Independent Living Communities in Needham, Massachusetts

"I had moved into Wingate Residences at Needham, but I had to move out again, not that I got sick and nobody around me got sick, but I knew I'd be in lockdown in their senior living and that would defeat the purpose of my living there, so I moved back..."

"I've lived here 6 years and I'd recommend the independent living facility to anyone wanting a care-free very stimulating life after 65. The facilities, food, and maintenance are all top notch. But most important are the splendid residents of many wa..."

"We toured The Residence at Natick South. It has a very beautiful, elegant, and very formal setting. It required furnishing for even a short-term rehab stay. They did not provide a television. They had a white linen dinner every night, a well-appointe..."

"The Residence at Melrose Station was awesome. It's luxury senior living. It's for profit, but it's beautiful. It has everything anybody could really want if they can afford it. I liked everything about it. They have lots of activities. They have di..."

"Pleasant Hill Retirement is fairly new. It seemed a lot more open and a lot more cheerful. It wasn't dark. And I got to talk to a few residents there, and they were all happy that they had made the move. The staff was very interested in meeting new p..."

"Mom was at The Residence at Valley Farm for respite care. Everything from the food, the professionalism and friendliness of the staff, and the cleanliness of the place were all good. I've tried a meal once and it was pretty good. Mom's room was very ..."

"Fairing Way was very nice. I enjoyed the people. I enjoyed the place. The apartments were lovely. It was just not something that I could afford to do, but the lady that gave the tour was very pleasant. She answered all my questions and did a good job..."

"My dad has moved into Waterstone at the Circle. It's spacious, light, clean, and friendly. Everyone there has been so outgoing, very accommodating, and so kind. They want to help and reach out. They're doing the best they can. My dad is in a one-be..."

"Orchard Cove was second on our list. Our tour was a very good experience. The facility was clean. The community was welcoming. The staff person who toured us was very knowledgeable and very responsive to our questions. We were very impressed with it...."

"We had a very good experience at The Residence at Vinnin Square. It's beautiful. Everything was nice. It was open. It was airy. It didn't smell. There's a lot of light in there. The layout was good. I don't have anything bad to say. The staff was ver..."

"We were directed to Windsor Place by a Care Patrol employee. From my first phone call to Sandra and virtual tour, I got a good feeling about this facility. They were very a ccomodating about a month of respite care while we looked for a permanent h..."

"My sister is a resident of The Residence at Watertown Square. It's very nice. It has a view over the garden, it's furnished very well and has its own individual bathroom. It's not more than three doors away from the nurse's station. The whole facilit..."

"My mother-in-law moved into The Residence at Pearl Street 2 weeks ago. She is very comfortable and very happy there. So far, they're doing a nice job. It's a very beautiful and clean place. It was a former school, which they've done over. On the insi..."

"I went to The Residence at Boylston Place. I was treated very well. They're upgrading their facility, so there was some construction going on but it didn't bother me. They're making it even nicer. By the time I'd be ready to move in if I did go there..."

"Atria Draper Place is a lovely place. It's beautiful and clean. It's a nice small community. The woman was very caring. Unfortunately, it is a little further than my friend was comfortable going. The rooms were nice. Every room was a little bit uniqu..."

"I toured Chapel Hill Senior Living. I only met two people, but they were very accommodating. The place was well-kept. They seemed to have a lot of activities. They had a plate to show visitors what the people were eating, and if they didn't like that..."

"What my mother was looking for was independent living with one meal a day, and apartments that had a kitchen with an actual stove. The other thing that she wanted was a balcony or an outdoor space, and New Pond Village had all of those things. It was..."

"Atria Marina Place looked decent. The person I talked to there was good. He took us around and showed us everything and explained everything to us. I think his name was Kevin and he was very friendly. He showed me all the areas where they cook and al..."

"Our family was at a standstill when our elderly mom was living on her own and experiencing more and more health issues than we could provide assistance for her privately. It took a while to convince her she needed help after living an independent li..."

"Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living was completely elegant. It almost looks like a Castleburn over from England implanted in Tewksbury. Everything was beautiful. My downfall with the Heatherwood is there was only a kitchenette and not enough kitch..."