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Parkway Health And Rehabilitation Center

1190 Vfw Parkway, Boston, MA 02132

Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $8,816

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $7,917
  • Average State Price: $7,915
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Parkway Health And Rehabilitation Center Description

    Parkway Health And Rehabilitation Center is a community that offers nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 2.7 miles outside the town of Dedham, 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 6.2 out of 10 making it the 20th highest rated community in the city out of 24 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 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

    Nursing Home

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    Skilled Nursing

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    Community Reviews

    5.9
    Parkway Health And Rehabilitation Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 31 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 21 out of 24 communities in Boston
  • Ranking in State: 575 out of 664 communities in MA
  • Food and Dining C

    Care D

    Staff B



    Review Summary

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

    Positive Reviews:

    • Many reviewers have praised the facility for its improvements, particularly noting enhancements in administration, food quality, and staff performance.
    • Staff members describe the workplace as friendly, respectful, and offering good opportunities for growth, with a positive culture and on-site benefits.
    • The care facility is appreciated for its multicultural approach and dedicated care units, such as those for the Asian community, offering both rehab and long-term care.
    • Several reviews highlight the caring and professional nature of the staff, as well as the attentive and helpful management team, even during challenging times like COVID.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Some reviews criticize the facility for issues related to food quality, with complaints about meals being unidentifiable, cold, or inedible.
    • There are concerns about the lack of proper rehabilitation services, with reports of inadequate physical therapy and social services.
    • Communication and logistical problems have been mentioned, including difficulties in reaching staff by phone, personal items not being delivered to residents, and poor handling of resident transfers.
    • Several reviewers express serious concerns about neglect, abuse, and unsanitary conditions, mentioning instances of residents being left in discomfort for extended periods and experiencing significant weight loss.
    • There are alarming reports of elder abuse, with accusations of residents being ignored, mistreated, and not receiving necessary medications or care.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • While some reviewers have had positive experiences with the care provided to their loved ones, others strongly advise against the facility, citing concerns over management, staff behavior, and overall quality of care.
    • One review mentions withholding judgment until seeing more of how the facility operates, indicating a cautious approach to evaluating the care provided.


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    Health

    Short-Term Rehabilitation

    Long-Term Care

    Skilled Rehabilitative Nursing

    Hospice Care

    Physical Therapy

    Occupational Therapy


    Services

    Social Service/Case Management

    Pre-Admission Assessments

    Individualized Treatment Planning

    Personalized Care Plan


    Activities

    Recreational Therapy

    Social Events

    Crafts

    Reading

    Educational Seminars


    Community Amenities

    Gardens

    Haitian Creole Friendly


    Dining

    Nutritional Counseling

    Registered Dietician


    Pet

    Pets



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 1
    Health inspection rating: 1
    Staffing rating: 1
    Quality measure rating: 2
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4
    Short-term quality measure rating: 1


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: July 1, 1990
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 141
    Total current residents: 110
    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: 6
    Number of payment denials: 1
    Number of fines: 9
    Total cost of fines: $266359


    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.

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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

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-06-24 2022-08-08 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2022-06-24 2022-08-08 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-06-24 2022-07-25 D Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2022-06-24 2022-08-08 E Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2022-06-24 2022-08-08 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2022-06-24 2022-08-08 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-12-13 2023-01-24 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2022-06-17 2022-07-29 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    2022-06-17 2022-07-29 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.
    2022-06-17 2022-07-29 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2022-06-17 2022-07-29 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.
    2022-06-17 2022-07-29 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2022-06-17 2022-07-29 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2022-06-17 2022-07-29 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    2022-06-17 2022-07-29 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
    2022-06-17 2022-07-29 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2022-06-17 2022-07-29 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2022-06-17 2022-07-29 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
    2022-06-17 2022-07-29 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
    2022-06-17 2022-07-29 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.
    2022-06-17 2022-07-29 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-10-13 2021-11-03 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2022-04-21 2022-05-27 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.
    2022-04-21 2022-05-27 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2022-02-03 2022-03-31 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.
    2022-02-03 2022-03-31 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.
    2022-02-03 2022-03-31 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2022-02-03 2022-03-31 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-08-05 2021-08-20 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-06-16 2021-08-07 D Administration Deficiencies Meet the legal definition of a skilled nursing facility or nursing facility.
    2021-06-16 2021-08-07 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2021-06-16 2021-08-07 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    2021-06-16 2021-08-07 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    2021-06-16 2021-08-07 B Resident Rights Deficiencies Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    2021-06-16 2021-09-24 F Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
    2021-06-16 2021-08-07 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
    2021-06-16 2021-08-07 E Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    2021-06-16 2021-08-07 E Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2021-06-16 2021-09-24 E Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2021-06-16 2021-09-24 E 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.
    2021-06-16 2021-08-07 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2021-06-16 2021-09-24 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2021-06-16 2021-08-07 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    2021-06-16 2021-08-07 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2021-06-16 2021-08-07 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
    2021-06-16 2021-08-07 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2021-06-16 2021-08-07 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
    2021-06-16 2021-08-07 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-06-16 2021-08-07 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2021-06-16 2021-08-07 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
    2021-06-16 2021-08-07 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
    2021-06-16 2021-09-24 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    2021-06-16 2021-09-24 E 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.
    2021-06-16 2021-08-07 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
    2021-06-16 2021-09-24 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    2021-06-16 2021-08-07 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.
    2021-06-16 2021-08-07 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.
    2021-06-16 2021-08-07 F Administration Deficiencies Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.
    2021-06-16 2021-09-24 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.
    2021-06-16 2021-08-07 F Administration Deficiencies Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
    2021-06-16 2021-08-07 F Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-06-16 2021-08-07 F Infection Control Deficiencies Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    2021-06-16 2021-08-07 F Infection Control Deficiencies Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
    2021-06-16 2021-08-07 F Environmental Deficiencies Have policies on smoking.
    2021-01-13 2021-03-10 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.
    2021-01-13 2021-03-10 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2021-01-13 2021-03-10 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.
    2019-06-24 2019-08-08 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
    2019-06-24 2019-08-08 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    2019-06-24 2019-08-08 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2019-06-24 2019-08-08 E 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.
    2019-06-24 2019-08-08 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2019-06-24 2019-08-08 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2019-06-24 2019-08-08 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2019-06-24 2019-08-08 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
    2019-06-24 2019-08-08 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.
    2019-06-24 2019-08-08 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2018-07-31 $7,803
    2019-06-07 $35,844
    2019-06-07 $43,667
    2020-01-07 $39,005
    2020-01-07 $25,353
    2021-01-13 $12,967
    2021-01-13 $12,365
    2021-06-16 $124,839
    2021-06-16 $192,060
    2021-06-16 $21,300
    2021-06-16 $13,845
    2021-06-16 $132,918
    2021-06-16 $14,742
    2021-06-21 $650
    2021-08-02 $975
    2021-10-13 $15,843
    2021-10-13 $15,000
    2022-02-03 $11,629
    2022-02-03 $209,820
    2022-02-03 $17,890
    2022-06-17 $9,750
    2022-12-13 $66,885

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2022-06-17 9

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Dedham which is 2.7 miles away and has a population of 24,729 (small town).
    • The average income is $109,765, 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

    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

    Star Market
    0.4 miles away
    Stop & Shop
    1.6 miles away
    Greek International Food Market
    1.6 miles away
    Wegmans
    2.6 miles away
    BJ's Wholesale Club
    2.7 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Baker St @ Amesbury St
    0.1 miles away
    Baker St @ Rumford Rd
    0.1 miles away
    Baker St @ Cutter Rd
    0.1 miles away
    Baker St @ Varick Rd
    0.2 miles away
    Baker St @ Varick St
    0.2 miles away

    Banks

    Citizens Bank (Roslindale)
    2.1 miles away
    Century Bank
    2.6 miles away
    Commonwealth Bank
    3.0 miles away
    Citizens Bank
    3.1 miles away
    Bank of America
    3.4 miles away

    Hospitals

    VA Boston Healthcare System - West Roxbury Division
    0.3 miles away
    Bournewood Hospital
    1.5 miles away
    Hebrew Rehabilitation Center
    2.2 miles away
    Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital
    2.5 miles away
    Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Needham
    3.4 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS
    1.3 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    2.7 miles away
    Rite Aid
    3.0 miles away
    Walgreens
    3.3 miles away
    Walgreen's
    3.5 miles away

    Dentists

    Forest Hills Dental
    3.2 miles away
    Pondside Dental Associates
    3.4 miles away
    Chestnut Dental
    3.4 miles away
    Atlantic Dental Partners.
    3.5 miles away
    Gentle Dental
    3.7 miles away

    Parks

    Havey Beach
    0.3 miles away
    Millennium Park
    0.3 miles away
    Brook Farm
    0.4 miles away
    Cutler Park
    0.5 miles away
    Riverdale Park
    0.6 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Kings Chapel
    7.7 miles away
    St. Leonard's Church
    8.3 miles away
    Old North Church
    8.3 miles away
    United First Parish Church
    8.8 miles away
    Grace Federated Church
    10.6 miles away

    Shopping

    Dedham Mall
    1.8 miles away
    East Dedham Plaza
    2.4 miles away
    Arcade Building
    4.9 miles away
    401 Park
    5.6 miles away
    Prudential Center
    6.4 miles away

    Culture

    Henderson Arts Center
    1.5 miles away
    Origination
    3.2 miles away
    The Riot Theater
    3.3 miles away
    The Footlight Club
    3.4 miles away
    Robsham Theater Arts Center
    3.9 miles away

    Restaurants

    Joe’s 320 Cafe
    0.7 miles away
    Oak Hill Pizza
    1.1 miles away
    Bertucci's
    1.2 miles away
    IHOP
    1.7 miles away
    UNO Pizzeria & Grill
    1.8 miles away

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