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Bridges® By Epoch At Andover

Bridges® By Epoch At Andover is an assisted living and memory care community in Andover, MA.

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254 Lowell Street, Andover, MA 01810

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.7 from 27 reviews
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Overall Review of Bridges® By Epoch At Andover

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Staff care and responsiveness stand out

Residents and families repeatedly describe kind, responsive care from the staff.

Across the reviews, families emphasize that the team is caring and supportive, not just during transitions but day to day. Multiple comments highlight staff responsiveness to questions and requests, along with a professional leadership presence. Several reviewers also connect the overall experience to feeling their loved one is safe, secure, and well cared for.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents’ days are described as structured with engaging activities.

Reviewers say the community keeps residents involved with stimulating activities and outings, rather than leaving days unstructured. A few describe the activity choices as changing or well planned, including community involvement and events. Families also mention their loved ones staying happier and more engaged after moving in.

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Food is frequently praised

Many reviewers call out the quality of the food.

Dining comes up in several reviews, with residents and families describing the food as amazing. One reviewer also notes that the community prepares its own food. This aligns with the community’s offering of restaurant-style dining, including meal preparation and service.

  • A spacious dining area with large windows, multiple tables and chairs, and modern lighting fixtures.
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Clean, secure feel throughout

Several reviews highlight cleanliness and a comfortable, secure environment.

Multiple reviewers describe the building as clean and well maintained, and they often connect that to feeling safe. Some also mention comfortable layout choices and well-designed spaces that support day-to-day routines. A reviewer describes outdoor access as secure as well.

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Memory care expertise for dementia

Reviews specifically point to dementia-focused expertise and memory care programming.

Several families came looking specifically for memory care and describe the staff as experts in the dementia space. One review mentions educational series and support groups tied to dementia caregiving, and another describes a move from a previous memory care setting into this community. The community also offers memory care services, including specialized memory care programming and dementia-related support options.

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Features

Housing

  • 63 resident community capacity 63 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Gen Edw L Logan International (22 miles away) Gen Edw L Logan International (22 miles away)
  • Manchester (24 miles away) Manchester (24 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Andover, Massachusetts offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for senior living. With multiple pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens within a short distance, access to healthcare and medication is easily accessible. The variety of restaurants including Shawsheen Luncheonette and Burtons Grill provide options for dining out or grabbing a quick bite to eat. Nearby cafes like Starbucks and Panera Bread offer opportunities for socializing or enjoying a morning coffee. Parks like Ward Reservation offer outdoor recreational activities while hospitals such as Tewksbury Hospital and Lawrence General Hospital provide quality medical care. Additionally, transportation options like the Lawrence Municipal Airport and Ballardvale Mbta Station are nearby for travel needs. Overall, this area provides a well-rounded community with amenities suited for senior living.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • Demoulas Super Markets (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • Packard Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Shawsheen Luncheonette (1.8 miles)
  • Burtons Grill (2.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.8 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (3.2 miles)
  • Cows Rock Ice Cream (3.8 miles)
  • Jay Gee's Ice Cream & Fun Center (4 miles)
  • Jaime's Restaurant (4.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)
  • Aroma Joe's (3.6 miles)
  • Heav'nly Donuts (4.2 miles)
  • Perfecto's Caffe (4.5 miles)
  • Heav'nly Donuts (4.6 miles)

Parks

  • Ward Reservation (3.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Tewksbury Hospital (3.9 miles)
  • Lawrence General Hospital (4.2 miles)
  • Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital (8.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Dr Josef And Dr Michael Gendlerman's Office (3.9 miles)
  • SMG New England Cardiology of Lawrence (4 miles)
  • Dana Farber Cancer Institute (4.3 miles)
  • Northeast Urologic Surgery PC (4.4 miles)
  • Pleasant Valley Internists PC (5.1 miles)
  • Massachusetts Eye Associates (5.2 miles)
  • Vascular and Vein Associates (6.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • La Iglesia De Jesucristo De Los Santos De Los Últimos Días (4.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) (4.9 miles)
  • Ballardvale Mbta Station (7.3 miles)

Theaters

  • 2660 Amc Bar Methuen 2 (6.4 miles)

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