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Sancta Maria Nursing Facility

799 Concord Avenue

3.4(63 ratings)· Cambridge average: 3.5

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Quick Facts

Total units
141
Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Church related
Certified beds
141
Ownership type
Operates as a non-profit facility
Short-term stays
Respite care available alongside long-term nursing

What Families Think

Sancta Maria draws a mix of experiences: several families praise attentive rehab therapy, kind nursing staff, and a lively activities program, while one detailed review raises serious concerns about staff responsiveness and cleanliness. Overall Google ratings sit around 3.4 from 63 reviewers, reflecting this split experience.

The Good

  • Physical and occupational therapy staff praised as skilled and encouraging
  • Nursing staff described as kind, patient, and attentive
  • Active activities program with games, music, and outings
  • Dietary staff accommodated restricted diets like celiac and vegetarian
  • Family reports regular updates and compassionate communication from staff

The Bad

  • One report of unanswered call buttons and slow staff response
  • One report of cleanliness issues, including mice sightings
  • One report describing staff as impatient with patients
  • One report raising concerns about care access when insurance runs out

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Sancta Maria Nursing Facility is a senior living community in Cambridge, Massachusetts offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.4 out of 5 across 63 reviews.

About Sancta Maria Nursing Facility

Sancta Maria Nursing Facility is a nursing and rehabilitation facility in Cambridge, Massachusetts, operating under a non-profit mission. Originally founded as a hospital in 1948 on Memorial Drive, it has a storied history in the greater Boston area and was known as the 'Red Sox' hospital, having cared for numerous team members including Ted Williams, Tony Conigliaro, and Walt Dropo.

The facility is committed to providing personalized, compassionate, and holistic care focused on the total well-being of each resident and patient. Quality care delivered with compassion and understanding is described as an ongoing tradition at Sancta Maria.

Sancta Maria Nursing Facility has achieved the Joint Commission's Medicare/Medicaid Certification Long Term Care Accreditation, reflecting its commitment to care standards.

Types of Care at Sancta Maria Nursing Facility

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
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

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

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Reviews of Sancta Maria Nursing Facility

3.4overall · 63 ratings combined

3.4★ on Google (63)

Lucy W. Scanlon

May 2026

via Google

Sancta Maria is excellent. I was there for four weeks with a painful cracked tailbone. My room was lovely. The staff was both professional and caring. The dietician was very flexible in accommodating my restricted diet. ( I do not eat meat and I have celiac disease, which means no gluten and no lactose.) All in all I could not recommend it more highly.

Rosemary James

May 2026

via Google

My sister has lived at Sancta Maria in Cambridge for a few years now and my family and I are so grateful for the quality care our sister is receiving. I live in Arizona and the rest of my family lives in Louisiana. Though it is difficult living so far from our sister with her health needs, the quality care and the ongoing contact and feedback we receive from Sancta Maria about how our sister is doing brings some peace of mind for us. We know that our sister is doing well due to the quality care she is receiving from the dedicated and skilled staff of this facility. My three sisters and I were very recently in Boston to be with our sister and the entire staff responsible for our sister’s care, came by her room to visit with us. This act showed kindness, concern for our sister and assured us that our sister is well taken care of. I heard the word “love” often. They love my sister! This means everything to me and my family. We feel blessed that we found Sancta Maria, a quality Nursing Facility that is providing great care for our sister.

Mike Mathews

Apr 2026

via Google

MOST OF THE STAFF IS NOT PATIENT WITH PATIENTS, THEY DON'T ALWAYS ANSWER CALL BUTTONS, THE PLACE IS NOT FULLY CLEAN,IF A PATIENTS PHONE OR CALL BUTTON GETS UN PLUGED, THEY DON'T TEND TO NOTICE, THE BUILDING HAS MICE ON EACH LEVEL OF THE BUILDING. * REHAB VERY SHORT TERM IS O.K. *IF INSURANCE RUNS OUT, THEY DON'T CARE IF U R DIRT POOR. IF U DON'T CARE TO HELP OTHERS IN NEED AT ALL TIMES, DON'T GO INTO THIS LINE OF WORK. CARE & COMPASSION IS MOST IMPORTANT.

Karen Kilty

Apr 2026

via Google

I was a Rehab resident at the Sancta Maria facility in Cambridge, MA from March 27th to April 3rd, 2026. I just had hip replacement surgery. The Administration office was terrific in providing an early tour of Sancta Maria, responding to all my questions and facilitating finding me a private room. The staff responded quickly when I called for help from my room, The physical therapy staff had good instructions and were helpful in assisting me and in answering all my questions. A big THANK YOU to all the staff.

Rodica Woodbury

Sep 2025

via Google

My 95-year-old mother has been at Sancta Maria in Cambridge for a year now. She first came to Rehab after breaking her hip and received excellent care there. The team of PT and OT staff are outstanding - kind, encouraging, engaging and true experts in their work. We then moved mom to the resident nursing facility (in the same building), where she has been for 7 months now. Her care has been very good - the day and evening teams have been very kind and patient with her, and engage with her lively personality, which is very important (to anyone!). The food is plentiful and decent, and the highlight is the Activities Team, who work hard every day to bring some fun and entertainment to the daily routine. There are always Bingo and other games, and lots of varied musical entertainment (from cultural dancers to guitar singalongs and solo performers). During the warm weather, there are lunches (home-cooked by the activities director herself!) on the patio, and this summer's excursion to Castle Island was a huge hit for everyone who went. The attention to residents is compassionate, and family/friends are always welcome (I visit mom regularly and love knowing the staff and other residents). A sincerely warm and caring environment is hard to find in this business, and at Sancta Maria, it's visible every day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Sancta Maria Nursing Facility offer?

Sancta Maria Nursing Facility offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Sancta Maria Nursing Facility located?

Sancta Maria Nursing Facility is located at 799 Concord Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

What do families say about Sancta Maria Nursing Facility?

Sancta Maria draws a mix of experiences: several families praise attentive rehab therapy, kind nursing staff, and a lively activities program, while one detailed review raises serious concerns about staff responsiveness and cleanliness. Overall Google ratings sit around 3.4 from 63 reviewers, reflecting this split experience.

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