Memory Care Communities in Dedham, MA

"We went to New Pond Village. It was a fine facility. We had lunch there, which was good. They have very nice dining areas. The rooms had great views, and they were a good size too. They have activities. They would take you to Boston, to the museums, and to the operas. Of course, they have all kinds of classes there. They do have the assisted living and memory care. New Pond Village is very good. We are still looking at it as a place to go. "

Located in Brooklines Fisher Hill, a neighborhood designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and full of history, Kiscos first senior living community in Massachusetts combines comfortable elegance and quality care with the authentic service and five-star hospitality for which Kisco Signature is known. Spacious independent and assisted living residences and memory care suites allow for a seamless continuum of care, no matter when you choose to make our community home. Youll enjoy all-inclusive services, including chef-prepared meals that meet an array of dietary needs, a robust calendar of life-enriching programs and personalized concierge services. As with all Kisco communities, your safety, peace of mind and personal needs are paramount. At The Newbury, independent living means award-winning surroundings, a complete array of bespoke amenities and the peace of mind that comes with a full continuum of care. Our residents enjoy: Spacious, maintenance-free residences with multiple floor plan options Chef-prepared dining in upscale and casual settings, with options for take-out and room service delivery 24/7 concierge and valet services Customized health and wellness programming Chauffeured transportation for appointments, personal errands, or group outings Emergency response system, emergency generator, and daily check-ins 24-hour front desk support and on-call maintenance team Assisted Living residents have access to a variety of dedicated common areas and valuable amenities, including: Exclusive dining room with multiple menu selections and everyday entrees three times daily Dedicated library, great room and activity space for Assisted Living residents Assisted Living Terrace, a central gathering space for events and celebrations Weekly housekeeping and basic laundry services Weekly scheduled transportation and planned social outings Signature Art of Living Well programming Concierge services In addition to spacious suites outfitted with a host of convenient features and the latest safety technology, our Memory Care residents enjoy a variety of included amenities and services: 24/7 security and an emergency response system with generator backup Personalized care plan that includes assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, eating and more Secure outdoor terrace for residents Access to a private soaking spa Multiple menu selections and everyday entrees three times daily in a dining room exclusively for Memory Care residents and their guests Weekly housekeeping and laundry services Specialized life skills activity programming daily To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Massachusetts Division of Health Care Facility Licensure and Certification

"I visited Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle. I thought the staff looked great. The marketing person was new, so the Director actually met with us. The Director was lovely. They wanted to make sure that if we had questions, they could answer them fully. The rooms were very pleasant. It was not very large in the scope of things. They had roughly 75 units of assisted living, and they also had a memory center. We could return and try the meals, but we didn't choose to do that. Their dining area was pleasant. There was nothing in particular that stood out that was either super positive or super negative. It was just a nice dining room. The amenities looked good. The thing that stood out was they had little nooks to congregate in sunny places. Every place we toured offered some lounge areas, but Chestnut Park offered the best. It was just so inviting. There was an area looking out over a big sunny window, which was a light-filled space. We saw their library, which was very nice. It looked like they give their residents the opportunity to be active in the development of activities. The quality of the finishes of the place is not quite as good as the other place we saw, but it was homey. They had very nice people that are mid-level professionals living there. It was very pleasant, and I really liked the Director."

"I had visited The Falls. It was well kept-up. It was well maintained and a nice facility. I met the marketing people. They were very helpful and very thorough. They had card games, arts, and guest speakers. They were in a nice location. However, it was pretty expensive there. "

"I was able to visit Providence House, and the experience was very positive. It has a steel feel to it. No frills. I met their marketing personnel. I had lunch there, and the food was excellent. I have now decided to move there. The atmosphere also I felt that I fit in the place. I received their full package of information, and I was impressed with the scope of the activities available. The staff was very responsive. "

"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. "

"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."

"Our mother has been a resident in independent-living at Maplewood of Weston for nearly a decade. As a family, we have seen numerous changes in Maplewood over these years. We are especially grateful for 2 things that have remained constant. The first is that our mother is comfortable in a lovely apartment that includes a private out-door space that she has decorated with her own things, and that really feels like her home. The second is that throughout most of these years, MW staff has been generally friendly, available and helpful. The new Executive Director has excelled in this area and has extended himself to be available and to support us as a family in ways that may seem small, but have been both thoughtful and much appreciated. The third thing for which we are tremendously grateful is the efforts that have been made so far to assure our mother's safety through the COVID pandemic. MW seems to have fared better than many elder-care facilities, and has responded quickly and appropriately to uncertainty and challenges, seeking a balance between residents' access and safety as conditions have continuously shifted. Furthermore, real-time communication through out this process has been generally excellent which has gone a long way in helping us maintain some peace of mind in the midst of such a difficult time. "

"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! "

"Atria Marina Place's location is very desirable. However, I take one star off because the unit is much smaller. The common areas are well-equipped. They also invited us to go back for lunch. They're lovely people, it's pleasant, and they have a common kitchen. The residents could go and cook their own dinner in the common kitchen. They gave me some cookies, and they tasted delicious. Based on the cookies, the food is probably very good."

"We love Sunrise. There is nothing more heartbreaking than having to admit to yourself that you can’t manage taking care of your mother anymore. The guilt and fear of “putting her in a home” was nearly unbearable. But I was tired so so tired. And it was becoming unsafe for her at my house because she was getting up at night and her confusion was getting worse almost by the day. I toured many facilities. Some were new and beautiful, some were terrible. When I went to Sunrise in Braintree it was cozy and homelike. I admit I thought their memory care floor was going to be more “nursing-home like” than I wanted it to be. But I liked the staff and went with my gut to move her in there. I was so afraid she would be angry and demand to go home. To my surprise, she never mentioned it and settled in pretty well. They have a really great staff that is friendly and down to earth. I never feel like they are just telling me what I want to hear. When I visit I often find my mother actually interacting with staff or other patients there. And she is doing more activities (cake decorating, trivia, karaoke, tea parties, art of all sorts, even quilting!) than I ever imagined. They have done a nice job making sure there is something for everyone since the patients have a very wide range of abilities. It’s not perfect, but it’s about as close as it’s going to get when you’re dealing with dementia. I feel like the staff truly know and love the people who live there. The managers are responsive and good at finding solutions to whatever issues I have brought to their attention. Oh and it (almost) always smells really good- like clean and fresh not just air freshener. That’s huge for me. I can’t stand “that smell” of nursing homes. I would recommend anyone I know that needs to make the tough choice of placing their family member to do it at Sunrise!"

"My sister is placed at the Atrium at Faxon Woods. She is quite happy there, and she likes the meals. She got COVID the first couple of weeks, but she's doing much better now. The people had gotten it, but now it's only like down to one, and everybody's wearing masks and the whole bit. My sister is adjusting very well. We're quite happy with it. She has a single room, and she has a bed, a dresser, and a nightstand. She has her own bathroom, and she likes that she has privacy. It is a more studio set up. With regards to activities, they have different people coming in, and a guitar player comes in and sings songs. And then they have arts and crafts, they have exercise things that they do, and they have nuns that come in and say a mass for them. It's quite active. They've got quite a bit of things. That's what's good for her and it keeps her happy."

"We toured Allerton House Weymouth. What we like best about them is the decor and the appearance of the place. We like the location, too. Everything basically meets our expectations of what we would be looking for should we decide to move somewhere. However, they probably would not provide transportation to our doctors that we use now. The staff members were good. It looked like there was a good variety of food and a lot of options that you can take. It's very flexible as far as when you eat."

"My uncle lived at here for 8 months before succumbing to lung cancer. I found the staff to be kind and compassionate. They helped us to put him on hospice so that his last days were comfortable and he didn't have to go to a hospital setting. "