Memory Care Communities in Worcester, MA

"I went to visit Sunrise of Leominster because it was recommended at our senior center. It was a very beautiful and nice place. The woman who toured us around was wonderful. But with my mother's income, a shared room was what she would get. Their shared apartment had one big room, one smaller room, a shared small living room and also a shared small bathroom. It would have been better if there were private bathrooms for each of the shared apartments. "

"I toured Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living and got some information. I was very happy. The woman was on time, explained things, and answered a lot of questions. I actually had someone else with me, so it was nice. She took her time to answer the questions from the other person as well. She gave us this nice hard covered book when we left. It was just a nice, extra thoughtful gift, and something that wasn't related to the nursing home. It was just something they found inspirational for this time, as we are trying to figure out how to help a family member and loved one. I appreciated that. We weren't rushed. We took our time. It's a very nice facility and very clean. It's a little above my price range for my dad, but definitely one that I'm considering. I just did the memory care there."

"Brookdale Cushing Park was clean, and the elevators worked. The rooms were a little small but had full kitchenettes and two bedrooms. They had all the amenities, except for a swimming pool. They had an exercise room with machines, like a treadmill and other things I can use. The food looked good."

"My visit to Manor on the Hill was wonderful. It has a very homey and nice comfortable feel, good programs, and an adult day care program which my grandmother was attending. It was an incredibly smooth transition for her to move into the memory care unit. The facility is very nice. They have a spa and a barbershop, and a doctor, podiatrist, and nurse practitioner come to visit regularly. The staff all know each other. It was much closer to our house. "

"My brother moved into Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings. They have a lot of programs they offer to the clients there, and they have a very active social group and game group. They also have light activities and exercise activities, and they may be more moderate depending on what the clients can do. They have chair activities to keep them going. Also, with the activities, they provide good hand-eye coordination. There are a lot of sensory activities to help keep the perceptual and muscular system active. They provide simple ones like movies, and they have local entertainment. They come in and sing songs from different genres. They have a cocktail hour that they do once a month, where they create different cocktails of the month. It has a lot of things to choose from for participating. My brother says everybody is very friendly and very attentive, and if he doesn't go down for meals, they come and make sure he's okay. He says that the food is good. If he doesn't like what's there, they can always make him burgers and stuff like that that is not on the menu. They have a menu where you have a couple of options to choose from. They have a good maintenance staff, and they come and do his laundry. The place is very neat, and I haven't seen any issues there at all. Compared to some of the other places that we viewed, they were slightly above, but the quality of the environment just seemed welcoming, and that's why we chose the place."

"Wonderfully managed and equipped facility located in a scenic rural part of MA, yet close to any requirements or services an active older couple might wish for. It's also perfect for someone who's life style is more leisurely."

"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! "

"My mother is a current resident of Maplewood at Weston. I visited many local assisted-living facilities and Maplewood at Weston was the best match for my mother. It is not huge which makes dining and activities accessible and convenient for her. The food is spectacular, really fine-dining quality. The activities are intelligent, varied and beautifully facilitated. Everyone is warm, welcoming and caring. If you are looking for a place "where everyone knows your name", Maplewood should be your choice. In addition, they have handled the COVID pandemic very conscientiously and kept everyone safe from infection through the summer, fall and winter. The wellness staff responds promptly and appropriately to my mother when she has a health issue. The management has been very responsive to any questions or issues that have arisen. My mother thinks she is on a luxury cruise!"

"Smithfield Woods Senior Living was a beautiful facility. That staff was very kind, and the hard part for us was the price was not what we were looking for, but they were friendly. It had nice facilities and lots of options. There was laundry and a gym, and it was clean."

"I had moved into Wingate Residences at Needham, but I had to move out again, not that I got sick and nobody around me got sick, but I knew I'd be in lockdown in their senior living and that would defeat the purpose of my living there, so I moved back home. I was there for a couple of weeks. They were very nice. It was a lovely place. They provide excellent service, good food, and things that you would hope for, but I didn't want to be isolated. There's a library, a swimming pool, a fitness center, and a theater, but I couldn't take advantage of any of these things because of the Covid lockdown. I had two Covid tests, so I had to stay in quarantine the whole time. The physical appearance was beautiful. I had a little experience with the activities. I heard an excellent lecture on my first day, but then I had to go on quarantine, so I didn't get to experience anything."

"The rooms are good size....not huge but bigger than other places. The staff is pleasant and friendly and they have smiles on their faces that show they are happy working here. They are very compassionate and caring and they all work together with the family as a team! The Administrator is so friendly and if you have a problem she and everyone involved will work together to rectify the situation! Stop by her office to say hello....she loves that and you will be happy you did! The Admissions director is very personable and will make your experience at St. Mary very pleasant! She will be your long lasting friend as will everyone! St. Mary Health Care Center is a super clean facility. The floors, restrooms, etc are sparkling. Kudos to housekeeping....thank you for keeping the facility smelling fresh! I have my dad and my mother in law in this facility and I could not be happier. They are also happy being at St. Mary's. They really enjoy playing Bingo and listening to the musicians that come in from time to time. The facility is located in the heart of Worcester MA and is up on a hill and somewhat secluded and very safe! They have a brand new park that the facility has access to through a locked gate from their parking lot that the residents can enjoy in the nice weather. It's really beautiful! They have a beautiful sunroom off the dining room and a private patio off the sunroom with benches, tables and umbrellas....in the nicer weather of course. So before you make any decision on where to place your loved one please check out St. Mary's...go for a visit...you won't be dissapointed! "

"My mother moved into the Harmony section of Notre Dame du Lac 6/08. She has early Alzheimer's and needs prompting & cues. The Harmony floor is secure, the rooms are located in a beautifully designed floor plan, with a courtyard in the center. The rooms are very nicely laid out & residents have a sense of privacy, even with a roommate. The staff is very attentive, and there is low staff turnover, so residents have a continuity of care, important to elderly dealing with memory issues. There is a chapel in the building, many activities are provided, entertainment is frequent, and the residents are always treated with utmost respect. Although my mother is Protestant, she was included in services, and was a member of the Charming Chimers Choir. My mother thrived in this environment until a decline in her health forced us to make a change. I highly recommend Notre Dame du Lac. "

"I went to Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community. Everything was nice. It was clean. It didn't have any foul odors. It looked modern and well-maintained. The person who accommodated me during the tour, her name is Tracy and was very nice and very knowledgeable. There were some people playing bingo. Some light exercise programs were going on. They were preparing to have some entertainment that evening. They had plenty of things going on, which was good. I was there when people were getting ready to eat dinner, and the dining facility was busy."

"I have to start out by saying that the situation with my mom was fluid and we were not getting a lot of information from the hospital she was admitted to. It was evident, based on the situation, that she would not be able to go to the home she had known for 46+ years. With that being said, we (my sisters and I) worked with Lisa and she made the process seamless. We had previously discussed finding her an assisted living home when she was ready, but the need to find one became a top priority in a matter of days. My sister reached out a few places but none met the needs we were looking for. One of the places we contacted referred us to Golden Pond and I will forever be thankful that they did. In our darkest hours, Lisa, Doug, Grace and the rest of the Golden Pond community were the shining light that we so desperately needed. From the moment we initiated the conversation, through the application process, and after the move-in, the staff has been and continues to be a partner in helping my mom transition into the next phase of her life. To say that my mom is introverted would be an understatement. In the short time that she has been at Golden Pond, my sisters and I, as well as my aunts, have seen a change (for the better) in my mom. She is thriving at Golden Pond. She has made friends and is comfortable in her new community. This is more than we could have, as a family, hoped for. I cannot say enough about the folks that work for and run Golden Pond. I am confident in saying that the care, support, and communication provided by Golden Pond far exceeds what we were looking for."