The Village at Duxbury sits on a peaceful, wooded 38-acre campus on Boston's South Shore, which means residents get to enjoy parks, scenic trails, and lots of fresh air, and there's room for raised gardening beds and outdoor patios, plus walking trails crisscross the property if someone likes to go for a stroll, and having places like CVS Pharmacy and South Shore Medical Center nearby makes it easy to get to appointments or pick up medications. People can choose from several living options, like Garden Homes, independent living apartments, Allerton House assisted living, and Duxbury House memory care, and the campus offers both rental and cooperative ownership, which is unique for the area. Housing choices range from one-bedroom to four-bedroom layouts, with features like washers and dryers, patios or balconies, air conditioning, hot tubs, and even waterfront views for some units, and the community makes things easier with maintenance-free living, doormen, gated entries, and pet-friendly spaces. There's a full-time care team, including certified dementia practitioners and a Memory Care Director, who give personalized help in the two cozy households at Duxbury House, where seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia get routines and specially designed spaces, like country kitchens, sunrooms, and lounges for small groups. Skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and help with daily tasks are readily available, and those needing more care can use nearby resources like Bay Path Rehabilitation Nursing Center, Duxbury House Alzheimer Care Center, and Wingate Silver Lake.
The campus stays lively with a packed calendar-concerts, lectures, fitness classes, art groups, and even woodworking, and the community encourages residents to stay moving with an indoor heated pool, a fitness center, a minigolf course, and walking trails. Dining includes a formal room, a casual café, and the Village Pub, with restaurant-style meals, private dining, room service, and special diet choices for gluten-free, low-sugar, low-sodium, or vegetarian needs. Social spots like a TV lounge, library, movie theater, computer room, cafe/bistro, meeting room, billiards lounge, and bar/pub give people places to chat, play games, or relax, and there's a beauty salon, barber shop, and fireplaces in the shared areas for added comfort. Many amenities are designed to make life simple, such as housekeeping, concierge-level service, a scheduled free car service, and transportation for trips or appointments.
Arts and crafts centers, discussion groups, religious and devotional services for several faiths, live performances, and trips into Boston or the South Shore all help residents stay engaged, and there's a focus on healthy living, offering physical exercise classes, movie nights, gardening, and support for social hobbies. Onsite home care services, legal protections from discrimination, and planning tools for care funding-like guidance on Social Security, insurance, house sales, Veterans benefits, and Medicaid-are available to make transitions easier. With over 55 lifestyle options, The Village at Duxbury aims to help seniors keep active, maintain independence, and enjoy both privacy and a sense of connection, while letting them move between different levels of care as their needs change, all managed by Welch Senior Living, who run the property with experienced, friendly staff that are there when needed.
