Southgate At Shrewsbury

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  • Outdoors

    An elderly couple enjoying a walk on the beach at sunset.

  • Dining

    An elegant restaurant dining area with tables set for guests.

  • Bookshelves

    A cozy library reading room with bookshelves, a large table, and chairs.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A well-equipped gym with various workout machines and exercise equipment.

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  • Chapel

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Southgate At Shrewsbury

Southgate At Shrewsbury is an assisted living and memory care community in Shrewsbury, MA.

Information last verified:

30 Julio Drive, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

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

4.4 from 112 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
19
3 stars
9
2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Southgate At Shrewsbury

differentiator 10 reviews mention this

Care support feels consistently strong

Residents describe hands-on care that helps with transitions and daily needs.

Multiple reviews describe attentive care during assisted-living stays, including support from medical staff and direct-care team members. Others mention therapy support and a facility setup that’s meant to handle increasing needs over time. The on-site care approach is also reflected in residents’ comments that they receive what they need as care needs change. One review is critical of supervision at times, describing an incident where a resident was left without help while roaming.

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Staff responsiveness stands out

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff who are friendly, helpful, and caring.

Reviews frequently mention staff as a reason families feel comfortable, describing people who are welcoming, knowledgeable, and easy to speak with. Several comments highlight day-to-day helpfulness, from coordinating support to making residents feel settled. A number of reviews also describe care as something the team actively focuses on, emphasizing resident comfort and welfare. Overall, the staff tone comes through as one of the most consistent positive themes.

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Activities and amenities keep busy

Residents describe a full schedule of activities and on-site spaces to use often.

Many reviews point to an active lifestyle, mentioning scheduled activities throughout the day and community outings. Several residents also describe specific on-site options such as theater shows and other recreational spaces. Reviews also mention amenities that support everyday routines, including opportunities to get moving through fitness-focused offerings. Even when people describe just settling in, they often note that there’s plenty to do without leaving the campus.

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Food earns frequent praise

Dining is a recurring bright spot, with residents citing good variety and quality.

Residents and families mention the meals as acceptable to excellent, often describing good food and multiple choices. Some reviews specifically call out the dining experience as part of daily life, including special requests being handled. Others mention the community’s dining options and the cafeteria atmosphere. A recurring takeaway is that dining helps make day-to-day living feel enjoyable.

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Cleanliness and grounds feel well kept

Reviews repeatedly note a well-kept facility and attractive shared outdoor spaces.

Several reviews describe the community as clean and well maintained, including comments about cleanliness during visits and after moving in. Others mention grounds and outdoor areas as visually appealing, with references to lawns and the overall look of the campus. Some reviewers also describe comfort in shared spaces, pairing cleanliness with a modern, cared-for feel. Overall, the physical environment is presented as consistently maintained.

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

  • 52 resident community capacity 52 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Respite Care Respite Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

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 patio Outdoor patio
  • 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

  • Worcester Regional (9 miles away) Worcester Regional (9 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour nursing 24-hour nursing
  • 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
  • Care with behavioral issues Care with behavioral issues
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Same day assessments Same day assessments
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • 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

Physicians

  • Shrewsbury Family Medicine (0.1 miles)
  • Child Health Associates at Shrewsbury (0.5 miles)
  • Shrewsbury Ob Gyn (0.7 miles)
  • Reliant Medical Group (2.3 miles)
  • Reliant Medical Group (2.9 miles)
  • Browning Clifford A MD Cardiology Consultants (3 miles)
  • UMass Memorial Health Care Cancer Center (3.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • UMass Memorial Medical Center - Prescription Center Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • Gaia Biotech (3.3 miles)
  • AbbVie Bioresearch Center (3.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • IHOP (1.6 miles)
  • Hooters (2 miles)
  • Tavern in the Square (2.4 miles)
  • Regatta Deli & Sandwich Shoppe (3.1 miles)
  • Hillside Grill (3.5 miles)
  • Wendy's (3.7 miles)
  • Taco Bell (4.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Redemption Rock Brewing (4.1 miles)
  • In House Coffee (4.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5 miles)
  • Fuel America (5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Rose of Lima Parish (2.8 miles)
  • Our Lady of The Rosary Rectory & Main Number (4.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • U Mass Hospital (3 miles)
  • UMass ACC (3.2 miles)
  • Worcester Recovery Center And Hospital (3.4 miles)
  • UMass Interventional Radiology (4.7 miles)
  • Nahtm (4.7 miles)
  • Saint Vincent Hospital (5.1 miles)
  • St Vincent Hospital (5.1 miles)

Parks

  • Lake Park (3.4 miles)
  • Green Hill Park (4.2 miles)

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