I am an Attorney and most of my practice is dealing with the elderly. I benefit by their wisdom,…read morebut I am troubled by what I see in their inherent weaknesses of old age ( mental, physical, etc..) and what uncaring or even worse, unscrupulous people/companies can do under the disguise of elder services. There is only one company that has not only my loyalty, but my full faith and confidence when dealing with, helping, trusting, caring for and even loving old people with dignity and respect..... and that's Joanne MacInnis and her crew at Aberdeen. Take a bow team, this is my review .....

I am so grateful for Aberdeen's diligent and thorough care for my 96-year-old cousin, especially…read moreduring a health crisis over this past weekend. Ordinarily an Aberdeen caregiver is scheduled to be with my cousin just a few mornings per week, and there was no one on duty last Friday when some visiting neighbors became concerned that she was unwell and phoned Aberdeen for help. The Aberdeen Case Manager, Diana Shepherd, promptly rushed over to my cousin's house to check and take care of her. Diana then stayed with my cousin until she could arrange for Aberdeen caregivers to stay with her 24/7 until the health crisis passed. I appreciate that it was not easy to find caregivers on such short notice, and am grateful to those kind caregivers who rearranged their schedules during this busy holiday season just to be with my cousin. I live four hours away, so having this dedicated team in place means the world to me, and gives me great peace of mind. I cannot say enough good things about Aberdeen, and Diana and her wonderful caregivers!

The caregivers are wonderful. They are consistently making sure you have what you need. The only…read moreissue I had was that a piece of my sister's clothing was missing on her discharge.

My mother has been in STR 100 days now. Most horrific care I could possibly imagine. She has a bad…read morebed sore on her butt, has been transferred back to the hospital 5 times with aspirational pneumonia, bladder, and urinary tract infections, and has not had any actual rehabilitation. These people have no common sense, not to mention, when you find your mom laying flat, gasping for air, with a mouth full of green mush, I asked for help, I was handed swabs to clean her mouth, 2 hrs later she was transferred back to the hospital with aspirational pneumonia! it clearly stated on the board, do not lay flat!, needs help with eating, and I come in at 3 pm her lunch is on the bureau. 7 feet away from her

The staff at the rehab facility has been nothing short of incredible. In one of the hardest moments…read moreour family has faced, they showed a level of compassion, patience, and genuine care that went far beyond their duties. They treated our vovó with dignity, spoke to her with gentleness, and supported us with comfort and understanding. Their kindness didn't just ease her journey -- it lifted ours, too. We are deeply grateful for every hand that helped, every heart that cared, and every small act of love they showed along the way. With love Maria Leite's granddaughter Sandy

I wouldnt send my worst enemy here. How is it possible for a person who is unable to move their…read morefeet or ambulate independently, and who should have bed rails in place, fall out of bed and onto the floor? Just disgusting. Smells like pee, last patients dirty cloths and trash still in the room when we arrived.

I will forever be grateful for the care, love and support the entire staff of the Brudnick Center…read moreshowed me and my mom during her final weeks. The care, compassion and facility were unlike any other rehab I had experienced over the years while caring for both my mom and dad in their later years. A peaceful, beautiful spot that provided attentive care and dignity to my mom. I felt supported as things started to deteriorate with my mom's health and this special place was a gift to my family during a very difficult time. A special thank you to Peyton, a nurse, who went above and beyond. From the initial intake to calling to follow up with how I was doing, this was a remarkable place and a truly special staff.

My loved one is here and i could not be happier. The staff are incredibly caring and kind and…read moreduring tough times they step up and provide the best care. God forbid I get old one day. This is the place I would choose! Thank you, healthcare workers you rock. Carolyn and Erica in case management were always there to help and navigate the health care system for me as this is a new journey in my life for a loved one. Thank you Brudnick!

Very unprofessional I was hired and left to wonder when I'd receive a client ,instead of Calling me…read moreas a Professional business does. I was told clients passed understandable but then was proceeded to be told the hours available were given to existing Caregivers? ... on that Note I recommend do not try to work here who knows if their paychecks are even on time. Very Rude Caroline...... I would put 0star but I have to rate or it would not go through...StayBlessed A week later she had never called to tell me not only did she hire me but their was no job to hire me for as I was waiting to start work.

When my 96 year old Mother suddenly required hands-on-care during the middle of the Covid 19…read morepandemic, I was at a loss. Thankfully, my daughters knew Caroline H. who works for this agency. After a short hospital stay which disrupted both her diet and memory, Mom needed hands-on help until a room was available in assisted living. It was such a blessing to have Emily G. and Julie R. as the aides Caroline assigned. They pureed her meals, reminded her to take medications, provided mental stimulation and even some physical exercise. One or the other of the aides was in her apartment 7 hours a day 7 days a week for 10 weeks. the care they provided was in every way exceptional and the genuine respect they showed was wonderful since she had already lost so much. And finally, the fact that my previously independent Mom looked forward each day to simply having them arrive is in the end the best testimonial of all. If I ever needed private care again I would look no further than this wonderful agency. Ruth C.

I had back surgery and was in pain and unable to get down and up from our 6 month old couch. My…read morewife let her fingers do some walking through Google for a lift chair. Northshore Home Medical Supply offered a big selection, which was good because I'm a big guy, and she went in to talk to the staff. Joe showed her the options, then said that they also rent chairs, so I could try it at home for 30 or 60 days, or just rent it for the period I needed. After 30 days we knew that we wanted to buy the chair. Their price was better than other companies, and they credited the rental fee to the purchase price, making it a great value. 2 years later there was a problem with the chair, the back collapsed and the remote couldn't bring it up. Calling the manufacturer for what we thought was a 7 year warranty, ends up on certain parts were covered. They couldn't even offer a service call because they don't have a Boston service supplier. I called Northshore and described the issue, they had a service tech out that day to review the problem. He couldn't figure out the fix. Joe came out at 8 pm and within 15 minutes the chair was working like new, at no charge. This is an excellent local company. I would recommend them highly.

Apon my arrival I was meet by a friendly and helpful receptionist who look at my script to see…read morewhat I needed A technician came out and explained to me my options price and how to use. Great service also I received a veterans discount. Will be my go to place in the future

It's expensive. You give them a huge deposit and then you pay almost $700 per day for long term…read morecare. Thats right. $19,000/mo! So buyer beware. The administration continue to leave me unimpressed and often times, angry and disappointed. The front line staff is a mixed bag. We've had the mediocre and the bad. Then we've had some gems take care of my aunt. I would say that if not for the people on the front line that are there because they are in elderly care for the right reasons, the place would be completely miserable. Thankfully there are some good and caring clinicians. Transparency is not a strong point for BBV. Neither is coordination. My aunt had moved to different areas for different levels of care and each time it feels rushed, pressured and doomed to a horrible transition. For the cost, you would hope that BBV would have moving coordinators that are helpful but nope. I would not recommend this place. It's pretty, and like I said, some beautiful people here and there but the admin is horrible to deal with by and large.

My brother-in-law is in continuing care and my sister is in memory care at Brooksby. Sadly, she…read morewent into memory care on her birthday in August. I had asked my brother-in-law if he would like me to be his advocate. He thought that would be great and appreciated my suggestion. I live on the West Coast and of course Brooksby is on the East Coast. I knew that because of HEPA laws staff are not supposed to talk to family members without written permission or consent form. I called their case manager and my brother-in-law's nurse over 15 times in one week and left voice messages. NO ONE CALLED ME BACK! When I finally reached someone in the administration office, I explained the situation and asked if she would please call me back either way to let me know what's going on. I STILL have not heard from anyone. Although I live 3000 miles away, I am the closest relative that still has cognitive abilities. All three of my younger sisters have Alzheimer's. I was hospitalized with shortness of breath which doctors thought I had a heart attack on top of a bad case of bronchitis. The cardiologist performed a cardiac catheterization and told me that my heart was "great." He asked if I had been under stress and diagnosed me with broken heart syndrome due to the stress I had caused by the total lack of communication between Brooksby regarding my family members and myself. NO ONE YET HAS CALLED ME BACK! It's been about 4-6 weeks. My family pay an exorbitant amount of money and Brooksby cannot return a phone call? Family care is good healthcare. I would not recommend Brooksby to anyone considering putting themselves or a loved one in that facility.

Care By The Coast lives up to their name! My family required home care / rehabilitation assistance…read moreon two occasions -- one of which was an overnight stay needed on very short notice. On both occasions Care By The Coast came through for us. Not only was my family member in need very pleased with the warm and attentive service, but Elizabeth was great at communicating with myself to make sure things were just right. I can't recommend Care By The Coast highly enough! If needed, I would call on them again without hesitation.

We needed help with my very elderly aunt who was in hospice. Elizabeth responded quickly to my call…read moreand met with me and my sister. She spent a long time listening, asking questions, and making some suggestions when we asked. Tara, our assigned caregiver, was warm and caring with our aunt but sadly, she passed away soon after we hired Care by the Coast. I would absolutely recommend this service and when I paid in advance for care, Elizabeth was 100-percent honest and flexible in returning money. I wish we had found them sooner.