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Summer Place

20 Summer St, Chelmsford, MA 01824

Independent Living
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(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(978) 608-8392

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,377
One Bedroom
Estimated $4,253
Two Bedroom
Estimated $5,231

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,182
  • Average State Price: $4,408
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Summer Place Description

    Summer Place is rich in historic appeal and heritage, near the town square and famed Walden Pond. The Chelmsford senior living community is an hour from Boston and central to Lowell General Hospital and Burlington Mall. Local attractions include The Butterfly Place, New England Aquarium and the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

    Live stress-free at Summer Place senior living, a Holiday Retirement community in Chelmsford, MA. We serve Lowell, Lawrence, Waltham, Methuen Town & more.

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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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    Community Reviews

    7.6
    Summer Place
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 108 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 3 out of 5 communities in Chelmsford
  • Ranking in State: 415 out of 654 communities in MA
  • Food and Dining B

    Value for Price C

    Activities B

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A


    Employee Reviews

    5.6
    Holiday Retirement
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 1056 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Massachusetts

    Employee Staff D



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    General Feedback: The reviews for this senior living facility are mixed, with many highlighting the cleanliness, friendly staff, and well-maintained grounds. Residents and visitors often describe the place as clean, well-organized, and akin to a hotel or better. The community is noted for its friendly atmosphere, with both staff and residents being approachable and pleasant.

    Accommodations and Amenities: The apartments are described as small but efficient and well-maintained. The facility offers plenty of parking, including many handicap spaces. Some reviews praise the food and the outdoor spaces, while others express concerns about safety measures, particularly regarding COVID-19 precautions. The facility has faced criticism for not enforcing mask-wearing strictly among staff and residents.

    Activities and Community Life: Opinions on in-house activities vary, with some finding them lacking or poorly executed. However, bus trips are mentioned positively. The facility seems to offer a range of activities, but the quality and appeal might depend on personal interests.

    Concerns: Some reviews express concerns about the facility's response to emergencies, specifically mentioning the need for a larger generator to ensure the elevator functions during power outages. There are also mentions of inconsistent housekeeping and a high staff turnover rate. One review raised an alarm about the potential for a COVID-19 outbreak due to lax mask enforcement.

    Positive Experiences: Many reviews share heartwarming stories of residents feeling at home, enjoying the community, and appreciating the staff's efforts. The sales team, in particular, receives praise for their warmth, kindness, and thoroughness in explaining the facility's offerings to prospective residents and their families.

    Overall Impression: While there are areas for improvement, particularly in safety protocols and activity quality, the facility generally receives positive feedback for its environment, staff, and the sense of community it fosters among residents.


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    Health

    Lively Mobile Plus Personal Emergency Response Device

    Emergency Response

    Wellness


    Services

    Weekly Housekeeping

    Light Linen Service

    Maintenance

    Most Utilities Included

    Renters Liability Insurance Program

    Wheelchair Accessible


    Activities

    Full Calendar of Enriching Activities

    Fitness Equipment

    Large Screen TV Lounge

    Activity Room

    Game Room

    Billiard Lounge


    Community Amenities

    Barber/Beauty Salon

    Spa Services

    Chapel

    Computer Room with Internet Access

    Community Grounds

    Garden


    Room Amenities

    Kitchenette

    Washer and Dryer

    Telephone

    Refrigerator

    Individually Controlled Heating and Air Conditioning

    Basic Cable TV


    Dining

    Three Chef Prepared Meals Daily

    Private Dining Room

    Resident Kitchen

    Restaurant-Style Dining

    Chef-Prepared Meals

    Nutritious Senior Living Dishes


    Transportation

    Complimentary Scheduled Transportation

    Parking

    Transportation Services


    Pet

    Pets Welcome



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Chelmsford which is 1.1 miles away and has a population of 33,925 (mid sized town).
    • The average income is $132,606, 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

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 1.94 per 100 people which is low compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.32 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 1.01 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.04 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

    M & H Oriental Food Supermarket
    0.1 miles away
    Stop & Shop
    1.4 miles away
    Market Basket
    1.5 miles away
    Hannaford
    2.0 miles away
    Indian Basket
    2.7 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Marshalls Plaza
    0.2 miles away
    Chelmsford Center
    0.2 miles away
    Village Square
    0.4 miles away
    Radisson Hotel
    0.5 miles away
    Harvard Pilgram Vangaurd
    0.9 miles away

    Banks

    Bank of America
    0.2 miles away
    Northern Bank & Trust Company
    0.3 miles away
    Eastern Bank
    0.4 miles away
    Lowell Five
    0.4 miles away
    Enterprise Bank
    2.2 miles away

    Hospitals

    Lowell General Hospital
    3.5 miles away
    Solomon Mental Health Center
    3.5 miles away
    Lowell General - Saints Campus
    4.1 miles away
    Westford Public Schools
    5.8 miles away
    Tewksbury State Hospital
    6.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walmart Pharmacy
    2.0 miles away
    Hannaford Pharmacy
    2.1 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    2.8 miles away
    Rite Aid
    3.6 miles away
    Walgreens
    4.1 miles away

    Dentists

    Dr. Arthur Yee, DMD
    0.2 miles away
    Michael Sargent Dentistry
    0.2 miles away
    Perfect Dental
    2.2 miles away
    Sambath Keo
    2.6 miles away
    Dental Dreams
    2.7 miles away

    Parks

    Chelmsford Center Historic District
    0.2 miles away
    Bartlett Park
    0.3 miles away
    Chelmsford
    0.3 miles away
    Penham Park
    0.3 miles away
    Chelmsford Public Garden
    0.3 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Old North Church
    21.8 miles away
    St. Leonard's Church
    21.9 miles away
    Kings Chapel
    22.0 miles away
    Grace Federated Church
    22.3 miles away

    Shopping

    Westford Post Office
    5.6 miles away
    Forge Village Post Office
    7.3 miles away
    Burlington Mall
    10.2 miles away
    Stow Shopping Plaza
    13.1 miles away
    The Mall at Rockingham Park
    13.1 miles away

    Culture

    Ellen Theatrical
    0.3 miles away
    Western Avenue Studios
    3.3 miles away
    Onyx Room Performance Space
    3.4 miles away
    Loading Dock Gallery
    3.4 miles away
    Brush Art Gallery
    3.8 miles away

    Restaurants

    Madras Grill
    0.1 miles away
    Sakura
    0.1 miles away
    Brothers
    0.1 miles away
    Chelmsford Diner
    0.1 miles away
    Sichuan Palace
    0.1 miles away

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