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Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise engaging academic and social programming. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 43 Google reviews
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Lasell House has a strong overall Medicare rating. RN hours meet the EveryPlace reference benchmark, which is one useful staffing signal to discuss during a visit. Public reviewers frequently mention: engaging academic and social programming and high-quality dining services. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Lasell Village is a highly regarded retirement community that integrates independent living with on-site skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. While residents and their families frequently praise the academic environment, social atmosphere, and quality of care, there are serious concerns regarding safety protocols and responsiveness in the rehabilitation wing. Families should weigh the community's strong reputation for lifestyle and education against specific reports of lapses in medical oversight.
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Key Review Excerpts
“In November 2025, our mom, a Lasell Village resident since 2013, died after a fall that could have been prevented had a safety protocol for staff been in place.”
“The staff was unprofessional and not attentive to my family or my mother’s medical needs. After 5 days at the facility (rehab 3rd floor) my mother was rushed to the hospital via a 911 call!”
“When my husband got blood clots in and around his heart, we were able to use the fine services of Lasell House during his recovery.”
This facility meets both EveryPlace staffing reference benchmarks. Higher staffing is generally associated with stronger day-to-day care.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents who lost too much weight
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
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Lasell House shows a relatively clean inspection record with only 5 minor deficiencies across 3 surveys, all corrected by the facility. The main issues involved building safety systems (emergency power, lighting, smoke barriers) and resident assessment documentation. No complaints were filed by families, and the facility has consistently addressed identified problems, suggesting responsive management and adequate oversight of operations.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
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.
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