Waterstone At Wellesley

Karen Schlosberg

I have worked here for five years and have found the staff and residents to be welcoming and supportive. It’s one of the best places I’ve ever worked.

Arnold Singer

My view of Waterstone is somewhat different than others. My wife became ill about 6 years ago and we decided to sell our Condo and find a place to live in a “ retirement “ community. I then surveyed several of the existing communities in the Boston area and realized there were many aspects I hadn’t known existed. Location. Waterstone is located about 1 mile from the Newton Wellesley Hospital and about 5 miles from the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital.Needham. Both are 1st class health centers. If you have a 911 emergency you’re only a few minutes away from help. Cost There are 2 types of financial plans available, but not for each community. 1 type is called “ Buy -In “ Where after a sizable DownPayment a huge payment ( in the range of 1 Million $ ) must be made before residence is allowed. even though 90% is refundable upon death or leaving, you lose the income, and sometimes you have to wait until your unit is resold. And monthly payments are also required. 2nd Type is called “ a Rental” plan where a smaller down payment is made and 1 month rental payments are made when residence takes place. Upon death or leaving the loss is 1 month’s “rent “ Waterstone is a rental type Ameneties Underground parking if the resident has an automobile. It’s heated and easy access with safety plans serviced by 2 elevators. Shopping is within walking distance, We share a parking lot with CVS and Newton Wellesley clinic. Tony-The-Taylor, 2 Asian restaurants, 2 pizza restaurants are next to CVS and Pappa Razzi and other small eateries are across the street. I don’t have to rave about the staff or the wonderful management. Other residents have well expressed the humanity of living here. P.S. My wife passed about 5 years ago and I moved in by myself. And of course there was a welcome committee to introduce me to other residents so I had someone to eat with while making new friends.

Joyce Schwartz

Community living is difficult for anyone, especially the elderly. The staff at Waterstone has made our lives comfortable, interesting, and in these trying times, safe. Everyone here is not only nice, but caring. The surroundings are lovely and well maintained. The community. itself consists of about 150 people, most of whom have become friends. I must like it , I'm in the middle of my ninth year here!

Jayne Sallerson

I am the COO of another Senior Housing Company (and have been in the industry for 25 years) who doesn't operate in Massachusetts. I had to find an Assisted Living for my mom and step dad. I can tell you this is one of the best run communities in the industry. From the Executive Director to the Head Nurse, to the dining staff, they truly know how to create an incredible experience for the residents. I have peace of mind that my mom is not only enjoying her life (she calls it a resort) but getting wonderful care.