Assisted Living Communities in Malden, MA

"My mother-in-law moved into Susan Bailis Assisted Living. The facility is bright and welcoming. The people are very friendly. It is a nice place. The staff members are very helpful. My mother-in-law's room is very small, but sunny and modern. It's a one-bedroom. It seems like there are a lot of various activities for residents. They have a beauty salon, a library, a café, and a common room. My mother-in-law seems to really love the food. It's a beautiful building."

"My husband is currently at Sunrise of Lynnfield. It's nice. I like it, and he likes it, too. It doesn't look like a hospital. It's very homey. It's like a hotel, which is nice. It doesn't have that medical feel to it, which so many people are accustomed to. He has more freedom there. They make sure that he's up all the time. He goes to breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They'll come and get him, so he doesn't forget. They get him ready, and they take him down. He can't walk, so they have to put him on a Hoyer lift to get him in the wheelchair. He's getting to meet all the people and he seems to enjoy it. He's a lot better than he was when he was in the nursing home. It's very clean. They're always there for you. If you call them, they'll come. I mean, I'm pleased with it. The room is a two-bedroom, and they're separated by a wall and a door. They have an opening where they have a refrigerator, a sink, and cabinets, and then they have a bathroom. The two bedrooms are side by side with a wall separating it. There's a door that you can lock on both rooms, and that's about it. There's no cooking or stove in there. It's a shared room but they're a private bedroom. They share the bathrooms, the refrigerator, the sink, and all that. They have amusements. They have a four-piece band the other day. They played music and they had everybody singing along, and that was nice. They have a happy hour where they'll serve a little wine to all the patients if they want it or something to drink, and that was fun. Then they have games that they play, they do that downstairs in the main lobby and near the dining room. People seem to like it. It's a lot better than a nursing home. They have entertainment, and they have other things that go on. I don't know all of them, but I know they listed them on a board down in the lobby what's going to go on for that day. I'm happy with the facility. The staff is very nice, too. They're always there to help them. I haven't seen any problems. My husband is not complaining. They help him dress, they help him get washed, and they help him brush his teeth. They remind him to do that. They're very good. The food is good. My husband likes it. I've had it and it's fine. They have your soup/salad, they have your entrée, they have your dessert, and they have anything you want to drink like coffee or tea. If you want a glass of wine, they'll give you a glass of wine, too. You can have as much as you want. If you want a second, they'll get it for you. The facility is very nice. The outside is beautiful with beautiful flowers, the landscaping and all. They got a big open yard. You can have your pet there, too. They take trips. They have a bus that they take the patients out. They'll take them out on trips. They took them out for ice cream the other day. They asked them all to get on the bus and they went for ice cream. It's a little high priced but then when you add all the different things that they add on, you got to leave a deposit for this and that, it's a little expensive, but I think they're all the same when it comes to price depending on your condition when you go in. As for my husband, we have to pay more because he can't walk, and he needs more help than other people. He's paying a little extra. He's in an area where they'll have nurses 24 hours if he needed one."

"The amenities: Food facility was really good. Clean and healthy food with choices although limited but great choices.Games provision for the elderly to play during the evening.Calender with events provided, so options to choose when to go.Personal aid also provided.The staff were really nice and friendly to visitors as well as the seniors.The environment was really clean and cozy. Therefore, I believe that seniors living there are satisfied. The bathrooms had emergency help strings which is very beneficial for the seniors living there.The rooms provided for seniors with personal aid were pretty decent. The rooms had refrigerator, television. The nurses available there made sure that everyone took their medicine and would check up on them timely. Amenities such as bed sheets, diapers etc were provided by the facility on a daily/ weekly basis.Newspapers were provided to the seniors on a daily basis. Personal attention is given to each senior. The laundry was not personal although which might be an issue at time but it is not a big deal. "

"Brigham House is in a residential area, which is two blocks from my mother's house. We went in, and we enjoyed everything. We talked to the people living there, and they seemed to really like the place. There's a nice big park there, and we can wheel her out. People can come, visit, and walk through the park. The school is also right here, so you feel like there are people around. She's happy there. They put on little shows every now and then. They have people come in with music, and they have animals come and visit. They have bingo nights and a little bit of everything, which keeps her busy. My brothers have positive things to say about it and so does my mother. "

"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. "

"I visited Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle. It went very well with very good staff. The amenities are good but the rooms are very small. They have access in those function rooms to computers and library books. The restaurant looks good. We did not sample the meal, but we looked at the menu, and it looked good."

Located in Brooklines Fisher Hill, a neighborhood designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and full of history, Kiscos first senior living community in Massachusetts combines comfortable elegance and quality care with the authentic service and five-star hospitality for which Kisco Signature is known. Spacious independent and assisted living residences and memory care suites allow for a seamless continuum of care, no matter when you choose to make our community home. Youll enjoy all-inclusive services, including chef-prepared meals that meet an array of dietary needs, a robust calendar of life-enriching programs and personalized concierge services. As with all Kisco communities, your safety, peace of mind and personal needs are paramount. At The Newbury, independent living means award-winning surroundings, a complete array of bespoke amenities and the peace of mind that comes with a full continuum of care. Our residents enjoy: Spacious, maintenance-free residences with multiple floor plan options Chef-prepared dining in upscale and casual settings, with options for take-out and room service delivery 24/7 concierge and valet services Customized health and wellness programming Chauffeured transportation for appointments, personal errands, or group outings Emergency response system, emergency generator, and daily check-ins 24-hour front desk support and on-call maintenance team Assisted Living residents have access to a variety of dedicated common areas and valuable amenities, including: Exclusive dining room with multiple menu selections and everyday entrees three times daily Dedicated library, great room and activity space for Assisted Living residents Assisted Living Terrace, a central gathering space for events and celebrations Weekly housekeeping and basic laundry services Weekly scheduled transportation and planned social outings Signature Art of Living Well programming Concierge services In addition to spacious suites outfitted with a host of convenient features and the latest safety technology, our Memory Care residents enjoy a variety of included amenities and services: 24/7 security and an emergency response system with generator backup Personalized care plan that includes assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, eating and more Secure outdoor terrace for residents Access to a private soaking spa Multiple menu selections and everyday entrees three times daily in a dining room exclusively for Memory Care residents and their guests Weekly housekeeping and laundry services Specialized life skills activity programming daily To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Massachusetts Division of Health Care Facility Licensure and Certification

"I could see my uncle at Evans Park at Newton Corner and be happy there. I like that it seemed they would be very attentive. They also seemed to be able to have the staff and support that my uncle would need. The two people that we interacted with were lovely. Their approach, their explanation, and their attention to detail were all something that I enjoyed experiencing. They had a lot of wonderful things that they offer there. They have a salon. They had a barber who would come to my uncle's room and cut his hair. They have a podiatrist that would help with cutting toenails. So those things are important, and they have them in place."

"I visited Sunrise of Newton for my parents, and the facilities were just very pleasing. If you went there because you were sick and you wanted to recuperate, it's like you went to a ski lodge. It was like a spa, and the design was very nice. The library was beautiful it had a fireplace. The place makes you feel like you're on vacation. It was nicely decorated. The rooms were roomy and big. Some of the rooms in all the other places where on the small side, but this one is roomy. The one who toured us I would give a five, except when we started talking about the cost of the respite stay. They had two costs: one if you came directly from a rehab and another is afterwards like if you're already from home (or if you came from home). It wasn't clear about what the price was. It seems that if you went to a home first and came in, it was cheaper than going straight from rehab. It didn't make sense, because she was trying to tell me that the package going straight from the hospital was cheaper; but I was doing the math, and it doesn't add up. I think she realized that and followed up with an email, saying sorry that she was confusing. I just thought that was a little bit strange."

"When I visited this facility I was amazed at the beautiful decor and comfortable living for seniors. A very friendly place with a lot of activity for all levels of care for the residents. The dining area was impeccible and the food was very good. I am considering this facility for my mom who has dementia. "

"Atria Longmeadow Place was very nice, very clean and looked very up-to-date. They were very nice, very personable, helpful, and very willing to work with me to get my mom in there. The person I've dealt with was very kind. I almost made the decision to have my mother go there rather than what I had chosen for her now."

"Windsor Place of Wilmington had a very attractive setting. It had beautiful gardens and grounds. The staff was very thoughtful and helpful. It was very quiet and nice. They had field trips and outdoor space. I saw the calendar and there were very nice activities almost every day of the week. There were not many residents who are verbal and active. It's a lovely facility, but maybe not for me."

"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."

"Somebody has recommended and sent us over to Atria Marina Place, so that's where my sister is going. It's close to family, and we liked the options available to her and the fact that she can go from assisted living at a level 1 care straight through like a memory care situation. It seemed very social and very clean. The food looked great. The tour was good. Everything looked good, but mostly the proximity to the family and the fact that they have services that we were looking for, are the reasons why we chose them. For amenities, they have a dining room, a front foyer, a patio for outdoor dining, meeting rooms, and a hair salon. They also have a private dining room that you could reserve if you have like 10 people for dinner or something like that. The staff who gave the tour was very professional."