Wingate at Silver Lake

    17 Chipman Way #1039, Kingston, MA 02364
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Caring staff, strong rehab, home-like

    My mother stayed here and I was very pleased. The staff were caring, professional and went above and beyond - nurses, CNAs and OT/PT therapists were outstanding, and admissions director Paula plus caregivers Lucia, Kathy, Rose, Peggy, Colin and Alicia were wonderful. The facility is clean and home-like with lovely grounds, great activities, strong rehab and dementia care - a solid choice I'd recommend.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.22·(58)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.9
    • Staff

      3.1
    • Meals

      2.6
    • Amenities

      2.8
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Strong physical and occupational therapy programs
    • Engaging, varied activity schedule (music, games, social events)
    • Compassionate and attentive CNA/caregiver relationships
    • Clean and well-maintained public areas
    • Private and adjoining room options, some with kitchens
    • Accessible landscaped grounds and patio
    • Continuum of care with higher-level skilled services
    • Dedicated dementia-care unit
    • Responsive admissions and therapy leadership
    • Creative recreational programming and special events
    • Effective short-term inpatient rehabilitation outcomes
    • Staff noted for kindness and compassionate interactions

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and coverage
    • Delays in responding to call bells and assistance requests
    • Inconsistent medication administration timing
    • Variable nursing conduct and communication tone
    • Sanitation and maintenance inconsistencies in some units
    • Unreliable meal-service timing and dietary accommodation
    • Gaps in night-shift assistance and oversight
    • Weaknesses in fall-prevention and safe-transfer practices
    • Inconsistent bathing and incontinence-care schedules
    • Poor family communication and care-plan transparency
    • Inconsistent infection-control and wound-care follow-up
    • High roommate turnover and occupancy instability

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews present a mixed picture of clinical and day-to-day operations. Rehabilitation services are a clear strength: physical and occupational therapy teams are repeatedly described as knowledgeable, effective, and instrumental in short-term recovery. Several families highlighted strong therapy outcomes and a supportive rehab environment. CNA/caregiver relationships are often cited positively; many reviewers described specific aides as compassionate and attentive.

    At the same time, nursing coverage and responsiveness emerge as recurring concerns. Reviewers describe delayed responses to call bells, waits for assistance with transfers and toileting, and delays in medication administration. These behaviors point to inconsistent staffing levels and gaps in night-shift coverage that affect timely delivery of basic care. In several accounts, communication between nursing staff and families was limited or perceived as dismissive; some families reported difficulty obtaining clear updates about clinical status and pain management.

    Dining and activities show contrasting patterns. The activity program is a consistent positive: the facility offers a broad menu of events (music, games, Wii bowling, creative arts, socials) that families and residents find engaging. Food quality and service are variable—some reviewers praised creative meals and good food, while others noted unacceptable timing, missed meals, and failures to honor dietary restrictions. Meal-service reliability and menu consistency appear to be operational weak points.

    Facility and campus characteristics are similarly mixed. The site, grounds, and some common areas receive praise for being attractive and well maintained; private and adjoining room options and patio access are positives. However, maintenance and sanitation issues are noted in some units, including HVAC or leak problems and shared-bathroom constraints. These maintenance inconsistencies, together with reports of sanitation concerns, suggest uneven facility upkeep across units.

    Management and administrative responsiveness vary. Several reviewers singled out individual leaders (for example, admissions and therapy personnel) for strong performance, while others described unhelpful social-work support, poor scheduling practices, and slow managerial follow-through on concerns. A pattern emerges of departments or staff members that perform well (therapy, some CNAs, recreation) alongside operational or leadership gaps that undermine overall consistency.

    Safety-related patterns deserve attention. Multiple accounts reference falls, transfers that resulted in hospital transport, and other serious outcomes; these comments point to potential weaknesses in transfer-safety practices, fall prevention, and post-incident communication. Infection-control and wound-care follow-up were also described as inconsistent in some reports, further emphasizing the need for careful clinical oversight.

    Overall, the facility demonstrates marked strengths in rehabilitation, activities, and in the compassionate conduct of many caregivers. Those positives coexist with operational challenges: variable nursing responsiveness, inconsistent medication and meal administration, maintenance and sanitation unevenness, and uneven management responsiveness. Prospective residents and families will benefit from confirming staffing ratios, observing nurse call response times and med pass procedures, reviewing dietary accommodation processes, and meeting therapy and unit leadership prior to admission to ensure the level of consistency they expect.

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    Medicare Ratings

    3·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Wingate at Silver Lake is located at 17 Chipman Way #1039, Kingston, MA, 02364.

    About Wingate at Silver Lake

    Wingate at Silver Lake sits in Kingston, Massachusetts, and offers several kinds of senior care on one campus, with separate buildings for needs like independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, so people can move through different stages without having to change communities. The place has board and care homes, so some seniors live in small neighborhood-style houses and get daily care there, while others might be in more traditional apartments or nursing settings, and folks who like a little more privacy can pick those residential home options. The grounds have common areas, social spaces, and manicured yards so residents spend time together or enjoy quiet walks, and there are community activities, outings, and on-site transportation to keep everyone involved and active. Since Wingate at Silver Lake focuses on a range of care, they help independent seniors with resort-style extras and optional support, while those who need help with daily activities get assisted living that includes meals, medication management, and help with things like dressing or bathing.

    Those who need specialized dementia or Alzheimer's care can move to dedicated memory care units. These spaces are secure, and they run programs meant to help maintain memory and give structure. There are trained staff for round-the-clock support, so families know their loved ones have supervision and memory-enhancing activities. For health care and recovery needs, the skilled nursing section includes medical support, wound care, and physical or massage therapy, and they have medical spa options and skin care services too. There are also short-term care and respite stay options, plus home care and hospice services.

    Personalized care plans help staff give each resident what they need, making small changes as those needs grow or change. There's a focus on safety throughout all buildings, with features to help people stay independent but supported, and the aim is for seniors to keep as much independence as possible. Amenities include meals, social events, recreation rooms, and wellness programs, all created to improve daily life. Wingate at Silver Lake has weekday hours from 9 to 6 and doesn't open on weekends, and as a family-run community in a scenic coastal town, it tries to create a comfortable place for older adults at many stages of aging, providing care and support in a calm, steady way. They have an average 3-star rating from online reviews, which suggests people have different experiences.

    People often ask...

    Wingate at Silver Lake offers assisted living, memory care, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.

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    Yes, Wingate at Silver Lake allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 17 Chipman Way #1039, Kingston, MA 02364.

    No, Wingate at Silver Lake does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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