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Anthology Of Natick

Anthology Of Natick is an assisted living and memory care community in Natick, MA.

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with modern decor and comfortable furnishings.
  • Building

    A modern residential building with well-maintained landscaping and a parking lot featuring several cars.
  • Architecture

    A modern apartment building with a landscaped front area.
  • Trees

    A modern residential building with a car parked on the street under a clear sky.
  • Windows

    A modern lobby with comfortable seating and a fireplace.
  • Dining

    An elegantly designed restaurant interior with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • Landscaping

    A modern residential complex with well-maintained landscaping and a spacious parking area.
  • Patio

    A modern apartment complex featuring outdoor patio seating under a clear blue sky.
  • Television

    A modern conference room with tables, chairs, and a wall-mounted television.
  • Apartment Building

    A modern multi-story apartment building under a clear blue sky.
  • Wood Paneling

    A modern mail room with a row of mailboxes, a central counter, and elegant decor.

119 East Central Street, Natick, MA 01760

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

4.6 from 35 reviews
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Anthology Of Natick Costs & Pricing

At Anthology of Natick, the monthly costs reflect a commitment to providing premium accommodations within a vibrant community. For studio apartments, residents can expect to pay $5,500, which is slightly higher than the average rates in Norfolk County and Massachusetts, both of which are around $5,282 and $5,312 respectively. One-bedroom apartments at Anthology are priced at $6,990, significantly above the local averages of approximately $5,598 in Norfolk County and $5,349 in the broader state. The two-bedroom options stand at $7,990, again surpassing the regional figures of $6,133 for Norfolk County and $6,151 statewide. These pricing structures suggest that while Anthology of Natick may be positioned at a premium compared to its surroundings, it likely offers enhanced services and amenities that cater to those seeking an elevated living experience.

Floor plansAnthology Of NatickNorfolk CountyMassachusetts
Studio$5,500$5,282$5,312
1 Bedroom$6,990$5,598$5,349
2 Bedrooms$7,990$6,133$6,151

Overall Review of Anthology Of Natick

common 23 reviews mention this

Staff caring and responsive

Residents and families repeatedly describe a caring staff that helps make transitions easier.

Many reviewers say the team is consistently positive, welcoming, and attentive, including staff members, caretakers, and management. Several families describe the care team as supportive for residents with diverse needs and as responsive when concerns come up. Even in the one critical review, the main issue centers on difficulty getting timely follow-up rather than a lack of friendliness on arrival.

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Dining is a major draw

Dining stands out, with residents describing frequent variety and many praising the chef’s food.

A large share of reviews talk about good food, daily specials, and residents being able to eat during flexible hours in the dining room. Several reviewers specifically mention enjoying lunch and special meals, and at least one family highlights the chef preparing standout dishes. One resident, however, reports dining problems tied to staffing, including long waits and incorrect orders, and says they started using pre-cooked meals as a workaround.

  • An elegantly designed restaurant interior with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
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Activities keep residents engaged

Reviewers describe an active schedule with on-site events and off-site outings.

Residents and visitors frequently point to the number of things happening day to day, from games and exercise classes to events that create a social atmosphere. Families also mention that programming helps keep residents engaged rather than staying isolated. The community also offers off-premises trips, which several reviewers cite as part of the activity mix.

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Memory care transitions are supported

Families describe the memory care transition process as thoughtful and well-supported.

Two reviews specifically connect the move to expected cognitive decline and then describe how the staff and management helped coordinate an unexpected transition into memory care. These accounts emphasize support during a stressful change rather than a quick handoff.

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Value and follow-through concerns

Some reviewers question pricing, transparency, and whether tour promises hold up.

At least one reviewer says the marketing and naming strategy felt misleading and frames the pricing as a gouge. Another critical review argues that responsiveness after the tour was the biggest problem, describing delays in getting follow-up on requests. A separate review says promises made during the sales process did not match what the family later experienced.

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Features

Types of Care

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

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • 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 (18 miles away) Gen Edw L Logan International (18 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
  • 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
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • 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
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • 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

Restaurants

  • Morse Tavern (0.1 miles)
  • Truly Yogurt (2.4 miles)
  • Minado Restaurant (2.4 miles)
  • Dave & Buster's (2.5 miles)
  • Zaftigs Delicatessen (2.5 miles)
  • The Cheesecake Factory (2.6 miles)
  • Subway (3.2 miles)

Parks

  • Natick Common (0.5 miles)
  • Cushing Memorial Park (5.1 miles)
  • Hinckley Playground (6.7 miles)
  • Newton Highlands Playground (6.9 miles)
  • Cutler Park (7 miles)
  • Cat Rock Park (7.6 miles)
  • Prospect Hill Park (8.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Wegmans (2.7 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Framingham 16 (3 miles)
  • Showcase SuperLux (8.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Medical Associates of Greater Boston PC (3 miles)
  • Framingham Pediatrics (3.4 miles)
  • New England Eye Center - Framingham (3.6 miles)
  • Jacob Goldberg (4.4 miles)
  • Role Ellen B Speech Language Pathologist (6.2 miles)
  • Dedham Medical (6.8 miles)
  • Pediatric Associates of Wellesley (6.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Framingham Logan Express (3.1 miles)
  • MBTA Riverside Station (5.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (3.4 miles)
  • French Press Bakery & Cafe (5.2 miles)
  • Karma Coffee (6.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.3 miles)
  • The Bagel Table (6.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.9 miles)
  • Blue Bottle Coffee (9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Bridget's Church & School (4.9 miles)
  • Temple Shir Tikva (5.1 miles)
  • Parish of the Messiah (6.4 miles)
  • Saint Joseph's Parish Center (9.1 miles)
  • Saint Catherine of Siena Parish (9.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital (5.7 miles)
  • West Roxbury VA Hospital (8.5 miles)
  • New England Baptist Outpatient Care Center (9.5 miles)

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