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We’re pleased to share stories of daily life at The Maplewood, as well as some of the philosophy and knowledge that helps make The Maplewood distinctly different.

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U.S. News & World Report Names Maplewood Among Best in New York

November 20, 2025

ROCHESTER, NY – November 19, 2025 – Maplewood Nursing Home has earned the distinction of being named a Best Nursing Home for outstanding quality in both Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report. The facility once again attained the prestigious Best Nursing Homes status by achieving a rating of 5 out of 5 and a “High Performing” designation, the highest possible achievement. U.S. News

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The Maplewood Receives 2025 Best Nursing Home Awards from U.S. News & World Report

November 14, 2024

Maplewood Nursing Home has earned the distinction of being named a Best Nursing Home for both Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care for 2025 by U.S. News & World Report. The facility attained the prestigious Best Nursing Homes status by achieving a rating of 5 out of 5 and a “High Performing” designation, the highest possible achievement. U.S. News grants the Best Nursing Home title exclusively to those homes that satisfy

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The Maplewood Receives Best Nursing Home Awards from U.S. News & World Report

November 21, 2023

Maplewood Nursing Home has earned the distinction of being named a Best Nursing Home for both Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report. The facility attained the prestigious Best Nursing Homes status by achieving a rating of 5 out of 5 and a “High Performing” designation, the highest possible achievement. U.S. News grants the Best Nursing Home title exclusively to those homes that satisfy

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Exploring Nursing Home Options in Rochester, NY?
Learn How to Ask the Right Questions.

November 9, 2023

In the quest for the ideal nursing home for your loved one, it’s crucial to focus on key areas of importance. There are several questions that I hear quite often and I think they could be asked just a little bit differently to get more insightful responses. By crafting the right questions, you can streamline the process and get the information you’re really looking for. For instance, if you are

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Nursing Home Paperwork – What Everyone Should Know

September 22, 2023

Entering a Rochester, NY nursing home can be an unexpected and challenging journey for both individuals and their families. Often, this transition occurs suddenly, catching everyone off guard. Maybe there’s a slip and fall where your mom or dad are injured, or maybe there is a health incident that lands them in the hospital. In an instant, you go from everything being normal, to getting that proverbial call. To ensure

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U.S. News & World Report Names The Maplewood a 2021-22 Best Nursing Home

November 18, 2021

The Maplewood is among the 13% of U.S. skilled nursing facilities that have been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2021-22 by U.S. News & World Report. As nursing homes and facilities across the country continue to grapple with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. News remains at the forefront of providing data-driven information and guidance to help residents, families and caregivers understand their long- and short-term care

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Meet Terri Rook, Certified Nursing Assistant

April 13, 2021

Terri Rook is a certified nursing assistant (CNA) here at the Maplewood. She started as a CNA, worked for several years as dining room manager, and recently returned to her CNA role. The change was prompted by her desire to work directly with residents again. The CNA role is the perfect position for someone like Terri who enjoys spending time with residents. In a typical day, Terri and the other

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How to Have Difficult Discussions with your Loved Ones

January 27, 2021

Taking care of the people we love comes naturally. When we love someone, we want them to be happy and healthy, and that often means lending a hand when they need help. However, in the case of seniors—be they parents or other loved ones—it can get to the point where you just can’t keep up with everything they need anymore. That’s when it makes sense to look at living options

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The Maplewood’s History of Overcoming Obstacles

October 7, 2020

The Maplewood team has faced many challenges in our 70-plus years of caring for seniors. Working together to create a special and unique nursing home has been difficult but also deeply rewarding. Seeing our residents thrive brings immense joy; knowing we make a difference in their lives is powerful motivation for the work we do. It’s also what helped us get through difficult times in the past. Knowing we’ve already

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The Effects of Sedentary Lifestyles Among Seniors

The Effects of Sedentary Lifestyles Among Seniors

September 30, 2020

The aging process is natural. If you have an elderly loved one who is inactive, or even a loved one residing in a senior living community or nursing home who typically sits all day, it’s important to encourage them to get moving and to avoid a sedentary lifestyle. Seniors who don’t incorporate physical activity into their daily routines are losing essential health benefits and putting their overall health in danger.

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