The Residence at Vinnin Square

    224 Salem St, Swampscott, MA 01907
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Caring staff and excellent facilities

    I moved my mom into this beautiful, brand-new community and I'm very pleased. The staff are sensational - compassionate, professional and responsive - and the building is spotless, airy and welcoming with great common spaces. There are daily activities, exercise classes, tasty meals and smooth coordination of care, so I feel confident she's safe, engaged and well cared for.

    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
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Hospice waiver
    • 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

    Memory care community services

    • Dementia waiver
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    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

    4.35·(46)

    Overall rating

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

      4.4
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      4.1
    • Amenities

      4.8
    • Value

      3.6

    Pros

    • clean, well-maintained facility
    • new, modern construction and decor
    • welcoming, open common areas
    • compassionate, attentive nursing and aide staff
    • resident-focused, personalized care
    • robust activities program
    • daily exercise and fitness classes
    • freshly prepared, varied dining options
    • amenities including salon, movie theater, gym, and cafes
    • spacious rooms and attractive outdoor areas
    • easy coordination of external medical and dental visits
    • family-inclusive atmosphere and events
    • professional front-desk and security
    • supportive memory-care transition services

    Cons

    • inconsistent staff communication with families
    • staffing turnover and continuity gaps
    • Medication-management practices
    • variable dining quality and portion sizing
    • higher-than-average cost structure and visitor meal prices
    • limited apartment-type availability
    • occasional gaps in activity frequency or participation
    • allegations of staff financial misconduct

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews describe The Residence at Vinnin Square as a newer, well‑maintained community with bright, thoughtfully designed spaces and a strong emphasis on resident comfort. Many families and visitors highlight the facility’s modern decor, attractive common areas, outdoor patios, and in‑building amenities such as a salon, movie theater, gym, and dining rooms. Cleanliness and upkeep are frequent positive points, and the property is often characterized as inviting and home‑like.

    Care and staff: The caregiving team receives consistent praise for compassion, attentiveness, and respectful interactions. Reviewers frequently mention helpful nursing and aide staff, individualized care approaches, and a supportive memory‑care transition process. At the same time, reviews indicate variability in operational consistency: there are repeated notes about staff turnover, occasional lapses in communication with families, and uneven responsiveness at times. A small number of serious allegations — including concerns about financial conduct by staff — appear in the feedback and merit follow‑up; families should ask management about incident reporting and oversight procedures during tours.

    Dining: Dining is generally regarded as a strength. Many reviewers note freshly prepared meals, pleasant dining spaces, and a varied menu with multiple choices throughout the day. Complaints cluster around portion sizes, occasional institutional‑style offerings, and higher cost for visitor meals. Prospective residents should inquire about menu rotation, portion options, and pricing for guests.

    Activities and social life: The community offers a broad activities program including daily exercise classes, movies, outings to lunch, holiday events, and guest speakers. Several accounts describe an engaged activities director and a social, family‑oriented atmosphere. A few reviews, however, mentioned limited activity frequency or that expected programming was less visible during particular observations; asking for a weekly activity calendar and sample attendance levels can help set expectations.

    Facilities and logistics: The Residence is often described as state‑of‑the‑art, with spacious units, walking paths, patios, and good landscaping. Tour staff are generally helpful and professional. Practical advantages cited include easy arrangement of external medical and dental visits and attentive front‑desk service, though a few comments reference delays at entrances or access points. Availability constraints (for example, primarily studio units) and premium pricing were mentioned as potential limitations.

    Management and notable patterns: The prevailing tone across reviews is positive regarding culture and daily life, but there is a clear pattern of mixed operational experiences. Common themes to explore further in person include staff continuity plans, formal communication pathways with families, medication‑management procedures, and how the community addresses and documents allegations or incidents. Cost transparency and unit availability are additional items to confirm. Overall, many families report confidence in the care and recommend the community, while a minority raise substantive operational concerns that warrant direct questions during a visit.

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    Location

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    The Residence at Vinnin Square is located at 224 Salem St, Swampscott, MA, 01907.

    About The Residence at Vinnin Square

    The Residence at Vinnin Square sits at 224 Salem Street in Swampscott, MA, right in a quiet area with trees and landscaped grounds, and the building stands two stories tall, which keeps things easy to get around. This community aims to make residents feel comfortable and at home, so they do a lot to handle the daily chores like housekeeping and meals, which lets folks keep their independence while still having support. There are choices for independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, respite care, and continuing care, so people can find the right level of help as their needs change; the staff, including nurses and therapists, visits often, and there's always someone to help with questions or care needs. Apartments come in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom sizes, all designed for easy living, and private apartments are also offered in Assisted Living.

    The place really feels open and welcoming, and it's kept very clean, with all sorts of spots for relaxing, like living rooms, lounges, a bistro, private dining, activity rooms, and TV lounges, plus lovely gardens and walking paths for anyone who likes fresh air. They've got good security too, with a 24-hour system and emergency call setup, so family can worry less. Every day, the kitchen staff, including a culinary chef, prepares meals served all day, with a full menu and two choices each morning, so no one goes hungry, and residents can sit together at meals and build friendships.

    If someone likes to stay busy, there's a lot to do-they offer daily exercise classes every morning, movie events in the theater room, music programs, social gatherings, clubs, spiritual and wellness programs, and a big calendar with all kinds of activities. There's an Engagement Program with plenty of options for learning, culture, exercise, and recreation, which keeps life interesting. Fitness areas, a game room, an activity area, a library, a beauty and barber shop, and laundry and parking facilities make it easy to take care of day-to-day needs without leaving home. Residents can also use transportation services to get to appointments or run errands.

    For those with memory loss, the Reflections program provides care for people living with Alzheimer's or other dementias, and that program puts a focus on empathy, mindfulness, and letting people express themselves. The assisted living services are tailored to each resident, with Level 2 care possible for those needing more support with daily tasks. The Residence at Vinnin Square allows pets, which is nice for animal lovers, and the whole layout is handicap accessible to help everyone get around safely.

    The community keeps a calendar of upcoming events, and they're part of the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce and The Chamber, so they're active in the area. They also have maps, photos, and more details on their website for those who want to look around before visiting. It's a place built to cover many needs in one campus, and staff seem to answer questions and help sort out outside visits to healthcare professionals, which keeps everything running smoothly. It feels like a positive spot, where people can enjoy both privacy and company in a safe, engaging place.

    About LCB Senior Living

    The Residence at Vinnin Square is managed by LCB Senior Living.

    LCB Senior Living (founded 2011, Norwood, MA) operates 41 communities across 7 states, serving over 4,000 residents. Offering independent, assisted, and memory care with "Everyday Gourmet" dining and Reflections Memory Care program. Their family-centered philosophy focuses on "Good Times, Good Friends, and Great Care."

    People often ask...

    The Residence at Vinnin Square offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $8,034 per month.

    The Residence at Vinnin Square offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

    There are 27 photos of The Residence at Vinnin Square on Mirador.

    Yes, The Residence at Vinnin Square allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 224 Salem St, Swampscott, MA 01907.

    No, The Residence at Vinnin Square 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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