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Retirement-living options have multiplied; begin planning now to secure the amenities you want. DENNIS HALLINAN/FPG INTERNATIONAL |
Boston Alzheimer's Center, 434 Jamaicaway, Boston 02130, (617) 983-2300. Contact: Linda Lavin. Specialized assisted living, day program, respite care, and in-home services for persons with memory disorders. A model center both in philosophy of care and environmental design.
Brookhaven at Lexington, 1010 Waltham Street, Lexington, Mass. 02173, (617) 863-9660, (800) 283-1114. Contact: Lorraine Kelley. If you're considering moving to a condominium, consider this...Brookhaven at Lexington offers all the benefits of condo living, plus the very real advantages of a lifecare retirement community in a lovely setting close to Cambridge and Boston.
Burrage House, 314 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston 02115, (617) 262-3900. Contact: Mary Walsh. Gracious assisted living in the heart of Boston's Back Bay. Unique one- and two-room suites with private bath. Comprehensive personal care, individual case management of each resident's healthcare by our on-staff R.N.; scheduling and transportation for medical appointments; superb dining tailored to individual dietary needs; full program of enrichment activities; housekeeping; personal laundry and shopping services. Respite stays are welcomed. Independent living option available.
Cadbury Commons, 66 Sherman Street, Cambridge 02140, (617) 868-0575. Contact: Pam Van Overwalle. Retirement and assisted-living residence with 74 units and gracious common areas, located only minutes from Harvard Square. Residents enjoy fitness programs, computer courses, creative arts, and regularly scheduled trips.
The Cambridge Homes, An Assisted Living Residence, 360 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge 02138-5599, (617) 876-0369. Contact: Elizabeth Walters. The newly renovated Cambridge Homes is a not-for-profit assisted-living residence housed in an historic Georgian building. The Homes is a good choice for individuals who want the many benefits of living in Cambridge, but also want assistance and companionship.
Carleton-Willard Village, 100 Old Billerica Road, Bedford, Mass. 01730, (800) 429-8669. Contact: Jean Serio. Named "one of the 20 best continuing-care retirement communities" in the U.S.A. by New Choices. Set on 65 acres of wooded countryside. Independent and assisted living as well as skilled nursing and extensive rehabilitation services. Rich Learning in Retirement Program. A not-for-profit, fully accredited community.
Carmel Terrace, 933 Central Street, Framingham, Mass. 01701-4892, (508) 788-8000. Contact: Susan Gaffey. Carmel Terrace provides an exciting option for independent apartment living with flexible personal care in an elegant setting. Call for more information or a tour.
Retirement now lasts longer, and can be more active, than ever before. RON CHAPPLE/FPG INTERNATIONAL |
Classic Residence by Hyatt, 8100 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, Md. 20815, (301) 907-8895. Enjoy Hyatt-style rental retirement living close to Washington, D.C. For information about other Hyatt communities, please call (800) 421-1442.
Country Club Heights, 3 Rehabilitation Way, Woburn, Mass. 01801, (617) 935-4094. Contact: Jan Saks. Country Club Heights, the first luxury retirement community in Massachusetts, reflects 18 years of expertise and continuity. Join other well-educated, accomplished retirees, and enjoy our stimulating, dignified, supportive lifestyle.
Duncaster, 40 Loeffler Road, Bloomfield, Conn. 06002, (800) 545-5065. Contact: Maryalice H. Widness. Duncaster is a not-for-profit lifecare retirement community in the Hartford area, located in a lovely country setting with 72 acres, yet convenient to city attractions. Extensive services and comprehensive on-site health care. Spacious, well-appointed apartments.
Fox Hill Village, 10 Longwood Drive, Westwood, Mass. 02090, (617) 329-4433, ext. 271. Contact: Ms. Powell. Elegant co-operative apartments available in Westwood, only 15 miles from Harvard.
Glenmeadow Retirement Community, P.O. Box 60606, Longmeadow, Mass. 01116, (800) 633-6313. Contact: Wilma Cox. Just opened, Glenmeadow offers 14 different floor plans. Apartments have full kitchens, walk-in closets, washers/dryers, some dens, and patio/balconies. An array of services and amenities enhance active lifestyles. Cultural and recreational offerings.
Hunt Community, 10 Allds Street, Nashua, N.H. 03060, (603) 882-6511. Contact: Christopher Boothby. People make communities. Don't visit Hunt Community just to see the beautiful apartments complete with fireplaces. Visit to introduce yourself to the people who create the very best in retirement living.
Kendal at Hanover, 80 Lyme Road, Hanover, N.H. 03755-1218, (603) 643-8900. Contact: Shirley Page. Continuing-care retirement in college town. Outstanding cultural activities, four-seasons recreation, Ivy League adult education, and medical services at nearby Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. Accredited by the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission.
Kimball Farms, 235 Walker Street, Lenox, Mass. 01240, (413) 637-4684. Contact: Kathy Dudley. In Lenox, Massachusetts, nestled on 63 beautiful acres close to Tanglewood and many other cultural attractions, our LifeCare Community is the clear choice for vigorous retirees. For more information, or to schedule a visit, please write or call.
Marriott Senior Living Services, (800) 880-3131. The trusted leader in senior living, offering a diverse range of residential housing options for seniors. Lifecare communities by Marriott offer residents an exciting option for independent apartment living with the assurance of a continuum of care for life. Marriott's Brighton Gardens are assisted-living communities featuring apartment-style residences, a nursing center, and/or a Special Care Center for people with Alzheimer's disease and related memory disorders. Brighton Gardens communities offer dependable and individualized care with a myriad of services and amenities for residents at a set monthly fee. Marriott Senior Living Services serves 79 communities nationwide, with more under development. Please call for more information.
RiverWoods at Exeter, 7 Riverwoods Drive, Exeter, N.H. 03833, (603) 772-4700. Contact: Judy Lamoureux. New Hampshire seacoast region continuing-care retirement community, founded by Harvard alumni and others. Adirondack-style villages set among 83 acres of natural woods, along the Exeter River.
Sentry Hill at York Harbor, 431 York Street, York Harbor, Me. 03911, (207) 363-5116. Sentry Hill at York Harbor brings back the days of grand seaside resorts for today's independent seniors. Each cottage at Sentry Hill offers exceptional living, the opportunity to own, and to enjoy all that Maine has to offer.
The Villages at Great Hill in Topsfield, One Great Hill Drive, Topsfield, Mass. 01983, (508) 887-9190. Contact: Liz Lampes. For independent residents, 55 and older. Priced $324,900-$360,000. Brady Development/Bradman Great Hill Corporation.
Whitney Center, 200 Leeder Hill Drive, Hamden, Conn. 06517-2723, (203) 281-6745, (800) 237-3847. Contact: Lisa Giller. This life-care retirement community includes 188 private apartments and a 59-bed health center. Residents enjoy numerous services and amenities, and social and cultural programs. Whitney Center Rehab Services offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient adult orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation.
Youville House, 1575 Cambridge Street, Cambridge 02138, (617) 876-4344, ext. 3163. Contact: Anne-Marie Bardzilowski. A welcoming community with 95 spacious assisted-living apartments, an indoor garden, library, social activities, and easy access to Youville's hospital and primary-care services for seniors. Located just minutes away from Harvard Square. Opening spring 1998.
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