Independent Living Communities in Dedham, MA

"I had an excellent impression of Cabot Park Village. I was accommodated very well during the visit. Everybody was very friendly and helpful. They tried to be very nice to me, but I didn't think it was as new and charming as the one I chose. The food was very good, and they were very accommodating to me when they served me the meals. It felt homey."

"Almost 2 1/2 years ago my wife’s condition found us needing the availability of 24 hour help. Coming from Weston we searched the Boston suburbs for an assistant living facility to fit our needs. It yielded several, all of whom were okay but Maplewood in Weston had a “feel” that set it apart. We chose it and have had no regrets. The staff, available for skillful help of all kinds 24 hours a day, have been great, the food excellent and management attentive. Sadly my wife passed, but with dignity with the kids around in spite of the pandemic. Our choice of Maplewood was excellent. It has been SAFE during the pandemic, all vaccinated plus we get tested weekly. Maplewood continues to be my choice going forward."

"My overall impression of Atria Marina Place was positive. It seemed like a vibrant community, and the food seemed to be good, and the staff pleasant. The facilities looked good. They have a gym. It's a place I would like to live myself. The activities seemed interesting. There were things that you would want to do. The facilities could be a little bit more expansive, but for what it was, it was lovely. I saw a current events discussion and I heard that music was going to be there that night."

"It had very nice facilities. The staff that we met with was very informative and provided us with a lot of information regarding the services that they offer. We saw a few different unit options. They offered transportation to medical appointments. They had various programs of activities. The common areas were very warm and welcoming. They have a library, a reading area, and a nice dining area. The facility is a little bit of an older building, although the units they showed us were very nice. The bathrooms are a little bit on the small side, and both my in-laws use a walker, so it would be difficult for them to be in there together. The staff was very friendly, very accommodating, and welcoming."

"Allerton House at Central Park is very well-organized and compact. It's comforting because everything is right there at your fingertips. The location is very good and convenient to everything. Everything looked brand new and was very well set up for a person who would need this type of help, so there weren't any crevices or things that would get in the way. The staff seemed great. The food looked very good."

"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."

"My dad has moved into Cornerstone of Weymouth. They have transportation to bring him to doctor's appointments. It has a gym. He has a porch. He likes that they have 24-hour security. They also make breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They give you an allowance of $500 a month, but you can't spend it all. So, many people buy frozen food at the end of the month and store it in their freezer. When family comes over, if they don't want to go downstairs to eat, they can simply microwave it. So that was another thing we liked about it. Also, if they're diabetic, the chef would make food for them, which is just part of living there. There are a lot of things that I really love about the place. They noticed how my father had a hard time getting out of chairs, so they said, "I have a chair. It would be perfect for your father," and it was one of those chairs that lifts you so that you're standing up, and he really needed one, and now he has one. His room is actually a little one-bedroom apartment with a porch. It's so cute. It's so sweet. I had tomato soup, and it tasted like she just pulled it off the tomato plant. It was that good. I was like, "Oh my god, this is so fresh." It was wonderful. They hired a 5-star chef. The food is phenomenal. I walked around the whole building, and there was not one dead plant. And I do that every time I go and see my father. Never a dead plant. They have a gardener who's really taking care of the grounds. It's beautiful. The place is only 6 months old. Anybody who goes there would be happy. At Cornerstone, if my dad needs more assistance, he gets more assistance, but he doesn't lose his place. We don't have to go over there and move him out."

"My mother has moved to Emeritus at Farm Pond. The place is very nice. My mother gets medication, assistance, and she likes the food. Everything is moving along. I like that this facility is convenient to where I live and the staff seems very good. "

"I spoke with a woman, Katie, here. She was very helpful. I thought the layout was great. It was tidy and a nice area. The common areas and the couple of rooms we looked at were very nice. There was a garden out back, which seemed wonderful. My aunt prefers to spend her time outdoors in a garden area. It was better than the other place we toured. Overall, it was a positive visit. It was between meals when we went, so it was relatively quiet. We saw a bunch of folks who just seemed to be relaxing in the common areas. The dining area was very nice. The pub was also quite nice. The natural lighting was great. The layout was nice, and the place was tidy. The place looked very nice."

"We visited Allerton House. It was very nice. It is very easy to get to, and it is very convenient. It is not too far from Boston and not too far from the Hingham area. The shopping center is not too far from this facility, so it is very convenient. We had lunch there, and it was very adequate. There were 15 tables in the dining room, they were all full, and the staff was very efficient. The rooms were very nice. We like the rooms. We saw a two-bedroom room and a one-bedroom room, and they were both very nice. "

"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."

"This facility is not a franchise. It is owned by Elissa and her family. She is on-site every day to assist the residents of this assisted living. Food is excellent, the CNA's are trained and have the skills to help the ladies and gentlemen who live here. "

"My mom is in here, and it has been great so far. We chose it because of its location. It is close to us. The staff is excellent. They are all very nice. The rooms are very nice. The other thing is that my mom's room has a little kitchenette. So even though they don't cook there, it gives the appearance of a little kitchenette, and she likes that because she feels like it doesn't look just like a room and it looks more like a home. It also has a cabinet. The food is good. They have activities, and my mom participates in bingo, rosary, and reading. They also have speakers who come, and they have some shows. It's very nice, and I think it's great. I like that she's happy there because they are very caring. "

"Allerton House at Proprietors Green looked beautiful, was very open, and very well decorated. It has plenty of activities and it's in a great location because there's a supermarket or a restaurant within 300 yards of the facility. The staff was very welcoming and very knowledgeable. There were many staff members interacting with each other and with my brother and I. They answered all of our questions. It's very well laid out, and there are a lot of room options."