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Wingate At Reading

Wingate At Reading is a nursing home community in Reading, MA.

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1364 Main Street, Reading, MA 01867

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3.4 from 31 reviews
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Overall Review of Wingate At Reading

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Medical help for complex needs

Residents describe hands-on medical attention for complex issues like diabetes and wounds.

Some residents and family members report that the staff handled medical needs without escalating immediately, including care during a low blood-sugar episode. Others describe wound-focused care, saying a wound that had been a problem for months improved under their stay. A separate review also mentions medication gaps, which is a concern for families expecting consistent medication management.

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Staff care is a mixed bag

Many reviews highlight staff members who are attentive, friendly, and engaged with residents.

Positive reviews repeatedly describe staff as kind, welcoming, and caring, with residents and families feeling comfortable enough to trust the team. One reviewer specifically mentions staff going out of their way to know residents over time, and another describes staff responding when a medical issue came up. At the same time, multiple critical reviews describe slow response, rude interactions, or staff dismissing concerns, so experiences appear inconsistent depending on situation and timing.

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Clean and bright facility

Several reviewers mention that the building looks clean and well-kept.

Multiple reviews describe the facility as clean, bright, and updated, including observations made during difficult family circumstances. Other reviews also note residents are kept neat and clean. A few critical reviews raise concerns about the condition and upkeep of rooms, indicating that cleanliness and maintenance may vary by unit or timeframe.

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Food quality varies by visit

Food can be hit or miss, with some meals reported as cold or unappetizing.

Several residents and families say meals were good, adequate, and sometimes served warm, with some flexibility for preferences. Other reviews report cold food or meals that did not look or smell appetizing, and at least one person says certain dietary needs were not handled the way they expected. Taken together, dining quality seems inconsistent across reviewers.

  • A well-decorated dining room featuring elegant table settings and a chandelier.
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Slow help and weekend staffing concerns

Multiple reviews raise concerns about staffing levels and delayed assistance.

Several critical reviews describe long waits for help, including delays with diaper changes and other basic needs. One review specifically calls out understaffing on weekends and describes bedridden residents waiting more than an hour for care. Another notes an incident where a requested diaper change still had not happened after a long delay. While some reviews describe caring, attentive staff, these accounts suggest timing and coverage can be a problem.

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Features

Housing

  • 123 resident community capacity 123 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 (14 miles away) Gen Edw L Logan International (14 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 Reading, Massachusetts offers a convenient location with a variety of amenities within close proximity. There are several pharmacies nearby, including CVS and Walgreens, as well as a selection of restaurants ranging from casual dining at McDonald's to more upscale options at Maggie's Farm. For coffee lovers, there are multiple cafes such as Starbucks and Perfecto's Caffe within a short drive. Transportation options include the Ballardvale Mbta Station for easy access to public transit. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy the nearby parks like Middlesex Fells Reservation and Mary Cummings Park for outdoor activities. Additionally, there are healthcare facilities such as Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates and Lahey Clinic Ophthalmology in the area for medical needs. Overall, this neighborhood offers a mix of conveniences and recreational opportunities that may appeal to seniors looking for a comfortable living environment in Reading.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Speciality (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Kitty's Restaurant & Lounge (1.6 miles)
  • Sports, Spirits & Steaks (1.9 miles)
  • Hopothecary Ales (2.8 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (3.2 miles)
  • Piezano's Pizza (4.8 miles)
  • Maggie's Farm (5.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (5.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.6 miles)
  • Perfecto's Caffe (5.5 miles)
  • Perfecto's Caffe (6.5 miles)
  • Pressed Cafe (7.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (8.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Ballardvale Mbta Station (3.5 miles)

Parks

  • Middlesex Fells Reservation (4 miles)
  • Ward Reservation (5.9 miles)
  • Sheepfold, Middlesex Fells Reservation (7.1 miles)
  • Mary Cummings Park (7.1 miles)
  • Melrose Common (7.4 miles)
  • John M. Devir Park (9.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Danvers Church Of The Nazarene (6.3 miles)
  • St Richard Catholic Church (7.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (6.4 miles)
  • Lahey Clinic Ophthalmology (6.9 miles)
  • North Suburban Orthopedic Associates (7 miles)
  • Laser Gentle Medical Spa (7.6 miles)
  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates - Peabody-Lynnfield (8.1 miles)
  • Microsurgical Eye Consultants (8.1 miles)
  • Lahey Clinic Peabody (8.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Tewksbury Hospital (6.7 miles)
  • Lahey Clinic (7 miles)
  • Danvers State Hospital (7.2 miles)
  • Childrens Hospital Peabody (8.1 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Burlington Cinema 1 (7.7 miles)

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