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Wedgemere Healthcare in Taunton, MA

Wedgemere Healthcare is a nursing home community in Taunton, MA.

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146 Dean Street, Taunton, MA 02780

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2.4 from 29 reviews
5 stars
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Wedgemere Healthcare Costs & Pricing

At Wedgemere Healthcare, the monthly cost for a private room is $6,510, which reflects a premium above both the county average of $6,165 in Bristol County and the state average of $6,090 in Massachusetts. This pricing structure may be indicative of enhanced services or specialized care offerings that Wedgemere provides to its residents. While it positions itself slightly above regional norms, prospective clients and their families should consider the value of personalized care and amenities when evaluating costs across similar facilities in the area.

Floor plansWedgemere HealthcareBristol CountyMassachusetts
Private$6,510$6,165$6,090

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Overall Review of Wedgemere Healthcare

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Medication handling worries families

Several residents describe medication problems or unclear medication changes.

Some residents and family members report that medication was handled poorly or without proper communication. Reviews mention medications being changed without speaking with the person, receiving the wrong medication at times, and concerns around blood sugar management and follow-through. Other comments also connect overlooked call lights with missed prescription-related needs. At the same time, one reviewer praised the overall nursing care, so experiences vary across families.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Call systems and nurse access

Residents and families frequently report delays getting help.

A recurring complaint is that it can be hard to get timely attention from staff. Multiple reviews describe call lights being ignored, nurses being difficult to find, and phone calls not being answered with no voicemail. One account also describes needing urgent medical help while feeling like staff did not catch the problem quickly. A smaller number of reviews contrast this by saying they could reach staff and get questions answered.

common 6 reviews mention this

Nurses can be kind and attentive

Many reviews highlight kind, respectful nursing care.

While some families are very critical, several reviews say the nurses were caring, professional, and respectful. Some specifically thank the staff for helping a loved one stay comfortable, and others mention that staff explained what was happening and responded to questions. One reviewer advises that families need to stay engaged as a voice for their loved one, even when nurses are generally good. Overall, these comments point to stronger day-to-day interactions in some situations.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Physical therapy is a mixed experience

Physical therapy quality is inconsistent across reviews.

Physical therapy comes up repeatedly, with very different experiences. One review describes PT appointments being extremely brief and suggests poor scheduling, while another calls a therapist caring and understanding. There are also concerns that promised PT (along with speech therapy) did not happen, alongside a separate comment praising the PT team as the best part of the stay. Taken together, residents describe PT results that depend heavily on the therapist and follow-through.

  • A spacious rehabilitation room equipped for physical therapy and treatment.
caveat 2 reviews mention this

Food quality draws criticism

A few residents report that meals did not meet expectations.

Some reviewers criticize the food, calling it awful or comparable to poor hospital meals. Those comments also tie dining to the overall rehabilitation experience and how a loved one looked or felt during the stay. Other reviews focus mainly on staffing and care rather than food, so dining satisfaction appears limited to fewer observations.

  • A spacious interior dining area with tables and chairs, designed for community gatherings.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 94 resident community capacity 94 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • 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

  • Theodore F Green State (22 miles away) Theodore F Green State (22 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

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • 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

Physicians

  • Compass Medical (0.1 miles)
  • Angels Neurological Centers (0.2 miles)
  • Boston University Eye Associates (0.5 miles)
  • Dr. Eric A. Staffier (1.1 miles)
  • Elder Behavioral Health Service (1.3 miles)
  • Amy Solomon - SMG (1.3 miles)
  • Associates In Nephrology PC (1.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • TST* Berkley Beer Comp (1.1 miles)
  • Stoneforge Tavern & Publick House (1.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.1 miles)
  • Barrels And Boards (3.8 miles)
  • Wendy's (4.3 miles)
  • Emma's Pub and Pizza (4.8 miles)
  • The Chateau (5.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (7.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (7.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Taunton State Hospital (1.6 miles)
  • Va Medical Center-Brockton (10.7 miles)
  • Sturdy Memorial Hospital (10.8 miles)
  • Signature Health Care (13 miles)

Cafes

  • Dunkin (1.8 miles)
  • Honey Dew Donuts (4.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (12.2 miles)

Parks

  • Massasoit State Park (4.2 miles)
  • Loon Pond Lodge at Ted Williams Camp (7.1 miles)
  • Freetown State Forrest (9.1 miles)
  • East Bridgewater Common (10.2 miles)
  • Borderland State Park (11.7 miles)
  • Capron Park (11.8 miles)
  • Halifax Town Playground (12.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Mansfield Municipal Airport (1B9) (9.5 miles)
  • Attleboro Train Station (11.2 miles)
  • Mansfield Railroad Station (11.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • National Shrine Of Our Lady Of La Salette (10 miles)
  • St Mary's Church Mansfield (11.1 miles)

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