Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
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- Care type
- Nursing Homes
- Room types
- Private Room, Semi-Private Room
- Resident rating
- 3.1 of 5 (13 reviews)
- Medicare rating
- 4 of 5 stars
- Certified beds
- 120
- Amenities listed
- 21
About Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a nursing home and memory care facility in Needham, Massachusetts. The center provides short-term rehabilitation and long-term residential care for seniors, including specialized services for residents with dementia and cognitive decline. Specific amenities, staffing ratios, and admission requirements vary; families should request current information about bed availability, care levels offered, and costs directly from the facility.
It offers sunset senior living, greenfield assisted living, maple grove memory care, harmony hills retirement community, and oakwood skilled nursing facility. Residents have access to 21 listed amenities and services spanning comfort and safety, dining options, family support, healthcare services, rehabilitation services, social activities, and transportation services. Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall on Nursing Home Compare, across 120 certified beds.
Living options
- Sunset Senior Living
- Greenfield Assisted Living
- Maple Grove Memory Care
- Harmony Hills Retirement Community
- Oakwood Skilled Nursing Facility
Pricing at Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
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Amenities & services
Comfort and Safety
- Private and Semi-Private Rooms
- Emergency Call System
- Secure Environment
Dining Options
- Nutritious Meal Plans
- Special Dietary Accommodations
- Snack Bar
Family Support
- Family Counseling
- Visitation Areas
- Support Groups
Healthcare Services
- 24/7 Nursing Care
- Medication Management
- Chronic Disease Management
Rehabilitation Services
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapy
Social Activities
- Arts and Crafts
- Exercise Classes
- Game Nights
Transportation Services
- Scheduled Outings
- Medical Appointment Transportation
- Local Errands
Medicare ratings
Star ratings from CMS Nursing Home Compare, the federal program that inspects and rates U.S. nursing homes. 120 certified beds. Benchmarked against 273 rated nursing homes in Massachusetts.
Overall
Above the MA average (3.0)
Health inspections
Above the MA average (3.0)
Staffing
About the MA average (3.1)
Quality measures
Above the MA average (3.3)
Staffing hours per resident, per day
| Care role | Hours |
|---|---|
| Total nursing staff | 4h 1m |
| Registered nurse (RN) | 45m |
| Licensed nurse (LPN/LVN) | 53m |
| Nurse aide | 2h 22m |
Capacity & operations
- Occupancy
- 92% (avg 110 of 120 beds)
- Medicare-certified since
- 1990 (36 years)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Nursing staff turnover
- 19.1% per year
Location
Common questions about Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Reviews of Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
3.1 out of 5 · Based on 13 resident and family reviews
Rating breakdown
- 531%
- 415%
- 38%
- 223%
- 123%
What families mention about Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
- Care quality4 mentions · 3.8
“"Just ewwwwwww, patients are definitely not cared for well in dining room, totally ignored, if these people do not eat, their plate is taken away,...”
- Staff & caregivers4 mentions · 2.8
“"Just ewwwwwww, patients are definitely not cared for well in dining room, totally ignored, if these people do not eat, their plate is taken away,...”
- Meals & dining3 mentions · 1.7
“"Just ewwwwwww, patients are definitely not cared for well in dining room, totally ignored, if these people do not eat, their plate is taken away,...”
- Facility & rooms2 mentions · 1.5
“"Just ewwwwwww, patients are definitely not cared for well in dining room, totally ignored, if these people do not eat, their plate is taken away,...”
- 1.0- bluerunner17
"Just ewwwwwww, patients are definitely not cared for well in dining room, totally ignored, if these people do not eat, their plate is taken away, some residents don\u2019t know how to eat anymore, some nurses and some aids have no compassion anymore, I wish I worked their, the patients would be very well taken care of and attended to, totally disgusted there, glad my friend will be done with rehab and go home where he will be very well cared for, this place dirty dirty dirty , disgusting!! Wow 1st experience in a nursing facility and hope it never happens again".
- 3.0- chilledtraveler24
The food is just adequate.
- 5.0- lightsailor66
I visited her daily, and I was happily amazed at the high-level care, compassion, encouragement, and patience the staff exhibited.
- 5.0- artfulsurfer62
Keeping the mind engaged is important at that age, and Briarwood had really great environment.
- 2.0- greensurfer70
Most recently and what I believe caused my Mother's death, was the Construction going on and the moving of Patients so they could make way for a short term Rehab.
- 2.0- justlight93
They didn't change her clothing everyday.
- 5.0- joyouscrash63
I thought it was more of a mixed group, although they keep their memory care patients to themselves.
- 4.0- fairbubble42
My father's denture plate was lost for a week, then mysteriously reappeared.
- 1.0- greensoma95
My friend needs assistance cutting her food and there is a lack of help with this.
- 1.0- westerncolleague99
The staff ignored this all day until the next day.
How Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center compares nearby
Resident ratings and review volume for Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center and nearby communities. Pricing is set per community; request a quote for an exact monthly cost.
| Community | Care type | Rating | Reviews | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare CenterThis page | Nursing Homes | 3.1 | 13 | Braintree, MA |
| Wingate At Needham | Nursing Homes | 3.5 | 4 | Braintree, MA |
| The Stone Institute | Nursing Homes | 4.0 | 2 | Newton Upper Falls, MA |
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