Brightview Wakefield

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Brightview Wakefield

21 Crescent Street, Wakefield, MA 01880

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

2.7 from 3 reviews
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Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care

Overall Review

Pros

  • pro The rooms at Brightview Wakefield are clean, spacious, and bright.
  • pro The staff at Brightview Wakefield is helpful, friendly, and welcoming.
  • pro The facility is gorgeous and has a nice community atmosphere.
  • pro The other floors and aides at Brightview Wakefield provide better care.
  • pro The nurses at Brightview Wakefield are fantastic.

Cons

  • pro The care plan was impersonal and generic, and it was not signed.
  • pro Services to the resident were not recorded in the daily log chart.
  • pro Extra services that were paid for were not provided, such as additional personal attention and increased incontinence changes.
  • pro There was poor communication between the director, nurses, and the family regarding important issues like extreme weight loss and developing bedsores.
  • pro The aides lacked attention and caring, often speaking their native language without acknowledging the residents.
  • pro Memory care floor is described as awful for residents with lazy, disrespectful, and rude aides who also mistreat residents.
  • pro Communication with families is minimal or non-existent unless it comes to monthly pictures.
  • pro Residents are mostly alone in their rooms and not encouraged to participate in activities.
  • pro The food quality on the memory care floor is described as awful with tiny portions of frozen fries, mystery meat, and limited canned vegetables.
  • pro The atmosphere on the memory care floor is described as deadly.
  • pro Prices for the care/interaction given are considered outrageous by families.
  • pro It is advised not to choose this facility for memory care as they don't provide proper care or show genuine concern for residents' well-being.

Review

Brightview Wakefield is a senior living community that offers memory care services for residents. According to one reviewer, the rooms in this facility are clean, spacious, and bright, creating a pleasant living environment. The staff at Brightview Wakefield was commended for their helpfulness, friendliness, and welcoming attitude, which helped create a positive community atmosphere for residents.

However, another reviewer had a different experience with Brightview Wakefield's memory care unit called Wellspring village. Despite the initially impressive appearance of the facility, they express concerns about the inadequate documentation of their mother's care plan. The care plan was described as impersonal, generic, and unsigned. Additionally, services that were paid for were not provided adequately, such as extra personal attention and increased incontinence changes.

Communication between the director and nurses with the family was highlighted as poor by this reviewer. They mentioned specific instances where extreme weight loss and the development of a bedsore on their mother's behind went unnoticed or unreported by the staff. The lack of attention and caring from the aides was also emphasized. They found it challenging to locate them and felt that their requests were reluctantly fulfilled. Furthermore, they noted that the aides often spoke in their native language without acknowledging the residents.

Another reviewer specifically focused on their experience with the memory care floor at Brightview Wakefield. They expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of care provided by the aides in this area. The review claimed that these aides were lazy and showed disrespect towards both families and residents alike. They also criticized the lack of communication with families unless monthly pictures were shared. The reviewer observed that residents spent most of their time alone in their rooms instead of being encouraged to participate in activities.

The quality of food served on the memory care floor was deemed unsatisfactory by this reviewer compared to other floors within Brightview Wakefield. They mentioned tiny portions of frozen fries, mystery meat, and limited canned vegetables being served. The overall atmosphere on the memory care floor was described as deadly, indicating a lack of engagement and interaction for the residents. The reviewer believed that the aides in this specific area were not adequately supervised and concluded by advising against choosing Brightview Wakefield's memory care unit.

In summary, while one reviewer had a positive experience with the clean and spacious rooms at Brightview Wakefield and praised the helpfulness of the staff, another reviewer expressed concerns about inadequate documentation, poor communication, and lack of attention from the aides. The third reviewer specifically focused on their negative experience in the memory care unit, highlighting issues such as disrespectful aides, minimal activities, unsatisfactory food quality, and a general lack of care and interaction for residents.

Features

Housing

  • 47 resident community capacity 47 resident community capacity

Types of Care

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

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

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
  • 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
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Description

Brightview Wakefield is an assisted living community located in Wakefield, MA. We offer a range of care services including independent living and memory care to meet the unique needs of our residents.

Our community provides a variety of amenities to ensure that our residents have a comfortable and enjoyable living experience. These include a beauty salon for personal grooming, cable or satellite TV for entertainment, devotional services off-site for spiritual comfort, and a dining room where residents can enjoy delicious meals. Each apartment is fully furnished with all the necessary furniture and appliances.

Residents have access to various common areas where they can relax or socialize with other residents, as well as an outdoor space where they can enjoy fresh air and nature. Each apartment also has its own kitchenette for those who prefer to prepare their own meals. Wi-Fi/high-speed internet is available throughout the community to keep residents connected.

Our dedicated staff provides 24-hour supervision and assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. We coordinate with health care providers to ensure that our residents receive proper medical care. Specialized memory care programming is available for those with dementia or mild cognitive impairment.

We strive to provide a comfortable and engaging lifestyle for our residents, offering community-sponsored activities and resident-run activities to keep them active and involved. Daily scheduled activities ensure that there is always something exciting happening in our community.

Additionally, we are conveniently located near cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians, and restaurants, providing easy access to various services and amenities in the surrounding area.

At Brightview Wakefield, we prioritize the well-being and happiness of our residents by providing exceptional care and an enriching living environment.

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in Wakefield, Massachusetts, this area offers a convenient and bustling community with various amenities for seniors. With multiple pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens within close proximity, access to essential medications and healthcare supplies is readily available. Enjoy the tranquility of nature at Middlesex Fells Reservation or socialize with friends at local cafes like Starbucks. Indulge in a variety of dining options ranging from fast food to seafood restaurants. For medical needs, there are reputable physicians and hospitals nearby including North Suburban Orthopedic Associates and Lahey Clinic. Public transportation options like the Ballardvale Mbta Station provide easy access to surrounding areas, while entertainment options include theaters like AMC Assembly Row 12 for leisure activities. Places of worship are also nearby for spiritual support. The area provides a vibrant and diverse community for seniors looking to settle down in Wakefield.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Speciality (3.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.1 miles)

Parks

  • Middlesex Fells Reservation (0.3 miles)
  • Melrose Common (3.5 miles)
  • Sheepfold, Middlesex Fells Reservation (4 miles)
  • John M. Devir Park (6 miles)
  • Mary Cummings Park (6.9 miles)
  • Tufts Park (7.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.6 miles)
  • Perfecto's Caffe (5.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.9 miles)
  • Pressed Cafe (7.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Soc's Icecream (2.8 miles)
  • Liberty Bell Roast Beef and Seafood (2.8 miles)
  • Kelly's Roast Beef (3 miles)
  • McDonald's (3 miles)
  • Hooters (3.5 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (3.6 miles)
  • Wendy's (4.2 miles)

Physicians

  • North Suburban Orthopedic Associates (3.2 miles)
  • Microsurgical Eye Consultants (6.1 miles)
  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (6.1 miles)
  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates - Peabody-Lynnfield (6.5 miles)
  • Lahey Clinic Peabody (6.7 miles)
  • Sports Medicine North (6.7 miles)
  • Lahey Clinic Ophthalmology (6.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Ballardvale Mbta Station (6.1 miles)
  • Wellington Station (7.1 miles)
  • Assembly Station (7.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Childrens Hospital Peabody (6.2 miles)
  • Lahey Clinic (7 miles)
  • Danvers State Hospital (7.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Danvers Church Of The Nazarene (6.7 miles)
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (7 miles)
  • Lynn Spanish Branch Latter-day Saints (7 miles)
  • St Richard Catholic Church (7.1 miles)
  • St Agnes Parish-Arlington (7.3 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Assembly Row 12 (7.6 miles)
  • AMC Burlington Cinema 1 (7.8 miles)

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