell, MA.

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Royal Norwell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Norwell, MA

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  • Interior

    A neatly arranged dining area with wooden tables and chairs, decorated with floral arrangements.
  • Decor

    A stylish hotel lobby with vintage furniture and elegant decor.
  • Living Room

    A vibrant living room setup decorated for a party, featuring colorful banners and a cozy atmosphere.
  • Windows

    A cozy lounge area with comfortable seating and a view of the outdoors.
  • Landscaping

    A cozy waiting area featuring patterned chairs, a small table with floral decor, and a colorful bulletin board.
  • Lighting

    A well-lit hospital hallway featuring a decorative mirror and artwork on the walls.
  • Artwork

    A well-lit hospital hallway featuring artwork and wooden doors.
  • Lobby

    A traditional reception area with a wooden desk, green armchair, and decorative cabinet.
  • Hallway

    A quiet office hallway with several closed doors along the corridor.
  • Decorative Plants

    A cozy living area featuring a dining table, chairs, and comfortable seating by a large window.

329 Washington Street, Norwell, MA 02061

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

3.9 from 52 reviews
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Overall Review of Royal Norwell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

common 3 reviews mention this

Rehab rooms feel private and spacious

Short-term rehab is described as private-room living with comfortable spaces.

Multiple reviewers specifically call out the short-term rehab unit as having private rooms. They also mention room details like a private bathroom and space that feels comfortable, plus big windows in the rehab setting. Several comments tie this setup to feeling calmer and more supported while recovering.

common 14 reviews mention this

Staff is repeatedly described as attentive

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as friendly, caring, and responsive.

Across many reviews, people highlight warm day-to-day interactions—caregivers checking in, nurses making sure residents are cared for, and administrators communicating effectively. Reviewers also describe therapists and support staff working hard to help residents regain strength and feel confident about returning home. At the same time, a smaller set of reviews raises serious concerns about staffing and follow-through in harder moments.

common 8 reviews mention this

Cleanliness comes up often

The facility’s cleanliness is a frequent point in both positive and negative feedback.

Several reviewers describe the building as clean—nursing units, rooms, and housekeeping being singled out. Families also mention clean private spaces with bathrooms that felt well kept. There are also a few strongly negative remarks tied to cleanliness concerns, including one comment about an unpleasant odor.

common 5 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy support recovery

Therapy teams are described as professional and effective for getting people back on their feet.

Many reviews connect the rehab experience to progress, mentioning the rehab team, physical therapy, and occupational therapy as helping residents regain mobility and strength. Reviewers also describe confidence-building care—feeling supported by therapists and nursing staff while working toward discharge. A separate set of reviews, however, expresses dissatisfaction with how well care needs were handled, especially during transitions and safety-related situations.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents are described as having plenty to do each day.

Reviewers mention a steady schedule of activities, including games and music, along with themed events. Several comments specifically cite events like movie nights and bingo, while others describe the environment as having “lots to do.” These activity references are consistent with the community offering planned daily activities and day trips.

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Dining is generally positive

Food quality and dining service are commonly described positively.

More than one reviewer praises the dining experience, including comments that the food was pretty good and that the dining staff was friendly. Some also describe food as something residents speak well of. The community is also described as hosting dining-related special events, tying meals to social moments for residents.

  • A neatly arranged dining area with wooden tables and chairs, decorated with floral arrangements.
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Concerns about staffing and follow-through

Some reviewers report serious problems with staffing, monitoring, and end-of-life communication.

A set of reviews raises concerns about not enough help, poor management, and missed safety monitoring—particularly around falls. Others describe breakdowns during major medical moments, including communication and documentation issues when residents are sent to the hospital or during end-of-life care. While many reviewers report attentive care, these negative accounts are strong and point to reliability problems that families should weigh carefully.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 86 resident community capacity 86 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 (16 miles away) Gen Edw L Logan International (16 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 (0.9 miles)
  • Osco Pharmacy Hanover (3.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.1 miles)
  • Slacktide Coffee Roaster (4.3 miles)
  • Marylou's News (5.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.1 miles)
  • Seabird Coffee & Co. (6.2 miles)
  • Target T2693 Braintree (9.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.1 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.6 miles)
  • K C's Pub & Grill (3.8 miles)
  • China Plaza Restaurant (4 miles)
  • Uncle Charlie's (4.7 miles)
  • Stars On Hingham Harbo (5.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • South Shore Hospital (2.9 miles)
  • South Shore Hospital (4.7 miles)
  • Signature Health Care (8.4 miles)

Physicians

  • South Shore Orthopedics (3 miles)
  • Eye Health Services (4.7 miles)
  • Cohasset Pediatrics (5.6 miles)
  • Angels Neurological Ce (5.7 miles)
  • Scituate Pediatrics (5.9 miles)
  • Miliken Eye Care (5.9 miles)
  • Eye Health Services (6.1 miles)

Parks

  • Great Esker Park (4.7 miles)
  • Bare Cove Park (5.7 miles)
  • World's End (6.6 miles)
  • Whitman Town Park (6.7 miles)
  • Webb Memorial State Park (7.2 miles)
  • Braintree Highlands Community Playground (7.8 miles)
  • Memorial Field (8.3 miles)

Transportation

  • West Hingham Commuter RailStation (5.4 miles)
  • MBTA Braintree Station (7.7 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Braintree 10 (9.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First Baptist Church (9.5 miles)

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