Traditions of Dedham

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    A bright and elegantly decorated lobby featuring a staircase, chandelier, and comfortable seating.
  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with a wooden bed, nightstand, and lamp next to a closet.
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Traditions of Dedham

Traditions of Dedham is an assisted living and memory care community in Dedham, MA.

Information last verified:

735 Washington Street, Dedham, MA 02026

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

4.7 from 89 reviews
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Traditions of Dedham Costs & Pricing

Traditions of Dedham offers a range of monthly costs for various room types that reflect the broader pricing trends in Suffolk County and Massachusetts. For instance, a studio apartment at Traditions is priced at $5,399, slightly above the county average of $5,278 but reasonably competitive within the state average of $5,312. The semi-private option is available for $5,799, surpassing both the county and state averages of $5,616 and $5,805 respectively. One-bedroom apartments are offered at $6,399, which stands out as higher than both Suffolk County's average ($5,439) and Massachusetts' overall rate ($5,349). Finally, the two-bedroom unit is priced at $7,599 - noticeably more than the county's average of $7,110 and significantly higher than the state's average of $6,151. This pricing structure illustrates how Traditions of Dedham positions itself in the local market while providing quality living options tailored to residents seeking assisted or independent living solutions.

Floor plansTraditions of DedhamSuffolk CountyMassachusetts
Studio$5,399$5,278$5,312
Semi-Private$5,799$5,616$5,805
1 Bedroom$6,399$5,439$5,349
2 Bedrooms$7,599$7,110$6,151

Overall Review of Traditions of Dedham

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Hospice and nursing support

Residents receive hands-on nursing support, including hospice involvement described by families.

Several reviews describe strong nursing attention when health needs get serious, including a hospice recommendation and hands-on follow-through. A hospice nurse also describes the nursing and direct-care staff as caring and competent, with staff learning individuals and focusing on respect and dignity. The experience is presented as reassuring for families who wanted medical coordination handled at the community level.

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Meals feel restaurant-level

Dining is consistently described as high-quality and restaurant-like.

Multiple reviews highlight the dining experience as a standout, with residents being served meals that feel comparable to restaurant quality. Reviews also mention strong service during meals, including staff who take time to address questions and provide attentive dining-room support. Dining is repeatedly tied to overall satisfaction with daily life at the community.

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Activities keep days structured

Daily activities are frequent and help residents stay engaged.

Reviews describe a steady stream of scheduled activities, including live music and themed events, with families noticing their loved ones becoming more involved. Residents are also described as having something planned each day, with options like game nights, movie nights, and organized outings. For families, the structure around activities is repeatedly framed as part of why the transition works.

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Pricing is a recurring concern

Pricing is described as higher than expected compared with other options.

Some reviews call out the cost as high, including concerns that services are not covered by insurance. Another review mentions that the community’s pricing came in higher than other nearby communities checked during a tour. If cost is a deciding factor, these reviews suggest budgeting carefully before committing.

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Features

Housing

  • 95 resident community capacity 95 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Gen Edw L Logan International (13 miles away) Gen Edw L Logan International (13 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • 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
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • 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
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Organic Organic
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Renal Renal
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Jewish services Jewish services
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Dedham, Massachusetts offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for senior living. With multiple pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens nearby, access to healthcare and medication is easily accessible. There are also a variety of restaurants offering different cuisines, from fast food options like Chick-Fil-A and McDonald's to more upscale dining experiences at Yard House and Corrib Pub & Restaurant. The proximity to hospitals like New England Baptist Outpatient Care Center and West Roxbury VA Hospital provides peace of mind in case of any medical emergencies. Additionally, there are cafes like Starbucks and French Press Bakery & Cafe for socializing or enjoying a quiet moment. Transportation options are also available with MBTA stations within a few miles, making it easy to explore the surrounding areas or visit loved ones. With parks like Cutler Park and Houghton's Pond nearby, there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation. Overall, this part of Dedham provides a well-rounded environment for seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient place to call home.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Wegmans (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Yard House (0.6 miles)
  • Eggs & Thai Cafe (0.8 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.2 miles)
  • Corrib Pub & Restaurant (3.2 miles)
  • Castle Island Brewing (4.8 miles)
  • Wendy's (5.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • New England Baptist Outpatient Care Center (1 miles)
  • West Roxbury VA Hospital (2.6 miles)
  • Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (5.9 miles)
  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital (7.2 miles)
  • New England Baptist Hospital (7.4 miles)
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital (7.8 miles)
  • Boston Children's Hospital (7.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.5 miles)
  • Dunkin' Brands (3.4 miles)
  • French Press Bakery & Cafe (4.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.1 miles)
  • Brookside Cafe (4.6 miles)
  • Mike's Donuts (5.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Dedham Medical (2.3 miles)
  • Guild Medical Center (3.6 miles)
  • Dedham Medical Associates (4.5 miles)
  • Pediatric Associates of Wellesley (6.3 miles)
  • Carney Hospital (6.6 miles)
  • Mass. Eye and Ear (7.6 miles)
  • Bidmc Lowry Building (7.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Readville (2.5 miles)
  • Route 128 station (2.6 miles)
  • Canton Junction Station (5.3 miles)
  • MBTA Reservoir Station (7 miles)
  • MBTA Riverside Station (7.7 miles)
  • MBTA North Quincy Station (8.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Saint Catherine of Siena Parish (3 miles)
  • Parish of the Messiah (8 miles)
  • First Baptist Church (8.1 miles)

Parks

  • Cutler Park (3.3 miles)
  • Pagel Playground (4.8 miles)
  • Houghton's Pond (4.9 miles)
  • Almont Park (5.1 miles)
  • Newton Highlands Playground (5.6 miles)
  • Larz Anderson Park (5.7 miles)
  • Francis William Bird Park (5.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Showcase SuperLux (5.9 miles)
  • AMC Braintree 10 (7.8 miles)
  • Showcase Cinema de Lux Randolph (8 miles)

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