Assisted Living Communities in Wellesley, MA

"My aunt has moved to Sunrise of Newton's assisted living, it's a new facility. There had been normal complaints like her loss of dependence, and the food, but now she's settling in. Now she's getting her meds regularly, and her meals, and I think she's feeling a lot better. The people who work there seem fine. I see a little language barrier, but other than that, I think everybody's been very helpful. She was complaining about the food, but that was because she now has to eat at certain times of the day, like between 5:00 and 7:00 for dinner. Whereas before, she might not eat until 10:00 at night, and she was living at Mcdonald's and Dunkin Donuts, so this is much better. They have gardening, and I went there one day, she was making flower bouquets, and they have a whole list of activities. She comes and goes because she drives. It just seems there's enough to keep her busy if she wants to take part in it. I haven't eaten the food but I can honestly say that it looked pretty good. The place is gorgeous, it's very nice and clean. They're comparable in price. But they put her into a level where she needed to pay for extra services every day and they just got that taken off because she's functioning independently. So you have to watch the cost or have somebody oversee it. There's room for improvement on that in how they do it. They have beautiful coffee stations for the residents, they have beautiful furniture, and they have TVs everywhere with fireplaces. The overall appearance of the facility is very, very nice."

"My dad is staying now in Evans Park at Newton Corner. So far everything has gone really well. I just helped him transitioned a little bit there. The facilities are great. The food there tastes really good. He got a one-bedroom little apartment with a kitchenette, a freezer and a sink. It also has a bathroom and a bedroom. People working there are also very nice. So far our experience with Evans Park has been pretty good. "

"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."

"I saw Chestnut Park. I loved their unit, but it’s more expensive than we could manage. They do not have a nursing home, so if she required a nursing home, it would mean she’d have to go to another facility. They try to allow people to age in the place and people can bring in more nursing care, but that expense would be greater and overwhelming to me. They had very nice rooms that were not quite large but very nice. The people were lovely and everybody seemed happy. I would have loved to have had her there and have her very close to where I live, but it was just a little outside of our price range. "

"Brigham House was a pretty good place. It was old. I did see one of the rooms, which was new. They've done the rooms over and it was sizable enough. It has a very bright dining room and it's got floor-to-ceiling windows. I think that the people that are there are well taken care of. It just didn't appeal to my friend. It was just too old of a place for him. It was a little pricey. There's a $7,000 activity buy-in fee."

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

"My mother stayed at Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings for one month. The staff was very nice, helpful and kind. She just ended up needing more assistance than they were able to provide and we would have had to hire private aides to come in at $40 an hour, which was too much money on top of paying for the assisted living. She had several falls, so she ended up in the hospital, and then from there, she had to go to a nursing home. The staff was kind. We tried to have her and my dad move into the assisted living together with some assistance, but it just wasn't enough. She had some memory loss and she didn't necessarily want the assistance from the aides that were included in her services there. She would send them away and they weren't able to come back and help her when she needed it. That's why we were going to have to hire private and that just was going to be too expensive. They had the dining room, they had aides that would come if she needed help getting her ready for bed and stuff, and they had housekeeping. The nurses would come in and check on them. The rooms were nice. She had a small apartment unit. The bathroom was a good size and equipped nicely. I had no complaints. They were happy with the food initially, and then I think it started getting a little repetitious maybe. It was good enough though. The personnel were very nice. The facility was clean. It just didn't work out. When people move in, it should be a little bit clearer on what the aides are able to help the people with. The place was clean, and they were always working, painting and doing things with it."

"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. "

"My sister is at Sophia Snow Place. It's very comfortable and well-furnished. The food is good, and I like that. I don't think they have enough staffing though. With regard to activities, the only thing she attends is the poetry group. She doesn't care to be engaged in anything else. Her room is spacious. She has a double bed in there. She has a recliner and another chair, and she's able to hang all the paintings that she loves. The place is clean, too."

"Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree was my number two of the places I went to, and I liked that as well. It was a new facility, but I thought the layout of where the activities were and where to go, might feel confusing for an elderly person initially because things were up on different floors. The staff was very good."

"Brookdale Cushing Park had a very nice presentation. It's a nice place. The staff looked friendly and professional. The rooms seemed very nice. They had a dining area, a religious service area, a common area, and a place for fitness and movies. The atmosphere seemed very pleasant."

"I like everything about Sunrise of Arlington. Everything about this facility is perfect. It is immaculately clean. The staff are all very nice. They all do their job and they take good care of my father. I can’t find anything wrong with it. Dad is very comfortable in the facility. "

"I have situated mom at Sunrise of Norwood, and I am really happy with it. She is ecstatic being there although it has been a roller coaster. She has been in the emergency room and had to leave and go to rehab. I’ve had a burger and a salad, and she seems to like the food. They do take them out and do different things. She is comfortable and happy, and the staff has been extremely helpful. "

"We went to look at The Branches of Framingham. They were excellent and very cordial. I had no appointment, but they were able to speak with us. I spoke with the activity's director, and she spent some time with us. The regular admissions person gave us a tour. They also gave us cookies. I looked at their menu, and it wasn't bad. The rooms were okay. A lot of the residents were watching TV, but the TV was too loud. The living atmosphere was excellent."