Memory Care Communities in Billerica, MA

"Windsor Place of Wilmington had a very attractive setting. It had beautiful gardens and grounds. The staff was very thoughtful and helpful. It was very quiet and nice. They had field trips and outdoor space. I saw the calendar and there were very nice activities almost every day of the week. There were not many residents who are verbal and active. It's a lovely facility, but maybe not for me."

"Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn was very nice and very modern. The people that I did meet were very friendly, very open, and nice. I did see their model rooms, and they were very beautiful. They had some snacks, and they were very good as well. Everything was so new; it was very good though. The dining room was very big and very spacious. It was very convenient, and that is why we chose it to visit because of its convenience to where I live and where I am located. The person who I dealt with was very straightforward, very nice, and very upfront. She still showed us the place even though when she first came across some of the numbers, and they were negotiable numbers, but they were just a little too much for me and my parents to handle each month. It was a fantastic facility, they had everything, and they answered every question that we had. I can only imagine that when the facility does open it would be everything that they said it would be. "

"I liked the openness of the Giving Tree Senior Living. It's got windows, it's not dreary, and not confined. There's sunshine coming in. I toured the memory care area and they were very friendly and very clear on what they were offering, and in answering my questions. The place is very clean too. They have a fenced-in courtyard where they can go out and sit, and we just fell in love with it. I didn't see the purpose of going to other places when I knew this was going to work for my husband. The room he will be having is not furnished, which is great, because he's going to have his own bed, his chair, TV, and all of that. I love the idea that it's coming from our house, not from anybody else. It's a great place."

"My in-laws are residents of Atria Marland Place. It's a beautiful converted mill building, so the sunlight and the windows are spectacular. The apartment is great. It's exactly what my father-in-law needs. Everything that I have experienced has been fine. They are good about it if you miss a meal. They always come to check to make sure you're okay and that you're going to go to the next meal. They are friendly and respectful. He's gone to a church service and will teach a painting class for the residents, so they are including his areas of expertise in his living experience. He has enjoyed the activities he's been to. The dining area is very clean. The service staff is very, very friendly and welcoming. The food could be better with fresh vegetables. The vegetables look to me like they're frozen. They're not fresh. There's not a lot of outdoor space to go out and sit and enjoy the surroundings. There is only a bench outside the front door, and there's not a lot of green space."

"The Delaney at the Vale wasn't right for us, but it was a fine facility. The staff was very helpful and spent a lot of time. It really seemed ideal for a certain kind of person, but we wanted to be more urban. We are New Yorkers, and it was like a resort. It's not really what we wanted. We needed it to be closer to town, that kind of thing, but the facility itself was brand new."

"The staff at Waltham Crossings was very nice and accommodating. My concern was just they don’t have a nurse on duty 24 hours. The rooms were small in general. "

"Ashland Farm was very nice. The staff seemed very friendly and very nice. "

"I am in Maplewood at Weston. The staff is super. They are very nice. I have a disability,, and they take very good care of me. I am happy with the food, and I don't see any problem. I have a great handicap-equipped room. It is something that I love. If I am single, this is the kind of apartment that I will rent. The security is fine, absolutely no problem. "

"I recommend Epoch of Weston very, very highly. And I can’t say enough to thank the excellent folks in Rehab Unit. It has been 6 months since a traumatic fall resulted in 4 broken bones, surgery, and 10 weeks of Rehab in this wonderful facility. In retrospect, I realize how very well I was “cared for” and “cared about.” Physically the facility is beautiful and clean. Cleaning products are odor free and there is a concerted effort to keep things clean and orderly. The carpeted dining room is lovely with table cloths and cloth napkins for lunch and dinner. We had wine glasses (filled with diet ginger ale or cranberry juice, mind you.) The menu was excellent and varied, repeating every 3 or 4 weeks, with sandwiches always available on request. They were able to accommodate my dietary needs with few errors. And fun trivia questions during Happy Hour… The Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy services were excellent. Therapists were smart and skilled. I had both services 6 days a week! Although it was rigorous, I am sure the strength and awareness I gained made my return home much easier than it could have been. When questions or problems arose, the staff was quick to consult and come up with solutions. The heart of any institution is the people. I was virtually helpless, and the wonderful people who helped me with my daily physical care made a big difference. By treating me with respect, they made the indignities of helplessness tolerable. From bed pans in the middle of the night to opening my cereal box on my breakfast tray, I am so very grateful. Many of the staff have been at Epoch for many years and have a spiritual life. Experience counts and a life of service supported by spirituality couldn’t be stronger. The nurses and supervisors were universally helpful and very skilled and even funny! I always felt that I could ask them for help and they would respond. And the Social Worker was quick, efficient and very kind when difficulty occurred. I can’t discuss the other services at Epoch of Weston, but the staff often served on more than one floor. I’m sure the quality was equally strong in those areas. The one area of concern was a disagreeable smell when sitting on the patio in the summer. I understand that they are working on it. This recommendation is my own opinion from having been in just one other rehab center following surgery. Epoch is head and shoulders above my previous experience. More importantly, other residents with years of accumulated rehab experience put Epoch of Weston at the very top. I am very grateful for the care I received and the kindness of everyone I met. Thank you! "

"I could see my uncle at Evans Park at Newton Corner and be happy there. I like that it seemed they would be very attentive. They also seemed to be able to have the staff and support that my uncle would need. The two people that we interacted with were lovely. Their approach, their explanation, and their attention to detail were all something that I enjoyed experiencing. They had a lot of wonderful things that they offer there. They have a salon. They had a barber who would come to my uncle's room and cut his hair. They have a podiatrist that would help with cutting toenails. So those things are important, and they have them in place."

"I liked The Atrium, but they did not provide all the things that my husband would need. He's a diabetic, and they did not provide insulin. The place was very pretty, nice, and clean. The staff was very pleasant but business-like. We had lunch there, but I didn't like it at all. They also gave me an apple pie when I visited."

"We haven't moved my sister to Prospect house yet, but she should be there soon. They have a memory care unit. It is near someone that she cares about. Even though I live in New Hampshire, this one person can see her more often than I can. It's close to people she knows. They have multiple-sized units available for the residents. They have activities, large common areas, and three meals a day. She retains her independence, and they have a certain number of help they can give her. She can actually transition to a memory care unit as time goes on. The staff is very helpful, they seem to really care about the community, and helping the community they support. Even though they are in the city, they still have a nice open area for people to walk, and they provide transportation for events."

"I liked Providence House Assisted Living. It was bright, and it was accessible. There was parking there. The staff was very nice. It's very clean. I was surprised by how bright it was. It didn't feel like a nursing home. They had things for the people to participate in. They have transportation if you don't have a car to go shopping three times a week. There are studios and apartments. They have a hair salon. They were playing Wheel of Fortune. They have tons of puzzles, and they have a library. Providence House is my favorite."

"The Courville at Nashua-Aynsley seemed more like a home for mom. It is a small community and everyone is generally kind and considerate. It fits her needs and what she wants. She wanted a little mini kitchenette almost like an apartment versus a regular room. They had plenty of activities going on and everyone seemed to be engaged in the activities, if they wanted to. The menu and everything for the food seemed excellent too. One day they were making centerpieces for the dining room tables with fresh cut flowers. They have a social hour every day at 4 p.m. for the residents to go down right before dinner. So, those are the two things that were nice about it. They also have a doctor who visits every single week and makes his rounds there."