Colonial Gardens Gracious Retirement Living sits in Beverly, Massachusetts, with well-kept grounds, walking paths, and raised garden beds where folks like to stroll or sit outside and enjoy the fresh air, and you've got a spot not too far from beaches, downtown shops, and local places to visit. This community has a selection of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, along with two-bedroom cottages if you want a kitchen, a living room, a patio, your own garage, and two bathrooms, and all the buildings have plenty of natural light coming in and spaces that you can set up with your own things to make it feel like home. The apartments and cottages work well for seniors looking for privacy or company, with age-restricted, maintenance-free living, and there are options for independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing homes, or even home health care if someone needs more help staying comfortable as their needs change, all so you don't have to move again if you want to age in place.
Meals are made from scratch daily by a culinary team, served in an elegant dining room with chandeliers, comfortable seating, and a big bright space where residents gather for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and if someone wants a snack or a drink after hours, those are always available. Staff serves the meals right at the table, and there's even room service if someone's not feeling up to going out, and a beautician's on site for folks who like getting their hair done or need other services. Housekeeping and linen services come each week, so no one needs to worry about chores, and the team keeps up with all the repairs as well.
People at Colonial Gardens spend their days with plenty of planned activities, exercise and wellness classes, crafts, games, movie nights in the comfortable theater, and trips out to cultural events like museums, shopping trips, and day outings on their own community bus. The property has library and billiard rooms, an exercise room, a salon, and inviting living rooms with comfortable furniture for sitting down with a book, chatting with neighbors, or just relaxing. Folks who want devotional services will find some onsite and others offsite. There's also a focus on building friendships and enjoying daily life together, and residents can even take part in a travel program to visit other Hawthorn Senior Living communities around the country.
This community welcomes pets, and the landscaping means there's room to walk dogs or sit out on your patio if you like some quiet time. The staff is always nearby and ready to lend a hand, from friendly managers living on-site to help in the day or at night, to caring aides for those who need reminders or extra support from third-party providers. Each suite has an emergency call system for safety, and management keeps things running smoothly, always remaining accessible if something comes up.
Residents can get around easily with complimentary transportation for appointments, shopping, or group outings, and there's plenty of parking for those who still drive. Maintenance-free homes remove the worry about repairs, and monthly rent covers all utilities except personal phone lines, so it's straightforward, with no long-term lease or buy-in commitment. The community's designed so people can age in place with support changing as needed, which gives peace of mind for those looking to settle somewhere long-term. Colonial Gardens welcomes prospective residents who want to visit and see what daily life feels like, with a strong focus on helping everyone become part of the community.
