Wingate at Silver Lake

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

    Caring, professional staff aided recovery

    I placed my mom here and have been very pleased - the staff are caring, professional, and attentive (Paula in admissions and Kristina at the front desk stood out). The rehab team (excellent OT/PT), nurses/CNAs, clean home-like facility, and engaging activities helped my mom make great progress and feel comfortable; I'm grateful and would recommend.

    Loved one of resident
    Sep 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

    3.25·(59)

    Overall rating

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

      3.0
    • Staff

      3.1
    • Meals

      2.6
    • Amenities

      2.8
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Strong physical and occupational therapy services
    • Engaging and varied activity program
    • Compassionate and attentive certified nursing assistants
    • Supportive dementia-care programming
    • Attractive grounds and patio access
    • Private and semi-private room options
    • Clean common areas and interior spaces
    • Active recreation and social calendar
    • Responsive admissions and rehabilitation coordination
    • Evidence of expedited recovery for some rehab patients

    Cons

    • Inconsistent nursing responsiveness and long call-button delays
    • Staffing shortages and high workload pressure
    • Medication-timing inconsistencies and pain-management delays
    • Inconsistent bathing and incontinence-care assistance
    • Communication gaps with families and care teams
    • Variable food quality and unreliable meal service timing
    • Maintenance and sanitation issues in some rooms and common areas
    • Weaknesses in transfer- and fall-prevention practices
    • Inconsistent adherence to dietary accommodations
    • Management responsiveness and oversight variability

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews describe a facility with a clear-strength in rehabilitation services and resident engagement alongside persistent operational weaknesses. Physical and occupational therapy receive frequent praise for effective, goal-oriented care; several accounts describe expedited recovery and strong therapy outcomes. The activity program is consistently highlighted as a positive feature, with a broad range of offerings (exercise groups, music, games, arts, social events) that support socialization and quality of life. Many reviewers also note attractive grounds, patio access, private or semi-private room options, and generally clean common areas.

    Care delivery shows a divided picture. Certified nursing assistants are frequently described as compassionate and helpful, while nursing-level care is noted as inconsistent: reviewers describe long wait times for assistance, delayed medication administration, and delays in responding to call buttons. These patterns are associated with concerns about pain management timeliness, bathing and incontinence-care assistance, and a handful of safety-related events (including transfers to higher-level care). Positive clinical experiences coexist with reports of care lapses, suggesting variability in day-to-day nursing coverage and responsiveness.

    Staff and management experiences are mixed. Several reviewers singled out particular staff members and admissions/rehab coordinators for strong, supportive performance. At the same time, there are recurring comments about workload pressure, perceived rudeness or poor communication tone from some nursing staff, and uneven responsiveness from management or social-work staff. Staffing shortages and scheduling practices are cited as contributors to many operational challenges, including delayed assistance and limited night-time support.

    Dining receives varied feedback: some residents enjoy the meals and dining environment, while others report inconsistent food quality, missed meal service times, and problems with adherence to dietary restrictions. These issues are described as operational and scheduling gaps in food-service delivery rather than universal problems.

    Facility maintenance and safety show variability. Many reviewers find the facility clean and well-kept, but there are also reports of maintenance and sanitation concerns in specific rooms or shared areas (room air-conditioning leaks, bathroom availability/condition, and cleanliness issues). Safety processes—particularly transfer practices and fall prevention—are an area of concern for some families based on incidents that required hospital transfer.

    Notable patterns: rehabilitation and activities are standout strengths, while nursing responsiveness, staffing levels, medication timing, communication, and some maintenance/cleanliness items are recurrent weaknesses. Prospective residents and families should verify current staffing ratios, observe nurse-response times during a visit, ask about medication administration protocols and fall-prevention procedures, and confirm dietary-accommodation processes. Also consider meeting key clinical and administrative contacts to assess management responsiveness and continuity of care.

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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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