Park Avenue Health Center

146 Park Avenue, Arlington MA, 02476


Resident Review Score
7.3
|
Loved

Starting price

$3,058

For this area
$$$

Park Avenue Health Center is a nursing home in Arlington, MA, with 89 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option. This facility may offer respite stays. If this is something you need, you will need to find out if there are any additional restrictions on this option. Park Avenue Health Center offers multiple therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided. Park Avenue Health Center offers dental care to its residents.

Costs at this community start at $3,058 and range up to $12,270 per month. The average price in the community is $7,664, which is higher than the average cost of $7,182 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional care may increase the cost of care. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.3 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.3 hours with licensed nurses (0.9 by an RN and 0.4 by an LPN) and 1.9 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

The facility provides and emergency call system to ensure the safety of all residents. Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. This facility has various activities, including musical performances and social outings. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are 31 hospitals within 25 miles of Park Avenue Health Center. The two closest hospitals are Mount Auburn Hospital, which is 4.1 miles away, and Winchester Hospital, which is 4.3 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 1, which means that it is in the bottom 20% of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has a health inspection rating of 1. The quality rating for this facility is 2 and the staff rating is 3.

Some of the key amenities available at Park Avenue Health Center are:

  • Outdoor Areas
  • Activity Center


For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(781) 648-9530

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Pricing for Park Avenue Health Center

$7,182Avg. Local Starting Price
Park Avenue Health Center$3,058

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$7,847
  • In Boston$7,182
  • In MA$7,182

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Resident Review Score
7.3
|
Loved
#1 in Arlington, MA

Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved12
Loved0
Good0
Average0
Below Average6

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has received a multitude of positive feedback emphasizing the care, attentiveness, and friendliness of its staff. Many reviewers highlighted the cleanliness of the facility and its welcoming atmosphere, making it a highly recommended place for both elderly care and rehabilitation services. The administration has been commended for making impactful strides, improving the experience for both patients and their families. The rehab and nursing staff, in particular, have been praised for their dedication and ability to make residents feel like family, significantly aiding in recovery and rehabilitation processes. Activities like bingo and family-style dinners during holidays, as well as the presence of a friendly visiting cat, add to the homeliness of the community, making it a preferred choice for many.
However, it's worth noting that there has been a negative mention regarding an unpleasant smell in the halls, which suggests room for improvement in maintaining the facility. Despite this, the overwhelmingly positive experiences detailed by reviewers, such as effective pain management, personal care, and a general atmosphere of happiness and safety, outshine the minor criticisms. The facility’s efforts in safety measures and the personal touches in care have left a lasting positive impression on many, making it a commendable facility for those in need of its services.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Park Avenue Health Center


Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

89

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

1

health inspection

1

quality

3

staff

2

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

0

infection control citations

0

fines

7

amount of fines

$122,160

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

1

total nurse hours

3

weekend nurse hours

3

weekend rn hours

1

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

0

registered nurses

0

administrators who left

1

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    PARK AVENUE HEALTH CENTER

  • Ownership type

    For profit - Limited Liability company

  • Federal Provider Number

    225584

  • Provider SSA county code

    90

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    July 01, 1993

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Park Avenue Health Center


Outdoor Areas
Activity Center

Complaints


0 Penalties Imposed

$0 In Fines Imposed

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Complaints Reported

0 Total Fines Imposed

1 Total Incidents Reported

2 Health Complaint Deficiencies

3 Health Standard Deficiencies

5 Total Deficiencies Reported

Accommodations


Wifi

Central Air Conditioning

Outdoor Areas

Occupancy


82 Current Occupants

89 Total Units

Activities & Fitness


Activity Centre

Library & Computer Lounge

Social Outings

Services


Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Additional Features


Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Medicare Participant Since 07/01/1993

Care


Dental Care

Hospice

Independent Living

Laundry / Dry Cleaning

Nurses

Occupational Therapy

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Skilled Nursing

Speech Therapy

Safety


Emergency Call System

Dining & Nutrition


Meals Provided

Hospitals


Hallmark Health System - Lawrence Memorial Hospital Campus

170 Governors Avenue

Distance: 3.6 miles

Mount Auburn Hospital

330 Mount Auburn Street

Distance: 4.1 miles

Cambridge Health Alliance - Somerville Campus

230 Highland Avenue

Distance: 4.3 miles

Churches


St. Anne's Chapel

20 Claremont Avenue, Arlington

Distance: 0.2 miles

Covenant Church

9 Westminster Avenue, Arlington

Distance: 0.3 miles

St Paul Lutheran Church

929 Concord Turnpike, Arlington

Distance: 0.6 miles

Resident Review Score
6.9
|
Good
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Resident Review Score
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Good
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