I am very happy with the facility and the staff staff. They are very nice and friendly. I did find, on the day we moved my mom in, there was no one really there to give us any direction and we didn't really know what we should do. They assumed that we should know what to do, as we did not. But when we asked any questions, they were extremely helpful to give us answers to our questions. The young people that work in the dining room are extremely nice and friendly. But there seems to be a disconnect between them in the kitchen. We were told by [name removed] that if she just wanted soup, she could ask for soup. So, on the day she moved in, she ordered soup and they said they didn't have any soup. We were a little surprised that an Assisted Living community would not have soup, especially where their residents typically are much older and you know how much they love their soup. Basically, I would say communication has been the biggest hurdle. Now that my mom is understanding the system, it is easier. For example, they told us that when you did your own laundry, the detergent automatically went into the machine. But no one told us that we had to press a button to get the detergent into the machine. So her first couple of loads were washed with no detergent. I also went up a week or so ago as they had a holiday party. I thought it was quite nice. They have tons of activities for the residents, which I think is fabulous! Now that my mother is feeling much better after her short stay in a rehab, she is going to the exercise class. I am happy that she is there, as now she's making new connections versus being in her apartment before where she was pretty isolated. She is also making friends! As far as recommendations: I would say the dining room definitely needs more staff. And lots of times there is food on the floor left over from the night before. It should be cleaned better. I'm not blaming the young kids that are doing their best to work as wait staff. But, I don't feel whoever is in the kitchen is stepping it up.... Read more
Alongside the Charles River and just outside of Boston, The Residence at Watertown Square is set in the family friendly neighborhood of Watertown, Massachusetts. With easy access to shopping, local eateries, houses of worship, recreation, the many cultural attractions that the area offers, and the town’s scenic views of the river, residents enjoy the community’s convenient location in the heart of historic Watertown. In addition to all the things you can enjoy outside the community, LCB Senior Living provides a wealth of amenities and services that make life enjoyable — right at home.
With a range of continuing care lifestyle options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, residents experience peace of mind knowing they can receive just the right amount of support at any time. The community also offers Reflections Memory Care which goes above and beyond to offer extra cognitive support, specialized living spaces, and innovative programming initiatives for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Residents can sit back and relax knowing all their worries are taken care of through gourmet dining options, regular housekeeping services, on-site maintenance, visiting health care professionals, and more. Living options are abundant: Independent and assisted living residents can choose...
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A Place for Mom has scored The Residence at Watertown Square with 8.4 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Residence at Watertown Square has 22 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4 out of 5.
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I am very happy with the facility and the staff staff. They are very nice and friendly. I did find, on the day we moved my mom in, there was no one really there to give us any direction and we didn't really know what we should do. They assumed that we should know what to do, as we did not. But when we asked any questions, they were extremely helpful to give us answers to our questions. The young people that work in the dining room are extremely nice and friendly. But there seems to be a disconnect between them in the kitchen. We were told by [name removed] that if she just wanted soup, she could ask for soup. So, on the day she moved in, she ordered soup and they said they didn't have any soup. We were a little surprised that an Assisted Living community would not have soup, especially where their residents typically are much older and you know how much they love their soup. Basically, I would say communication has been the biggest hurdle. Now that my mom is understanding the system, it is easier. For example, they told us that when you did your own laundry, the detergent automatically went into the machine. But no one told us that we had to press a button to get the detergent into the machine. So her first couple of loads were washed with no detergent. I also went up a week or so ago as they had a holiday party. I thought it was quite nice. They have tons of activities for the residents, which I think is fabulous! Now that my mother is feeling much better after her short stay in a rehab, she is going to the exercise class. I am happy that she is there, as now she's making new connections versus being in her apartment before where she was pretty isolated. She is also making friends! As far as recommendations: I would say the dining room definitely needs more staff. And lots of times there is food on the floor left over from the night before. It should be cleaned better. I'm not blaming the young kids that are doing their best to work as wait staff. But, I don't feel whoever is in the kitchen is stepping it up.
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Facility is very tidy and located near several churches, drug stores. There is a bus that goes directly to Harvard Sq. Staff are very kind and speak to residents like adults. I would recommend The Residence at Watertown Square to others.
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The place is just ok...needs strong leadership. Feels the mbs have taken too much control...with the budget, but not with operations. The recruiter oversells the place, especially in the area of food.. A nice community with room for improvement. It has good potential...just do a good diligence exploration to be sure it's the right place for you
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My sibling is a resident at The Residence at Watertown Square. This facility is an extremely friendly place. They make the new residents feel very welcome. We are happy to have chosen The Residence at Watertown Square for our loved one and would recommend the facility to others looking for a facility for their loved one.
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We took a tour of The Residence at Watertown Square during our search for a Memory Care facility for our loved one. The cleanliness and friendliness were great. We REALLY liked this community! However, it was less convenient to get to for us.
I am currently a resident at The Residence at Watertown Square. My experience at this facility has been very good so far. The care services are great. The friendliness and food are both okay. The cleanliness and staff are good. The activities and value for cost are also good. Overall, this facility is a great place. I have, and will continue to, recommend The Residence at Watertown Square to family and friends.
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Response from The Residence at Watertown Square
August 25, 2023Thank you for your review! We appreciate the feedback about your experience since moving into our community and cannot improve without reviews like yours.
We had equally as good of an experience with The Residence at Watertown Square as the place we chose. They gave a great tour and made a good impression. It just came down to a location for us.
Response from The Residence at Watertown Square
June 9, 2022Thank you for visiting and for your five-star review!
The Residence has good food and a friendly staff. they offer a variety of activities. although everyone may not participate in them, they are offered if you want to. my loved one isn't the kind of person who asks a lot of questions, so I do think they could improve on communication between staff and residents. they don't really tell them things, so my loved one often wouldn't know unless he asked.
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Response from The Residence at Watertown Square
March 18, 2022Thank you for your four-star review and your useful feedback. We'll be sure to look into our communication practices and work to improve them!
The staff members and the meals and dining service get 5+ everything has been amazing. We are not super familiar with all the activities just yet but we are sure they are wonderful. One thing we really love about this community is that it does not feel like a nursing home, it feels like a nice hotel.
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Response from The Residence at Watertown Square
March 4, 2022We're so pleased to hear that you're happy with your decision to choose Watertown Square for your loved one!
The community hasn't been responsive to the family with an update on services that my loved one will need once back in the community. The food has been very good for my loved one. The staff have been friendly. The community is clean.
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Response from The Residence at Watertown Square
March 7, 2022We’re sorry that you have been frustrated with the process of transferring from the rehabilitation facility back to The Residence at Watertown Square, but happily that is now proceeding forward. Unfortunately, it is often a judgement call that can change day-to-day or hour-to-hour depending on the circumstances. We’re so happy to have you as a part of our family, and we’re very glad to welcome you back!
My mother just passed after residing in Assisted Living at The Residence. Throughout her time there, she (and I) were impressed with the experience: the facility is spotless, the food is good, and there are lots of activities enjoyed by many. Most important to us was the spirit of the place. The staff is upbeat and fun, well trained, and they work hard. They clearly enjoy the residents, and are good to them and to each other. The management cares and is accountable --- they will engage with family and work to solve problems. We were so pleased with my mother's time at The Residence.
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Response from The Residence at Watertown Square
September 9, 2021Jan, thank you so very much for sharing you and your mother's experiences with our community. She was a beloved member of our Watertown Square family, and it means the world to us to know she enjoyed her home here. Our team appreciates your kind words very, very much. Thank you again for sharing, and we wish you all the best.
We toured this community and it was very nice. The facility is multi-level and that just didn't fit our needs.
Response from The Residence at Watertown Square
September 9, 2021Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review and share your kind words. We wish you all the best!
The food was amazing the time I went for a tour
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Response from The Residence at Watertown Square
August 31, 2018Hi Judy, thank you for taking the time to share how we are doing. We are very pleased to hear that your tour and our "Anytime Dining" cruisine are first-rate! Hopefully, you will become a part of our Residence at Watertown Square family soon!
I cannot give this facility a rating. I speak from first hand experience, no measure are taken to correct issues. The degree of uncaring is overwhelming. I am planning to move my mother out as soon as possible.
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Response from The Residence at Watertown Square
August 31, 2018Dear Lydia, we are disappointed to hear that you had a negative experience at our community. At the Residence at Watertown Square, we are dedicated to creating a strong culture of caring among our associates, residents and family members. We value all reviews and would appreciate having a chance to improve by gathering more detailed feedback. Please contact our Executive Director at [removed]. We look forward to hearing from you and working to resolve this issue as soon as possible.
I liked this community and all that they had to offer. The people were accommodating and answered everything thing that we needed. It was just to far for grandma and to expensive. Everything was good though and very nice.
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Response from The Residence at Watertown Square
August 31, 2018Thank you for taking the time to rate The Residence at Watertown Square! We are happy to hear that your experience was a good one. Have an amazing day!
This is a beautiful community and I was impressed. This community cost a little more than we could afford. The people I met were fantastic and the community was clean. I would move in if I could.
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The Residence at Watertown Square was a clean and up-kept community. I was received with friendly staff and a smart tour guide. The community unfortunately did not meet our needs but it was very nice. Nurse care and complimentary transportation was available. I would recommend a tour of the community to families in search of a good community.
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Response from The Residence at Watertown Square
August 31, 2018We appreciate that you have taken the time to recommend our community! Please have an amazing day!
Our experience with The Residence at Watertown Square has been a good one, overall! The staff is friendly and professional, and they're very easy to work with. They were a huge help to us throughout the whole process!
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From the initial contact with your service and Watertown this difficult time was made immensely easier. The sales and promotion staff was thorough and exceptionally friendly. Options were spelled out in easy to understand detail so budgeting was facilitated and decisions were easier to make. But primarily, our mother has made a smooth transition to Watertown and enjoys the staff and services. They are professional and their advice has made us all understand our options and future course of action. Thanks for the expert advice and guidance. We'll recommend you to all who inquire.
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We toured this community while looking into care options for a loved one. The Residence at Watertown Square seemed like a very nice place, overall! The facility was clean and well kept, and the staff were exceedingly friendly.
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