Provider Response
Hi Susan, thank you for taking the time to share your kind words with us! We are so happy that your brother is part of our Maplewood family. It means the world to us and to our entire team!
Offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care
April 19, 2022
Provider Response
Hi Susan, thank you for taking the time to share your kind words with us! We are so happy that your brother is part of our Maplewood family. It means the world to us and to our entire team!
May 01, 2021
Provider Response
Hello, thank you; we appreciate your feedback. We know that moving a loved one into a senior living community can be a difficult decision, and we are honored that we were entrusted with your father's care. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything additional we can do for you or your father.
October 29, 2019
Provider Response
Sara, thanks for your praise and kind comments about our team. Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let us know about your positive experience. Have a great day!
May 31, 2019
Provider Response
Leslie, thank you for taking the time to provide a review for Maplewood at Brewster! We are happy to hear you had a positive experience. We value your input and will share with the entire team.
April 25, 2019
July 23, 2021
Provider Response
Thank you so much for your truly kind words, Diane! Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. We are thrilled to have your brother and as part of our Maplewood family. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there is anything additional we can do for you or your brother!
May 30, 2019
January 15, 2022
Provider Response
Hi Dan, thank you for taking the time to provide a review. We are happy to hear you had a positive experience. We value your input and will share with the entire team.
February 11, 2021
Provider Response
Thank you so much, Sue. It is our honor to care for your mother and we have enjoyed getting to know both of you. Your endorsement is validation that we are providing the care we strive to have for all of our residents and their families. We will share your kind words with our team!
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
Our affiliation and active involvement with the Alzheimer's Association ensure that our memory care program keeps up with the latest advances.
What programs or activities does Maplewood at Brewster offer to enrich residents' well-being?
Residents can exercise their physical and mental well-being with specially curated on-site activities. To ensure residents enjoy a diverse cycle of events and recreation, we employ a full-time activities director. We offer different exercise programs such as low-impact fitness activities such as water aerobics, chair yoga, and stretching classes. We provide regular musical entertainment to take a trip down memory lane. Residents enjoy regular trips and outings to local neighborhoods and towns. For residents who are reluctant to participate in social or recreational activities, we offer pet therapy as a positive and stimulating alternative. Residents may participate in recreational activities such as art classes designed to inspire and stimulate mental well-being and instructive community cooking classes. Residents can also join our gardening club. Our community activities roster includes trivia nights and regular educational lectures covering a wide range of academic topics.
What places are near Maplewood at Brewster or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
Close proximity to the area's famed bay beaches and family attractions, such as the Stony Brook Grist Mill and the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History.
What transportation services does Maplewood at Brewster offer to assisted living residents?
Complimentary transportation to local shopping, medical appointments, and more.
What makes the chef or dining program at Maplewood at Brewster exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
Our savory menu choices feature ingredients from area farms that are delivered to our chefs daily. They joyfully go to work in our spacious kitchen, creating meals and desserts that celebrate the best of local flavor. There are several daily choices available at each meal.
What safety features or security measures does Maplewood at Brewster offer to assisted living residents?
By strategically using contrasting colors and patterns as a way to reduce falls and increase ease of wayfinding to important spaces, our purposeful design promotes independence as long as possible. Key areas like dining rooms are conveniently located, and placing our courtyards “hacienda-style” in the middle of the building allows easy, safe access for all. Other safety features include a 24 hour emergency response system, all visitors required to sign in and out upon arrival and departure, as well as the community main doors being secured at designated times in the evening until morning.
How does Maplewood at Brewster keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
We keep our families informed through routine plan of care meetings with our care staff, as well as monthly newsletters.
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
Our affiliation and active involvement with the Alzheimer's Association ensure that our memory care program keeps up with the latest advances. All care staff is trained with Habilitation training focusing on our approach to dementia care.
What places are nearby for independent living residents to enjoy?
There are shopping centers and beautiful parks located in the surrounding neighborhood. Hotels are conveniently located near the facility for residents' guests and visitors.
What transportation services does Maplewood at Brewster offer to independent living residents?
Complimentary transportation to local shopping, medical appointments, and more.
What makes the chef or dining program at Maplewood at Brewster exceptional? What kind of menu can independent living residents expect?
We provide occupants with meals throughout the day. We love to accommodate visiting company, meals provided. Dining options include restaurant-style dining, private dining rooms for residents who wish to celebrate special occasions or entertain visitors, and room service.Food service is available to residents at any time, day or night. Our residents can enjoy meals prepared by a professional chef. We offer specified meal options such as low/no sodium options and low/no sugar options.
What common areas are available for independent living residents?
Outdoor common areas are designed with accessibility, flow, and movement in mind. Our community grounds is comprised of raised gardening beds available to residents during their leisure hours, an enclosed-courtyard to enhance recreation hours, an outside patio garden accessible to all residents, and indoor and outdoor walking paths for the pleasure and convenience of our residents
Does Maplewood at Brewster work with an agency or registry to provide nursing and medical assistance as needed?
On-site licensed nurses, 24/7 for added peace of mind. Also on-site medical office with visiting physicians.
What safety features or security measures does Maplewood at Brewster provide to protect residents who wander?
Services for residents with Disorientation/Lack of Awareness issues ensure residents are well-directed and receive support in living a healthy lifestyle, and that no one's needs are neglected. The facility supports outdoor leisure hours. Alzheimer's and dementia may encourage wandering as a means of coping with anxiety. Our facility utilizes a locked and secured perimeter to ensure the safety of our residents.Our facilities are secure and the staff is specially trained in de-escalating exit-seeking behaviors. We accept residents with behavioral issues - our staff is specially trained in de-escalating behavioral episodes and our facilities are fully equipped to handle any related occurrences that may arise.
What programs or activities does Maplewood at Brewster offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
Residents can exercise their physical and mental well-being with specially curated on-site activities. To ensure residents enjoy a diverse cycle of events and recreation, we employ a full-time activities director. We offer different exercise programs such as low-impact fitness activities such as water aerobics, chair yoga, and stretching classes. We provide regular musical entertainment to take a trip down memory lane. Residents enjoy regular trips and outings to local neighborhoods and towns. For residents who are reluctant to participate in social or recreational activities, we offer pet therapy as a positive and stimulating alternative. Residents may participate in recreational activities such as art classes designed to inspire and stimulate mental well-being and instructive community cooking classes. Residents can also join our gardening club. Our community activities roster includes trivia nights and regular educational lectures covering a wide range of academic topics.
What techniques does Maplewood at Brewster use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?
Our dining rooms are designed for socializing and creating a multi-sensory, therapeutic experience for all—especially for those living with memory impairment, whose senses, including taste and smell, decrease over time. The open kitchen concept allows aromas to reach the residents well before the plate arrives, and the openness encourages our culinary team and residents to get to know each other. Our chefs creatively prepare dishes daily that are fresh, aromatic, and bursting with flavor to boost our residents’ moods and appetites. Our white tableware and contrasting linens enhance depth perception.
Describe the neighborhood around Maplewood at Brewster. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
Close proximity to the area's famed bay beaches and family attractions, such as the Stony Brook Grist Mill and the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History.
Maplewood at Brewster is an innovative senior living community located in the picturesque town of Brewster, MA. We offer area seniors the opportunity to greet each day from the privacy of their own premium apartment home.
Whether you are considering independent living, assisted living, or memory care, our staff is devoted to providing you and your loved ones with an experience that embodies the spirit of beauty and excellence of our beloved town. Everything at Maplewood at Brewster, from our modern and beautifully appointed studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments to our fresh and healthful farm-to-table dining, has been designed to reflect Cape Cod and its unique charm.
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