News, Events, Activities
Recent Reviews
Published in the highly regarded, Elder Guide, in April 2023.
“Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Sancta Maria Nursing Facility is one of just two facilities in this city. With an overall grade of A, this is without a doubt a world class facility. You flat out can’t do any better than this place.”
Life at Sancta Maria is Enriched by a Range of
Therapeutic Activities and Events Designed for People of All Abilities
Indoor and outdoor functions are scheduled regularly, and our facility offers varied activities to meet the spiritual as well as the social needs of our residents. Mass and/or other prayer services such as the rosary are conducted Monday through Friday. Musical entertainment, holiday festivities, luncheons and group activities are also conducted, along with:
- Arts & Crafts
- Bingo
- Monthly Birthday Parties
- Annual Christmas Bazaar
- Group Exercise
- Karaoke
- Library Services
- Pet Visits
- Spring Fair and more …
Our facility and grounds provide options for social gatherings as well as quiet reflection. Birthdays, holiday celebrations or simple family get-togethers are easily arranged at Sancta Maria. Family members are also welcome to participate in activities.
Our 2018 Speakers Series kicks off with special guest speaker Dr. Erin E. Stevens from MGH!
As part of our 70th Anniversary celebrations, Sancta Maria Nursing Facility kicked off its 2018 Speaker Series on Tuesday, June 5th by having as our special guest, Dr. Erin E. Stevens, a Geriatric and Palliative Care Physician at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Stevens, in her presentation entitled “‘I’m Having Trouble Remembering,’ the Difference Between Normal…
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Celebrating 10 years with Cotting School
Sancta Maria is so pleased to be a part of Project Bridges with Cotting School of Lexington, MA and has just celebrated 10 years of this beautiful partnership with the school whose mission it is to enable its students with special needs to achieve their highest learning potential and level of independence. Ten years ago,…
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National Nursing Home Week: 13-19 May
Mother’s Day started our National Nursing Home week on Sunday, May 13th, but we made sure to continue the celebration with our Staff and Residents all week long. It was a wonderful way to say “Thank You” to our great staff and celebrate with our many Residents. Doughnuts and coffee were provided all day on…
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Mother’s Day – Honoring the Women Who Have Loved with Motherly Love
This year, May 13th was Mother’s Day and the start of National Nursing Home Week, so we at Sancta Maria made sure to get the whole celebration started off right. On Mother’s Day we honored our Residents, especially the ladies, by treating them to a sumptuous brunch here at the Home, prepared by the loving…
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A Helping Hand from Liberty Mutual
Early this May, hundreds of employees from Liberty Mutual offices throughout New England took part in “Serve with Liberty,” the company’s service-centered program that allows its employees to take a day off of work in order to serve in their community. Sancta Maria was happy to host nine Liberty Mutual employees over the course of…
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70|50 Anniversary Cookout Celebration!
Cambridge Mayor Marc McGovern presents Superior General, Mother Mary Jennifer, and Sr. Mary Theresa with a declaration from the city recognizing Sancta Maria’s 70 years of caring service to others and 50 years at its current location.
