Independence and choice is valued at any age, but grows increasingly important as we grow older. Unfortunately, some seniors equate independence with remaining in their "own" home and resist the idea of moving to senior housing despite the many benefits, including an enhanced social life, improved safety and security, and increased independence.
Many adult children don’t know when or how to encourage their parents to make the move from home to assisted living. If you are struggling with this issue and answer “yes” to some of these key questions, it is probably time for a change....
Encouraging a parent or other loved one to make a move to senior housing can be stressful for all concerned. We have worked with thousands of families like yours to find the best senior housing and care option for a loved one. Each of our Executive Directors works closely with families and potential residents to guide you through the search process, answer all of your questions, help you sort out financial issues, and assist you with a smooth transition to one of our communities. Here is some general information to get you started....
There are so many questions seniors and their families have concerning assisted living. Please browse through our web site - it is chock full of information! Feel free to call any of our communities and ask for the Executive Director to ask your questions in person. Our list of Frequently Asked Questions provides a brief overview of some top concerns and questions.
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Armbrook Village Independent Living, Assisted Living & Compass Memory Support Under Construction Westfield, MA 01085 Phone: 413-568-0000 Email: info@armbrookvillage.com |
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Compass on the Bay Memory Support Assisted Living 1380 Columbia Road Boston, MA 02127 Phone: 617-268-5450 Fax: 617-268-3463 Email: info@compassonthebay.com |
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Compass at Hopkinton Memory Support Assisted Living 50 West Main Street Hopkinton, MA 01748 Phone: 508-435-1011 Fax: 508-435-0410 Email: info@compasshopkinton.com |
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The Cambridge Homes Gracious Independent & Assisted Living 360 Mount Auburn Street Cambridge, MA 02138 Phone: 617-876-0369 Fax: 617-876-6432 Email: info@thecambridgehomes.org |
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Cape Cod Senior Residences Independent & Assisted Living 100 Dr. Julius Kelley Lane Bourne, MA 02559 Phone: 508-564-4474 Fax: 508-564-4574 Email: info@capecodseniorresidences.com |
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Concord Park Independent Living, Assisted Living & Compass Memory Support 68 Commonwealth Ave Concord, MA 01742 Phone: 978-369-4728 Fax: 978-369-5381 Email: info@concordpark.net |
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John F. Kennedy Apartments Independent Living & Assisted Care Services 55 Essex Street Cambridge, MA 02139 Phone: 617-499-7147 Fax: 617-499-7161 Email: info@jfkapartments.com |
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Methuen Village Assisted Living & Compass Memory Support 4 Gleason Street Methuen, MA 01844 Phone: 978-685-2220 Fax: 978-685-2236 Email: info@methuenvillage.com |
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Nashoba Park Assisted Living 15 Winthrop Avenue Ayer, MA 01432 Phone: 978-772-0707 Fax: 978-772-0799 Email: info@nashobapark.com |
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Neville Place at Fresh Pond Assisted Living & Compass Memory Support 650 Concord Avenue Cambridge, MA 02138 Phone: 617-497-8700 Fax: 617-497-4440 Email: info@nevilleplace.org |
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Standish Village at Lower Mills Assisted Living & Compass Memory Support 1190 Adams Street Boston , MA 02124 Phone: 617-298-5656 Fax: 617-298-2508 Email: info@standishvillage.com |
Assisted Living residents and their families often ask us about Advance Directives and DNRs, which give individuals the opportunity to make legally binding decisions about their future medical care. Find out more about these documents.