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I have been here since [date removed]. Every day I feel loved by the staff. I have notes because I can't member names and that embarrasses me. The food is better than I can prepare myself. This is a great place to be.
Staff is really nice. They look out for my mother. Like if she misses a meal, they check in on her. Oh the appt transportation is a pain. It's only available 2 days a week half day. Have to get approval ahead of time. And the they drive you but do not assist into building. When it's a large medical bldg this is difficult for someone in a wheelchair.
I like living here, it’s close to Boston so we have interesting outings. The staff is friendly and competent. The apartments are spacious and clean. There are many windows in my apartment that have great views
352 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
Located just minutes from Symphony Hall, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, residents of the Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community live in the heart of Boston's thriving cultural and entertainment world. Convenient to nearby shopping, restaurants, and a host of...
My review of Susan Bailis is excellent. [name removed] , the. Exec Dtr, [name removed] & [name removed], the nurse were all so helpful. [name removed]went above & beyond his responsibility to help & keep...
434 Jamaica Way, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Originally opened as the Boston Alzheimer’s Center in 1997, Rogerson House was the first community in the Boston area to provide care exclusively to individuals living with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias. Rogerson House continues to be recognized as both a pioneer and leader in the...
5 for all! We have been very satisfied with the Rogerson House program in all these areas. We recommend it highly them to other families based on our experience so far. Best thing: [name removed] is happy...
1215 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
Sophia Snow Place is a 164 year old not-for-profit, retirement community that offers two options for living. The Residences at Snow Place are 66 independent living apartments with entry fees and low monthly fees with the option of adding on services.Sophia Snow House is a licensed option that...
Seven months ago I could not even dream of a place as wonderful for my mother. She was living in a big old house that I had to maintain, with stairs up to her room, down to the cellar for laundry, I had to...
391 Common St, Dedham, MA 02026
The Linden at Dedham is nestled in an inviting green country setting in a quiet wooded area conveniently located off of Route 95. Although we are not the “shiny penny” in our market, we offer all the comforts of home with unparalleled nursing care, coupled with longevity amongst its staff. As a...
MY MOTHER IS HAPPY THERE. THE STAFF IS VERY FRIENDLY. UPPER MANAGEMENT IS EXTREMELY EASY TO DEAL WITH AND AS HELPFUL. I MOVED MY MOTHER FROM ANOTHER ASSISTED LIVING BECAUSE OF NASTY CONDITIONS AND POOR...
857 Main St, Woburn, MA 01801
Windrose of Weymouth is designed to promote resident interaction through research-based, resident-driven programming conveniently located right outside our apartment doors. Each neighborhood offers a dining room and common areas to encourage resident choice. Our families experience the peace of...
My family and loved one have had a good experience with the community. All the staff here top to bottom has been excellent to work with. They are kind, caring, and helpful. Everyone is friendly. Overall,...
2300 Washington St, Newton, MA 02462
A magnificent waterfall that once powered an 18th century mill creates a dramatic setting for The Falls at Cordingly Dam. Tucked away in a charming historic village, this is an extraordinary natural haven where fond memories and family traditions thrive. Inside, you'll find a familiar feeling of...
My loved one is currently a resident at The Falls At Cordingly Damn and his experience at this facility has been great so far. We moved him here from a previous facility and things have been so much better...
21 Warren Ave, Woburn, MA 01801
New Horizons at Choate is a private, not-for-profit, non-denominational independent and assisted living retirement community located on the historic site of the former Charles Choate Memorial Hospital, in a lovely residential neighborhood near Horn Pond in Woburn. Beautiful, private...
It is restricted, as to who can apply, you have to live in a particular town or have family in the town. It's subsidized by a family foundation. They had good food. They really aren't set up for assisted...
430 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02458
Evans Park at Newton Corner in Newton, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation to and from doctor’s...
I would give the sales team and front facing staff a 5. They are excellent and really want to find solutions and help. The nursing team gets a 3. I find that the nursing team cares for their residents quite...
2220 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132
Edelweiss Village, one of Boston’s premiere senior living communities, provides residents with opportunities to enjoy an active, healthy, and social lifestyle. Here you will find an exceptional level of assisted living senior care. Welcoming all faiths and backgrounds, residents enjoy delicious...
I am currently a resident at Edelweiss Village and everything has been very good for me at this facility so far. The cleanliness and friendliness are great! The staff, care services, food and value for cost...
880 Greendale Ave, Needham, MA 02492
Avita of Needham is a unique Assisted Living Community, catering to memory support and care for seniors. We approach all of our care in a manner that looks holistically at the needs of our residents. In that way we believe we can maximize the abilities and minimize the losses of those in our...
My mother has been a resident for nearly two months. She has thoroughly enjoyed the social activities offered there and seems to feel at home. She is always well groomed, has a friendly rapport with the...
1380 Columbia Road, South Boston, MA 02127
Compass on the Bay is a state-of-the-art Memory Support Assisted Living community offering research-based treatment programming for those with varying levels of memory loss, including Mild Cognitive Impairment (early memory loss) and diagnosed Alzheimer's disease in a comfortable dignified...
Compass on the Bay and there staff have been a blessing in my mother's life and in our lives. My mother is so happy to be part of their Community. Compass just had a celebration luncheon for my mother. ...
44 Allandale Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Springhouse is located in the Jamaica Plain area of Boston, across from the Faulkner Hospital and within walking distance of the Arnold Arboretum and public transportation. Springhouse is a not-for-profit community located on 13 acres of conservation land. We are within minutes of the Chestnut...
My Dad lives at this community, and we love it! It's a beautiful community, and the staff and residents are wonderful. It provides all sorts of activities and care for a great price.
158 Essex Street, Melrose, MA 02176
The Residence at Melrose Station opened the summer of 2017 and offers 65 up-scale rental apartment homes that may be for either Independent (retirement) or Assisted Living, or a combination of both as there is no delineation between apartments. If one is Independent Living, for instance and...
My mom is doing great at The Residence at Melrose Station! The staff are taking very good care of her. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend this community to other...
540 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02170
Fenno House has provided senior housing in the Wollaston section of Quincy for 42 years. Developed by Wollaston Lutheran Church and HUD, Fenno is not-for-profit and non-sectarian. Our residents come primarily from Boston and South Shore towns. Fenno House has offered certified Assisted Living for...
My dad doesn't care too much for the food, so I find myself doing a lot of Uber Eats to satisfy his appetite. While Fenno House is on the lower end for pricing in the area, you get what you pay for. Yes, I...
1395 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476
Positioned to enjoy the greenery & peacefulness of the Lexington Bike Path on one side and the bustling in-town location of Massachusetts Ave. on the other side, Sunrise of Arlington has the best of both worlds under one roof. Our community is perfect for the resident who prefers an urban...
I would recommend, but like most places they have a staffing issue that needs to be addressed. I picked this community because of the location.
341 Mt Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472
Brigham House is an affordable assisted living residence located in Watertown, MA about 10 minutes from downtown Boston. Situated near Watertown Square, Brigham House was born out of the restoration of a historic schoolhouse. Renovated in 2002, the house offers 62 apartments and features a staff...
Watertown is our home town, [name removed] is able to go shopping and take a walk in familiar surroundings. Biggest plus is when her money runs out, they will keep her and she gets a small amount of her...
1 Symmes Road, Arlington, MA 02474
Brightview Arlington offers Assisted Living apartment homes and a dedicated neighborhood for dementia and Alzheimer's Care, Wellspring Village. In addition, unique to Brightview Arlington is Enhanced Care for people who need more focused support than traditional assisted living such as a two...
My brother is fine living at this community. The staff are providing care that he is suppose to get. He likes all the activities and goes places too. He is enjoying the outings. I would recommend them to my...
3 Rehabilitation Way, Woburn, MA 01801
Located just 10 miles northwest of Boston, and sitting on the fifth green of the Woburn Country Club Public Golf Course, Brightview's award-winning Country Club Heights offers the best of Independent Living and Assisted Living. This community is for golfers, history and culture lovers, and anyone...
My mother has recently made the move into this community and so far everything seems to be going well for her. The staff have done a good job and have made sure to accommodate her needs to the best of there...
135 North Avenue, Weston, MA 02493
Sunrise of Weston has been serving the needs of seniors and their families since 1997 in our historic home, formerly known as the Drabbington Inn and later as the Westonian Inn. Famous for a homelike ambiance, Sunrise of Weston offers 29 apartments, each of which has a private bathroom with a...
This place is awesome and I love the fact that they call it a Bed and Breakfast. That is exactly how they treat there residents as well. There are fresh flowers at every dining room table for ever meal. ...
341 Forest St, Malden, MA 02148
Forestdale Park, located at the site of Malden’s former McFadden Manor, opened its doors in 2018 as the newest Volunteers of America Massachusetts Senior Residence.The community features Independent Living apartments, and studio and one bedroom Assisted Living apartments that feature our...
It seems like a nice place to take care of my loved one. She's still getting used to it. But overall, we're pretty happy with the service so far. The staff are pretty good, although I think they could be...
277 Elliot St, Newton, MA 02464
I would tell my friends that this community was adequate and if someone had to go there it would be ok. The community seemed to be clean. The food at Pettee House was adequate and cold from my loved...
6000 Great Meadow Rd, Dedham, MA 02026
You want the best for your loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. So do we. Strongly informed by research, memory care assisted living at NewBridge on the Charles offers comfortable and secure apartments and living areas, stimulating programming that keeps residents...
My family and I have nothing but positive things to say about Newbridge in the Charles. The staff couldn’t be kinder and more attentive to the residents. Most important to me, they have kept my dad engaged...
73 Chestnut Street, Saugus, MA 01906
Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is proudly a CMS 5-star rehabilitation center that provides top-of-the-line post acute care to the North Shore community.Nestled in the charming neighborhood of Saugus off Route 1, Chestnut Woods is a warm and comfortable community offering...
I just love it there at Chestnut Woods. I think the staff is the best. They are very welcoming and knowledgeable. I am very happy with them.
63 Parker Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02120
Landmark at Longwood is a memory care and assisted living community located in the city of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Our community is located at the epicenter of academics and is also proximal to the coastline. Boston is an ideal destination for family and friends who come to visit...
This is an excellent community for my mom. The staff is always caring and attentive to her needs. I like that they are always making sure that she is engaging with the other residents. The community is very...
150 Lincoln St, Needham, MA 02492
Briarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center offers cutting-edge rehab and nursing care to patients with a wide variety of needs. We are conveniently located just a block away from Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham. Our Alden Road neighborhood is dedicated to the post-hospitalization care...
I think they are very attentive to not only the patient's physical needs, but their emotional needs and adjustment needs. They also include the families and the social worker in the plan of care.
Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, provide long-term care for seniors with significant physical or mental health conditions, and short-term care to people recovering from an injury or hospital stay. Nursing homes provide personal assistance and medical care from licensed professionals. Services in skilled nursing facilities often include:
A nursing home is an establishment that offers residence to two or more persons who have no personal relation to the administrator. This type of establishment provides its occupants with 24-hour care administered by on-site nurses. These nurses offer specialized care for people who cannot care for themselves.
This type of community is a helpful and easy care alternative for individuals 65 years or older, however nursing homes will usually allow access to persons 55 and greater which is for other senior care types. Many occupants of nursing homes might have behavioral problems. These can consist of a tendency to wander, resisting assistance, or verbal outbursts. As a resident of a nursing home, you can expect the right to get information on services and fees, spend time with visitors, make complaints, and be free from abuse and neglect. A large portion of nursing home inhabitants are persons who experience difficulty seeing and hearing, have mental or physical disabilities, require assistance with daily tasks such as walking, or have incontinence issues. Nursing homes are required to provide medically-related social services, room and bed maintenance services, a professionallly directed program of activities, and pharmaceutical services to residents. Some services come at an extra cost which can include personal clothing, special care services not included in the community’s Medicaid payment, and cosmetic and grooming items.
The overall cost of living can be a big influence in choosing what destination fits best. The rent burden for Cambridge is about 18.4% of the average monthly income. Cambridge has a median home value of around $670,281 and the median cost of rent is about $1,989 per month per month.
In Cambridge, 1.9% of the people are veterans of the United States armed forces. Out of the total city population, 50.9% are female and 49.1% are male. The median age of Cambridge is 30 years old. Out of the total population of Cambridge, 69.5% participate in the labor force, 2.3% do not have health insurance, 6.8% have some form of disability, and 13.5% live in poverty. Racially, the population of Cambridge is 8.8% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American, 15.7% Asian, 66.9% white, 2.1% other or not specified, 10.8% black, 4.2% mixed race, and 0.1% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian. The total population of Cambridge consists of 113,630 people. Cambridge has a population density of 6,862 people per square mile. In terms of education, 47.4% have a graduate degree, 8.9% have a high-school diploma, and 76.4% have a college degree.
The state of Massachusetts has a cost of living index of 133.8 where a score of 100 is the national average, and anything above 100 is considered more expensive than the average. The state has a grocery index rating of 113.9 and a housing index rating of 170.3. There are 78 general hospitals and 129 health centers that provide care for 6,941,273 Massachusetts residents. The top three hospitals in the state are considered to be Cape Cod Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and New England Baptist Hospital. Massachusetts is ranked 8th in quality of life and 2nd in healthcare. Residents of Massachusetts enjoy its natural beauty which ranks 26th in the United States.
The state has a median age of 39 and 30% of its population being over the age of 55. In terms of diversity, Massachusetts ranks 16th in the nation and is considered very LGBTQ friendly. In the last presidential election 60% of Massachusetts residents voted Democrat and 33% voted Republican. In terms of religion, 23% of Massachusetts residents attend religious services among the 4,200 different congregations that are available in the state. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-3%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-9%, Mainline Protestant-10%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. In Massachusetts there are 27 masonic lodges.
The average temperature in the summer rises to around 68F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 85F during the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 50F during the month of June. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 28F. The average high winter temperature is around 45F in the month of January. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 7F in the month of December. The average air quality index rating in Massachusetts is 38.9 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of May with a rating of 47.5 AQI. The average monthly precipitation for the state of Massachusetts is around 4.04 inches. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of May at around 6.10 inches. On average, the humidity rating for Massachusetts is around 71%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of December at around 71%. While residents of Massachusetts mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Massachusetts can include hurricanes, earthquakes (moderate), and and tornadoes.
The state of Massachusetts has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of eastern hemlock, flowering dogwood, white spruce, and sycamore. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the spotted geranium, the cutleaf coneflower, the coyotes, or the lanceleaf coreopsis. The state animal of Massachusetts is the woodchucks.
Brookmeadow at Blue Hills, Atria Longmeadow Place and Atria Lincoln Place are the top rated nursing homes near Cambridge, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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