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Devereux Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

39 Lafayette Street

3.9(17 ratings)· Marblehead average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Total units
64
Medicare rating
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
64
End-of-life care
Offers on-site end-of-life/hospice care services

What Families Think

Reviews of Devereux are sharply divided: several families praise the friendliness and attentiveness of nursing and care staff, while other families describe serious, potentially life-threatening care failures during short-term rehab stays. The facility has a 3.9 rating from a small pool of 17 reviews, reflecting this split experience.

The Good

  • Reviewers describe staff as friendly, attentive, and caring
  • Head nurse praised as thorough and on top of details
  • Accommodated specific dietary needs like celiac/gluten-free meals
  • Close-to-home location made daily family visits easier
  • Positive experiences reported for rehab stays

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of serious care lapses during rehab stays
  • One account of delayed pain medication after a fracture
  • One report of families being told a patient was fine when she was not
  • One account of undetected pneumonia and infection before hospital transfer

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About Devereux Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Devereux Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Marblehead, Massachusetts, offering 24-hour medical care in a quiet, residential setting away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The facility provides comprehensive medical and rehabilitative services designed to enhance residents' quality of life. Care includes comprehensive therapies and end-of-life care services, with attention to residents' overall well-being and health monitoring.

The community emphasizes social engagement and emotional support, organizing gatherings and recreational activities to keep residents socially active. The facility takes a holistic approach to care, attending to residents' emotional, social, and medical needs while providing a safe and comfortable environment.

Devereux Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center was established to create a homely environment where seniors can age with dignity and an enhanced quality of life, even while managing illness or health challenges.

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews

3.9overall · 17 ratings combined

3.9★ on Google (17)

Zbigniew Wolicki

May 2024

via Google

Hi, I am a Former Resident at Devereux SN and RC. What a wonderful palce, during my stay all Staff were very, very nice, polite and very helpful. If I have to go again for Rehab it's going to be ONLY Devereux! Thank you Guys for a Wonderful Care. Ziggy W..

Stephanie Conway

Oct 2023

via Google

After my 80 year old Mother had a really bad fall and was released from the hospital, she was sent to 2 different skilled nursing homes which were both horrible. With advice from a friend, we ended up at Devereux House in Marblehead which was a blessing. All of the Care Team members are very friendly and provide great care and support for their clients. Their physical, emotional and social needs are met in a safe environment. For example, Stacey, the Food Service Director has provided great Gluten Free meals for my Mom who has Celiac Disease. The entire staff is responsive to the needs of my Mother. I did not realize how important location is but, having Mom close by makes daily visits easy, which is huge! P.S. A big shout to the Administrative Staff for being so caring and attentive. You guys are the best! Thank you! Stephanie Maitland

Victoria Kelleher

Oct 2023

via Google

I chose Devereux for Mom's short term rehab based in part on its proximity to home and also on the US News and Word Reports review, which I thought would be the most unbiased. Don't rely on that. Administration squanders the significant talent and dedication of some excellent nurses and care attendants by failing to have the systems in place to support consistent, beneficial care. Mom arrived with a fractured pelvis, and yet the PCAs were not informed of her injuries and so moved her in ways that caused her anguish. Pain killers prescribed in the hospital went unordered for two days once moved, and no one seemed to notice. Administration apologized and promised trainings, which I appreciated, but then failed to institute a system whereby new shifts would have basic information to provide humane care, such as morphine before moving her. The room itself was depressing. Bright lights shone over her face all night long, and often someone would enter her room and blare the TV news program instead of soothing her. When I asked how she was, I was lied to and told she was fine, only to learn she wasn't eating, and the person had no information about her pain management. Within a week I brought her to hospice, where she was treated with dignity until she died. I wish to thank the few staff members who showed Mom and I such compassion. You were the bright spots. The administration, however, should rethink its mission, and anyone considering sending a loved one to this facility should rethink their decision.

Alex Lipovsky

Jun 2021

via Google

If I could give it 0 stars I would. My grandmother was transferred to Devereaux following a hip surgery at Salem Hospital. After a couple of weeks at Devereaux with minimal progress she began to deteriorate rapidly and essentially stopped eating. All the while the medical staff insisted that she was doing great, her weight was fine, and bloodwork was normal. After 2 more weeks of continued deterioration my father was forced to call 911 against fierce objections from the medical staff to get her out of Devereaux and back into the hospital ER where she was immediately found to have both severe pneumonia and an antibiotic resistant blood infection. As I am writing this review we are still not sure that she will survive this ordeal. Under no conditions should you ever bring your family member to Devereaux! The medical staff here are deeply incompetent, lazy, and don't care about the well-being of their patients. They put on a good show when you come to visit, but are an otherwise cold hearted and borderline criminal bunch that deserve to go to prison for their treatment of vulnerable seniors. STAY AWAY!

Bert Walsh

Aug 2019

via Google

Staff is friendly, helpful and attentive. They are superb! The head nurse is very pleasant, thorough and "on top" of all the details. Very pleased that my husband was placed in Devereux for rehab.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Devereux Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offer?

Devereux Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Devereux Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center located?

Devereux Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located at 39 Lafayette Street in Marblehead, Massachusetts.

What do families say about Devereux Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

Reviews of Devereux are sharply divided: several families praise the friendliness and attentiveness of nursing and care staff, while other families describe serious, potentially life-threatening care failures during short-term rehab stays. The facility has a 3.9 rating from a small pool of 17 reviews, reflecting this split experience.

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