Evans Park at Newton Corner

Evans Park did not look like a cookie cutter copy of all the other assisted living facilities we’ve seen. It’s a unique building. I liked that there seemed to be a piano concert and lively people enjoying what was going on. It’s a diverse community. They mentioned several different kinds of religious activities going on. The location was attractive. The rooms we saw were larger than a studio, attractive, and had more storage space.

I went to see Evans Park, and I liked this very much as well. The parking wasn’t quite as easy, but the staff was also very nice. It wasn’t quite as warm -- the people weren’t quite as warm with each other -- but everybody was very respectful, and everyone knew everybody. It’s a good place, and I would live there. It’s very beautifully appointed. They also have antique furniture, and it’s very beautiful. They had various sized rooms and apartments, and they’re willing to work with you. It was very nice that you had choices. You also can have a shared room. They did have a full schedule of activities that looked intellectually stimulating and within the reach of people who had some memory difficulties. They also had a menu that had healthy food on it. I thought it was a good program all around. I would give them a 4 because of the cost, and it’s just the cost; otherwise, it would get a 5.

Evans Park at Newton Corner used to be a library. The rooms were very small, and there weren't any outside grounds. It looked clean to me, but it’s an urban setting and very small. The people that showed me the place were very nice. The community seemed too large, and the rooms were very small. It’s a nice but old building. For my parent’s needs, it would be two stars since it wasn’t something my father was interested in at all.

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.

My brother has been living in Evans Park at Newton Corner since August. There's definitely great communication with them. We get emails all the time about the activities. There are lots of amenities. The staff is very attentive, friendly, and very knowledgeable. They have helped my family tremendously, as he's rapidly becoming more and more debilitated. He has a one-bedroom apartment, a walk-in shower because he's in a wheelchair, and a kitchenette big enough for him to fix something if he wants, but they offer dining services there. It has a really nice view, an elevator, and a beautiful lobby. It's a beautiful facility. You're in assisted living, but you really would never know that it was assisted living. They pay attention to diet, which is important because my brother has high blood pressure. They make sure there's not too much sodium. They offer three things on the menu daily for each meal that they can choose from. They also have a visitor's choice, and as long as you let them know you're dining as well, they are able to accommodate that. They have the shuttle bus to go to the mall or grocery store three or four times a week. They have boat rides and they go to plays. If he doesn't want to go out, they have classes, like oil painting or flower arranging. It's fantastic. They call me almost every day, telling me how happy he is there. He really likes it.

I looked at Evans Park. I loved it. It was very pretty. The people seemed happy. The staff seemed attentive. The rooms were very nice. It was a converted hotel, so the rooms were not cookie cutter. They were all different. It was very nice.

Evans Park was very nice but I think we favor the more independent living because we're not in that much need of a physical or psychological assistance. I found the people living there happy but they seemed a bit more disabled than the people in the place we're in now. We felt that we would be a little bit out of place because we had much less disability. The person who showed us around was very nice, friendly, warm, helpful and informative. I was quite impressed with the place. It seemed very nice, very clean and new but not suitable for us.

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.