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Residential Amenities

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Overlooking the Neponset River, Standish Village at Lower Mills is housed in a registered historic landmark, a distinctive mill building completely renovated with all the modern conveniences. The community has 85 apartments and numerous comfortable community rooms.

Community Features

Spacious living room with grand piano & fireplace
Formal library with built-in bookshelves
Two dining rooms where residents enjoy restaurant-style dining
Private dining room where residents celebrate special occasions
Large community room for social events, lectures and activities
Outdoor courtyard & roof deck
Beauty-barber salon
Laundry facilities on each floor
State of the art fire/smoke detectors & built-in sprinkler system
Private mailboxes
Elevators on each wing
Handrails
Ample parking

Apartment Features

Spacious studio, 1BR & 2BR apartments
Variety of floor plans available
Large windows, high ceilings & spacious closets
Kitchenette with refrigerator-freezer & microwave oven
Full bath with a walk-in shower featuring safety grab bars & built-in seat
Individually controlled heat & air conditioning
24-hour emergency response system
Telephone, cable TV & internet hook-up
Window treatments
Wall-to-wall carpeting
Generous closet space

Photo Tour

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An Enriched Quality of Life for Seniors with Memory Loss

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Our Memory Support Neighborhood offers a gentle and secure environment for individuals with memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease. Residents’ needs are addressed with compassion by staff professionally trained in Alzheimer’s and dementia care.

Our goals are to enhance residents’ existing strengths and skills and to minimize limitations through “failure-free” therapeutic activities and services. Daily activities are based on the concept of creating pleasant days. Each resident’s Wellness Care Plan is developed in cooperation with family and reflects the resident’s interests, hobbies and professional skills before the onset of the impairment. This approach, with strong family involvement, helps residents maintain their individuality, independence and dignity.

A Family Partnership

Our innovative programming, expert compassionate staff and homelike environment offer individuals with memory loss the best quality of life and their family’s peace of mind. We recognize that the effects of Alzheimer’s disease are far-reaching. We encourage family involvement in developing their loved one’s Wellness Care Plan and we provide on-going services to family members including regular conferences, support group meetings, educational programs and a resource library.

A Socially Active Community

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Lauren Scherer
Social Program Director

Residents plan their day to the fullest by selecting from a wide array of activities and enjoying entertaining and educational events. Our Social Program, developed with resident input, offers many opportunities for residents to spend time with each other, pursue individual interests, and host their families and friends at our special gatherings.

A variety of programs address all of the needs that every person has -- social, physical, spiritual and intellectual. Our activities are not developed to keep people busy - they are designed to nurture and inspire. How residents decide to spend their days is always a personal individual choice, respected by our staff.

Here are a few examples of the many activities you'll find in our community.

Musical entertainment
Shopping, dining & sightseeing excursions
Intergenerational programs with local schools & scout troops
Daily exercise classes & walking club
Spiritual discussion group & opportunities for worship
Social gatherings, parties & seasonal events
Resident men's & women's clubs
Educational programs & current event group discussions
Painting, cooking & computer classes
Gardening
Cinema feature, bridge, bingo, poker, games & trivia

Our Services & Amenities

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Standish Village is a monthly rental community offering Assisted Living and state-of-the-art Memory Support Care. Our supportive services, delivered with care and compassion, enhance residents' independence and dignity and provide peace of mind for residents and their families. We offer a range of accomodations and service packages. Specific monthly rates depend upon the size and location of the apartment, as well as service options chosen by the resident. Please call for information about our all-inclusive monthly rates. Families appreciate that our community does not have any hidden charges or surprise fees.

Lifestyle Amenities & Services

Three delicious meals prepared daily by our chef & served by wait staff
A full program of social, educational, cultural & spiritual activities
Scheduled group outings in our private van
Weekly apartment housekeeping & daily trash removal
Weekly laundering of towels & bed linens (washers & dryers available for personal use)
Full use of indoor & outdoor community areas
Maintenance of building & grounds

Personal Care & Wellness Services

Access to on-site trained personal care staff 24 hours a day
Medication management assistance
Personal care assistance (help with showering, dressing & personal hygiene)
Personalized Wellness Care Plan
24-hour personal emergency response system in every apartment
Semiannual health assessments by a registered nurse
Wellness Program, including exercise classes to improve strength & balance

Comprehensive Memory Support Services

Dedicated, experienced professional Program Director
24-hour trained personal care staff with high staff-to-resident ratios
Personalized Wellness Care Plan developed by interdisciplinary team
Assistance with personal care, including leisurely bathing and dressing
Self-administered medication management
Family-style dining with meal choices incorporating healthy foods and delicious recipes based on our state-of-the-art Memory Preservation Nutrition® Program
Daily bed making and housekeeping services
Weekly laundry service
Comprehensive enrichment activities program with a wide variety of structured daily activities, including exercise, seven days a week
On-site Wellness Programs, including exercise classes
Supervised outings with transportation provided
Caregiver support groups and regular meetings with family members

Additional Services Available

We also offer personal laundry services, housekeeping beyond once a week, guest meals, tray service, and more. Please ask for a full listing of additional available services and their fees. The following services are provided by outside vendors and rates are established by the providers.

Hairdressing & barber services
Dry cleaning services (pick up & delivery)
Pharmacy delivery service
Private telephone, cable TV & internet service
Third-party healthcare services, including temporary agency skilled nursing,
podiatry, physical therapy & occupational therapy

Testimonials

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"Everyone knows my name--they stop in the hallway to ask me how my day is going and it makes me feel good about myself and where I am in my life."

- Hugh O'Donohue, Resident, Memory Support Neighborhood

"I've lived at Standish for over three years. I have my own apartment but don't have to do worry about anything--housekeeping, bed-making and laundry are all done for me!"

- Kathleen Devine, Resident

"I used to sing in the choir at St. Gregory's Church on Dorchester Avenue. Now I sing at Standish and participate in all of the art therapy classes. Of course, the monthly bowling club is my favorite pastime."

- Bobby Corrigan, Resident

Application Form

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:49:15 -0500

Click here to print our Application for Residency. Please fax or mail the completed application to the attention of Katrina Gove, Acting Executive Director.

Mailing Address:
Standish Village
1190 Adams Street
Dorchester, Massachusetts
02124

Phone: 617-298-5656
Fax: 617-298-2508
Email: info@standishvillage.com

Thank you for your interest in our community!

Contact Us

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:17:03 -0500

Call, email or use the Online Info Request Form below to contact us. Thank you for your interest in our community!

To arrange a private tour, call Jean Patel Bushnell, Executive Director.

Phone: Tel: 617-298-5656
Fax: 617-298-2508
Email: info@standishvillage.com

To print our Application for Residency, click here.

Read More about Jean Patel Bushnell, Executive Director.

Directions

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:17:24 -0500

From North:

Route 93 South to Exit 11B, Granite Avenue. Go over bridge, then take first left onto Milton Street. Take next left onto Adams Street. Standish Village is about one mile on the left.

From South:

Route 93 North to Exit 11, Granite Avenue. Go over bridge, then take first left onto Milton Street. Take next left on to Adams Street. Standish Village is about one mile on the left.

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