West Roxbury Health & Rehabilitation Center in West Roxbury, MA

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West Roxbury Health & Rehabilitation Center in West Roxbury, MA

West Roxbury Health & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in West Roxbury, MA.

Information last verified:

5060 Washington Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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

3.2 from 26 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of West Roxbury Health & Rehabilitation Center

common 10 reviews mention this

Staff support feels attentive

Residents and families most often describe attentive, helpful staff and strong day-to-day care.

Many reviewers say the staff are attentive and available when needed, including nurses and aides. Several describe their rehab or recovery experience positively, describing real healing or overall excellent care. Others mention friendly, welcoming interactions that make visits feel easier. A few negative reviews criticize staff as unprofessional or dismissive, but the dominant theme is supportive hands-on care.

common 4 reviews mention this

Activities and movies stand out

Activities are repeatedly described as engaging, including movies and scheduled outings.

Multiple reviews highlight scheduled activities as a bright spot, with people describing movies as up to date and enjoyable. Others mention having many different activities to choose from and a steady routine for daytime engagement. One reviewer also credits the activities lead personally for keeping things fun. Overall, residents and visitors who comment on daily life tend to speak positively about how activities are run.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Pest problems are a major concern

Some reviews report mice and roaches, which residents and families find unacceptable.

A recurring complaint is pests, with reviewers describing mice, roaches, and other infestations. Several of these comments connect the issue to patient rooms and housekeeping problems. Even among reviews that otherwise praise care, pest-related experiences are treated as serious enough to recommend against the facility. This is the most prominent negative theme across the feedback.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Care responsiveness is questioned

A portion of reviewers describe delays, poor follow-through, or being ignored when help is needed.

Some reviews say they had to wait for help or that staff ignored patients, including during moments when assistance was needed for safety. Other comments describe care as reduced or inadequate, including concerns about therapy and basic attention. There are also reports of staff behavior feeling unprofessional in the moment, which reviewers frame as undermining overall care quality. Taken together, these reviews raise concerns about responsiveness and follow-through for certain residents.

common 2 reviews mention this

Facility feels quiet and comfortable

A couple of reviews describe the facility as quiet and comfortable during stays.

At least a few reviewers characterize the setting as calm and comfortable. One reviewer links the quiet atmosphere with being able to do many different activities. Another notes comfort alongside positive comments about the facility and staff. While fewer reviews mention it than other themes, it supports the overall impression for those who comment on day-to-day environment.

How we summarize

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

Features

Housing

  • 76 resident community capacity 76 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 (10 miles away) Gen Edw L Logan International (10 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

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (0.9 miles)
  • Corrib Pub & Restaurant (1.1 miles)
  • Eggs & Thai Cafe (1.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.7 miles)
  • Yard House (2.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.6 miles)
  • Echo Bridge Restaurant (4.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1 miles)
  • Mike's Donuts (3.4 miles)
  • Blue Bottle Coffee (4.1 miles)
  • Dunkin' Brands (4.1 miles)
  • French Press Bakery & Cafe (4.4 miles)
  • Reign Drink Lab (5.5 miles)
  • Tatte Bakery & Cafe (6.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • West Roxbury VA Hospital (1.2 miles)
  • New England Baptist Outpatient Care Center (2.9 miles)
  • Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (3.5 miles)
  • New England Baptist Hospital (5 miles)
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital (5.4 miles)
  • Boston Children's Hospital (5.5 miles)
  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital (6.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Readville (2.1 miles)
  • Route 128 station (3.8 miles)
  • MBTA Reservoir Station (4.9 miles)
  • MBTA Ruggles Station (5.9 miles)
  • MBTA Fenway Station (6.1 miles)
  • MBTA North Quincy Station (6.3 miles)
  • MBTA - JFK/UMass (6.4 miles)

Parks

  • Pagel Playground (2.4 miles)
  • Cutler Park (2.8 miles)
  • Almont Park (2.9 miles)
  • Larz Anderson Park (3.3 miles)
  • Jamaica Pond (4 miles)
  • Franklin Park (4.3 miles)
  • Olmsted Park (4.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Dedham Medical (2.8 miles)
  • Carney Hospital (4.5 miles)
  • Mass. Eye and Ear (5.2 miles)
  • Bidmc Lowry Building (5.5 miles)
  • Harvard Medical School (5.5 miles)
  • Guild Medical Center (5.9 miles)
  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (6.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Showcase SuperLux (4.1 miles)
  • Cinema World Majestic 7 (6.7 miles)
  • AMC Braintree 10 (6.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Saint Catherine of Siena Parish (5.4 miles)

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