Day Brook Village Senior Living is a senior care community located in Holyoke, Massachusetts. The facility offers a continuum of care, primarily focusing on nursing home services, with additional assisted living options. Residents can choose from private apartment accommodations and benefit from a range of care levels tailored to individual needs. Day Brook Village has been a Medicare and Medicaid certified provider since July 28, 1981, and currently serves 86 occupants. The facility emphasizes continuing care, allowing residents to transition between care levels as their needs change. Resident and family counseling is available to support adjustment and well-being.
Medical and personal care services at Day Brook Village are extensive. Skilled nurses are available to provide ongoing health support and oversee medication management, including services for residents with diabetes and those requiring incontinence care. The facility accommodates residents with psychiatric conditions and those needing ambulatory and memory care. Occupational, physical, and speech therapies are accessible on-site, addressing rehabilitation and functional recovery needs. Podiatry services are also provided for comprehensive foot care. Daily living assistance encompasses help with bathing, dressing, and toileting for those needing some physical help, while eating is supported with standby supervision. Fitness programs and activity clubs encourage socialization and physical activity, and residents have access to amenities such as a barber/beauty salon and regular laundry or dry cleaning services. Memory care units are also available, designed for individuals who require specialized support due to cognitive impairments.
Day Brook Village maintains both resident and family councils to facilitate communication and community involvement. The facility is equipped to handle medication management and offers continuing care options for evolving health requirements. Complimentary transportation services are provided for both medical and non-medical purposes, facilitating access to appointments, community outings, and errands as needed.
Family and resident reviews of Day Brook Village reflect varied experiences. Many praise the nursing, rehabilitation, and therapy staff for their attentiveness and compassion, describing a friendly atmosphere and highlighting positive outcomes facilitated by therapy teams and social workers. However, some reviewers express concerns about staff professionalism, communication lapses, medication management, and inconsistent cleanliness. Reports of understaffing—especially among aides and nurses—are common, with some indicating this leads to missed care tasks in nutrition, hygiene, and rehabilitation. There are also mixed assessments of facility management and workplace culture, with a number of reviewers noting these factors may impact care quality. While some families find the environment supportive and welcoming, others cite variability in care and communication, pointing to experiences that range from highly satisfactory to concerning.
Costs at this community start at $3,350 and range up to $9,815. The average price in the community is $6,582, which is less than the average price in the area of $7,819. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
