Lynn Home for Elderly Persons

    1 Atlantic Terrace, Lynn, MA, 01902
    3.7 · 3 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Warm, homey care with value

    I placed my mother here after friends' recommendations — so far it's been great: warm, homey feel with a long‑tenured, caring administrator and very knowledgeable, personable staff who are responsive and open to questions. The older building is well kept, on a quiet street with an ocean‑view porch, and a good value for Lynn residents. They offer two meal options with above‑average food, a hairdresser on site, plentiful activities (bingo, social programs), regular health checks and a pre‑admission physical. Limited private rooms is a downside and she's still in quarantine/not yet in her room, but she's happy and staff have been accommodating.

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    3.67 · 3 reviews

    Overall rating

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    5. 1
    • Care

      4.5
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      3.5
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • responsive and warm staff
    • personable and knowledgeable caregivers
    • accommodates special requests
    • plentiful activities (e.g., bingo)
    • encourages resident friendships and socialization
    • regular health checkups and pre-admission physical
    • home-like/homey environment
    • very good value/pricing
    • hairdresser on site
    • above-average food with two meal options
    • caring, long-tenured administrator
    • ocean-view porch
    • quiet street/location
    • positive recommendations from friends and family

    Cons

    • limited availability of private rooms
    • some mentions of an older facility
    • quarantine period/delay before residents move into rooms
    • mixed or unclear comments about facility age (older vs. new)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews for Lynn Home for Elderly Persons is strongly positive, with repeated emphasis on caring, accessible staff and a home-like atmosphere. Multiple reviewers note that staff are warm, friendly, responsive, and open to questions; they describe caregivers as personable and knowledgeable. The administrator is singled out as caring and long-tenured, which reviewers associate with continuity of leadership and a stable culture. Several reviewers reported that family members, including mothers and brothers, are happy with the facility and that friends have given favorable recommendations.

    Care quality and health monitoring are highlighted repeatedly. Reviewers mention regular health checkups and a required pre-admission physical, indicating attention to resident medical needs and intake screening. The staff’s willingness to accommodate special requests and their openness to questions further supports a perception of individualized attention. One reviewer specifically mentioned that the facility encourages friendships and social bonds among residents, suggesting that social care is part of the daily routine rather than purely clinical oversight.

    Facilities and amenities are described in largely positive terms, though with some caveats about building age. Positive features that come up in multiple reviews include a homey environment, an ocean-view porch, and a quiet street location. Practical on-site services such as a hairdresser are noted and appreciated. Several reviewers cite very good value and pricing, and one or more mention that the facility is a good match for Lynn residents, including one who found the location convenient near a relative’s house.

    Dining and activities receive favorable comments. Food is described as above average with two meal options, and activities are described as plentiful (with bingo given as a specific example). The atmosphere around activities is portrayed as social and encouraging of friendships, which aligns with the overall home-like feel emphasized by reviewers.

    There are a few recurring limitations and caveats to consider. Some reviewers note limited availability of private rooms, which may affect personal space and privacy for prospective residents. There are mixed references to the facility’s age: at least one review calls it an older facility while another states it is a new facility, which could reflect differing impressions, recent renovations, or multiple buildings on the property. Additionally, the quarantine period and related delays in moving residents into their rooms were mentioned by a reviewer who had not yet seen their family member in the room—this points to COVID-era or infection-control procedures that can temporarily limit access and move-in timing.

    In summary, Lynn Home for Elderly Persons is portrayed as a caring, community-oriented small facility with attentive staff, a stable administration, and good value. Strengths include personalized care, regular health oversight, engaging activities, on-site amenities, and pleasant communal spaces like an ocean-view porch. Prospective residents and families should be aware of limited private room availability, potential ambiguity about the facility’s age or renovation status, and the possibility of quarantine-related delays during admissions. Overall the reviews convey confidence in the quality of daily care and the social environment at the home.

    Location

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    About Lynn Home for Elderly Persons

    Lynn Home for Elderly Persons, sometimes called Shore View House or Lynn Home for Aged Women, Men, and Couples, sits in the historic Diamond District of Lynn, Massachusetts, where you'll find it housed in a well-kept, multi-level building on Ocean Street at Atlantic Terrace, and you'll notice it's been a trusted choice for local seniors since its founding in 1966, though its roots stretch back to a much earlier community effort when Lynn Home for Aged Women, Lynn Home for Aged Men, and Lynn Home for Aged Couples joined together as a nonprofit to better help older adults from Lynn and nearby towns like Nahant, Swampscott, Marblehead, Lynnfield, and Peabody. The facility is part of Lynn's assisted living network and offers residential care with a strong focus on dignity, independence, and friendship, and you'll see that close-knit feeling when you walk in, with tenured staff greeting folks and residents taking part in various daily activities.

    There's living space for up to 37 residents, with private bedrooms for those who value their own space, and some rooms can be decorated to fit personal taste, while the supportive setup gives people a mix of independence and help, especially for those who enjoy self-sufficiency but sometimes need a hand with daily tasks. The home features a dining room with three balanced meals each day, a bright solarium for morning coffee, and field trips with their bus driver, Sue, who takes folks to places like Walmart, Brother's Deli, or down by the beach, which folks look forward to. Activities like afternoon games, outings, and social gatherings keep everyone engaged, and the walkable neighborhood, with a walk score of 75, means residents or their visitors can easily enjoy time outdoors or explore the Diamond District nearby.

    For residents who need more support, there's a designated infirmary unit for up to five people, and trained staff help with personal care, medication, and daily needs, offering both Alzheimer's care and assisted living services, with options for those paying with Medicaid. The facility is known for its friendly, caring atmosphere, and you'll often hear about how many staff members have worked there for years, building a home-like environment centered on respect, safety, and compassion. There's a community profile managed by the administrator, resource management help, and families or potential residents can schedule a tour to see things for themselves, meet staff, or ask questions. The Lynn Home for Elderly Persons provides both a sense of history and a balanced approach to living-offering needed support while encouraging friendships and independence, with affordable payment options and a variety of floor plans, so it serves as a practical option for seniors wanting to stay involved, happy, and well-cared-for.

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