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Zelma Lacey House
9 West School Street, Boston, MA 02129
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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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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Residents and their families have shared a range of experiences at Zelma Lacey House of Charlestown. Many express satisfaction with the care and services provided, highlighting the community's cleanliness, the variety of activities available, and the friendly, long-term staff. The dining options are appreciated for their quality and the homey, comfortable environment of the dining area.
Several reviews note the community's convenient location, close to shopping centers and Boston, enhancing its appeal with easy access to city amenities and major hospitals. The outdoor spaces, including a garden and landscaped patio, are also well-received.
However, some reviews raise concerns about the facility's handling of financial arrangements and care for residents with more challenging health conditions. One review criticized the community for not accommodating a resident's financial situation through Mass Health benefits, while another shared a negative experience related to the care and subsequent removal of a resident with dementia.
Despite these concerns, many families express gratitude for the compassionate care their relatives receive, emphasizing the sense of community and the staff's dedication to making residents feel at home. The facility is praised for its efforts to include all residents in activities, regardless of their physical or cognitive limitations, and for creating a supportive environment for both residents and their families.
Overall, Zelma Lacey House of Charlestown receives mixed reviews, with many highlighting its positive aspects and a few pointing out areas for improvement, particularly in financial and care management for residents with significant health issues.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Boston which is 1.3 miles away and has a population of 667,137 (medium sized city).
- The average income is $172,937, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 79
- Low Temperature: 32
- Average Temperature: 54.9
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 134 days of rain, 27 days of snow and 203 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.9 inches a year
- The median age is 31.8 years old, very low compared to other cities.
- 2.74% of the population are Veterans which is a very low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 28.4% of the population are Foreign-born which is a high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 9% Asian, 24% Black or African-American, 16% Hispanic or Latino, and 48% White.
- The crime rate is 5.2 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.96 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 2.4 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.19 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.63 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 154.0, Moderate Days 28.0, 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
Whole Foods Market
0.0 miles awayStar Market
0.8 miles awayJ. Pace & Son
0.8 miles awayBrothers Marketplace
1.3 miles awayPepper Palace
1.3 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Main St @ W School St
0.1 miles awayMain St @ School St
0.1 miles awayMain St @ Dunstable St
0.2 miles awayWarren St @ Church St
0.2 miles awayMain St @ Walker St
0.2 miles awayBanks
The Cooperative Bank
0.1 miles awayCitizens Bank
0.1 miles awaySantander
0.4 miles awayBank of America
0.6 miles awayCitizen's Bank
0.6 miles awayHospitals
Massachusetts General Hospital
0.8 miles awayShriners Hospitals for Children - Boston
0.9 miles awayMassachusetts Eye and Ear
0.9 miles awayEast Boston Neighborhood Health Center
1.5 miles awayTufts Medical Center
1.8 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
0.1 miles awayCambridge Medical Supply
0.7 miles awayCVS
0.7 miles awayRite Aid
0.9 miles awayWalgreens
1.4 miles awayDentists
Quality Dental
0.1 miles awayAvalon Dental Center
0.7 miles awayLUX Dental Care
0.8 miles awayGentle Dental
1.0 miles awaySmiles By Rosie Family Dentistry
1.4 miles awayParks
Peter Looney Park
0.1 miles awayThompson Square
0.1 miles awayEdwards Playground
0.2 miles awayMonument Square
0.3 miles awayJohn Harvard Mall
0.3 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Old North Church
0.9 miles awaySt. Leonard's Church
1.0 miles awayKings Chapel
1.3 miles awayGrace Federated Church
2.6 miles awayUnited First Parish Church
9.2 miles awayShopping
Cambridgeside
0.7 miles awayAssembly Square Marketplace
1.4 miles awayCopley Place
2.0 miles awayPrudential Center
2.0 miles awayThe Garage
2.7 miles awayCulture
Charlestown Working Theater
0.5 miles awayBrickbottom Artists Association
0.9 miles awayEugene Galleries, Inc.
1.2 miles awayCommunity Art Center
1.3 miles awayGrogan & Company
1.3 miles awayRestaurants
Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub
0.1 miles awayPapa Gino's
0.1 miles awayWarren Tavern
0.2 miles awaySullivan's Pub
0.2 miles awayTangierino
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This community is licensed by the state of MA. It is a large-sized community with 66 total beds.Disclaimer
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