Standish Village | Dorchester’s Neighborhood Assisted Living & Memory Care Community
Standish Village at Lower Mills is the perfect place for Dorchester neighborhood natives to enter a community full of possibilities! Located in the heart of Dorchester’s Lower Mills area, only a couple of miles from South Boston, our community has so much to offer to area seniors, especially being situated among plenty of shops, eateries and local businesses to explore. We also offer top-notch Assisted Living and a secure Compass Memory Support Neighborhood® for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Our individual apartments bring residents privacy and safety, and our dynamic, social community gives them the support, companionship and connections they need to maintain their independence for as long as possible. Standish Village residents hail from many neighborhoods of Boston, including Savin Hill, Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, Roxbury and Ashmont and we’re proud of the strong relationships we have across the area. Our residents and staff love supporting local businesses like Delicias Express, Effie’s Kitchen and Pat’s Pizza, and the Jamaica Plain Saxophone Quartet has given several performances for residents. We’re also thrilled to participate in Dorchester Day each year and support the Grove Hall Senior Center.
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Dorchester Natives Reconnect at Standish Village
Dan and Bob (pictured left wearing their “Originally From Dorchester / OFD” shirts) grew up just four houses apart in the Savin Hill neighborhood of Dorchester and became lifelong friends. Although building careers and starting families pulled them to different areas, both felt drawn back to Dorchester when looking for assisted living. Finding each other again at Standish Village was an incredible moment and happy surprise, as it felt like they truly came home. This heartwarming story is just one example of how Dorchester natives feel right at home at Standish Village Assisted Living & Memory Support.
What Families Ask When Searching for Assisted Living & Memory Care in Dorchester MA
How do families pay for assisted living in Dorchester, Massachusetts?
If you are considering Assisted Living and Memory Care in Dorchester, most people pay using the process from selling their home, paired with income from social security and pensions. Long-term care insurance can offset Assisted Living costs, along with the Veterans Aid & Attendance Benefit. While there is usually cost to assess eligibility for the veterans savings benefit, Standish Village in Dorchester has a unique partnership with a local Massachusetts company that offers families free consultation should you move to our community!
Since every Assisted Living and Memory Care community is different, it can be hard to compare apples to apples. We’ve put together a free Paying for Assisted Living e-book that has everything you need to know about how senior living costs work.
When is it time to consider Assisted Living in Dorchester MA?
Assisted living in Dorchester is a great option for seniors who require some extra help with certain daily activities, such as medication monitoring, cooking, or personal care. Coming to terms with the need for assisted living and convincing a loved one to make the move can be difficult. Ask yourself questions to assess if your loved one’s quality of life would improve at an assisted living community. Are they falling behind on meals, bills and cleaning? Are you concerned about Mom or Dad’s mobility and social life? Would knowing your loved one is in safe hands bring you peace of mind? At Standish Village in Dorchester, we promote independence and focus on what seniors can still do independently while also giving them the support they need. Call us at 617-298-5656 to talk next steps.
