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Benchmark Senior Living At Waltham Crossings
126 Smith Street, Waltham, MA 02451
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Benchmark Senior Living At Waltham Crossings Description
Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings—Award-winning care provided by tenured associates in the heart of Metrowest.
Next to I-95 with easy access to Metrowest and Boston, for 20+ years, Waltham Crossings provides the area’s finest, award-winning assisted living and memory care.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Waltham Crossings Assisted Living receives a mix of reviews, highlighting various aspects of its service and facilities. Many reviewers praise the community for its warm, homey atmosphere, the commitment and warmth of the staff, and the range of care provided to residents. The Progressive Care model is appreciated for accommodating residents as their needs change, with services including medication dispensation and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). The dining area, with its natural light and quality of food, receives positive mentions, contributing to residents' well-being and satisfaction.
The Executive Director's personal involvement and the staff's extensive experience are highlighted as key strengths, emphasizing a culture of care and personal interaction that enhances residents' quality of life. Activities such as bingo, Happy Hour, and various entertainment options are appreciated for keeping residents stimulated and engaged.
However, there are criticisms regarding management practices, with one review advising to get agreements in writing due to inconsistencies and a lack of honor in previous agreements. Concerns about the quality of food and the value for the cost are also mentioned, alongside allegations of management covering up issues.
Despite these criticisms, many reviews express gratitude for the peace of mind Waltham Crossings has brought to families, noting the safe, well-run community and the exceptional care provided. The staff's professionalism, respect, and understanding are frequently commended, with specific staff members receiving personal thanks for their hard work and dedication.
Overall, Waltham Crossings is recommended by several reviewers for its high level of care, engaging community activities, and the compassionate, professional staff. While some reviews suggest areas for improvement, particularly in management practices and food quality, the majority of feedback is overwhelmingly positive, reflecting a well-regarded assisted living community.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Lincoln which is 2.6 miles away and has a population of 8,197 (very small town).
- The average income is $100,706, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 79
- Low Temperature: 32
- Average Temperature: 54.5
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 120 days of rain, 27 days of snow and 217 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.9 inches a year
- The crime rate is 1.46 per 100 people which is very low compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.48 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 0.77 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.05 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 81.7 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 165.0, Moderate Days 16.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Shaw's
1.1 miles awayCostco
1.5 miles awayMarket Basket
2.4 miles awayHannaford
2.7 miles awayStop & Shop
2.7 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Smith St @ Trapelo Rd
0.1 miles awaySmith St opp Loretta Rd
0.2 miles awaySmith St @ Loretta Rd
0.2 miles awayTrapelo Rd opp Berkley St
0.3 miles awayTrapelo Rd @ Berkley St
0.3 miles awayBanks
Watertown Savings Bank
1.1 miles awayBank of America
1.1 miles awayGameStop
1.1 miles awayCambridge Trust
2.6 miles awayBoston Private Bank & Trust
2.6 miles awayHospitals
Mass General Waltham
1.3 miles awayBoston Children's at Waltham
3.1 miles awayMcLean Hospital
3.4 miles awayLahey Hospital & Medical Center
5.2 miles awayNewton-Wellesley Hospital
5.7 miles awayPharmacies
CVS
1.3 miles awayTheater Pharmacy
2.6 miles awayRogers Pharmacy
2.7 miles awayWalgreens
2.7 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
2.8 miles awayDentists
Lexington Smile Studio Fawn Rosenberg DMD FAGD
1.2 miles awayLexington Prosthodontics
2.6 miles awayFailla and DeFrancesco Family Dentistry
2.7 miles awayLexington Periodontics & Implantology, LLC
2.8 miles awayWaltham Dental
3.6 miles awayParks
Juniper Hill
0.4 miles awayGraverson Playground
0.5 miles awaySwommonland Trust
0.6 miles awayConcord Ave. Conservation Area
0.8 miles awayLazazzero Playground
0.9 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Kings Chapel
10.7 miles awayOld North Church
10.8 miles awaySt. Leonard's Church
10.8 miles awayGrace Federated Church
12.3 miles awayUnited First Parish Church
17.1 miles awayShopping
Burlington Mall
5.0 miles awayThe Garage
7.5 miles awayArcade Building
8.3 miles awayAssembly Square Marketplace
8.8 miles away401 Park
9.1 miles awayCulture
Lexington Arts and Crafts Society
2.5 miles awayGoldman-Schwartz Fine Arts Center
3.5 miles awayTurtle Lane Playhouse
4.7 miles awayArlington Friends of the Drama
5.0 miles awayEleanor Welch Casey Theatre
5.1 miles awayRestaurants
Papa Ginos
1.1 miles awayFriendly's
1.1 miles awayNaked Fish
1.2 miles awayBertucci's
1.2 miles awayCopper House Tavern
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