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Laurel Ridge Rehab And Skilled Care Center

174 Forest Hills Street, Boston, MA 02130

Memory Care Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(617) 522-1550

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $5,867

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $5,982
  • Average State Price: $5,981
  • Average National Price: $5,673


  • Laurel Ridge Rehab And Skilled Care Center Description

    Laurel Ridge Rehab And Skilled Care Center is a community that offers memory care, nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the town of Jamaica Plain, 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 6.8 out of 10 making it the 16th highest rated community in the city out of 24 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 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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    Community Reviews

    6.9
    Laurel Ridge Rehab And Skilled Care Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 26 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 16 out of 24 communities in Boston
  • Ranking in State: 480 out of 664 communities in MA
  • Food and Dining D

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care B

    Staff B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Some reviewers praised the cleanliness of the facility and the professionalism and courtesy of the staff and nurses.
    • Family members of patients noted the friendly and competent staff, mentioning that their loved ones were well cared for.
    • Several reviews highlighted the attentive and professional team, including nurses, aides, and therapists, who were responsive to the needs of patients and their families.
    • One reviewer recommended the facility after a short stay for knee replacement, praising the caring staff, clean gym, and pleasant outdoor area.
    • Positive experiences were also reported in the memory care unit, with staff being described as professional and attentive.
    • Gratitude was expressed for the care provided to a husband, with specific staff members being acknowledged for their pleasant and attentive service.
    • Respite care was praised for its professional and respectful staffing, cleanliness, and good food.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Concerns were raised about the quality of food and the competence of nurses, particularly in setting up IVs and maintaining cleanliness until a scabies incident prompted action.
    • One reviewer mentioned a lack of rehabilitation services beyond self-initiated efforts.
    • There were reports of patients falling due to delayed responses from nurses when called for assistance.
    • Some reviews called for better training for staff, updates to the facility, and improvements in communication and trust.
    • Criticism was directed at the staffing levels, with reports of inattentiveness to patients, poor hygiene care, and a lack of privacy, noting that six patients shared one toilet.


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    Health

    Rehabilitative therapies (physical, occupational and speech)

    On-site rehabilitation manager

    Orthopedic

    Cardiac

    Stroke/Neurological

    Pulmonary


    Services

    Home evaluations

    Housekeeping

    Person-centered care

    Discharge planning

    Caregiver

    Therapists


    Activities

    Recreational, educational and social activities

    Religious services

    Special events

    Activities programming

    Social activities

    Fitness activities


    Community Amenities

    Renovated, spacious rehabilitation gym

    Up-to-date rehab equipment

    Therapeutic modality devices

    Rehabilitation gym


    Room Amenities

    Kitchenette

    Adaptive equipment


    Dining

    Restaurant style dining services

    Nutrition & hydration programs

    Dietitian consultant

    Dining services

    Snacks

    Dining experience


    Pet

    Pet therapy



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 4
    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: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 120
    Total current residents: 109
    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: 4
    Total cost of fines: $47088


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The 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.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health 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

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-04-20 2023-06-01 B Resident Rights Deficiencies Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    2023-04-20 2023-06-01 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2022-03-24 2022-05-11 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.
    2022-03-24 2022-05-11 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2022-03-24 2022-05-11 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2022-03-24 2022-05-11 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
    2022-03-24 2022-05-11 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2022-03-24 2022-05-24 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.
    2022-03-24 2022-05-11 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
    2022-03-24 2022-05-11 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2022-03-24 2022-05-11 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.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-11-29 $650
    2021-11-29 $655
    2021-12-13 $975
    2022-01-03 $1,300
    2022-01-03 $1,310
    2022-03-24 $44,148
    2022-03-24 $67,920

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Jamaica Plain which is 0.9 miles away and has a population of 37,468 (mid sized town).
    • The average income is $103,130, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 79
      • Low Temperature: 32
      • Average Temperature: 54.8
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 115 days of rain, 24 days of snow and 224 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 0.8 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 31.8 years old, very low compared to other cities.
    • 2.74% of the population are Veterans which is a very low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 28.4% of the population are Foreign-born which is a high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 9% Asian, 24% Black or African-American, 16% Hispanic or Latino, and 48% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 5.2 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.96 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.4 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.19 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.63 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 154.0, Moderate Days 28.0, 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

    City Feed and Supply
    0.7 miles away
    Stop & Shop
    1.1 miles away
    Whole Foods Market
    1.1 miles away
    Tropical Foods
    2.1 miles away
    Wollaston's Market
    2.2 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Washington St @ Rockvale Circle
    0.2 miles away
    Washington St @ Union Ave
    0.2 miles away
    Washington St @ Glen Rd
    0.2 miles away
    Washington St @ Green St
    0.2 miles away
    Washington St @ Williams St
    0.3 miles away

    Banks

    Citizens Bank
    0.7 miles away
    Eastern Bank
    0.7 miles away
    Bank of America
    0.7 miles away
    Commonwealth Bank
    0.9 miles away
    East Boston Savings Bank
    1.0 miles away

    Hospitals

    Lemuel Shattuck Hospital
    0.4 miles away
    Arbour Hospital
    0.8 miles away
    Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital
    1.3 miles away
    VA Boston Healthcare System-Jamaica Plain
    1.4 miles away
    New England Baptist Hospital
    1.5 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS/Pharmacy
    0.7 miles away
    Walgreens
    0.8 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.0 miles away
    CVS
    1.1 miles away
    Fenway Health Pharmacy
    2.6 miles away

    Dentists

    Atlantic Dental Partners.
    0.7 miles away
    Forest Hills Dental
    0.7 miles away
    Pondside Dental Associates
    0.7 miles away
    Gentle Dental
    0.8 miles away
    Perfect Dental
    1.1 miles away

    Parks

    Franklin Park
    0.0 miles away
    Southwest Corridor Park
    0.3 miles away
    William F. Flaherty Park
    0.3 miles away
    Everett Street Playground
    0.4 miles away
    Jamaica Plain
    0.4 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Kings Chapel
    4.2 miles away
    St. Leonard's Church
    4.7 miles away
    Old North Church
    4.8 miles away
    United First Parish Church
    6.4 miles away
    Grace Federated Church
    6.9 miles away

    Shopping

    401 Park
    2.6 miles away
    Arcade Building
    2.7 miles away
    Prudential Center
    2.9 miles away
    Copley Place
    3.0 miles away
    Cambridgeside
    4.4 miles away

    Culture

    Stony Brook Fine Arts
    0.6 miles away
    The Riot Theater
    0.6 miles away
    Origination
    0.7 miles away
    The Footlight Club
    0.7 miles away
    William E. Reed Auditorium
    1.0 miles away

    Restaurants

    JP Kitchen
    0.3 miles away
    Evergreen Eatery
    0.4 miles away
    Bukhara Indian Bistro
    0.7 miles away
    Tikki Masala
    0.7 miles away
    JP Seafood Cafe
    0.7 miles away

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