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Quick Facts

Total units
135
Medicare rating
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
135
Location
Located next to Vibra Hospital's Central Campus
Respite Care
Offers short-term respite stays for caregivers
Facility Type
Transitional care facility for rehab and recovery

What Families Think

The Meadows is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located next to a hospital campus in Rochdale, Massachusetts. Reviews are mixed: some families praise attentive nurses and a clean, homey environment, while others report serious understaffing and poor communication about medical concerns.

The Good

  • Praised for attentive, hardworking nursing staff
  • Facility described as clean and cheerful
  • Good communication with daytime nursing staff
  • Homey, quiet environment with activities and dining
  • Respite care offered for temporary caregiver relief

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of understaffing and short-staffed medical teams
  • One report of unaddressed serious medical concerns for weeks
  • Communication described as poor outside daytime hours
  • Phone system unreliable, hard to reach staff after 5pm

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

The Meadows is a senior living community in Rochdale, Massachusetts offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.5 out of 5 across 39 reviews.

About The Meadows

The Meadows of Central Massachusetts is an 82-bed transitional care facility in Rochdale, Massachusetts, located alongside Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts – Central Campus. The community provides comprehensive skilled nursing and rehabilitation services for individuals requiring specialized medical care, including those recovering from serious injuries or illnesses who need day-to-day assistance while working toward recovery and independence.

The facility specializes in short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care services. Care is delivered through a comprehensive, personalized approach that incorporates therapeutic intervention and medical management. The community serves individuals with a wide range of medical and rehabilitation needs.

Short-term stays are available to assist home-based caregivers who need temporary help caring for their loved ones, providing respite and support during transitions in care.

Types of Care at The Meadows

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of The Meadows

3.5overall · 39 ratings combined

3.5★ on Google (39)

Dawn Lomax

Jun 2026

via Google

They take excellent care of my family member.

Lindsey A

Feb 2026

via Google

My experience at the Meadows started out great, but quickly went down hill. I’ll leave out the details in fear of retaliation from staff, but the communication is horrendous at best. (Really, non existent!) The nurses are nice when you are there visiting but it’s easy to tell it’s a face. I am also very unimpressed by their medical staff. They MUST be wildly understaffed because it seems like they can’t be bothered to address very SERIOUS issues brought up by family members, I mean it’s been weeks and still nothing has been done. I wish we weren’t so poor so we could move our family member out of this mess.

Eileen Jedrzynski

Sep 2025

via Google

My mother was a resident. Homey environment, clean, welcoming, laid back, quiet, good nursing staff, attentive, nice activities, dining area, good communication with DAYTIME nursing staff and resident’s family. Phone system needs an overhaul, though. Is difficult getting someone to answer the phone after 5 and without being disconnected multiple times. Overall a decent place for a loved one who needs skilled nursing and round the clock care.

Justin Havalotti

Aug 2025

via Google

This place is a HORROR SHOW. Understaffed, lack of professional quality care, lack of skilled workers, under new management again. Do not send your loved ones here unless you expect to not see them again. I have no idea how they are open. Leah, Maudi, and the rest of the staff have no right to be in the medical field and working with people’s life’s. I cannot give 0 stars so they get a one star.

Barbara Fernandez

Apr 2025

via Google

I can’t say enough good things about this nursing home. The entire team has gone above and beyond in caring for my uncle, and I am so incredibly grateful. From Lisa in the business office to the sweet receptionist on the weekends, and every single nurse and staff member in between—they are truly amazing and work very hard to ensure my uncle receives the best care. Everytime I visit, the facilities are clean and the environment is cheerful. It is evident that even during a time when facilities face staffing shortages, the team at the Meadows does everything they can to make sure their residents are being properly cared for. Thank you for taking great care of my uncle and thank you for all you do!

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Government Inspection History

3 inspection visits in the last three years, 42 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Feb 2, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 16, 2026

  • Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 16, 2026

  • Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 16, 2026

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 26, 2026

Oct 11, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard18 citations
  • Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 27, 2024

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 27, 2024

  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 27, 2024

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 27, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 27, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 27, 2024

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 27, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 27, 2024

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 27, 2024

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 27, 2024

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 27, 2024

  • Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 22, 2024

  • Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 22, 2024

  • Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 22, 2024

  • Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 22, 2024

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 22, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 22, 2024

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 22, 2024

Jul 19, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard20 citations
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2023

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 15, 2023

  • Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 15, 2023

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 4, 2023

  • Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 4, 2023

  • Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 18, 2023

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 18, 2023

  • Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2023

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2023

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2023

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 15, 2023

  • Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 15, 2023

  • Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2023

  • Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2023

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2023

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2023

  • Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2023

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2023

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does The Meadows offer?

The Meadows offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is The Meadows located?

The Meadows is located at 111 Huntoon Memorial Highway in Rochdale, Massachusetts.

What do families say about The Meadows?

The Meadows is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located next to a hospital campus in Rochdale, Massachusetts. Reviews are mixed: some families praise attentive nurses and a clean, homey environment, while others report serious understaffing and poor communication about medical concerns.

How did The Meadows do on recent health and safety inspections?

The Meadows had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 42 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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