Sunny Acres Nursing Home is a skilled nursing facility located in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The facility provides nursing home care for up to 89 residents and is certified by both Medicare and Medicaid, with participation in the Medicare program since July 1, 1990. Residents at Sunny Acres have access to a range of medical and wellness services, including 24-hour nursing care. The facility supports residents in activities of daily living, offering full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting.
Therapeutic services available at Sunny Acres include speech, occupational, and physical therapy, targeting various rehabilitative and restorative needs. Residents can also receive specialized support such as audiology, dental, hospice, and podiatry services. Community life features clubs and group activities, and the facility maintains a resident and family council to support communication and engagement. Amenities provided include a barber/beauty salon, laundry and dry cleaning services, and communal spaces for social interaction.
Reviews from residents and families present a varied picture of life at Sunny Acres. Some praise the facility for a clean environment, compassionate staff, and supportive atmosphere, citing positive experiences especially in short-term rehabilitation and personal attention from staff members. However, other reviews highlight recurrent staffing shortages, communication challenges, and instances of delayed or inadequate care—particularly for long-term or hospice residents. Mixed feedback is reported regarding food quality and the availability of amenities such as air conditioning. Issues related to personal hygiene, effective pain management, and overall responsiveness of staff are mentioned as areas of concern by several families. These reviews indicate differing experiences within the facility, reflecting areas of both strength and ongoing need for improvement.
Costs at this community start at $7,727 and range up to $12,395. The average price in the community is $10,061, which is more than the average price in the area of $7,740. 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.
