Assisted Living Communities in Andover, MA

"Benchmark Senior Living at Chelmsford Crossings was clean, well-kept, and updated. You are greeted as soon as you walk in. The living spaces were a bit larger and were laid out better, but also a little bit more expensive. The person who gave the tour was really nice, very forthcoming, and very easy to talk to. He answered all my questions. I went right around lunchtime, so they were finishing up lunch and they were about to have balloon volleyball. One thing I really liked about them was they had more common areas where people could go to cook their own meals if they wanted to. They had a full-size country kitchen where anybody could go use it, which is really neat. They also had a resident laundry room. So, you could do things by yourself, if you wanted to."

"My father is in Wingate Residences at Haverhill. We're gonna try it out for 30 days and see what happens from there. If he wants to stay, we'll let him stay there. He just got in there a couple of days ago. He's staying in an apartment unit. It's a new facility, which is a big white building in the back. They're very pleasant and very helpful. It's a nice, quiet community, plus they have a lot of activities for them. They haven't started yet. They have therapy, which is good. They put his medications in packets for him, so he won't forget. They're supposed to give him delicious food. He has an outdoor area, and it's beautiful. He uses a wheelchair and he can go out there, sit, and enjoy the fresh air. I hope he decides to stay there. I eat with him if I want to and I pay per plate. He likes the food. It's gorgeous inside. It's beautiful. There's an activity director, but I don't know what activities they have for them. I'm sure they'll keep them occupied. The price is really not bad; every place is expensive."

"Windham Terrace was very nice, but we felt it was too expensive for us. We wouldn't be comfortable worrying if we would have enough money for the rent every month. But it was very nice and it had a cozy feeling about it. The people were sitting around in a lounge with a fireplace, while some residents were in the kitchen. The staff and rooms were very nice. If it had been much cheaper to live there, we probably would have done so. "

"We had to move my mother up to NH from NJ during the Coronavirus pandemic. This facility is perfect for her. The staff is very caring, attentive, and welcoming. Mom loves the food and the homey atmosphere. She likes that it is small and all women. "

"The Delaney at the Vale wasn't right for us, but it was a fine facility. The staff was very helpful and spent a lot of time. It really seemed ideal for a certain kind of person, but we wanted to be more urban. We are New Yorkers, and it was like a resort. It's not really what we wanted. We needed it to be closer to town, that kind of thing, but the facility itself was brand new."

"Being at the Gables at Winchester was like being on a mini cruise ship. It was very comfortable, and they were very attentive and very clean. I just liked it a lot. The staff members were very professional, very courteous, and very good with calling back; very efficient. Each of the room has its own character as everyone's personality, so it's geared to one's preferences. I have not eaten there, but the menu sounds fantastic; it was very nice. They are very nurturing and I love that. They go to outings in Boston; they just go to all kinds of things that are happening locally. "

"After being hesitant at first, my mother loved living here. She made many new friends and felt like she was living the dream. Good food, good care, nice apartment, friendly people and lots to do. The staff was outstanding. "

"I moved my parents into Aynsley Place in the middle of a pandemic and it has turned out to be the best decision I could have ever made. I am so thankful for the compassionate & caring staff, every one of them. They are extremely qualified, caring & respectful to my folks with their challenges of senior living. The environment is fresh, bright & happy. The food is amazing! The management team is approachable, helpful and always available to listen or just talk. My parents came from another location, so I have seen the difference. Assisted living facilities are not all the same, I highly recommend you take a look at Aynsley Place in Nashua, NH"

"I recently toured this facility. I found the staff very attentive and the experience enjoyable . It seemed as though it was very close knit and the residents and staff were harmonious in their interactions. "

"Scandinavian Living Center was an absolutely lovely facility. Great staff, beautiful, lots of recreational and educational opportunities, and good food. It had beautiful rooms, small, intimate settings. You name it, they have it: music, dance, games, outside speakers coming in, and community organizations that meet in the building so the seniors can participate. You basically have a little apartment with a little bit of a kitchenette, but they had communal meals too."

"I visited here, it was good. The person that conducted the tour was new to the facility, so she's still learning about the facility. She has only been there two months. I learned a lot, but I am not sure if it is the right place for me yet. There are no stairs anywhere and I like that. It is three floors and the floors at different levels have good sized ramps. They're big, wide ramps and they are not steep so that was good. I looked at one apartment, and my real comment is I don't feel that they have big enough windows for me. I need more light. It seems to be in good shape. It's an older building that was completely remodeled. It used to be a hospital and they did a beautiful job with the remodeling. I am satisfied with the way they did it, they did it well. I wish they had changed the windows, but with the brick exterior it is hard to change the windows. They have a dining room and lots of activities. They seemed to have a lot of activities because I looked at the list on what they have. They also have a pub which is open a couple of days a week. They have things that I am interested in, but they don't have a musical program, a chorus of any kind or a band. A lot of them do that now. I am a musician and I really need to be in a music place."

"I was able to visit Providence House, and the experience was very positive. It has a steel feel to it. No frills. I met their marketing personnel. I had lunch there, and the food was excellent. I have now decided to move there. The atmosphere also I felt that I fit in the place. I received their full package of information, and I was impressed with the scope of the activities available. The staff was very responsive. "

"The rooms are spacious and clean, great service from staff and nurses. I love how they all know each other and know exactly how the residents like their food, activities and hobbies and dislikes. Very tentative care and always let us know how exactly they’re doing at Maplewood. Would recommend every family to visit and stay at Maplewood. "

"This nursing home/assisted care facility excels in care, activities, routines for daily living and patient/caregiver relationship. Outstanding activities include; namaste center with sensory stimulating activities, music, baking, arts, movies shown in a theater-like setting, theme days and family picnic and holiday celebrations. The staff is courteous and caring and have a wonderful rapport with family members. "