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Waterstone of Lexington

Waterstone of Lexington is an assisted living and memory care community in Lexington, MA.

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  • Interior

    A modern open-plan kitchen and living area with sleek white cabinets and warm wooden flooring.

  • Decor

    A joyful gathering of friends enjoying a meal together, raising their glasses in celebration.

  • Living Room

    A cheerful Labrador sitting comfortably in a stylish living room.

  • Building

    Aerial view of a modern architectural complex surrounded by lush greenery.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed and elegant furnishings.

  • Windows

    A spacious and well-lit dance studio featuring large windows, a mirrored wall, and elegant wooden flooring.

  • Kitchen

    A modern open-concept living space with a kitchen featuring white cabinets and a bright, inviting atmosphere.

  • Lighting

    A modern bathroom featuring a glass-enclosed shower, a sleek vanity with a mirror, and contemporary lighting.

  • Modern Furniture

    A stylish and modern living room featuring a glass dining table, comfortable seating, and elegant artwork.

53-55 Watertown Street, Lexington, MA 02421

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4.8 from 26 reviews
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Overall Review of Waterstone of Lexington

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff support is repeatedly praised

Residents and families consistently describe staff as knowledgeable, kind, and responsive.

Across reviews, people describe a team that takes time to know residents, communicates well, and follows through on support and daily needs. Many also highlight staff members by role during visits, tours, and community events. There is one highly critical review tied to concerns around how administration handled a dementia-related situation, including communication with family and a later move out.

common 12 reviews mention this

Activities and events keep busy

The community offers frequent activities that residents can join easily.

Residents and visitors describe a steady flow of activities and events, from daily programming to lectures and movies. Several reviews mention community engagement during celebrations, and families say it is easy to find something that fits. The amenity list also reflects a structured activity and wellness offering, including scheduled daily activities and fitness programs.

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Dining is a frequent highlight

Food quality and dining service come up often in reviews.

Many reviews mention food as a standout, with families describing meals that are enjoyable and help residents maintain or gain weight. Others specifically call out the dining experience during visits and day-to-day care. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and provides meal preparation and service, along with special dietary restrictions listed in care and dining details.

  • A joyful gathering of friends enjoying a meal together, raising their glasses in celebration.
common 8 reviews mention this

Quality spaces and options

Reviews frequently describe the building and apartments as attractive and comfortable.

Multiple reviewers describe the property as beautiful and the apartments as well appointed, bright, and welcoming. Several also mention outdoor areas and spaces to spend time. The community’s amenity list aligns with this feel by including features like outdoor space, a garden, and fully furnished residences.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Care level and cost can shift

Some families raise concerns about how care needs and costs are handled over time.

One review warns that the community may not provide a continuum of care beyond a single-person assist level and says families should expect additional private aide costs if care needs increase. Another critical review describes a difficult dementia-related transition that resulted in a move out and added stress for family members, including concerns about communication and timing. Together, these reviews suggest that families should clarify care escalation expectations before moving in.

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Features

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent 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 (11 miles away) Gen Edw L Logan International (11 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

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

Places of Worship

  • Our Lady's Church (1.2 miles)
  • St Agnes Parish-Arlington (3 miles)
  • Parish of the Messiah (5.2 miles)
  • St Paul Parish, Harvard Square (5.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)

Parks

  • Rindge Park (1.3 miles)
  • Prospect Hill Park (2.6 miles)
  • Cat Rock Park (4.2 miles)
  • Mary Cummings Park (4.4 miles)
  • Grove-Cedar Bike Path (4.9 miles)
  • Tufts Park (5.1 miles)
  • Sheepfold, Middlesex Fells Reservation (5.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Lahey Lexington (1.5 miles)
  • Mersi (4.3 miles)
  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (4.4 miles)
  • Fresenius Medical Care (4.6 miles)
  • Laser Gentle Medical Spa (4.9 miles)
  • Lahey Clinic Ophthalmology (4.9 miles)
  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (5 miles)

Hospitals

  • McLean Hospital (1.7 miles)
  • Mount Auburn Hospital (4.7 miles)
  • Lahey Clinic (4.8 miles)
  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital (6.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Pizzi Farm Market & Deli (2.3 miles)
  • Wendy's (3.3 miles)
  • Margaritas Mexican Restaurant (3.3 miles)
  • Burger King (4 miles)
  • Sofra Bakery & Cafe (4 miles)
  • La Saison Bakery (4.1 miles)
  • Kura Revolving Sushi Bar (4.4 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinema World Majestic 7 (4.5 miles)
  • AMC Burlington Cinema 1 (4.6 miles)
  • AMC Assembly Row 12 (6.7 miles)
  • Showcase SuperLux (6.7 miles)
  • Kendall Square Cinema (6.8 miles)

Transportation

  • MBTA Davis Square Station (4.5 miles)
  • Porter Square MBTA Station (4.9 miles)
  • Hanscom Field (BED) (5.4 miles)
  • MBTA Riverside Station (5.9 miles)
  • MBTA Reservoir Station (6.3 miles)
  • MBTA Union Square Station (6.3 miles)
  • Wellington Station (6.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (4.7 miles)
  • Pressed Cafe (4.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.1 miles)
  • Cafe Rustica (5.1 miles)
  • Flour Bakery + Cafe (5.2 miles)
  • Forge Baking Company (5.4 miles)
  • Tatte Bakery & Cafe (5.5 miles)

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