St. Patricks Manor Reviews

My mother had emergency open heart surgery, April 2019, & we were thrilled when she was sent to St. Patrick's Manor for rehab! (I had already visited both St. Patrick's Manor & attached Carmel Terrace Assisted Living before and knew how great it was.) I can't say enough about the caring, "go the extra mile" atmosphere of ALL the staff. As you can imagine, there are many different professionals in & out of a patient's room, but they all have the same kind attitude. My mother has all her marbles and experiences this when family is NOT visiting. The atmosphere is bright, homey & inspiring. I can't imagine families having a bad experience unless it is an anomaly. One of my Sister's mothers also lives at the Memory Care facility & we get to observe up close the personal & varied attention she gets (way beyond simply meeting bodily/medical needs). If there's an issue, the staff/Sisters are always available to address/resolve it. Disclaimer: I'm a nun of a different congregation, but I'm not doing the "nuns gotta stick together" thing here! If you have misgivings before a loved one goes to St. Pat's or Carmel Terrace? Just visit. You'll see!
Sr. Helena Raphael Burns, fsp
Daughters of St. Paul
Jamaica Plain, MA

I m not sure it s really in anyone s plan to have a parent go into a nursing home it certainly wasn t ours. It s a difficult decision and a challenging time. We looked at a few places and did all the things they tell you do - look at the reports, visit, see how the residents live. We also talked to people who work there. We could picture our Mom there. And - as we came to see - the people who work there are respectful - truly kind and caring. We re very grateful to have our Mom at St. Patrick s Manor.

Life by the yard is hard but with the love and support at St Patrick's Manor hope, faith and joy is a reality through dedication and work. The staff and atmosphere is creative, challenging and loving.

Very dedicated staff. My aunt was taken care of here untill she passed away. I would definitely trust these people to care for any of my relatives.

Great place to work with the most compassionate care and atmosphere.

Never been to the place but longing because I love to serve people with diginity & respect.

A very warm and inviting atmosphere. The grounds are lovely, the chapel beautiful and the care offered the residents is superb.

A definite 5 stars for the Lourdes Memory Care Unit at St Patrick s Manor. My 90-year-old mom is physically healthy but struggles with dementia. She lived with us for 14 months, which was a privilege and challenge, before we moved her to St Patrick s about 7 months ago. We feel very blessed to have her there.
The Lourdes Center is a 27, all female bed unit with private rooms and half-baths. (A few walk-in showers are down the hall) The unit is secure, quiet, clean and peaceful. There's a lovely outdoor garden/patio attached for residents to enjoy in the warmer months. We re not Catholic, so daily Mass, nuns in habits and wall icons were foreign to us but became routine very quickly. There is a monthly interfaith service offered for non-Catholics.
What especially sets the Lourdes Center apart is that it is based on a social, not medical model of care. Numerous activities are planned throughout the day, along with outings for those able, to keep residents engaged. All are encouraged to participate but not forced to so. Claire Henry, the director, is lovely and accessible. She and the staff helped ease the transition for my mom/family and is responsive to any concerns. My mom has settled in well, and she s well looked after by a great staff. I'm fortunate to live close by so can visit almost daily with my little dog, who is always a big hit with all. I would absolutely recommend the Lourdes Center for your loved ones with memory issues.

This facility is run by a committed, caring and highly professional staff. The entire staff is willing to go beyond your expectations to make sure residents feel at home surrounded by family.

Our mother's experience here was excellent. Should be tops on your list.