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Senior housing types near Westwood, Massachusetts
Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree
40 Clapboardtree St, Norwood, MA
At Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree, we are committed to ensuring that our every service and amenity will help create the enriched, active life you deserve. It starts with our surroundings. Our community beautifully balances privacy, safety and security, with well-appointed dining rooms...
White Oak Cottages
6 Longwood Drive, Westwood, MA
Our goal at White Oak Cottages is to offer our residents homes where they enjoy excellent quality of life and quality of care. The home itself has been thoughtfully designed with the happiness and well being of our residents in mind. The White Oak Cottages are homes where people want to live and...
Traditions of Dedham
735 Washington Street, Dedham, MA
Since 2002, Traditions of Dedham has been committed to not only our residents, but also the Dedham and neighboring community seniors for over 15 years. We are your trusted choice with a great reputation for quality and care. Here you'll find an active, vibrant senior community at Traditions of...
Sunrise of Norwood
86 Saunders Road, Norwood, MA
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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The Linden at Dedham
391 Common St, Dedham, MA
Brookdale Dedham is a premiere assisted living and memory care community in Dedham, Massachusetts. Our community boasts an ideal location surrounded by conservation land on the Charles River just minutes from some of the country's best shopping, dining and medical centers. Dedham has a rich...
Bridges by EPOCH at Westwood
140 University Avenue, Westwood, MA
Peace of Mind for Massachusetts Seniors and Their Families, located in Westwood, MA, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood is built exclusively for area seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Here, our compassionate team, easy-to-navigate households...
NewBridge on the Charles Memory Care
6000 Great Meadow Rd, Dedham, MA
You want the best for your loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. So do we. Strongly informed by research, memory care assisted living at NewBridge on the Charles offers comfortable and secure apartments and living areas, stimulating programming that keeps residents...
New Pond Village, a CCRC
180 Main Street, Walpole, MA
Benchmark Senior Living at New Pond Village located in Walpole, MA provides independent living for active seniors who are looking to socialize, stay active, and no longer want the worry of owning a home. Are you ready to enjoy a carefree, maintenance-free lifestyle? Wouldn’t it be great to have...
Edelweiss Village
2220 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA
Cornerstone at Canton
175 Revere Street, Canton, MA
The new Cornerstone at Canton, opening Spring 2015, offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood featuring innovative, research-based programming for those with memory loss developed in affiliation with the Boston University...
The Wingate Residences of Needham & One Wingate Way
235 Gould Street, Needham, MA
Voted Best Assisted Living in Boston in 2014 & 2015 by SENIORADVISOR.COM and Voted Best Retirement Living Residence in Needham and Surrounding Communities by the Readers of Hometown Weekly in 2014. The Residences at Wingate is an Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care Community in...
Orchard Cove Hebrew SeniorLife
1 Del Pond Dr, Canton, MA
Orchard Cove is a warm, inclusive, and award-winning senior living community in Canton, Massachusetts. Created by Hebrew SeniorLife, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School and a leading nonprofit senior care and aging research organization, Orchard Cove is known for its resident-driven culture....
Adelaide of Newton Centre NOW OPEN
157 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, MA
The Pettee House at Newton
277 Elliot St, Newton, MA
Sophia Snow House
1215 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA
Sophia Snow House, Inc. is a non-profit, licensed, residential care community in a state-of-the art building. Services include meals, housekeeping, laundry services, activities, transportation, nursing staff on site, hairdresser and much more! We are convenient to the attractions of downtown...
The Arbors at Stoughton
2121 Central St, Stoughton, MA
Wingate Residences at Boylston Place
615 Heath St, Chestnut Hill, MA
Boylston Place at Chestnut Hill is a senior living community that provides traditional assisted living with security and every opportunity for a full, enriching life. Owned and operated by Wingate Senior Living, Boylston Place is located in one of Massachusetts' most exclusive and picturesque...
The Falls At Cordingly Dam
2300 Washington St, Newton, MA
A magnificent waterfall that once powered an 18th century mill creates a dramatic setting for The Falls at Cordingly Dam. Tucked away in a charming historic village, this is an extraordinary natural haven where fond memories and family traditions thrive. Inside, you'll find a familiar feeling of...
Waterstone at Wellesley
27 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA
Waterstone at Wellesley is the best there is in the Wellesley region. Located by the Charles River in Wellesley, Waterstone is the only assisted living community. We offer security and independence, giving you the peace and tranquility you require as a senior resident. Even more, Waterstone is...
Standish Village
1190 Adams Street, Boston, MA
Standish Village offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood featuring innovative, research-based programming for those with memory loss developed in affiliation with the Boston University School of Medicine Alzheimer's Disease...
Rogerson House
434 Jamaica Way, Jamaica Plain, MA
Originally opened as the Boston Alzheimer’s Center in 1997, Rogerson House was the first community in the Boston area to provide care exclusively to individuals living with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias. Rogerson House continues to be recognized as both a pioneer and leader in the...
Goddard House
165 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA
Chestnut Park At Cleveland Circle
50 Sutherland Rd, Brighton, MA
Benchmark Senior Living at Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle in Brighton, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or...
Whitney Place at Sharon
675 South Main Street, Sharon, MA
NOW OPEN!This community offers traditional assisted living residences and memory care assisted living—warm and gracious settings for older adults needing a little help with daily routines, featuring private and shared apartments. Residents there will receive individual attention from nurses,...
Seth Mann 2
349 N Main, Randolph, MA
The Seth Mann 2nd Home for Women, located in Randolph, Mass., is a unique, small-scale residence. This lovely, historic home, which opened in 1921, can accommodate up to five women, each with a spacious private bedroom. It is a perfect option for an independent older woman who, rather than live...
Sunrise of Newton (Opening Spring 2021)
431 Washington St., Newton, MA
Providence House
180 Corey Road, Brighton, MA
Providence House at Corey Park offers independent and assisted living for people age 62 and over who want or need supportive services. The non-sectarian community was co-developed by the Archdiocese of Boston Planning Office for Urban Affairs and E.A. Fish Associates, and is managed by Welch...
Whitney Place at Natick
3 Vision Dr, Natick, MA
Whitney Place combines all the comforts and more convenience than you could ever find at home. It’s a warm and gracious setting for seniors needing a little help with daily routines, featuring private or shared apartments.Residents receive individual attention from our nurses, dedicated...
Maplewood at Weston
99 Norumbega Road, Weston, MA
Maplewood at Weston is located along the Charles River in one of the most desirable suburbs in the country. Surrounded by the tranquil countryside, our community is just minutes from the many cultural attractions of Boston, including the Museum of Fine Arts and The Boston Symphony Orchestra. We...
Evans Park At Newton Corner
430 Centre Street, Newton, MA
Evans Park at Newton Corner in Newton, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation to and from doctor’s...
Sunrise of Braintree
618 Granite Street, Braintree, MA
Sunrise of Braintree is located minutes from Route 128, Interstate 93 and Route 1, just minutes from South Shore Plaza. Our Victorian-style Mansion was built in 2007 and is set back from the road to provide a tranquil, peaceful environment, surrounded by lush landscaping, green lawns, and paved...
Bridges by EPOCH at Sudbury NOW OPEN
1 Farmstead Lane, Sudbury, MA
Designed exclusively for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, Bridges by EPOCH at Sudbury offers exceptional care and an engaging, fulfilling lifestyle to individuals living with dementia in Middlesex County, as well as peace of mind for their families. Our community...
Sunrise of Wayland
285 Commonwealth Road, Wayland, MA
In beautiful, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care 24 hours a day/7 days a week and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of...
The Residence at Watertown Square
20 Summer St, Watertown, MA
We are located in the heart of historic Watertown, steps from the Charles River and an easy proximity to shopping, houses of worship, recreation and the many cultural attractions that the area offers. We serve the communities surrounding us including Belmont, Newton, Waltham and Cambridge.The...
Assisted Living at Fenno House
540 Hancock St, Quincy, MA
Fenno House has provided senior housing in the Wollaston section of Quincy for 42 years. Developed by Wollaston Lutheran Church and HUD, Fenno is not-for-profit and non-sectarian. Our residents come primarily from Boston and South Shore towns. Fenno House has offered certified Assisted Living for...
Brigham House
341 Mt Auburn Street, Watertown, MA
Brigham House is an affordable assisted living residence located in Watertown, MA about 10 minutes from downtown Boston. Situated near Watertown Square, Brigham House was born out of the restoration of a historic schoolhouse. Renovated in 2002, the house offers 62 apartments and features a staff...
Atria Marina Place
Four Seaport Drive, Quincy, MA
At Atria Marina Place, you'll find a welcoming senior community just 10 minutes from Boston on the seaside enclave of Marina Bay. Invite friends and family to enjoy the fresh breeze coming from the water or participate in one of more than 250 monthly activities.Atria Marina Place offers a choice...
Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community
352 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA
Located just minutes from Symphony Hall, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, residents of the Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community live in the heart of Boston's thriving cultural and entertainment world. Convenient to nearby shopping, restaurants, and a host of...
Doolittle Home
16 Bird Street, Foxborough, MA
The decision to explore retirement communities is complex, involving different considerations for you, your spouse, your children, or your advisers.Since 1915, Doolittle Home has been providing exceptional care and peace of mind for residents and their families. Frequently described as a bed and...
The Atrium at Faxon Woods
2003 Falls Boulevard, Quincy, MA
The Atrium at Faxon Woods is an assisted living residence designed exclusively to serving the needs of individuals with memory loss. Our goal, in everything we do, is to create an environment that feels safe and familiar, empowering and fulfilling. Each detail of our unique, single story...
Grove Manor Estates
160 Grove St, Braintree, MA
Brookdale Quincy Bay
99 Brackett Street, Quincy, MA
Welcome to the Good LifeIf you are ready to exchange the burdens of household chores for scenic views of Quincy Bay and the breathtaking Boston skyline, our independent and assisted living community is the place for you. You can enjoy all the conveniences of the city without sacrificing the...
The Residence at Valley Farm
369 Pond Street, Ashland, MA
Located in historic Ashland, our brand-new community boasts easy proximity to great shopping, houses of worship, I-495 and all of the wonderful cultural and recreational attractions in the area.We offer 80 apartments for 84 residents; a combination of 29 studio, 29 one-bedroom and 2 two-bedroom...
Sunrise of Weston
135 North Avenue, Weston, MA
Sunrise of Weston has been serving the needs of seniors and their families since 1997 in our historic home, formerly known as the Drabbington Inn and later as the Westonian Inn. Famous for a homelike ambiance, Sunrise of Weston offers 29 apartments, each of which has a private bathroom with a...
Traditions of Wayland
10 Green Way, Wayland, MA
Traditions of Wayland is a senior community located in Wayland, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County, which offers assisted living, independent living and Alzheimer's memory care. Based in a stunning New England estate, the residence is surrounded by acres of beautiful land but is still within...
Neville Place
650 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA
Neville Place offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood featuring innovative, research-based programming for those with memory loss developed in affiliation with the Boston University School of Medicine Alzheimer's Disease...
Cadbury Commons
66 Sherman St, Cambridge, MA
Cadbury Commons is a family owned and operated Assisted Living Community located across from Denehey Park in Cambridge, MA. Seniors choose Cadbury as a residence that provides an independent lifestyle. Assisted Living services are offered to foster that independence, not remove...
Brookdale Cushing Park
300 West Farm Pond Road, Framingham, MA
Quality Care Today and TomorrowIf you are ready to exchange the burdens of household chores and maintenance for a lifestyle rich in comfort and quality care, prepare to savor the good life. Nestled on more than 100 acres in Framingham, Massachusetts, our community offers a wonderful quality of...
Carmel Terrace
933 Central St, Framingham, MA
Carmel Terrace is a not-for-profit, non-denominational, assisted living community operated by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, leaders in providing care for older adults for more than 75 years. We serve the individual who wishes to maintain their independence but would enjoy and...
Zelma Lacey House
9 West School Street, Charlestown, MA
Just like the gas-lit streets of Charlestown, Zelma Lacey House lights your life with care! This beautiful Assisted Living community of 66 studio and one-bedroom apartment homes, many with affordable programs, is situated in the heart of Boston's historic Charlestown neighborhood-- and within...
Westwood, Massachusetts
Assisted Living
Assisted living communities administer supervision, personal care, and social interaction to persons who are about 65 years old. The types of service offered often involve support with ADLs. Occupants may be kept under observation and evaluation. In certain cases, communities may offer Alzheimer’s care, nursing care, or hospice. In Massachusetts, the annual median cost for an assisted living community is around $67,680 . The state of Massachusetts maintains specific rules associated with this type of community. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs regulates this type of community. This community has a number of provisions concerning food and diet which include communities must provide up to three regularly scheduled meals daily, qualified dietitian must counsel residents regarding therapeutic diets and other dietary issues, a qualified dietitian must review residents’ dietary needs, and a qualified dietitian must review the residence’s dietary plans at least every 6 months. This type of community is required to have a staff member on duty 24 hours a day. There must be one toilet for every 1 residents and one bath or shower for every 1 residents. Staff are required to obtain training in a variety of subjects. These areas include Review of the aging process, management of self-administered medications, Job requirements, and resident bill of rights. Before a resident is accepted, they must go through a service plan screening to ensure their needs are going to be met. This screening includes a number of areas of interest such as assessment of residents ability to manage medications, assessment of allergies and dietary needs, assessment of residents current diagnoses and medical history, and assessment of the individual’s needs and preferences. This type of community is required to offer a number of services. These include timely assistance with urgent or emergency needs, assistance with instrumental activities of daily living, management of self-administered prescription or over-the-counter medications, and assistance with activities of daily living . This community type has a number of provisions pertaining to medication assistance. These provisions include reminding residents to take medications, management of self-administered medications, and observing residents while they take the medication. Public assistance is available through Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver program.
Demographics and Values
Based on gender, 48.7% are male and 51.3% are female. The median age of Westwood is 45 years old. In Westwood, 7.1% of the citizens are veterans. Westwood has a population density of 553 people per square mile. The current population of Westwood consists of 15,597 people. Of the population of Westwood 70.4% have a college degree, 11.9% have a high-school diploma, and 33.7% have a graduate degree. Demographically, Westwood is 1.9% Hispanic, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.1% other or not specified, 7.6% Asian, 0.3% black, 1.6% mixed race, 89.5% white, and 0.0% Native American. Out of the total population of Westwood, 6.4% consider themselves widows, 0.9% do not have health insurance, 1.9% live in poverty, and 67.6% participate in the labor force.
Cost of Living
Cost of living can be the major factor when deciding what care option fits best. Monthly, the median rent in Westwood is around $2,528 per month and the median home value in Westwood is around $662,125. The rent burden for Westwood is around 19.2% of the average monthly income.
State Information
An overview of Massachusetts
There are 78 hospitals and 129 health centers that service a population of 6,941,273. Cape Cod Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and New England Baptist Hospital are among the top three highest ranked hospitals in the state. Out of a national average of 100, Massachusetts has a cost of living index rating of 134, a grocery index rating of 114, and a housing index rating of 170. Massachusetts is ranked 8th in quality of life and 2nd in healthcare. The natural beauty of Massachusetts is ranked 26th in the nation.
Social demographics of the state
In Massachusetts, 30% of the population is over the age of 55. The median age in the state is 39. The state of Massachusetts ranks 16th in the country for diversity and the state is considered very LGBTQ friendly. In the last presidential election 60% of Massachusetts residents voted Democrat and 33% voted Republican. In terms of religious values, 23% of Massachusetts’s population regularly attend some form of service and there are in total 4,200 different congregations. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-9%, Mainline Protestant-10%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-3%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%. In Massachusetts there are 27 masonic lodges.
State-wide weather information
The average temperature in the winter falls to around 28F. The average high winter temperature is around 45F in the month of January. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 7F in the month of December. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 68F. The average high summer temperature is around 85F in the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 50F during the month of June. On average, Massachusetts has an air quality index rating of around 38.9 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of May with a rating of around 47.5 AQI. The most precipitation occurs in May with an average of 6.10 inches of precipitation a month. The average monthly precipitation for the state of Massachusetts is around 4.04 inches. Massachusetts experiences an average humidity rating of about 71%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 71% in the month of December. While residents of Massachusetts mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Massachusetts can include hurricanes, earthquakes (moderate), and and tornadoes.
Wildlife to be found in Massachusetts
The state of Massachusetts has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of Sycamore, Flowering Dogwood, Eastern Red Cedar, and Eastern Hemlock. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the Black Bears, the White Pine, the Spotted Geranium, or the Woodchucks. The state animal of Massachusetts is the Woodchucks.
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