90 Greenwood St, Wakefield, MA 01880, United States
My brother was a resident a Greenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for almost 3 years. Greenwood immediately became family not only to him, but to me. This is a home. During the summer Michael enjoyed sitting on the beautiful porch all day long with his newspapers. He had friends and protectors, the small group all looks out for each other. The staff is nurturing and caring. There is little staff turnover and you see the same smiling, caring faces every time you walk in the door. The staff goes above and beyond. When I needed help with a financial matter, Susanna who was on vacation overseas responded to my email. The staff shares in all with the patients, including Wednesday cookouts in the summer where all enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Even at the end of life, it couldn't have been more peaceful, and the dying process with caring and dignity. The staff knew when to bring hospice in, hospice worked daily with the Greenwood staff and allowed my brother to stay in his home with the faces he knew to keep him comfortable. You will not find a better facility.
Read More ReviewsMy brother was a resident a Greenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for almost 3 years. Greenwood immediately became family not only to him, but to me. This is a home. During the summer Michael enjoyed sitting on the beautiful porch all day long with his newspapers. He had friends and protectors, the small group all looks out for each other. The staff is nurturing and caring. There is little staff turnover and you see the same smiling, caring faces every time you walk in the door. The staff goes above and beyond. When I needed help with a financial matter, Susanna who was on vacation overseas responded to my email. The staff shares in all with the patients, including Wednesday cookouts in the summer where all enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Even at the end of life, it couldn't have been more peaceful, and the dying process with caring and dignity. The staff knew when to bring hospice in, hospice worked daily with the Greenwood staff and allowed my brother to stay in his home with the faces he knew to keep him comfortable. You will not find a better facility.
Without doubt, the best decision of my life was to place my mother in the loving care of Greenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wakefield, MA. My mother lived independently in her own home until the age of 99. At that time, it became apparent that she nor I could care for her needs. I was desperate to find a setting for her to live out the remainder of her days. I visited many and none met the very high standards I held for my mom. And then I found Greenwood. On the day I visited to check out their facilities, I was welcomed with opened arms, literally and figuratively. The executive director and director of nursing comforted me with this difficult move and explained to me every detail about the care Mom would receive. The facility was bright, cheerful, and felt like a home. The residents were all alert and engaged in various activities and in conversations with each other. I knew the minute I stepped into Greenwood that this is where my mother was destined to be. Mom was failing at that time, and they estimated that she would reside there for approximately six to eight weeks, so they would only accept her if I agreed to put her on hospice care, which I did. Well, the nursing staff, the CNAs, and the aides took such wonderful care of Mom that after six months, she graduated out of hospice care! The woman that was supposed to only be there for two months thrived under their care, and she made Greenwood her home for two years! She went home peacefully to God at the age of 101 with the loving staff by her side. And, because it was in 2020, her services had to be delayed for seven months. Seven months later, six members of the Greenwood staff appeared at the church for her funeral. What an honor for my family and friends to have them there! During the two years of Mom's residency at Greenwood, the staff became part of our family, and I consider them to be so to this day. They will care for and love your loved one with their whole hearts. Look no further, you have found your home at Greenwood.
My siblings and I never thought we'd place our mother in a nursing home, but here we are. It got to the point where we simply had no choice; she couldn't take care of herself and we lacked the ability to take care of her ourselves. Knowing how much she valued independence, I felt somewhat guilty about the decision, but, in just a short period of time, that guilt evaporated...completely. In just two weeks, my mother became totally immersed in her new setting. Greenwood is a house, with a large lawn and beautiful grounds, very similar to where my mother was living previously. They even gave her a plot of land to grow tomatoes and basil because they knew how much she loved to garden. It wasn't long before she was talking about Greenwood as "her" home. It's like one big happy family there, and the residents and staff get to know each resident very well; it's a very intimate environment. My mother is very comfortable. She's happy. It's been years since I've seen her laugh so loud. She is an eager participant in the daily activities, and enjoys the close friendships she has developed. Greenwood brought her back to life. Finally, in an industry where there’s much turnover in personnel, Greenwood stands out as being quite different. There’s great stability. The Administrator has been there for more than 20 years and the key department heads typically 10+. Many of the nurses I met had been there for 10 and 15 years. Some more than 20. They all seemed quite vested.
I used to visit my grandmother at her home every Sunday afternoon. Over time, her short-term memory began to fade and her wellbeing started to decline. I feared we were losing her. But Greenwood saved her. And I mean that seriously. I didn't think my weekly visits with my grandmother would be the same at a nursing home, and they're not; they're better. She has a lightness and joy about her that I've never seen before. Instead of caring for everyone else, she is being cared for. The team at Greenwood is exceptional, and the staff actively works to keep her strong, both mentally and physically. I love seeing her finally take the time for herself, and it's wonderful to see her, at 96 years old, trying new activities, cultivating new friendships, and discovering new hobbies. I like to join in and play games with her and her friends while I'm visiting. I didn't realize she had such a competitive streak!
I am an EMT and have been to many nursing homes but none as unique as Greenwood! This place is truly a home, complete with beautiful grounds, flower beds and an old fashioned front porch. It is always a pleasure to visit this home throughout the course of my work day!
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