Queen Anne Nursing Home is a 106-bed skilled nursing facility set in a quiet country spot near Accord Pond in Hingham, and the place's got kind of a homelike feel, being furnished in an 18th-century style, which some folks might find charming, and they've got suites, private rooms, and double rooms, all fully furnished, but they encourage residents to really make the space their own, and you'll see there's a dining area, living space, and even a restaurant-style dining room where three meals are served each day, plus snacks, and they've also got on-site meal programs where one or two meals are prepared, so people have plenty to eat. They run daily social and recreational activities, so there's usually something happening if you want to join in, and for those who like a bit of fresh air, there's a courtyard and a patio for sitting outside. The facility also has independent living options like apartment or condo-style communities for seniors who want that, and they feature assisted living with help for things like dressing or bathing, and there's memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia, which a lot of people need these days.
Care is available day and night, because the place is open 24 hours and there's always staff on hand, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, speech therapists, social workers, a medical director, podiatrists, dentists, and ophthalmologists, so most medical needs get handled right on the spot, and they provide both short-term rehab and long-term care, even hospice and respite services if someone needs end-of-life care or a bit of a break. They do a lot in terms of therapies with daily physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and offer clinical services like post-acute rehab, pulmonary care, IV therapy, diabetes care, chest and drainage tube care, pain management, and wound care, covering most bases for complex needs. They also help chronically ill, disabled, or aging patients with rehab programs, and you'll find general healthcare and continuing care options with support for different senior care resources like medical supplies and equipment.
Some other things people appreciate are housekeeping, laundry, cable TV, and an on-site beauty salon and barbershop for hair care, which helps keep things comfortable, and there's a focus on quality, wellness, and culture change, with an emphasis on person-centered care and honoring what each resident prefers day to day. The facility participates in Falls Prevention programs and tries to cut down on unnecessary antipsychotic medication use, and staff hold regular conferences to check in on each resident's status and care needs, so changes get noticed. Residents and families give mixed but mostly positive feedback, with an average review score of 4.1 based on 16 reviews, which means people find a lot to like but, as always, experiences vary.
