Assisted Living Communities in Boston, MA

"Brigham House seemed very nice and very appealing. I was looking for a short-term stay for a month or so, but they required a longer term, so it didn't fit with what I was looking for. I would've picked it. The dining area was beautiful and looked like a 5-star restaurant. They had a calendar full of things to do. It was an older school converted to an assisted living, and it's about 110 to 120 years old."

"I visited Evans Park at Newton Corner, and it's a nice place. The two gentlemen that were there were extremely nice. The rooms were very nice. The dining area was very nice with the way they had it setup. It's not a big place, but it's located in a beautiful location that is easy to get to. They do quite a bit of activities. They go to movies and to places. "

"I visited Sunrise of Newton. They've got very personalized service and multiple levels of care. There are just a couple of things that don't fit our particular situation. The person during the tour, Eric, was very good. The rooms were very, very stylish, well appointed, and were easy to navigate. It's a very good facility."

"I moved my mom after 5 years in a facility very close to me and spent 7 nights a week there with her and the staff. I liked most of the staff however they didnt stay long. I had many issues with management so I moved her to the Parc in January of 2020 just before the pandemic and since the move mom has received hands in care, gained weight which was a necessity and gets lots of love from the staff. She is smiling and flourishing now instead of crying and for that I’m grateful. Making the switch to the Parc was the best decision I’ve made for those looking for great care with a solid staff I highly recommend you give it a look. I give it 5."

"I checked out Prospect House. It was great, but the price was very high. The people were great. I made an appointment, I was there, and they were waiting for me. I didn't wait, and they did the tour for me. They gave me very good information, and they gave me their business card. They were nice people. I visited the leader of the memory care, Cheryl, and she was great. Nicole was my tour guide. They were great, but the prices for me were way too much. However, the customer service was awesome. The common area was excellent. The room was excellent. There was one studio available, and it was $9,000. It was the memory section, but it's too much."

"We visited Atria Maplewood Place for my father. We had an appointment there with the director of admissions, and she gave us a tour of the building, the dining area, and the rooms. It was very nice and the tour was very well done. They were going through a remodel, so they were remodeling the units that were sort of studio units. I saw two apartment units, one was a little larger than the other. And I was very impressed by the size of the studio because I thought it would just basically be a little living room with a kitchen all in one room, but it was quite large with a little bit of privacy. The bedrooms felt like it was going to be private. They were very nice, very well done, very airy, lots of light, lots of sunshine, and very clean. She showed us the hair salon that they're going to start, that's very nice, and the dining area is beautiful. They are also going to renew that or renovate that area so it's going to be very, very nice and it's very clean. I saw a couple of the clients that live there and they seem happy, there was a couple of them sitting outside on the porch. The admissions director was very nice and very informative about every question I had. They even gave us an apple pie to take home at the end of the tour, so they were very nice. I was very impressed with the facility. Some of the hallways were a little old-looking and kind of outdated, but with the renovations, I think it's going to be looking beautiful. The chef had just baked an apple pie for lunch, and she sent us home with an apple pie. It was very good, my father and I enjoyed that apple pie for a few days."

"Scandinavian Living Center was an absolutely lovely facility. Great staff, beautiful, lots of recreational and educational opportunities, and good food. It had beautiful rooms, small, intimate settings. You name it, they have it: music, dance, games, outside speakers coming in, and community organizations that meet in the building so the seniors can participate. You basically have a little apartment with a little bit of a kitchenette, but they had communal meals too."

"I liked it very much, but it was kind of large for me. The people were very pleasant and it's a really nice place, but it was bigger than I thought it was going to be. They have an exercise room, a dining area, and they have places where you can sit out. It's a very tall building, about eight stories, so it's too overwhelming for me. They provide the food, and you can come when they already have the food for you."

"My friend has moved here. It has the perfect size apartment for her. They're wonderful staff. They're supportive and caring. She can get outside and walk on her own. She is near a close friend who can come over frequently when needed. Food is okay. The amenities are very tastefully done, very attractive, and very comfortable. Every time I go, which is pretty frequent, there are always a lot of residents gathered comfortably around. It's just a comfortable, welcoming living environment for everybody. It seems that everybody feels comfortable kind of gathering as friends. The dining room is more personal. It's comfortable looking and comfortable feeling. It doesn't look stark and cold like a restaurant. All in all, It was the perfect answer for us in every way."

"We found The Residences at Wingate for my mother. The community actually has two separate buildings. There is the skilled nursing building and the assisted living building. The assisted living has both normal assisted living with a dining area and entertainment, and then there’s the memory care that has the security and extra activities. They’ve worked hard to hire good people and train them to really be understanding of the residents. They seem to be doing a very good job with what they said they would be doing. They have a kitchen on-site that tries to do a good job. "

"Sunrise of Arlington seemed very nice. They wanted to assess my mother even though she has some significant needs. The staff members were good. The director was very nice. It's in a very urban setting, so the grounds are limited. It's not nearly as lavish as many other communities because of the urban setting. For example, it's not where you would send somebody if you want them to experience a little more nature in their final days, but the location is convenient for me because I live close by. The rooms seemed like a good size. There was a variety of choices. They have studios, 1-bedrooms, and 2-bedrooms."

"I went and visited The Falls at Cordingly Dam. That's the place I like for my parents. Basically what I like about it was if somebody is not totally like needing memory care, they have an assisted living area where they would take people in through the day. It's called The Lighthouse Club. It's for people who don't necessarily need memory care. It's a good program because they keep them busy during the day and then they go back and can be in the assisted living area. I thought that is a unique thing. They also showed me their apartments and they were very nice. The dining room was beautiful too. The staff was kind and friendly. They were just lovely people. They did have activities for their residents like cooking, art work, etc. "

"My father transitioned into the Memory Care Unit with the help of the thoughtful and experienced staff. They continue to personalize his care and make changes as he changes. I can easily reach a staff member any time day or night and communicate any concerns or requests. The food is fresh and delicious and each meal the resident is presented a menu of choices. There are many activities in the building from exercise to movies, to live entertainment. Everything is in Maplewood, whether you want a hair cut or a doctor visit, anything can be arranged. I am happy that my father is safe and well cared for as he navigates this next phase of his life. I know he will be medically and personally well taken care of."

"The staff at Epoch has been phenomenal. They have gone out of their way to be present every day in my mother's life, from physical care to encouraging her to engage in activities making a point of getting her out of her room. My family could not be happier! "