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Stonehedge Health Care Center in W Roxbury, MA

Stonehedge Health Care Center is a nursing home community in W Roxbury, MA.

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Stonehedge Health Care Center in W Roxbury, MA

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Stonehedge Health Care Center

5 Redlands Road, W Roxbury, MA 02132

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2.6 from 35 reviews
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Overall Review of Stonehedge Health Care Center

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Cleanliness issues come up often

Residents and families frequently describe the facility as dirty and poorly maintained.

Multiple reviews call out cleanliness problems like insects, rodents, and unpleasant odors. Several also describe dirty bathrooms or rooms, along with reports of pests showing up in living areas. A few reviewers say these issues were severe enough to move loved ones out quickly or recommend closure.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Food quality is a recurring concern

Food is mentioned frequently, with reviews split between poor quality and personal favorites.

Some reviewers describe the food as inedible or stale, and several mention strong or lingering food-related smells. There are also complaints about preparation and storage practices tied to problems like food poisoning during holidays. On the other hand, a smaller number of reviews say the food is good and even their favorite part of the stay.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Concerns about care follow-through

Some families report delays or errors with medication and needed attention.

A number of negative reviews describe medication problems, including getting the wrong medication or delays in receiving prescribed pain relief. Others mention calls for assistance not being answered promptly or care being seemingly ignored during health episodes. At least a few reviews frame these issues as reasons for urgent transfers to the hospital or for leaving the facility.

common 7 reviews mention this

Many praise specific staff support

Many reviews single out staff members as caring, helpful, and responsive.

Several positive reviews thank nurses, the director of nursing, and patient-facing staff for being kind, knowledgeable, and attentive. A recurring thread is that an ambassador or specific team members helped residents feel supported during difficult days. Even in reviews that are otherwise negative, a few name individual nurses or therapy-related staff as doing exceptional work.

common 4 reviews mention this

Access to major medical centers

Reviews frequently reference hospitals and emergency care around the area.

Some reviews mention nearby hospital systems and describe being taken to the ER during concerning health events. That aligns with the community’s surrounding options for major care needs, including nearby hospitals and physician locations. For families weighing skilled nursing and rehab, this appears as an important practical consideration in the review discussions.

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Features

Housing

  • 79 resident community capacity 79 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 (9 miles away) Gen Edw L Logan International (9 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 (0.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Wegmans (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Corrib Pub & Restaurant (0.6 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.8 miles)
  • Eggs & Thai Cafe (3 miles)
  • Veggie Crust (3.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.6 miles)
  • Echo Bridge Restaurant (4.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • West Roxbury VA Hospital (1.4 miles)
  • Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (2.6 miles)
  • New England Baptist Hospital (3.7 miles)
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital (4 miles)
  • Boston Children's Hospital (4.1 miles)
  • New England Baptist Outpatient Care Center (4.5 miles)
  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital (5.7 miles)

Parks

  • Pagel Playground (1.6 miles)
  • Larz Anderson Park (1.8 miles)
  • Cutler Park (2.5 miles)
  • Jamaica Pond (2.6 miles)
  • Olmsted Park (2.9 miles)
  • Almont Park (2.9 miles)
  • Franklin Park (3.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Mike's Donuts (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Blue Bottle Coffee (2.6 miles)
  • French Press Bakery & Cafe (4.4 miles)
  • Tatte Bakery & Cafe (4.7 miles)
  • Reign Drink Lab (4.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Showcase SuperLux (2.6 miles)
  • Cinema World Majestic 7 (5.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Dedham Medical (3.2 miles)
  • Mass. Eye and Ear (3.8 miles)
  • Bidmc Lowry Building (4 miles)
  • Harvard Medical School (4.1 miles)
  • Carney Hospital (4.4 miles)
  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (4.7 miles)
  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates – Spinal Unit/Pain Management (4.7 miles)

Transportation

  • MBTA Reservoir Station (3.3 miles)
  • Readville (3.5 miles)
  • MBTA Ruggles Station (4.6 miles)
  • MBTA Fenway Station (4.6 miles)
  • MBTA Kenmore Station (5.1 miles)
  • Route 128 station (5.4 miles)
  • MBTA - JFK/UMass (5.5 miles)

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