Pricing ranges from
    $6,083 – 7,299/month

    Cedarcrest Center for Children with Disabilities

    91 Maple Ave, Keene, NH, 03431
    4.4 · 7 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    2.0

    Compassionate care but unsafe practices

    I received loving, compassionate, knowledgeable long-term care from attentive staff and would recommend them for high-quality care; however, I also encountered unsafe practices - staff abuse, bruising, belongings given away, and financial loss - so proceed with caution.

    Pricing

    $6,083+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $7,299+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.43 · 7 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.7
    • Staff

      3.7
    • Meals

      4.4
    • Amenities

      4.4
    • Value

      4.4

    Pros

    • Loving care
    • Compassionate staff
    • High-quality care
    • Attentive staff
    • Knowledgeable staff
    • Suitable for long-term care
    • Highly recommended / exceptional experience

    Cons

    • Allegations of staff abuse
    • Child bruises / reported injuries
    • Unsafe care practices
    • Poor care quality (reported)
    • Belongings given away / loss of property
    • Financial loss
    • Management / oversight concerns

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the review summaries is sharply mixed and polarized. Several reviewers describe very positive, even exceptional, experiences: they characterize staff as loving, compassionate, caring, attentive, and knowledgeable, and they explicitly state that care was high-quality and suitable for long-term placement. These positive remarks include strong endorsements such as "highly recommend" and references to an "exceptional experience," indicating that for some families the facility met or exceeded expectations in caregiving, staff competency, and continuity of care.

    Contrastingly, a subset of reviews raises extremely serious and specific concerns. These complaints include allegations of staff abuse, reports that children sustained bruises or injuries while under care, and broader statements describing care as unsafe and of poor quality. Additional reports indicate non-clinical problems such as residents' belongings being given away and financial loss. Together, these negative items point to potential safety, property-handling, and fiduciary problems that are significant and would warrant investigation by families and regulators.

    When focusing specifically on care quality and staff behavior, the reviews present two competing narratives. On the positive side, multiple summaries emphasize compassionate, attentive, and knowledgeable caregivers and frame the facility as providing high-quality, long-term care. On the negative side, the most alarming themes are allegations of abuse and injury, and descriptions of unsafe practices and poor overall care. The coexistence of these opposing accounts suggests inconsistent experiences—some families encounter excellent, stable care while others report adverse incidents. This inconsistency could reflect variability across shifts, units, time periods, or individual staff members.

    Regarding facilities, dining, and activities, the supplied review summaries do not provide any specific information. There are no mentions of physical environment, meal quality, recreational programming, therapy services, or amenities. As a result, no reliable conclusions can be drawn about these operational aspects from the given data.

    Management and administrative issues arise implicitly from reports of belongings being given away and financial loss. Such reports raise questions about policies for managing residents' personal property, documentation and consent procedures, and safeguards for residents' finances. Coupled with allegations of abuse and unsafe care, these items suggest potential lapses in oversight, staff training, reporting, and accountability mechanisms.

    Notable patterns and practical implications: the review set is characterized by strong endorsements from some families and severe criticisms from others, pointing to a high degree of variability in resident experience. The most significant concerns are safety-related (abuse and injuries) and property/financial mishandling. The most significant positives are consistent praise for compassionate, attentive, and knowledgeable staff and declarations that the facility provided high-quality, long-term care for some residents.

    Given this mixed picture, prospective families or referral sources should approach evaluations carefully: seek detailed, current information; ask the facility for incident reports, staff training and vetting procedures, property and financial safeguards, and references from recent families; review inspection and enforcement records from regulators; and, if possible, arrange multiple visits at different times to observe care consistency. For those already using the facility, allegations of abuse, injury, loss of property, or financial harm should be documented and reported promptly to appropriate authorities and advocates so they can be investigated and addressed.

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    About Cedarcrest Center for Children with Disabilities

    Cedarcrest is a renowned care and educational center dedicated to enriching the lives of children and young adults with complex medical and developmental needs. Deeply rooted in its mission, Cedarcrest both supports families and collaborates with community providers, creating a strong continuum of care that extends far beyond its own walls. The atmosphere at Cedarcrest is one of profound compassion and commitment, evident in every aspect of its daily operations. The environment is structured to help individuals with significant cognitive impairments thrive, ensuring not just medical well-being, but also growth through tailored educational and therapeutic opportunities.

    At the heart of Cedarcrest’s offerings is Cedarcrest School, an approved private special education program that serves a close-knit community of 23 residential and day students. Education here is a year-round endeavor, carefully designed to meet the unique needs of each student. The curriculum is enriched by dedicated educators who believe firmly in the potential of all students to learn and grow, regardless of the complexity of their needs. These educators work tirelessly to deliver a high-quality, individualized program, ensuring that education at Cedarcrest is never a one-size-fits-all experience, but rather deeply responsive to each child's abilities and aspirations.

    The facility’s therapeutic services are comprehensive and integrated, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. These therapies are not isolated interventions but are woven seamlessly into daily life, with staff therapists collaborating closely with parents, physicians, school district staff, clinics, and various agencies. This holistic approach ensures that the benefits of therapy are experienced throughout multiple aspects of each child’s life, aiding not only physical development but also communication, socialization, and independence. Cedarcrest’s focus on hands-on activities and family involvement further deepens the therapeutic impact, creating moments of connection, achievement, and joy for both the children and their loved ones.

    In every interaction and activity, Cedarcrest’s staff demonstrate exceptional devotion to the well-being of those they serve. Whether it is through the nurturing care provided by medical professionals like the director of Nursing, Buffy Meliment, or the inclusive community events regularly organized by the team, children and young adults at Cedarcrest are encouraged to engage, participate, and achieve their best. The facility’s guiding philosophy centers around genuine love for each individual, with a focus on helping them realize their fullest potential. The result is a vibrant, caring community that truly stands apart in its complexity of care and educational ingenuity.

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