Aberjona Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise highly effective physical and occupational therapy. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 76 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Aberjona has a highly regarded rehabilitation therapy team that produces excellent outcomes for many patients. However, the facility suffers from recurring issues with understaffing and slow response times to call lights; we strongly recommend visiting during off-hours and speaking with current families to gauge the consistency of care for your specific needs.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
76 reviews on Google“Aberjona Rehabilitation and Nursing Center presents a polarized experience, with many families praising the dedicated physical therapy team and specific nursing managers like Kushie Rana for providing compassionate, attentive care. However, a significant number of reviewers report severe issues with understaffing, long response times for call lights, and inconsistent communication, leading to concerns about basic patient safety and neglect.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Highly effective physical and occupational therapy
- Attentive and compassionate nursing management
- Clean and well-maintained facility environment
- Strong support during post-surgery recovery
Concerns
- Excessive call light response times (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
- Chronic understaffing, especially on weekends/evenings (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
- Poor communication and lack of responsiveness from administration (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Inconsistent quality of nursing care and staff attitude (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
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Distribution · 103 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the facility's strong reputation for physical and occupational therapy, how do you integrate those recovery programs into a resident's daily routine?
- 2I noticed that staffing levels can fluctuate; what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure timely assistance when a resident uses their call light, particularly during evening or weekend shifts?
- 3Communication is very important to our family; what is the best way for us to stay updated on our loved one's care and receive prompt responses from the administrative team?
- 4Since medication management is a priority for us, could you walk us through how your nursing team tracks and administers daily medications to ensure accuracy?
- 5I see that you actively engage with online feedback; how do you use input from families to improve the dining experience and overall quality of life for residents?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your process for stabilizing a resident and how quickly do you coordinate with local hospitals?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My father was admitted for rehab after hip fracture surgery... From admission to discharge, the staff were kind, knowledgeable, helpful and compassionate. My father's case manager, George was terrific.”
“My 98 year old mom just spent approx. 5 weeks at Aberjona Rehab and Nursing... The nursing staff and aides were very attentive to her needs. Nursing manager Kushie Rana is a gem.”
“If you care about your loved ones, do not send them to Aberjona Rehabilitation & Nursing Center... On one occasion, my mother was visiting and pressed the call button for help. It took over two and a half hours for anyone to respond.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has 8 federal deficiencies across two surveys with all issues corrected by the provider. The most recent 2024 survey found problems with emergency preparedness, food safety, and care planning quality, while the 2023 survey identified issues with resident assessments, wound care, medication labeling, and infection control. No complaints were filed by families, and the facility appears to be addressing identified problems promptly.
May 15, 2024Routine4
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Mar 29, 2023Routine4
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Aberjona Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Stellar Health Group
7 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.7/5 · Rank 1 of 6 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Aberjona Operations LLC
Owner · Organization
Boston Master Tenant LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Key personnel
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