We are Your Care Team Partners
At Forestdale Park, our team collaborates with our residents’ other healthcare providers to ensure we have a holistic view of your health status, care needs and regimen. We’ve coordinated a network of fantastic local providers across a range of specialties, many of which can offer their services right here in our assisted living and memory support community. We know that an individual’s care needs can extend beyond what our community can offer, so we make it a priority to connect you with the professional services you need to maintain your health and wellbeing. We also offer transportation to scheduled medical appointments in the area!
Whether you are already a resident at Forestdale Park or are transitioning to your new home, know that we’ve got you covered, from in-house primary care services to strong partnerships with local care providers like physical therapy, psychiatry, vision, dental and more!
Primary Care Coordination
Physicians, GCMs, Lab Services, X-Rays
We work with Vesta Health Care to offer primary care from a dedicated Nurse Practitioner. Dr. Cara Chevallier-Vesta is at our community every other Monday and can see residents in the comfort of their own apartment home.
For residents seeking a Geriatric Care Manager, we recommend Lifecare Advocates. Their services include:
- An initial assessment to gather medical history and conduct an in-depth evaluation of physical, cognitive and emotional health
- Recommendations for services that can be accessed locally
- Ongoing support and monitoring
- Consultations, healthcare advocacy and long-term care insurance support
Mental Health & Wellness Services
Talk Therapy & Social Work
We know that our residents’ emotional health is just as important as their physical health. When you need extra support to work through challenges and changes in life, we refer to Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Cambridge, which offers both in-person and online therapy. Thriveworks features a team of Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Clinical Social Workers and Marriage & Family Therapists, and they accept most insurance.
Pharmacy Coordination
We work with Greater Boston Long Term Care Pharmacy to provide traditional pharmacy care and we have the ability to offer one-on-one counseling and resident education without residents having to leave the community. Benefits of this partnership include:
- Free medication delivery
- Comprehensive drug review by a pharmacist
- 24-hour services
- Pharmacy participates in resident assessment process
- Access to complete clinical support
Visiting Nurse and Speech, Physical & Occupational Therapy Resources
We can recommend a range of reputable visiting nursing associations and home health agencies to help you with conditions that require assessment, rehabilitation and recovery so that you can return to your normal activities as soon as possible. All of these providers visit our community as needed and can see residents in the comfort of their own apartment home.
- Caretenders
- Visiting Nurse & Community Care
- Pathways Healthcare
- All Care
Vision, Dental, Hearing & Podiatry Providers
Other specialists in our network of care provide additional services such as dental care and podiatry, some of which are offered onsite at our community. Residents have access to professionals dedicated to the best possible health outcomes.
Practices we work with:
- Sean Connelly, Podiatrist, visits Forestdale monthly
- Magnolia Dentals is a local dental practice we recommend
- Mass Eye and Ear offers Ophthalmology, Cataracts, Glaucoma, Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery and Optometry services in their Malden office
Hospital, Rehab & Hospice Partnerships
Hospital, Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing, Hospice, Palliative Care
We are fortunate to be located in an area with some of the nation’s best hospitals and healthcare facilities. If a resident needs to leave our community for a hospital or rehab stay, our nursing team stays in touch every step of the way to make sure we are ready for their return. We recommend:
- MelroseWakefield Hospital
- Mass General Hospital
- Tufts Hospital
- CHA Everett Hospital
- Abjerona (Winchester)
- Bearhill (Stoneham)
- Leonard Florence (Chelsea)
- Chestnut Woods (Saugus)
- Encompass (Woburn)
We also work with the following providers who offer palliative, hospice, and bereavement support:
- Care Dimensions (offers onsite care)
- Compassionate Care
- Visiting Nurse & Community Care (visits Forestdale weekly)
- All Care (visits Forestdale weekly)