Assisted Living Communities in Waltham, MA

"My father has been in Brigham House for about a week now. It's just perfect, and they are incredibly helpful. I was looking for an economical alternative in Massachusetts, and Brigham House accepts assistance on some of their residents, which some places don't. It's very clean. They've had no COVID outbreaks, and the staff seems very professional and fabulous. I looked at their Facebook page and it had a lot of positive pictures and positive comments on it, and it's only a mile from where I live. His room is a studio, and it's relatively small. It's 440 square feet, but it's laid out nicely. He has a small kitchenette and they allow their residents to have a cook service, which is fine. He's 98 and he really shouldn't be cooking for himself anyway. The bathroom is very nicely sized and he can get his walker in it very easily. It has a shower stall and they're assisting him with bathing as well. It's an old school and they had it rehabilitated. His room has very large windows, so it's very bright and sunny, which is nice. It's incredibly clean, and it really was a good fit. He'll be getting all of his meals, and they'll change his sheets and wash his towels weekly, which is a big help. At this point in time, he doesn't need help with his medications, but that's available, and I think that's gonna be coming down the road. The food is very good, and they have quite a few activities there. My father is new, so he hasn't been able to participate yet because he's been in quarantine for the first few days there, but they do memory games, bingo, and some movement classes for people. They have a nice variety of activities, and they sponsor movies in the common rooms in the evenings. "

"My 88 year old mother has been in assisted living at Sunrise for 9 months. So she arrived during covid of 2020. I knew as soon as I walked in that Sunrise was the place I wanted my Mom to live in. The entryway was warm and inviting, the library was on the left and a spacious and well appointed dining room was on the right. There is a grand piano and a professional pianist on staff! The courtyard at the front door is always filled with flowers and places to lounge. The back garden is quite large and well landscaped. There is a grill, umbrellaed tables, rocking chairs, and space for residents to garden. There are enclosed porches and comfy common spaces. The staff went to great lengths to provide activities and special events to ease the isolation due to covid restrictions. The food was not bad considering they were initially bringing 3 meals a day to every resident. On top of which they had snack carts go from room to room. My Mom has a studio apartment and it is more than enough space for her. The bathroom is spacious and, I for one, am happy theres no stove in the kitchenette! There are different layouts to choose from, Moms windows overlook the back gardens. The staff in every department are friendly and helpful. They know the story of every resident. It has been a joy to see the place come to life as restrictions eased. The residents are out and about and so happy and friendly. Many different activities outside the facility have returned. Inside theres everything from bingo to educational classes. My mom has had medical issues since moving, all due to her having type 2 diabetes. The nursing staff has been right there with her every step of the way. The director, the chef, the care manager, have all been quick to respond to any concerns or suggestions. I love the fact that Sunrise is so well landscaped, but urban living is a block away. There is public transportation into Harvard Square in Cambridge, where there are great museums and sights and of course Harvard University. Arlington is a little more laid back than Cambridge, giving many options. I think Sunrise is a lovely community at a reasonable price."

"My wife and I are both in an assisted living accommodation at The Falls at Cordingly Dam. She's on the fourth floor and I'm on the first floor. I'm looking for an independent living accommodation because it is not good for me to be in an assisted living accommodation. She's fine here, but this is not the place for me. There's no activity for me here. We've been here for two months. I'm not happy here, but my wife is here. This is great for her, but not so good for me mentally and/or physically. I think the staff is superior. The accommodations are very nice for the assisted living. They have programs during the day, but everything requires assisted living and I do not need assistance in living. Their activities are for those who need assistance rather than for independent individuals. The rooms are very nice and very comfortable. The heating and air-conditioning is very adequate. There's nothing wrong with the accommodations at all. There's nothing wrong with the programs at all for the assisted living residents that are here. There's nothing wrong with the facility at all. I'm very pleased with the activity here for them. The food is great. They do a great job. I have a two-room apartment, fundamentally. It's very small and it's $10,800 a month."

"My wife moved in to the memory unit of Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle, but now she has moved to the traditional/assisted living unit. It's excellent and very clean. The staff is very nice, and the people are completely cooperative. The care is good. The grounds and facility location are excellent. She is in a studio apartment which is small but quite adequate. There are also one bedrooms. She was in a 1-bedroom earlier and that was very nice too. She participated in activities every day all day. There is a wide variety like exercises, lectures, and movies. There are no arts and crafts, but the residents are busy all day. The food is very good."

"Mother is in Wingate. She’s very happy there. The rooms are very nice, and the food is very good. "

"My good friend lived in the Assisted Living facility at Providence House for about two years before needing memory care. Providence House was a wonderful, caring community. The nurses, aides, director, and staff were all wonderful and treated my friend with care, dignity and respect. She loved the many daily activities, her room was comfortable and clean with good light pouring in the windows. We were able to add amenities (laundry, extra help, etc.) seamlessly. I also appreciated the care we received as friends. PH staff were compassionate and lovely to deal with. I'm forever grateful to them. "

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

"Gables at Winchester was a recommendation from another family. We visited the property and we saw that it was new and extremely clean. We like the staff that we had met. We selected this facility for my dad because of its cleanliness and also because of its staff. He has eaten there and he seemed to be very happy with the quality of the food and the options that they have. They have different selections for the residents with regards to their activities. They have classes, swimming, field trips that the residents can sign up, tours, and museum visits. "

"My mother went to Sunrise of Wayland. We chose this facility because it seemed to be the best fit. It was kind of homey, it wasn’t huge, and the staff was really nice. The facility was bright and cheerful. I really don’t know how much she is getting into the activities, but she does go down at 3 o'clock for social hours. Nobody was just sitting around, people were busy. "

"We selected Atria Longmeadow Place. It's a nice facility, and I think it's laid out well. The rooms and common areas are nice, my dad likes his room, and it was very clean when we moved in. It's not too big, but there's enough space for one person. The staff has been very good, and I think he's happy with the services they've provided. They take them to the restaurant sometimes, or to the grocery store, but if you are not one of the first eight peopl to sign up, you don't get to go, so there was an occasion where he couldn't go out to eat. They just have one van and there wasn't enough space. That's been a little hard. He's been very happy with the food, and there's a walking group, but he was the only one that showed up to that. He's slowly getting to be a little social."

"My father has been in Sunrise of Burlington, MA since March. The place is really nice and well kept. We ate at their restaurant, and the food was good. I feel that they offer a balanced meal. He seems to be doing OK there. The place is not too big, and the grounds are really nice with a nice walking path around the entire property. The room that my dad has is really nice with a really nice view. The whole place feels more like a home. The one criticism that I have is that we were made to believe that he would have a care manager and a lot of times we feel that we are not informed about what's going on with his care. The communication is not great between the place and the family. "

"Sophia Snow Place is all inclusive, so Mom has assistance with anything she needs. She has meal choices, 3 times a day plus the pastry cart in the morning, help with showering and meds, does yoga and has wonderful caregivers, she loves them all. They are consistent and helpful and pleasant and she feels very secure. The facility itself is immaculately clean, her room is very large and comfortable. The people are organized and helpful, there is someone at the door who knows when people go in and out. They were referred to us by the nurses that do care there, and it was a great decision. There is nothing that she misses from home!"

"I toured Susan Bailis Assisted Living. It's centrally located in downtown Boston, and its facilities are clean and well-maintained. The units are small, and the prices are high for the area. The staff was great. They seemed close to the residents."

"It was being remodeled, so everything was updated. The person who took me around had lots of knowledge and was very involved. The staff was very friendly. There were a lot of people gathering in the great room, just for conversation, and enjoying themselves. The food looked very good, and they had a lot more variety than some of the other areas."