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Meadow Green Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Waltham, MA

Meadow Green Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Waltham, MA.

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Meadow Green Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Waltham, MA

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45 Woburn Street, Waltham, MA 02453

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3.7 from 43 reviews
5 stars
28
4 stars
1
3 stars
0
2 stars
2
1 stars
12

Overall Review of Meadow Green Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

common 6 reviews mention this

Dining quality is mixed

Food satisfaction is mixed, with multiple residents saying it is good and others calling it poor.

Several residents and families comment directly on meals—some describe the food as enjoyable or loved, while others say it is only okay. A few reviews go further, criticizing the food quality and describing trays in unflattering terms. The community also offers restaurant-style dining, which aligns with why families reference the meals as a daily touchpoint in their experience.

  • An elegantly set dining table in a warm and inviting restaurant interior.
  • A cozy restaurant dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, adorned with framed artwork on the walls.
common 14 reviews mention this

Staff responsiveness draws strong praise

Residents and families frequently describe staff as attentive, kind, and supportive.

A recurring theme is how staff shows up day to day—multiple reviewers describe nurses, aides, and therapists as helpful, patient, and respectful. Several also mention clear communication and prompt updates when families visit or ask questions. In higher-stakes situations, some reviewers describe staff stepping in quickly and coordinating care around hospice or rehabilitation needs.

common 5 reviews mention this

Clean facility and kept grounds

Many reviews highlight cleanliness, including a well-kept facility and grounds.

Multiple families say the building feels clean and well maintained, and one review specifically notes a pleasant aroma. Others describe clean rooms and generally tidy conditions, including clothing being kept clean. Even in reviews that are otherwise negative, cleanliness is still mentioned, which suggests it is noticeable to visitors and families.

common 4 reviews mention this

Activities help make time pass

Reviews commonly connect scheduled activities with better daily engagement.

Several residents and families describe daily activities as something that helps residents stay engaged and pass the time. Others mention recreation space experiences and help getting residents to services or outings they care about. The community also formally offers scheduled daily activities, resident-run activities, and planned day trips, which matches why families bring up activities in their reviews.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Communication and staffing concerns

Some families report problems with staffing levels, follow-through, and communication.

A subset of reviews describes missed or delayed care, lack of communication, and staff not returning messages. Others mention feeling there were not enough staff to meet needs and describe concerns about basic care and attention to residents’ comfort. These negative reports also include instances where discharge or follow-up decisions did not feel supported from the family’s perspective.

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Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

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 (11 miles away) Gen Edw L Logan International (11 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

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Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • Our Lady's Church (0.5 miles)
  • St Agnes Parish-Arlington (3.6 miles)
  • Parish of the Messiah (4.5 miles)
  • St Paul Parish, Harvard Square (5.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • Immunogen (3.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Lahey Lexington (1.3 miles)
  • Mersi (3.5 miles)
  • Fresenius Medical Care (4.8 miles)
  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (4.9 miles)
  • Laser Gentle Medical Spa (5.4 miles)
  • Lahey Clinic Ophthalmology (5.5 miles)
  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (5.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Pizzi Farm Market & Deli (1.6 miles)
  • Wendy's (2.5 miles)
  • Margaritas Mexican Restaurant (2.6 miles)
  • Sofra Bakery & Cafe (4.2 miles)
  • La Saison Bakery (4.4 miles)
  • Kura Revolving Sushi Bar (4.4 miles)
  • Burger King (4.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • McLean Hospital (1.7 miles)
  • Mount Auburn Hospital (4.9 miles)
  • Lahey Clinic (5.4 miles)
  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital (5.5 miles)

Parks

  • Prospect Hill Park (1.8 miles)
  • Rindge Park (2.1 miles)
  • Cat Rock Park (3.5 miles)
  • Mary Cummings Park (5 miles)
  • Grove-Cedar Bike Path (5.3 miles)
  • Tufts Park (5.6 miles)
  • Summer Street Dog Park (6.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.7 miles)
  • Pressed Cafe (5.3 miles)
  • Flour Bakery + Cafe (5.5 miles)
  • Cafe Rustica (5.5 miles)
  • Tatte Bakery & Cafe (5.7 miles)
  • Forge Baking Company (5.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinema World Majestic 7 (4.4 miles)
  • AMC Burlington Cinema 1 (5.1 miles)
  • Showcase SuperLux (6.4 miles)
  • Kendall Square Cinema (7.1 miles)

Transportation

  • MBTA Davis Square Station (5 miles)
  • MBTA Riverside Station (5.2 miles)
  • Porter Square MBTA Station (5.3 miles)
  • Hanscom Field (BED) (5.3 miles)
  • MBTA Reservoir Station (6.2 miles)
  • MBTA Union Square Station (6.7 miles)

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