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Scandinavian Living Center in West Newton, MA

Scandinavian Living Center is an assisted living community in West Newton, MA.

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Scandinavian Living Center in West Newton, MA

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  • Interior

    A cozy sitting area with two chairs, a table, and a vase of flowers by the window.

  • Outdoors

    A quaint red playhouse sits in the yard, surrounded by trees and autumn decor, with a larger home visible in the background during an evening setting.

  • Decor

    An elegantly set dining room with blue and white decor, featuring neatly arranged tables and chairs.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a beige sofa, patterned armchair, and a floor lamp by the window.

  • Building

    A charming house with stone walls and a well-maintained garden.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom setup featuring a bed with blue and white floral pillows, a matching comforter, and a tray with a drink and plant on top. The space is warmly lit by lamps on either side.

  • Trees

    A charming red and white playhouse sits in the yard, surrounded by trees and flowers, with a larger home visible in the background during the evening.

  • Windows

    A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, and floor lamp in front of a window with sheer curtains.

  • Dining

    A charming patio at a restaurant during evening hours, illuminated by warm lights under a cloudy sky.

  • Seating Area

    A cozy modern living room with a central fireplace and comfortable seating.

  • Fireplace

    A cozy living room with modern furniture, featuring a central fireplace and ample natural light.

  • Bookshelves

    A cozy reading area with wooden furniture and a wall of bookshelves.

  • Plant

    A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, and soft lighting.

  • Flag

    A cozy concert hall with two grand pianos, chairs arranged for an audience, and international flags adorning the walls.

206 Waltham Street, West Newton, MA 02465

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4.6 from 65 reviews
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Scandinavian Living Center Costs & Pricing

At the Scandinavian Living Center, the monthly cost for a one-bedroom unit is set at $6,825. This figure positions the center above both Middlesex County, where similar accommodations average around $5,920, and the broader Massachusetts state average of $5,349. While this pricing reflects a premium compared to regional peers, it likely encompasses enhanced services and amenities that distinguish the Scandinavian Living Center as a desirable option for residents seeking quality living experiences with supportive care in a welcoming environment.

Floor plansScandinavian Living CenterMiddlesex CountyMassachusetts
1 Bedroom$6,825$5,920$5,349

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Overall Review of Scandinavian Living Center

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Scandinavian culture is built in

Scandinavian cultural programming is a central part of day-to-day life here.

Residents and families describe the community as closely tied to a Scandinavian cultural center, with programming that extends beyond residents. Multiple reviews mention Scandinavian books, cultural events, performers, and public activities hosted in shared spaces. Several people also point to music, movies, and lectures that help keep residents connected to the broader community.

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Restaurant-style dining feels easy

Dining is consistently described as restaurant-style and satisfying.

Reviews frequently highlight a restaurant-style dining setup where residents can order from a menu rather than dealing with weekly food forms. Several people praise the food quality, including weekend Swedish options and meals prepared by chefs. Others also call out the café experience for Scandinavian coffee and bakery items, tying dining into a more day-to-day social routine.

  • A neatly arranged dining area with tables and chairs, ready for guests.
  • An elegantly set dining room with blue and white decor, featuring neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • A cozy cafe table with pastries, coffee, and a newspaper.
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Warm, caring staff stands out

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as warm, caring, and supportive.

Across reviews, people describe staff as friendly and genuinely caring, with residents feeling safe and supported. Several comments specifically mention staff engaging residents, learning them well, and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere. A few reviews also note that the facility’s approach supports quality of life as residents go about their routines.

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Small community builds strong ties

The smaller feel helps residents and staff connect more personally.

Multiple reviews describe the community as relatively small, making it easier for everyone to get to know each other. Families mention personalized service and a home-like, family atmosphere. Others add that residents remain involved with the surrounding community through events and shared programming.

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Care matches residents’ needs

Care is described as meeting current needs and supporting residents well.

A handful of reviews say the community provides excellent care or care that fits what a resident needs. Residents and families also describe a safe, supportive environment, with an emphasis on helping people age successfully. One reviewer also frames the community as a good match for their current needs when looking for senior living.

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Features

Housing

  • 40 resident community capacity 40 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • 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
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Family private dining rooms Family private dining rooms
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • General store General store
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Located close to restaurants Located close to restaurants
  • Located close to shopping centers Located close to shopping centers
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • On-site market On-site market
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Religious/meditation center Religious/meditation center
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Gen Edw L Logan International (11 miles away) Gen Edw L Logan International (11 miles away)
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Respite program Respite program
  • Same day assessments Same day assessments
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • 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
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Nearby Places of Interest

West Newton, Massachusetts is a vibrant community with a variety of amenities and services within close proximity. The area offers a selection of restaurants, cafes, and pharmacies for convenience. Additionally, there are several places of worship, hospitals, and physicians' offices nearby for spiritual and medical needs. Transportation options include multiple MBTA stations for easy access to the surrounding areas. The neighborhood also features several parks for leisurely outdoor activities and theaters for entertainment purposes. Overall, West Newton provides a well-rounded living environment with ample opportunities for seniors to explore and enjoy their retirement years.

Restaurants

  • Margaritas Mexican Restaurant (1.2 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.2 miles)
  • Kura Revolving Sushi Bar (3.2 miles)
  • Echo Bridge Restaurant (3.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.4 miles)
  • Pizzi Farm Market & Deli (3.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Parish of the Messiah (1.4 miles)
  • Our Lady's Church (3.4 miles)
  • St Agnes Parish-Arlington (5.4 miles)
  • St Paul Parish, Harvard Square (5.5 miles)
  • Temple Shir Tikva (6.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.4 miles)
  • Blue Bottle Coffee (3.7 miles)
  • Flour Bakery + Cafe (5.1 miles)
  • Tatte Bakery & Cafe (5.4 miles)
  • French Press Bakery & Cafe (5.5 miles)
  • Cafe Rustica (5.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • Wegmans (3.7 miles)

Transportation

  • MBTA Riverside Station (2.2 miles)
  • MBTA Reservoir Station (4.1 miles)
  • Porter Square MBTA Station (5.6 miles)
  • MBTA Davis Square Station (5.7 miles)
  • MBTA Fenway Station (6.1 miles)
  • MBTA Kenmore Station (6.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital (2.3 miles)
  • McLean Hospital (2.8 miles)
  • Mount Auburn Hospital (4.6 miles)
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital (6.1 miles)
  • Boston Children's Hospital (6.1 miles)
  • New England Baptist Hospital (6.2 miles)
  • West Roxbury VA Hospital (6.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Mersi (2.9 miles)
  • Lahey Lexington (4.4 miles)
  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (5.6 miles)
  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (5.9 miles)
  • Bidmc Lowry Building (5.9 miles)
  • Mass. Eye and Ear (6.1 miles)
  • Harvard Medical School (6.2 miles)

Parks

  • Prospect Hill Park (2.9 miles)
  • Newton Highlands Playground (3.1 miles)
  • Cat Rock Park (3.6 miles)
  • Rindge Park (5.1 miles)
  • Cutler Park (5.3 miles)
  • Larz Anderson Park (5.6 miles)
  • Grove-Cedar Bike Path (5.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinema World Majestic 7 (3.2 miles)
  • Showcase SuperLux (3.7 miles)

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