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Overall Review of Pheasant Wood Center
common27 reviews mention this
Staff responsiveness is a major theme
Nurses and other staff are frequently described as attentive, helpful, and supportive.
Many residents and family members describe the nursing team as attentive and responsive, with caregivers taking time to update families and help with daily needs. Several reviews praise specific people for kindness, compassion, and professionalism, and others mention care that supports comfort and dignity. A smaller set of reviews goes the other direction, describing neglect or delays in help, but even those accounts include staff interactions as part of the concern. Overall, day-to-day caregiving quality is the central recurring topic in what people share.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Facility cleanliness and upkeep vary
Some reviews describe the building as dirty or outdated, with clutter and odor concerns.
A recurring criticism is that the facility feels outdated and not well maintained, with reports of dirty hallways or floors and clutter in shared areas. One review also describes strong odor in the halls, and another points to visible cleanliness issues like rust stains and unkept surfaces. Even among the more positive accounts, at least one family calls out the facility as old and feels it is in need of refreshing. Taken together, cleanliness and upkeep come up as a meaningful divider in how people experience the space.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Food quality and choice draw mixed feedback
Dining feedback is inconsistent, including complaints about food, portion size, and limited choices.
Some residents or family members describe the food as great, while another review says choices can feel limited and portions can be small. Other feedback is more negative, with one review calling the food terrible and describing a lack of basic logistics like the ability to sit outside and room housekeeping issues during the stay. The community does list meal preparation and service plus support for special diets, but residents still report gaps in how meals work day to day. Dining is therefore an area where experiences can differ substantially across stays.
differentiator4 reviews mention this
Rehab and therapy experiences differ
Rehabilitation and therapy support is a key part of many residents' stays.
For families focused on post-hospital recovery, reviews mention nursing care alongside speech therapy and PT/OT. At least one review describes full nursing care with therapy exceeding expectations, while another calls therapy inadequate for communication and arm function. Several accounts tie the quality of care to physical outcomes during rehab, including progress concerns when therapy equipment or follow-through is missing. Because many stays are described through the lens of recovery therapy, rehab experience is closely watched.
common4 reviews mention this
Activities help make days feel social
Residents are described as having access to activities and social time.
Several reviews mention an inviting, community feel that supports meals and activities, not just medical care. People also describe programming like communion service and community events, and one review mentions residents helping with animals. Another family highlights weekly outings to local stores and restaurants, framing it as part of how residents spend time. For many families, these social touches are part of why they view the overall day-to-day experience positively.
common2 reviews mention this
Nearby local medical options
Local hospitals and physician offices are close by.
Reviews don’t provide much detail about transportation for everyday needs, but the community is positioned near hospital and physician options. That can matter for follow-ups when a resident needs medical appointments during a stay. Nearby options include internal medicine and multiple physician offices, along with hospital access nearby.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
21 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Care Services
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Places of Worship
All Saints Parish (0.4 miles)
Antrim Baptist Church (2.2 miles)
Hancock Congregational Church (5.1 miles)
Temple Forest Monastery (5.7 miles)
Baha'i Faith (5.8 miles)
Congregational Church of Temple (7.5 miles)
Monadnock Friends Meeting (7.9 miles)
Hospitals
Peterborough Internal Medicine (1 miles)
Monadnock Community Hospital-ER (1 miles)
Monadnock Community Hospital (1.1 miles)
Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center (5.4 miles)
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21 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Fully furnished apartments with 24/7 supervision, restaurant-style dining, meals, and a mental wellness program.
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