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The Highlands Gracious Retirement

129 E Main Street, Westborough, MA 01581

(800) 558-0653

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4.4

(11 reviews)

Starting Price

$3,295

Care Offered: Independent Living

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About The Highlands Gracious Retirement in Westborough, Massachusetts

The Highlands Gracious Retirement community is designed to enhance the lifestyle of independent seniors who no longer want to spend time and money on home maintenance, but rather focus on their passions and leisure activities. Our carefree living allows our residents to focus on activities they WANT to do, rather than tasks they need to do. Our smartly designed all-inclusive rental rates with no long-term contracts are easy to understand and budget while creating a great value for our residents. The unique onsite live in manager program provides peace of mind for residents and families that a member of the management is close by 24/7. Consider them neighbors who become friends. Our all-inclusive rates with no large buy-in fees are a great value and include the following: Three chef-prepared meals Purposeful activities and day trips Weekly housekeeping with fresh towels and a change of bed linens Maintenance performed as needed Scheduled transportation to physician appointments and shopping excursions All utilities except a telephone There are many wonderful amenity spaces to enjoy including: Movie theater Fitness center Library Billiard and game room TV room Demonstration kitchen Multipurpose activity center Chapel Walking path Raised garden beds Outdoor entertaining space with firepit We encourage you to visit our community, meet our residents and fall in love with our Hawthorn Heart.

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Services and Amenities of The Highlands Gracious Retirement in Westborough, Massachusetts

Campus/Building Details

  • Coffee Shop

Financing & Payment Options

  • Accepts Check Payments
  • All Inclusive Rent

Guests

  • Guest Parking
  • Overnight Guests

Inside Amenities

  • Computer Room
  • Entertainment Venues
  • Cable/Satellite TV in Common Area

Outside Amenities

  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Wifi/Internet In Unit
  • Cable/Satellite In Unit

Kitchen Types

  • Kitchenette

Diet & Nutrition

  • Low Fat
  • Low Salt

Fitness & Wellness Programs

  • Fitness & wellness facilities/equipment
  • Tai Chi
  • Salon Services
  • Yoga/Stretching opportunities

Health Services

  • In Home Health Care

Languages

  • English spoken

Parking Options

  • Parking Lot

Therapies

  • Occupational Therapy/Rehabilitation
  • Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation

Resident Information

  • Offers Respite Care

Dining

  • Communal Dining
  • Guest Meals

Games Hobbies & Recreation

  • Arts & Crafts Activities/Programs
  • Literary Activities/Programs
  • Educational Activities/Programs
  • Music Activities/Programs
  • Facilitated Field Trips/Outings
  • Tabletop & Other Games/Programs
  • Horticultural Activities

Housekeeping & Maintenance

  • Housekeeping Services
  • Laundry Services
  • Linen Services

On-Site Services

  • Religious Services

Pets

  • Pets

Transportation & Shopping

  • General Transportation Services

Personal Care

  • Cooking services

Additional Amenity Information

  • Diet: Heart healthy
  • Special Comment: A vibrant community with independent seniors at their finest, offering all-inclusive pricing and management who live onsite make The Highlands Gracious Retirement your perfect next home

Costs for The Highlands Gracious Retirement in Westborough, Massachusetts

Independent Living

$3,295

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Reviews of The Highlands Gracious Retirement in Westborough, Massachusetts

4.4

(11 reviews)

  • Facility

    4.8

  • Staff

    4.8

  • Food

    4.2

  • Activities

    4.5

  • Value

    4.0

Brenda

5

September 24, 2024

I visited this facility

I went to The Highlands Gracious Retirement. It's beautifully decorated. The people seemed extremely nice. The staff was lovely. And they go out of their way to make you feel comfortable. It's a beautiful facility. It's extremely clean. No odors. No, nothing. It's just a lovely, lovely place. They have all different sizes of rooms. I didn't realize that. So it was nice to see all the different units, but we have to go by price. So that's going to make our decision.

Reviewer#JM012524

4

February 7, 2024

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My dad moved into The Highlands Gracious Retirement. The staff members have been very attentive and well-staffed. Sometimes the food is good, and sometimes it's not. I wish they had more choices. They have a lot of activities there. It's affordable. The building is very nice. My dad's apartment is very nice. He has plenty of room. They have different options. They have the studio, then they have the one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. They have a gym, a game room, a salon that comes in, a chapel, beautiful walking paths, and a beautiful movie theater.

Pell

4

December 9, 2023

I visited this facility

What I like best about The Highlands Gracious Retirement Living is the staff. The second best I liked, was the food. The third best thing would be the physical structure. The staff was outstandingly excellent. They were very friendly, very open, and very caring. The only thing I did not like about them was that their prices were a little too high and it was in the cold weather. It was very clean. Cleanliness was tops. It was immaculate.

Richard

4

July 4, 2023

I visited this facility

The tour at The Highlands Gracious Retirement Living was very good and informative. They have a lot of amenities. We liked the place. We checked out both the one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. The staff was very courteous and knowledgeable about what was going on. We were invited to lunch, and we had an excellent meal. The living atmosphere was very good. The problem is that the units do not have kitchens. Everything is inclusive. You come to the dining room for your meals.

Edward

5

August 16, 2021

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

The Highlands Gracious Retirement Living has a good activity list, and they really worked to involve all of the residents in their various activities. One of my sister's key elements is loneliness, which I think is common among elderly people, and that helped with that problem. Here, she just comes in and doesn't have to worry about her meals, her cleaning, and for a whole lot of other things. So, the whole thing has been a treat for me and for her because it's worked out well. She's safe now and she's eating a nutritious diet. Also, she's nearby, which is another thing. I've actually had dinner there, because people can do that occasionally, and the food is excellent. It's like eating at a restaurant. The facility is completely clean too. When there has been an issue with something, they get right on it to repair it. I've had some experiences watching them do that since the unit she was moving into has been redone. They did a deep cleaning, and there were a couple of minor things that needed repair, and they did that. So, apparently they do that every time a new person moves in. They have exercises of various types, movies, and social evenings where there's wine and bingo. Then they take them on excursions outside the facility. I know they have one scheduled for next month in Gloucester. So, they keep them busy, which is good. They were quite economical as well. Their pricing is very competitive. I looked at probably 20 places that are more expensive, and in my opinion, they're giving you less for the money, but you're getting your money's worth at this place.

SuzanneK

4

December 15, 2020

I am/was a resident of this facility

I like almost everything about living here. My apartment is is on the 3rd floor and has a cathedral ceiling with a fan, which I love. It is close to a laundry room which is well-equipped and convenient. Staff members are available to provide assistance if needed. Exercise is offered daily. I participated in a memoir writing class, which I enjoyed. My only reservation is the food. The menu is very bland, mostly meat-and-potatoes type, whereas I prefer spicier, ethnic style dishes. I realize that most residents probably wouldn't agree with my choice.

James245286

4

March 7, 2017

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Highlands Gracious Retirement Living is almost like a 5-star hotel and costs a lot. It is located near the medical center, so it is very easy to go to the doctor. The manager went to visit my nephew and discussed with him about the place, until he finally moved there. So far, everything has been good. They offer three meals a day, and there is a nursing center if someone needs special services. The meals are good, and the house is very bright.

Jen10

5

September 26, 2015

I visited this facility

My parents are moving into The Highlands Gracious for a couple of months. The atmosphere there is very inviting. It looks like you walked into a cruise ship when you walk in. Three meals a day are provided. The people that we met there were very kind, welcoming and eager to meet my parents when we went to visit. They have a lot of activities to participate in but also a lot of opportunities for independent specialization and other things. It just seemed like a great fit for my parents. They don’t provide any medical care or personal care but they contacted an agency that does that. The staff was very welcoming, very accommodating to my parents and to their individual needs. They were willing to do whatever it takes to help them feel comfortable. My parents are moving in this weekend and even in the moving in process, they have been very accommodating and helpful.

Caring104821750

5

May 2, 2015

I visited this facility

It was very positive. The staff at Highlands was very professional and very courteous. It was basically brand new looking, and it was very light and airy. It felt very comfortable inside the place, so that was the main feature.

LovelyLady11

4

May 30, 2014

I am/was a resident of this facility

We chose The Highlands because of the price, apartment size, and because it was brand new. The sanitation is excellent. The staff, in general, is very good. The food is improving. I'm very comfortable here. I had been looking for a place for almost 4 years, and when I came in here, I liked the layout, I liked the people. I liked the attitude, and I signed up that day.

Caring88238950

5

April 16, 2014

I visited this facility

The Highlands was a brand new facility. It was very nice. The people that I met were very nice and helpful. However, they didn't offer washer and dryer in the apartment, which was important for my mother. They also had a counter instead of a kitchen, not that she cooked but just for the look of a full kitchen.

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