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Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
150 Lincoln Street, Needham, MA 02492
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Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Description
Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a community that offers memory care, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the town of Needham, Massachusetts. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 making it the 4th highest rated community in the city out of 6 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 3 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Feedback:
- Many reviewers highlighted the cleanliness of Briarwood and the friendliness of the staff.
- Residents and visitors noted the high quality of care, including attentive and knowledgeable nurses and staff.
- The food received compliments for being fresh, hot, and generally better than expected, especially during weekdays.
- Several reviews mentioned the facility being welcoming and inviting, with staff answering questions thoroughly and showing compassion.
- Rehabilitative services were praised, with specific mentions of the staff being amazing and providing excellent care.
Negative Feedback:
- One review criticized the facility for its outdated and cramped conditions, suggesting that it felt gloomy due to lack of natural light.
- There were concerns about the staff being overworked, leading to potential neglect or inadequate care.
- Instances of unkind treatment towards patients were reported, including a specific account of a patient not receiving timely help and witnessing neglect.
- A particular office staff member was described as unfriendly and rude, suggesting a need for improvement in customer service.
Mixed Feedback:
- While most reviews praised the staff and the care provided, there were mentions of occasional lapses in service and the importance of advocating for loved ones.
- The quality of the food was generally well-received, though it was noted to be better on weekdays than weekends.
Overall, Briarwood received a majority of positive reviews, with many families and visitors feeling satisfied with the care provided. However, there were notable concerns regarding the facility's condition and instances of inadequate care that potential clients might want to consider.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 3
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: July 1, 1990
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 120
Total current residents: 111
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 0
Total cost of fines: $0
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-23 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-06-12 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-06-12 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-06-12 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-06-12 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-06-12 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-06-12 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-06-12 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-06-12 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-06-12 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-06-12 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-06-12 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-06-12 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-06-12 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-06-12 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-06-12 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-06-12 | F | Administration Deficiencies | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-06-12 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-04-28 | 2021-05-24 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2021-04-28 | 2021-05-24 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. |
| 2021-04-28 | 2021-05-24 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. |
| 2021-04-28 | 2021-05-24 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. |
| 2021-04-28 | 2021-05-24 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. |
| 2021-04-28 | 2021-05-24 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2019-04-02 | 2019-05-07 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2019-04-02 | 2019-06-21 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. |
| 2019-04-02 | 2019-05-07 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. |
| 2019-04-02 | 2019-05-07 | B | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| 2019-04-02 | 2019-05-07 | B | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. |
| 2019-04-02 | 2019-06-21 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2019-04-02 | 2019-05-07 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2019-04-02 | 2019-05-07 | G | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2019-04-02 | 2019-05-07 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. |
| 2019-04-02 | 2019-05-07 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate foot care. |
| 2019-04-02 | 2019-05-07 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. |
| 2019-04-02 | 2019-06-21 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| 2019-04-02 | 2019-05-07 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
| 2019-04-02 | 2019-06-21 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. |
| 2019-04-02 | 2019-05-07 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2019-04-02 | 2019-05-07 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. |
| 2019-04-02 | 2019-06-21 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2018-12-20 | $8,964 |
| 2019-04-02 | $38,844 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Needham which is 0.7 miles away and has a population of 28,886 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $343,230, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 78
- Low Temperature: 32
- Average Temperature: 54.4
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 119 days of rain, 27 days of snow and 218 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.9 inches a year
- The crime rate is 1.77 per 100 people which is low compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.26 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 0.73 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.03 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 81.46 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 165.0, Moderate Days 16.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Roche Bros.
0.1 miles awaySudbury Farms
0.8 miles awayBazaAr
2.7 miles awayStop & Shop
2.9 miles awayWhole Foods Market
3.2 miles awayTransportation
Needham Junction
0.1 miles awayNeedham Center
0.4 miles awayHersey
1.1 miles awayNeedham Heights
1.3 miles awayBus Stations
Needham Junction @ Commuter Rail Station
0.1 miles awayChestnut St @ Oak St
0.2 miles awayChestnut St opp Oak St
0.2 miles awayChestnut St @ Great Plain Ave
0.4 miles awayChapel St @ Great Plain Ave
0.4 miles awayBanks
Middlesex Savings Bank
0.3 miles awayNeedham Bank
0.4 miles awayCitizens Bank
1.2 miles awayPeople's United Bank
1.4 miles awayBank of America
3.2 miles awayHospitals
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Needham
0.1 miles awayVA Boston Healthcare System - West Roxbury Division
3.2 miles awayNewton-Wellesley Hospital
3.8 miles awayBournewood Hospital
4.7 miles awayMetroWest Medical Center: Leonard Morse Hospital
5.0 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
0.4 miles awayWalgreens
0.4 miles awayCVS
3.4 miles awayUnion Pharmacy
4.4 miles awayAndrews Pharmacy Inc
4.5 miles awayDentists
Chestnut Dental
0.3 miles awayWaban Dental Group
4.1 miles awayNewton Dentistry
5.8 miles awayNatick Family Dental
5.8 miles awayNorwood Dental Care
6.0 miles awayParks
Vesta Park
0.3 miles awayNeedham Conservation Land
0.4 miles awayGreen Field
0.4 miles awayTown Forest
0.5 miles awayDeFazio Park
0.5 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Kings Chapel
10.7 miles awaySt. Leonard's Church
11.2 miles awayOld North Church
11.3 miles awayUnited First Parish Church
12.1 miles awayGrace Federated Church
13.5 miles awayShopping
Dedham Mall
3.7 miles awayEast Dedham Plaza
4.6 miles awayArcade Building
7.5 miles awayWalpole Mall
8.3 miles away401 Park
8.4 miles awayCulture
Henderson Arts Center
2.7 miles awayBardwell Auditorium
3.1 miles awayTurtle Lane Playhouse
5.0 miles awayRobsham Theater Arts Center
5.6 miles awayKeiter Center
5.7 miles awayRestaurants
Sweet Tomatoes Neapolitian Pizza
0.0 miles awayKosta's Pizza and Seafood
0.1 miles awayMasala Art
0.4 miles awayHearth Pizzeria
0.4 miles awayThe Farmhouse
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