Assisted Living Communities in Norton, MA

"It was very nice. They have both independent and assisted living. The staff was excellent and they're all very nice. I have no suggestions for them because they have all the bases covered and if I have to go in there myself, I would go there. I was very impressed! "

"Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard was fantastic. It's a great facility. We liked that they were the only ones with an early-stage memory center. They have a nice movie theater, a therapy area, and a nice private kitchen that they can use to cook. The staff was also really nice."

"The Highlands on the East Side was similar to the other place we went to. They use their own staff, they don't go outside for extra help. The rooms were a good size, we got a nice tour. They were having lunch while we were there, but we didn't eat. The patio area was nice, where they could sit outside and stuff. So I did like that facility. The staff was very nice. There was a nurse that did an assessment to see where my mother's cognitive level was and stuff, and that was helpful. Everything was very clean. I think the staff was interactive with the residents, and also with us as we were going through."

"My wife and I have been living at Orchard Cove for 2 years, and coming here was the best decision we could have possibly made. We are fully immersed in the community, making new friends, dining with friends and relatives, learning, laughing, giving back by sharing our knowledge and experiences with the residents on the skilled nursing floor, listening to great music and lectures. Our lives are fuller now, and I hope others will understand the benefits a CCRC contributes to their quality of life, their health, and wellbeing."

"This is a choice for those who like a small, pleasant, easy going and caring home for a loved one. I have visited many times and find myself continually surprised by the friendly and helpful and alert staff. I cannot praise Wingate enough. Take a look and you will be sold too!"

"My parents lived at Anchor Bay for 3 years and we could not have been happier for the care, environment and kindness. First, their health and safety is paramount at Anchor Bay. They were excellent at communicating when my parents' needs were not able to be met or there were issues that needed addressing. Their activities are varied and many. Definitely something for everyone. But really, the best thing is the staff. They pay attention and provide care in the kindest possible way. THis is a very difficult job and the staff handles it with great respect, kindness and humor. "

"The only reason we didn't pick The Current South Shore is that the apartment was on the fifth floor, and the porch was way bigger. It didn't have a cover, so we were wondering how we were going to shovel it and where do you put the snow when you're five stories up. The Current South Shore was actually really nice. It was brand new. It was six months old. The apartment that they showed us was a studio with a huge porch, and that was for independent living. I would give it a 3 only because right beside it was an automotive shop, and you could smell the oil if you went outside. Also, if my dad needed more help, he would lose his apartment, and he would get a smaller place. The staff member who gave the tour was wonderful, but the other person was awful. We gave them money first and then changed our mind because the other person was so bad. The place is beautiful, but one of their problems is the way the driveway is. When you come in, there's not much room. It's the way it's designed."

"The most that I liked at Clifton Assisted Living was the staff was excellent. It was a beautiful setting. I loved how they encouraged the residents to continue with their activities. They give them access to food for three meals in addition to a room where they provide food and snacks that's open 24 hours. I thought that was a nice touch. It seemed like a really good fit for my mom. Of the apartments that we toured, one was a one-bedroom, and the other was a studio. They're very well-maintained and spacious. There wasn't anything that we didn't like about it, the activities that they offered and the menu for food choices. They provide a weekly mass for the residents, as well as weekly Holy Communion and rosary. We met two people, one was the front desk person. She gave us the first part of the tour. Her name was Olivia. She was very sweet and very respectful of the pace that my mother needed to tour the area. We never felt rushed. They offered snacks and beverages to us. It was early afternoon and we hadn't eaten lunch, so that was very nice. The second person who gave us the rest of the tour was one of the administrators, Victoria, and she was excellent. She provided a lot of helpful information. She was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. We were very pleased and very happy to be taking the next steps. The dining area was very beautifully maintained. It looked immaculate."

"We toured Smithfield Woods Senior Living. The location was paramount for us because it's close to where my son lives, and we thought the facility would serve all of our purposes. They all come equipped with a fridge and microwave. The staff was very knowledgeable and personable. The building was almost to the point where you would think it was fresh, like brand-new."

"My father is in Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living. One of the reasons we chose it is his age and the fact that it does have a nursing home attached to it if he needs to go from assisted to nursing care. It's clean, and it's smaller. There's always staff present. They're fantastic. They know exactly what's going on with him and they're willing to help with everything. I have not tried their food, but my dad said it was a huge improvement over his rehab. Every time we walk in, activities are going on. They have painting, history trivia, and music trivia, and there is a classic movie shown. My dad is in a shared suite. It has a small kitchen facility with a table, a sink, and a refrigerator, and it has a large bathroom. He and his roommate each have separate bedrooms that are large enough to hold his recliner, his bed, and his bureau table."

"I toured Wingate Residences at Silver Lake. The site itself is gorgeous, the facilities were clean, they were upbeat, very pretty, and it didn't have an institutional feel to it. The young woman who took me on the tour, Andrea, was comprehensive. She showed the different resources they have, and then I visited one of the single-bedroom units that would be something similar to what my husband would be living in, and it seems spacious enough. Everything's a downsize from when you have gone from a private home to an assisted living situation, but he doesn't need that much space, and it just seems like all of the concerns were addressed in terms of the 24-hour availability of staff and also sort of encouraging him to become more social. They had some positive reinforcement for getting out of your room and going out to have meals with the other residents, so you don't become a recluse in a new place. So, I really liked that. It was around lunchtime, so the residents were in the different dining spaces. I also saw that they had entertainment rooms. Some of them were more geared to if your grandchildren came to visit. There was a pool table or a foosball table available. There were also locations for the residents to sit and play cards together or socialize together. There were outdoor spaces for those people who are interested in gardening. It was set up so that it would be accessible to people who have physical limitations at this point in their lives. And so just the amenities, the thoughtfulness, the friendliness of all of the staff that I met seemed so sincere, and the physical therapy facilities that are on site seemed appropriate. I saw the menu and I saw options, and it seems like there would be something for a very picky eater such as my husband, and maybe he'd become more adventurous over time. But it seems that there would be food for all three meals that he would be able to make a choice that would satisfy him."

"We toured Allerton House Weymouth. What we like best about them is the decor and the appearance of the place. We like the location, too. Everything basically meets our expectations of what we would be looking for should we decide to move somewhere. However, they probably would not provide transportation to our doctors that we use now. The staff members were good. It looked like there was a good variety of food and a lot of options that you can take. It's very flexible as far as when you eat."

"The Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk RI Assisted Living Residence wasn't as new as the other place. The dining area was very nice. They showed us empty rooms and it's hard to figure out how you're going to put furniture in it. Everybody was very nice. The staff was pleasant. I just found out that everybody was so old. I didn't feel comfortable. I didn't feel like I belonged there. They gave us menus to look at, to take home if we wanted, which we did, and everything looked good. They have tours and all kinds of things to do in different places."

"Sophia Snow Place is a very nice place. I had lunch, and the food was excellent. The director showed me around. They served all your meals and had high-quality stuff. The place was immaculate, and everyone was nice. However, I would be isolated because I don’t know anybody there, and I don't drive."