Springhouse in Jamaica Plain, MA

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  • Interior

    A modern kitchen and dining area with stylish lighting and furnishings.

  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, wooden dresser, and a comfortable armchair by the window.

  • Living Room

    A modern apartment featuring a cozy living room with a sofa and coffee table, leading into a dining area and kitchen.

  • Building

    A large residential house with a manicured lawn and colorful garden on a sunny day.

  • Dining

    A modern dining and kitchen area with wooden flooring, contemporary furniture, and stylish lighting fixtures.

  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen featuring white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a granite countertop.

  • Seating Area

    A modern lounge area with comfortable seating and a bookshelf for relaxation.

  • Chandelier

    Modern dining area with a round table, elegant chairs, and an open kitchen in the background.

  • Bookshelves

    A modern office setting with people engaging in conversation and working in a comfortable seating area with glass walls and bookshelves.

Springhouse in Jamaica Plain, MA

Springhouse is an assisted living and memory care community in Jamaica Plain, MA.

Information last verified:

44-46 Allandale Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

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

4.2 from 56 reviews
5 stars
35
4 stars
12
3 stars
2
2 stars
1
1 stars
6

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Overall Review of Springhouse

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff care is often praised

Residents and families often describe the staff as kind, caring, and attentive.

Many reviewers say the staff are compassionate and helpful, with frequent praise for respectful, attentive care. A few comments are more negative, including reports of rude or incompetent staff and one family describing care as spotty and delayed. Even among the positive reviews, several emphasize communication and follow-through as part of what feels like good support.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Care can feel inconsistent at times

Some families report uneven assistance and unresponsive administration.

While many reviewers are satisfied, a recurring concern is that help wasn’t always timely—particularly for bathroom needs and getting ready for meals. One reviewer also describes an administration that felt unresponsive, and another uses very strong negative language about the experience. Reviews also mention that residents sometimes needed extra attention even in independent living, which points to care transitions as a pressure point.

common 3 reviews mention this

Dining experience gets specific credit

Several reviewers highlight the dining room and food.

A few reviews specifically mention dining, including an elegant dining room and food that looked delicious. One family also describes needing assistance around mealtimes, connecting dining to daily support rather than only the meal itself. The community also offers restaurant-style dining, matching what reviewers focus on during day-to-day life.

common 5 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Reviewers frequently mention activities that keep residents involved.

Multiple reviews say there are fun scheduled activities and opportunities for socialization, and one reviewer asks for more resident-initiated participation. A family also describes having hosted an activities program through the community, while another notes seeing residents active and well engaged during a visit. Taken together, residents and families seem to associate the community with staying busy and connected.

common 2 reviews mention this

Safety and privacy stand out

Some reviewers mention safety and privacy in their decision.

A couple of reviews focus on feeling secure and having privacy respected. One reviewer explicitly mentions privacy, and another describes the community as very safe and confidential. These comments stand out as practical factors that influenced comfort with the move.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 49 resident community capacity 49 resident community capacity

Types of Care

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

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Gen Edw L Logan International (8 miles away) Gen Edw L Logan International (8 miles away)

Care Services

  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Parks

  • Larz Anderson Park (0.8 miles)
  • Pagel Playground (1 miles)
  • Jamaica Pond (1.3 miles)
  • Olmsted Park (1.7 miles)
  • Franklin Park (1.9 miles)
  • Almont Park (2.5 miles)
  • Cutler Park (3.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Mike's Donuts (1.2 miles)
  • Blue Bottle Coffee (2.5 miles)
  • Tatte Bakery & Cafe (3.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.6 miles)
  • Reign Drink Lab (3.7 miles)
  • Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar (4.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (1.5 miles)
  • New England Baptist Hospital (2.4 miles)
  • West Roxbury VA Hospital (2.7 miles)
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital (2.8 miles)
  • Boston Children's Hospital (2.9 miles)
  • Labor And Delivery at Tufts (4.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Corrib Pub & Restaurant (1.9 miles)
  • Veggie Crust (2.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (3.3 miles)
  • Yard House (3.5 miles)
  • Tasty Burger (3.5 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (3.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Showcase SuperLux (2.5 miles)
  • Cinema World Majestic 7 (4.5 miles)
  • AMC Loews Boston Common 19 (5.1 miles)

Transportation

  • MBTA Reservoir Station (2.6 miles)
  • MBTA Ruggles Station (3.3 miles)
  • MBTA Fenway Station (3.4 miles)
  • MBTA Kenmore Station (3.8 miles)
  • Readville (4.3 miles)
  • MBTA - JFK/UMass (4.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Mass. Eye and Ear (2.6 miles)
  • Bidmc Lowry Building (2.8 miles)
  • Harvard Medical School (2.8 miles)
  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (3.5 miles)
  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates – Spinal Unit/Pain Management (3.5 miles)
  • Carney Hospital (3.7 miles)
  • Dedham Medical (4.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Paul Parish, Harvard Square (5 miles)

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