Memory Care Communities in North Chelmsford, MA

"We are thinking of choosing Windham Terrace for my aunt, it's an excellent facility. The staff has been very helpful and was a pleasure to deal with. The facility is clean, they've got activities, they've got hairdressing, and dining facilities and the place was very nicely laid out. They also have a gym, and salon, the place was immaculate and the hallways were very nice."

"I love living at Windsor Place.The people are nice, and the staff is very helpful and attentive o my needs.The nursing staff is knowledgeable as well. The activities keep me active. "

"Ashland Farm at North Andover is as nice as any of the others that I looked at, and it is close to where I live, that's why we chose it. The staff and the people who run the place are all very nice. My brother doesn't involve himself in many activities, but there are plenty of them if he wants to. The facilities are lovely. They have a very nice dining room, a salon, little meeting rooms, and other things."

"My father is in Windrose at Woburn. They only take people who have dementia and Alzheimer's. It's very clean. The staff and the services are excellent. They have all kinds of activities. They play games, they do arts and crafts, they have entertainment come in, and they sing. One thing I am not happy about is the food. I'm going to reach out to the executive director of the facility, and we need to have a conversation because I am not happy with the food. They're very reasonable price-wise."

"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."

"If I had to put my sister somewhere, Wingate Residences at Haverhill is where she will go. First of all, everyone was very friendly. But what I liked most about it was when you went in, you could see from one side of the building to the other. There were no corridors or hallways. The memory care was absolutely beautiful in the sense of the colors. They used bright colors like orange and lime green. Not totally, but with cream colors. And then every person's doorway was painted a different color, so they would know their doorway. You could walk from the very beginning to the end of the building, but you could still see on both sides. It was very open. I loved it. They had a butterfly walk when the butterflies come in the spring and summer. And the courtyards were very nicely done. It's just one white building, and that's it. It had assisted living and memory care all in one building. The staff that I met was fabulous."

"My husband will be moving into Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings. We chose it because it had a very high level of care. It's a small facility. They have 50 residents at the most, and that includes assisted living and memory care. It seemed to be very well run. The people I've met were very pleasant, friendly, informative, and very cheerful, and that was very important to me. It was bright and cheerful in the memory care area. They had a courtyard and a space for exercise. They had a salon. They had a lovely patio, and the grounds were beautiful."

"EPOCH of Weston is a magnificent facility. The staff was wonderful and they are very caring. All the residents seemed very happy there and they feel very safe. They have people come in and do entertainment and things. They had dinners. They had coffee hours and all different things. I would recommend this facility. "

"The surroundings at Maplewood at Weston were very nice. We had lunch there, which was good. They're making some improvements to the facility. The apartments were good size. They did have two-bedroom suites and single bedroom suites available. They have all amenities. They have trips, and they have music people visiting. They have a nice library and a big deck area. "

"I recently visited Manor on The Hill and was so happy with my tour. There logo states "The difference is caring" and I felt that on my tour andmeeting the staff and residents everyone looked so happy. They had a great activity going on which the residents seemed to love. We stayed for lunch and it was wonderful. My Mom kept telling she is not ready for assisted living and after the tour she said "when can I move in". "

"Atrium is a small facility exclusively devoted to memory care, housing about 50 residents. It's in a somewhat odd location"”easily accessible by major arteries, but it is in a turn off the highway"”and those visiting can easily end up at the nearby Marriott or run-down strip mall. The outside grounds are very pretty and the facility as a whole is well maintained, with nice artwork on the walls inside. A small reception area at the front is nicely furnished and provides coffee and cookies. Also, the reception desk is staffed by lovely, caring, attentive women who know all the residents by name. The dining hall is adequate and the food is excellent, with a good chef who prepares several choices daily. But the service in the dining hall somehow seems chaotic, and there are frequently dishes piled up and left on tables. There seems to be no organized process to how and when people get their food, and residents complain about that. There are several nice touches to the design and detail inside. For one thing, there is a big board with monthly happenings posted on it"”everything from food and activities to awards for staff. The two hallways housing the residents are hung with huge black and white photos of many of the residents, which are absolutely fabulous. When they walk by, they notice them"”and for those who are able, they become talking points. Another nice feature: Little stations are set up in the corridors with sewing machines and clothes, military garb, and a baby doll and changing table. The displays, which are changed frequently, are meant to be evocative and engage residents. They look great and encourage interaction. I see a client who loves hats"”and he often wears those he's picked up around the facility. A woman proudly takes care of the squishy baby doll. Housing is divided into two parts, according to the level of care needed. The rooms, which are of ample size, are all well maintained and residents are encouraged to decorate them with personal items such as family pictures and books. More than most places, you can learn a lot about the residents at Atrium by looking around their environs. Shadowboxes outside each of the rooms also identify their interests and sometimes provide good talking points for visitors, staff and residents. Many residents spend lots of time walking the hallways"”and there is also a lovely secured garden area and yard and path that they can use for walking. There is a TV and music room and activities on both wings include art projects, flower arranging and cooking; there are also some nice outings with van transportation provided, such as forays to a nearby dairy farm for ice cream. The one thing that gets most people involved seems to be any game involving a ball. There is often music playing"”of varying styles and types. As for staff, the admissions staffer and financial officer are terrific, although the director does not seem very hands-on. And there is a new activities director who's dynamite and very experienced"”and very committed, with her heart and soul in the right place. And there are several CNAs who seem to know their stuff; staffing ratio is about 4 or 5 to 1 resident. The staff is unusually diverse"”by race, ethnicity and gender, which is a good thing. But this is the most unclear staffing structure I've ever seen. It is very unclear who's in charge of what. If anything happens, such as a resident falling, they all rush over"”and all other activities stop. It can also be difficult to find a staff member when you need one. There is no social worker, and they could use one. This confused staffing structure leaves some feeling that all of the residents may need more care than they're getting. Recently, Atrium has switched the staff more to work on both sides of the building, so that they know all of the residents; unclear whether this is a good change"”especially for residents who prize routine and prefer to deal only with those they know well. "

"Sunrise of Leominster is truly a gem among the assisted living facilities in the Leominster/Fitchburg area. As you approach the facility, you already get the sense that great pride is taken in providing residents with the best possible. The building is incredibly well maintained and has a wonderfully landscaped approach. Inside, the positive impression continues as each space is fresh, clean, and thoughtfully decorated. The staff is incredibly professional while being personal and friendly: every one you meet greets you with a smile. The residents receive top-notch care and amenities are available to meet just about everyone's needs. While we've been visitors there, we've seen residents taking advantage of exercise classes, outings, games and reading clubs. The meals are certainly above the level you would expect from an assisted living facility and are delicious. The Sunrise of Leominster assisted living facility is someplace that definitely warrants a look when needing a placement in the Fitchburg/Leominster area. "

"I was so apprehensive when it became clear my dad needed memory care. He wanted to stay at home but honestly, it became impossible to support his wish as his dementia worsened. I didn’t know what to do but the staff at Elliot Hospital recommended the Arbors when my dad was in the emergency room. I am so glad I called! The Arbors staff got my dad to the Arbors fast. I’m so glad that in this still COVID-scary world that I was able to move my dad in and spend a few hours with him to get him settled. The staff has been amazing; two of the nursing assistants in my dad’s unit have been there for 35 years collectively. Everyone from the nursing assistants, to the nurses, to the managers and administrator have been so friendly and welcoming and the communication is excellent! I have the managers’ emails and cell phone numbers and I can’t believe how accessible they are, truly. I don’t abuse it but it’s so nice to reach out and get a timely response. When my dad was in rehab, I never got a call or email back from anyone. Amazing place and so much better than I imagined. "

"It was an excellent place. The layout was very good. The people are very pleasant and helpful. They do periodically offer virtual programs to show you what it's like to have Alzheimer's where you put on gloves and shoes and it gives you an indication of what these people are going through. They're friendly and welcoming, so I had a positive experience."