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Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living
1624 Main St, Tewksbury, MA 01876
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Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living Description
For independent living at a senior living community that also offers senior care and rehabilitation, you’ll want to visit Heatherwood in Tewksbury, Massachusetts.These beautiful senior apartments provide a safe, secure environment for independent living where nearly everything you might need is easily within reach. Retail stores, Tewksbury Family Health, and Tewksbury Country Club are just down the road. Best of all, you’ll have access to quality care if you ever need it, and you’ll pay only for the health services you use. Choose a spacious, pet-friendly studio, one- or two-bedroom apartment at all-inclusive pricing with no buy-in fee or long-term lease. Exercise and wellness classes, crafts, on-site movies, group outings and more are all included. You can also take advantage of our Resident Travel Program which lets you stay up to seven nights in a comfortable guest suite at any of the more than 45 Hawthorn communities across the United States and Canada. Your visit includes meals, programs, and activities, all at no additional expense.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Heatherwood has received a variety of reviews from residents, their families, and staff. Many highlight the community's vibrant social life, including card games, dancing, bingo, and outings. The facility is praised for its beautiful dining room, diverse activities, and the availability of healthcare services for residents needing additional support. The staff, including specific mentions of Sue Gauthier and Julie Champoux, as well as managers Sue and Duncan, are commended for their helpfulness and dedication.
However, some reviews point out areas for improvement. Concerns have been raised about the frequent staff turnover and the quality of meals, with complaints about meal times, portion sizes, and the lack of special diet accommodations. Additionally, there have been issues with facility maintenance, such as delayed responses to broken pipes and elevator problems. One particularly distressing review mentioned a theft incident involving a resident's personal item.
Despite these concerns, many reviews describe Heatherwood as a beautiful, well-maintained facility with a warm, cozy atmosphere. The community is noted for its friendly staff, exceptional service, and delicious food. Some reviews specifically mention the positive experiences of attending events like the Christmas party.
Employees of Heatherwood express a strong affection for the residents, describing their work as rewarding and emphasizing the family-like atmosphere among residents. The overall sentiment from staff reviews is one of pride and enjoyment in their roles.
In summary, while Heatherwood Senior Living receives praise for its community atmosphere, activities, and staff, there are areas that could benefit from attention and improvement, particularly regarding meal service and facility maintenance.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Tewksbury which is 1.4 miles away and has a population of 29,326 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $92,740, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 78
- Low Temperature: 30
- Average Temperature: 53.7
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 126 days of rain, 35 days of snow and 203 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.9 inches a year
- The crime rate is 3.03 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.8 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 1.42 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.31 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
Market Basket
0.8 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
3.2 miles awayHannaford
3.9 miles awaySuper Stop & Shop
5.1 miles awayLucci's Supermarket and Deli
5.3 miles awayTransportation
North Billerica
3.3 miles awayNorth Wilmington
3.4 miles awayBallardvale
3.6 miles awayBus Stations
Market Basket Plaza
0.6 miles awayTewksbury State Hospital
0.9 miles awayTEWKSTLRTA
1.4 miles away495 Business Center Gentronics
3.0 miles awayAmes Pond Corp Park
3.2 miles awayBanks
Metro Credit Union
0.2 miles awayLowell Five
0.4 miles awaySovereign Bank
0.6 miles awaySalemFive Bank
1.3 miles awayTD Bank
1.4 miles awayHospitals
Tewksbury Hospital
0.7 miles awayTewksbury State Hospital
0.9 miles awayLowell General - Saints Campus
5.4 miles awayEdith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
6.6 miles awayLowell General Hospital
7.2 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
0.8 miles awayWalgreens
1.7 miles awayRite Aid
4.4 miles awayCVS
5.8 miles awayWegmans Pharmacy
7.6 miles awayDentists
Pioneer Dental
3.9 miles awayAdvanced Dental Care
5.0 miles awayLois A. Lombardo DMD
5.8 miles awayMichael Sargent Dentistry
6.9 miles awayDr. Arthur Yee, DMD
6.9 miles awayParks
Livingston Street Recreation Area
0.1 miles awayTewksbury State Hospital
0.2 miles awaySaunder's Recreational Area
0.4 miles awayTewksbury Community Garden
0.6 miles awayLand Off Whipple Road
0.7 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Grace Federated Church
17.8 miles awayOld North Church
17.9 miles awaySt. Leonard's Church
18.0 miles awayKings Chapel
18.3 miles awayShopping
Burlington Mall
7.7 miles awayThe Loop
10.5 miles awayThe Mall at Rockingham Park
11.7 miles awayDSM MB I LLC
11.8 miles awayWestford Post Office
11.9 miles awayCulture
Lowell Memorial Auditorium
5.6 miles awayMerrimack Repatory Theatre
5.6 miles awayTang Theater
5.6 miles awaySteinbeck Theater
5.6 miles awayMiddlesex Community College Merrimack Building
5.6 miles awayRestaurants
Kyoto Japanese Steak House
0.3 miles awayPicadilly Pub
0.4 miles awayTew-Mac Tavern
0.6 miles awayMango II
1.3 miles awayWicked Cheesy
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