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Aberjona Nursing Center in Winchester, MA

Aberjona Nursing Center is a nursing home community in Winchester, MA.

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Aberjona Nursing Center in Winchester, MA

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  • Interior

    A healthcare worker organizes a hospital room with two patient beds.
  • Building

    Entrance of Aberjona, a residential apartment complex surrounded by well-maintained landscaping.
  • Bedroom

    A well-decorated nursing home room with a single hospital bed and a caretaker tidying up.
  • Trees

    Aerial view of a residential area surrounded by lush green trees and roads.
  • Windows

    A view of the entrance to a brick building with a landscaped area.
  • Dining

    A chef serving a meal to two guests at an elegantly set dining table.
  • Rehabilitation

    Signage for Aberjona Rehabilitation and Nursing Center located on Swanton Street.
  • Nursing Home

    Award recognizing excellence in nursing home care.
  • Vegetables

    A delicious breakfast featuring a croissant filled with fresh vegetables and a side of cheese.

184 Swanton Street, Winchester, MA 01890

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3.4 from 91 reviews
5 stars
42
4 stars
13
3 stars
2
2 stars
4
1 stars
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Overall Review of Aberjona Nursing Center

differentiator 2 reviews mention this

Hair and dental services on-site

On-site salon and dental services come up in resident experiences.

Residents and families describe getting on-site hairdressing services during their stay, along with ordering dental services. Another review also thanks the hairdresser by name as part of the overall support received. These details align with the community’s inclusion of a beauty salon as an offering.

common 10 reviews mention this

Staff care and responsiveness

Many reviews highlight caring, supportive staff across departments.

A recurring theme is staff members who take time to answer questions, provide hands-on care, and check in with families. Multiple reviewers describe nursing leadership being especially helpful during transitions and appointments. At the same time, a smaller number of reviews describe rude interactions and missed help, suggesting experiences can vary by shift and situation.

common 8 reviews mention this

Therapy helps residents improve

PT and OT are frequently described as effective rehab support.

Several reviews say physical and occupational therapy helped residents regain mobility and make progress toward discharge. Families also describe therapy teams working with patients on goals like walking, strengthening, and safe routines. While most comments are positive, a few negative reviews question therapy evaluations or report rough care, so results and experiences may differ.

common 7 reviews mention this

Food is often described as good

Dining is described positively more often than not.

Many reviewers mention that meals were good, with some calling out variety and specific favorites like soups. Others describe the dining experience as organized, with special meals ordered when needed. In contrast, a few critical reviews complain about meal quality or nutrition, including examples of items residents felt were not appropriate.

  • A chef serving a meal to two guests at an elegantly set dining table.
  • A delicious breakfast featuring a croissant filled with fresh vegetables and a side of cheese.
  • A beautifully arranged croissant sandwich with fresh vegetables and cheese on a plate, ready to be enjoyed.
caveat 6 reviews mention this

Call light and pain help can lag

A recurring concern is delayed responses to help requests.

Multiple negative reviews mention long waits for assistance after using call buttons, including delays described as hours. Some also report difficulty getting pain medication on time, with residents waiting past scheduled doses. These complaints are paired with broader concerns about understaffing or inconsistent follow-through on care needs.

How we summarize

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 (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

  • The Brickyard (1.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.7 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (3.9 miles)
  • Burger King (3.9 miles)
  • Liberty Bell Roast Beef and Seafood (3.9 miles)
  • The Cheesecake Factory (4.1 miles)
  • Semolina Kitchen & Bar (4.1 miles)

Parks

  • Sheepfold, Middlesex Fells Reservation (1.7 miles)
  • Mary Cummings Park (3.4 miles)
  • Rindge Park (3.4 miles)
  • John M. Devir Park (3.9 miles)
  • Melrose Common (4.3 miles)
  • Middlesex Fells Reservation (4.3 miles)
  • Tufts Park (4.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (3.1 miles)
  • Lahey Clinic Ophthalmology (3.8 miles)
  • North Suburban Orthopedic Associates (3.9 miles)
  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (4.4 miles)
  • Laser Gentle Medical Spa (4.5 miles)
  • Lahey Lexington (5.6 miles)
  • Fresenius Medical Care (6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Agnes Parish-Arlington (3.1 miles)
  • Our Lady's Church (5.9 miles)
  • St Paul Parish, Harvard Square (6.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Lahey Clinic (3.8 miles)
  • McLean Hospital (5.4 miles)
  • Mount Auburn Hospital (6 miles)

Cafes

  • Pressed Cafe (4.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.3 miles)
  • Cafe Rustica (5.3 miles)
  • Forge Baking Company (5.5 miles)
  • Flour Bakery + Cafe (6.1 miles)
  • Tatte Bakery & Cafe (6.2 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Burlington Cinema 1 (4.4 miles)
  • AMC Assembly Row 12 (5.4 miles)
  • Kendall Square Cinema (6.8 miles)
  • Cinema World Majestic 7 (6.9 miles)

Transportation

  • MBTA Davis Square Station (4.5 miles)
  • Porter Square MBTA Station (5.1 miles)
  • Wellington Station (5.1 miles)
  • Assembly Station (5.6 miles)
  • MBTA Union Square Station (6.1 miles)
  • Sullivan Square Station (6.2 miles)
  • Ballardvale Mbta Station (6.2 miles)

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