The Current Beverly is a renovated assisted living community in a former historic school building near downtown Beverly and the coast. Residents and families frequently praise the warm, respectful, and professional approach of the care team. One family describes staff helping both the resident and relatives through a transition from assisted living to memory care, while other accounts highlight friendly interactions, attentive support, and positive move-in assistance. The community has a dedicated memory care floor with controlled elevator access; one visitor also noted that the floor appeared secure and well maintained.
Dining is generally viewed positively. The community provides three meals daily, and visitors describe an attractive dining room and an appealing menu; a family visitor also reported enjoying a meal. Activities mentioned include games, music, movies, arts and crafts, talks, concerts, and outings. Families describe daily programming that supports social interaction and physical and mental engagement, though one visitor characterized the activity offering as fair. Shared amenities include multiple gathering spaces, a library, a garden, a gym, and a rooftop dining area with ocean views, a bar, and a movie space. Housekeeping, linen service, and floor-level laundry are also described.
The building’s restoration, distinctive architectural details, spacious apartment options, and coastal views are recurring strengths. Apartment sizes vary, and one visitor noted that units do not have full kitchens. The downtown setting offers access to shops, restaurants, cultural venues, parks, and the beach, but the property’s uphill approach may be difficult for people with limited walking endurance or mobility needs. Parking is another practical consideration: reviewers describe limited on-site capacity, and accounts of parking during the renovation differ. Some neighbors described cooperative communication with management, while others raised concerns about construction parking and the treatment of former tenants during the redevelopment. These concerns relate primarily to the property’s renovation and community relations and are distinct from the positive descriptions of current resident care.
