The Commons in Lincoln

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  • Interior

    A bright and cozy home office space with a modern desk, comfortable chair, and open doors leading to a garden.

  • Decor

    A cozy interior with a large wall clock, lush green plants, and a well-stocked bookshelf.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a dark sofa, cream armchair, and stylish decor.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom scene featuring a neatly made bed with decorative pillows, flanked by wooden nightstands and elegant lamps, with framed artwork on the wall.

  • Windows

    A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, and bookshelf, featuring a window that lets in natural light.

  • Dining

    A modern living and dining area with a round table set with plates, glasses, and a fruit bowl, surrounded by comfortable chairs.

  • Landscaping

    A vibrant sunset paints the sky in hues of orange and pink over a silhouetted landscape.

  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

  • Wall Art

    A modern living room with neutral tones, featuring a dark gray sofa, two armchairs, and a central coffee table. The space is accentuated by wall art and a sunburst mirror.

  • Dining Table

    A cozy dining table set for breakfast with flowers and orange juice.

  • Swimming Pool

    A modern indoor swimming pool area with seating and natural light.

The Commons in Lincoln

The Commons in Lincoln is a senior community in Lincoln, MA.

Information last verified:

1 Harvest Circle, Lincoln, MA 01773

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

4.7 from 111 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of The Commons in Lincoln

common 42 reviews mention this

Staff care and helpfulness stand out

Residents and visitors repeatedly describe staff as kind, attentive, and supportive.

Many reviews focus on the day-to-day tone of the place—staff members are described as friendly, caring, and responsive to residents and families. Several mentions call out how smooth the check-in or visit process felt, with front-desk and other staff providing patient guidance. A few reviews also reference specific reassurance or personal support during difficult moments, including end-of-life comfort.

common 18 reviews mention this

The community feels clean and well kept

Multiple reviewers call out cleanliness and a well-maintained facility.

Cleanliness comes up often, with reviews describing the property as clean, tidy, and well maintained. Visitors also mention the rooms and the overall environment feeling freshly updated or in good condition. A few reviews tie this upkeep to confidence in care, especially in rehabilitation or daily support settings.

common 14 reviews mention this

Dining gets frequent praise

Dining is repeatedly described as enjoyable, with restaurant-style experiences.

Food is a recurring positive theme, with reviews mentioning delicious dinners, enjoyable lunches, and servers who are competent and kind. Residents or families also mention that meals are a strong part of the experience, including no complaints about food. The community offers restaurant-style dining and room-service options, which fits the way reviews describe meals and service.

differentiator 13 reviews mention this

Activities keep days full

Reviews commonly mention a packed schedule of activities and classes.

A lot of reviews highlight scheduled activities, fitness, and group programming that help residents stay engaged. Several reviewers mention lectures, music or entertainment, and resident-friendly ways to spend the day, including specific interests like yoga or art. While most describe plenty to do, one review notes that memory-care activities could be more available.

common 9 reviews mention this

Outdoor space and pool time

Residents and visitors frequently mention outdoor access and a swimming pool.

Reviews often reference outdoor seating, walking around the grounds, and time spent outside. The community also offers a swimming pool, and multiple reviews connect it to what they liked most during visits or everyday life. Fitness and recreation options are mentioned alongside outdoor features, reinforcing that residents have more than indoor-only spaces to use.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Rehab support can feel slow

Some rehab-related reviews describe delays and difficulties getting timely help.

While several rehabilitation-focused reviews are positive, at least a couple describe problems with getting assistance when needed. One review describes excessive wait times for help during transfers and daily support, and another mentions moments when non-emergency help wasn’t easy to find. These experiences stand apart from the broader feedback about care and cleanliness.

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

  • 64 resident community capacity 64 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments

Types of Care

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)

Amenities

  • 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
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • General store General store
  • Hiking trails Hiking trails
  • Home sale assistance Home sale assistance
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Gen Edw L Logan International (17 miles away) Gen Edw L Logan International (17 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

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
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Nearby Places of Interest

Transportation

  • Hanscom Field (BED) (1.8 miles)
  • South Acton Mbta Commuter Rail Station (7.1 miles)
  • MBTA Riverside Station (8.3 miles)
  • Ballardvale Mbta Station (10.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Haute Coffee (1.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • Donelans cafe (5.7 miles)
  • Pressed Cafe (6.1 miles)
  • Karma Coffee (6.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (7 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
  • Immunogen (3.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.3 miles)
  • Wegmans (5.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Emerson Hospital - Main Campus (2.9 miles)
  • Lahey Clinic (6.4 miles)
  • McLean Hospital (7.5 miles)
  • Ascendant Healthcare (7.8 miles)
  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital (8.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Verrill Farm (3.2 miles)
  • Revolution Hall (3.5 miles)
  • Bedford Farms (3.7 miles)
  • Woods Hill Table (3.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (4 miles)
  • Pizzi Farm Market & Deli (4.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (5 miles)

Physicians

  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (3.6 miles)
  • Fresenius Medical Care (3.7 miles)
  • Lahey Lexington (4.6 miles)
  • Mersi (5.4 miles)
  • Laser Gentle Medical Spa (5.7 miles)
  • Lahey Clinic Ophthalmology (6.5 miles)
  • Acton Medical Associates (7 miles)

Parks

  • Cat Rock Park (4.6 miles)
  • Prospect Hill Park (4.9 miles)
  • Mary Cummings Park (6.5 miles)
  • Rindge Park (6.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Our Lady's Church (5.3 miles)
  • Temple Shir Tikva (6.2 miles)
  • Parish of the Messiah (8.1 miles)
  • St Agnes Parish-Arlington (9 miles)
  • First Baptist Church (9.1 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Burlington Cinema 1 (5.6 miles)
  • Cinema World Majestic 7 (10.1 miles)

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