Compass on the Bay

1380 Columbia Road, Boston, Massachusetts, 02127

Memory Care
Pricing starts from

$8,675/month

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About Compass on the Bay

Formerly The BayView, Compass on the Bay is one of the few communities in the Boston area dedicated exclusively to those with memory loss and dementia. Our state-of-the-art Memory Support Assisted Living community offers research-based treatment programming for those with varying levels of memory loss, from Mild Cognitive Impairment to diagnosed Alzheimers disease. We focus on the whole person, not just their basic physical or cognitive needs. Our method is to individualize a plan of care for each resident, providing just the right combination of services and programming to optimize your loved ones overall well-being, sense of independence, personal dignity and enrichment. You can have peace of mind knowing we are committed to your loved ones quality of life as our number one priority.

Our innovative Compass programming sets a new course for people with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Alzheimers disease and/or related dementia by actually treating the symptoms of their memory illness. Compass puts cutting-edge research into action through social engagement, lifelong learning, physical fitness, the arts, and our award-winning Brain Healthy Cooking Program.

Our community is designed like home with private apartments, small-scale community rooms and easy access to outdoor garden spaces, which enhance residents confidence and feelings of autonomy as they move about freely. Other features incorporate the latest research on environmental design for those with memory impairment, including bright lighting, unobtrusive security systems and designated programming spaces.

General Property Features

  • Guest Parking, Handicap Access, Wheelchair Accessible, Private Rooms, Semi-Private Rooms, Furnished Apts Available
  • Nurse on Staff, Respite/Short Term Stay, Scheduled Transportation
  • Assisted Living Community, Secured Memory Care Unit

Memory Care

Additional Levels of Care Offered

Concord Park

Memory Care 68 Commonwealth Avenue, Middlesex, Concord, Massachusetts, 01742

Concord Park, a Volunteers of America Massachusetts Senior Community, offers local seniors a secure, supportive and independent lifestyle. The community features both independent and assisted living options as well as a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood featuring innovative, research-based programming for those with memory loss developed in affiliation with the Boston University Alzheimers Disease Center. Located in the heart of historic West Concord Village, the community is surrounded by landscaped grounds that include walking trails and a picnic area on the Assabet River. Residents enjoy an enriching, supportive lifestyle with personalized services, innovative EnrichedLIFE programming, a fine dining experience featuring our award-winning Brain Healthy Cooking Program, and upscale amenities including a full service salon, country kitchen, library, sunlit community rooms and outdoor landscaped patios.

Neville Place Assisted Living

Assisted Living 650 Concord Avenue, Middlesex, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138

Neville Place at Fresh Pond in Cambridge, MA offers local seniors personalized assisted living and a residential Compass Memory Support Neighborhood which caters to individuals with memory loss and Alzheimers disease. Residents of Neville Place have the best of both worlds a convenient city location just off the Fresh Pond rotary in Cambridge accessible by public transportation and quiet wooded surroundings overlooking Fresh Pond. The site is an urban jewel originally designed by the landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted boasting expansive grounds, mature woodlands, community gardens and a public walking path that follows the perimeter of Fresh Pond.

Concord Park Assisted Living

Assisted Living 68 Commonwealth Avenue, Middlesex, Concord, Massachusetts, 01742

Concord Park, a Volunteers of America Massachusetts Senior Community, offers local seniors a secure, supportive and independent lifestyle. The community features both independent and assisted living options as well as a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood featuring innovative, research-based programming for those with memory loss developed in affiliation with the Boston University Alzheimers Disease Center. Located in the heart of historic West Concord Village, the community is surrounded by landscaped grounds that include walking trails and a picnic area on the Assabet River. Residents enjoy an enriching, supportive lifestyle with personalized services, innovative EnrichedLIFE programming, a fine dining experience featuring our award-winning Brain Healthy Cooking Program, and upscale amenities including a full service salon, country kitchen, library, sunlit community rooms and outdoor landscaped patios.

The Cambridge Homes

Independent Living 360 Mount Auburn Street, Middlesex, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138

A trusted senior living community for 135 years, the not-for-profit Cambridge Homes features 44 independent and assisted living apartments and offers residents a wide variety of cultural, educational, wellness and social programs. The Cambridge Homes is located in an historic Georgian-style building on Mount Auburn Street just a mile from Harvard Square and adjacent to Mount Auburn Hospital. The exterior facade and interior original architectural details, such as fireplaces and detailed wood paneling, have been preserved or replicated to maintain the historic character of the century-old building. Antiques and fine art can be found throughout the residence. This gracious community is a good choice for individuals who wish to enjoy the many benefits of city living but who also desire security, personalized services and companionship. The residents of The Cambridge Homes enjoy its relaxed ambiance, stimulating programs and top quality services. They lead independent lives yet enjoy the advantages of living in a caring community where everyones voice is heard.

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