Houseworks is a senior community in Newton, MA.
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1 Gateway Ctr # 902, Newton, MA 02458
To contact a resident: (617) 928-1010
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Caregivers provide around-the-clock support for dementia and daily routines.
Several reviews describe caregivers supporting someone as dementia progresses, with help that goes beyond basic assistance. One family also says caregivers are available 24 hours, helping with staying active, reminders, medication, and getting to doctors, while alerting family during emergencies.
Residents and families describe caregivers as kind, invested, and reliable in day-to-day help.
Many reviews highlight friendly, caring aides who make the experience feel supportive. Families mention being helped with changing needs and getting responsive guidance, and clients describe good aides and good supervisory decisions over time. A recurring idea is that the aides show up ready to help, and families feel comfortable leaning on their support.
Some families report reliability and communication problems around scheduling.
A few reviews raise concerns about consistency, including missed appointments and difficulty getting in touch. One review also criticizes how the company operates in an office setting, and another claims discriminatory treatment when work needs changed. These concerns contrast with other reviews that describe easy scheduling and responsive support.
Families mention enjoyable events and friendly staff during activities.
Multiple reviews describe events that families found fun and entertaining, with staff presented as super nice. Several comments mention positive family time and kids enjoying activities, including a named zoo event. These themes point more to the experience around events than to daily caregiving.
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Gen Edw L Logan International (9 miles away)Houseworks is located at 1 Gateway Ctr # 902, Newton, MA 02458 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
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