Heathwood Healthcare

188 Florence Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

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

Skilled Nursing Facility

Features

Housing

  • 49 resident community capacity 49 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • 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
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Description

Heathwood Healthcare in Chestnut Hill, MA offers a comfortable and well-equipped assisted living community for seniors. Residents can enjoy a variety of amenities including cable or satellite TV, a dining room for communal meals, fully furnished accommodations, access to a garden and outdoor space, housekeeping services, and a small library for leisurely reading. Additionally, the community provides essential services such as move-in coordination, kitchenettes in each residence, telephone access, and Wi-Fi/high-speed internet for staying connected.

Care services at Heathwood Healthcare include 24-hour supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of residents. Trained staff are available to provide assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. The community also caters to individuals with special dietary restrictions like diabetes by offering specific diet plans. Meal preparation and service are provided to ensure residents receive nutritious meals. Medication management is another important aspect of care offered at Heathwood.

Mental wellness is prioritized at this assisted living community through their mental wellness program. This program aims to promote emotional well-being among residents by organizing activities that support cognitive health and create opportunities for social interaction.

Heathwood Healthcare is conveniently located near various amenities. With 9 cafes nearby, residents have plenty of options for enjoying meals outside the community if desired. The community is also close to 8 parks where seniors can take walks or participate in outdoor activities. Nearby pharmacies make it convenient for residents to obtain medications as needed. Likewise, access to physicians ensures easy healthcare access within close proximity. There are numerous restaurants nearby giving residents additional dining options. For transportation needs, there are convenient transportation options available nearby. Places of worship offer spiritual support and connection within the local community. Theaters provide entertainment options for seniors residing in this assisted living community. Lastly, with 7 hospitals nearby, residents can have peace of mind knowing that medical care is easily accessible when needed.

Overall, Heathwood Healthcare offers a comfortable and engaging assisted living community with a range of amenities, care services, and convenience provided for the well-being and enjoyment of its residents.

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Wegmans (0.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Showcase SuperLux (0.3 miles)
  • Cinema World Majestic 7 (3.1 miles)
  • Kendall Square Cinema (5.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Blue Bottle Coffee (0.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Mike's Donuts (3.5 miles)
  • French Press Bakery & Cafe (4.1 miles)
  • Tatte Bakery & Cafe (4.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)

Transportation

  • MBTA Reservoir Station (1.8 miles)
  • MBTA Fenway Station (4 miles)
  • MBTA Riverside Station (4.2 miles)
  • MBTA Ruggles Station (4.5 miles)
  • MBTA Kenmore Station (4.5 miles)

Parks

  • Newton Highlands Playground (1.8 miles)
  • Larz Anderson Park (2.1 miles)
  • Cutler Park (2.7 miles)
  • Jamaica Pond (2.9 miles)
  • Olmsted Park (3 miles)
  • Pagel Playground (3.5 miles)
  • Franklin Park (3.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (2 miles)
  • Echo Bridge Restaurant (2.6 miles)
  • Corrib Pub & Restaurant (2.7 miles)
  • Veggie Crust (2.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (3 miles)
  • Kura Revolving Sushi Bar (3.1 miles)
  • Spring Shabu-Shabu (3.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • West Roxbury VA Hospital (3 miles)
  • New England Baptist Hospital (3.5 miles)
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital (3.6 miles)
  • Boston Children's Hospital (3.7 miles)
  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital (3.7 miles)
  • Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (3.9 miles)
  • Mount Auburn Hospital (4.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Bidmc Lowry Building (3.5 miles)
  • Mass. Eye and Ear (3.5 miles)
  • Harvard Medical School (3.8 miles)
  • Dedham Medical (4 miles)
  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates – Spinal Unit/Pain Management (4.2 miles)
  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (4.2 miles)
  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (5.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Parish of the Messiah (3.9 miles)
  • St Paul Parish, Harvard Square (4.7 miles)

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