The Residence at Watertown Square sits alongside the Charles River in Watertown, Massachusetts, and has a friendly and caring team. Residents live in private apartments with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, each with kitchenettes and full baths, and the community allows pets. The building is new and includes handicap-accessible spaces, an activity room, a TV lounge, spacious media room with plush armchairs, library, salon, beauty/barber shop, exercise room, bistro area with bar seating, dining room with white tablecloths, lounges, walking paths, a patio entertainment space with seating, privacy fencing, and lots of lush green space. Bedrooms and common areas are designed for comfort and safety with 24-hour staff, a security system, and an emergency call system in every unit.
The community offers independent living apartments for seniors who want more autonomy, assisted living services with help for daily activities, and a dedicated Reflections Memory Care neighborhood for those with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Reflections follows a philosophy focused on empathy and self-expression, with care associates certified by the National Institute for Dementia Education. Residents in all care levels receive personalized care programs shaped with input from families, plus medication management, personal care, home health care, and physical therapy services when needed.
Dining here includes three chef-prepared meals each day, plus all-day dining and a bistro area. Residents enjoy nutritious, flavorful meals using quality ingredients, and the dining staff also partners with local providers. For social life, there are movie nights, music events, garden activities, wellness and fitness programs, clubs, spiritual gatherings, and outings thanks to the transportation service. There's a full-time director of activities and events, recreation coordinators, and a schedule of daily life activities planned to support mental, physical, and emotional health. Residents can relax in private dining rooms, take part in puzzles or reading in the memory care area, or enjoy walks outside.
Housekeeping, maintenance, and personalized laundry services keep apartments clean and comfortable, with janitorial staff and hospitality team members like restaurant servers and receptionists available. There's Wi-Fi throughout the building, a parking garage, and concierge services for extra help. Safety is a priority with 24-hour security, a constant staff presence, and modern lifestyle technology like REACT Neuro to help monitor memory care needs. Temporary stays and respite care give families options for short-term support, and the community holds tours so families can see daily life and all the amenities up close.
The Residence at Watertown Square works with local partners like Brigham & Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School for its memory care programs. The community's location gives easy access to shopping, worship, restaurants, culture, and scenic river views. Residents and families give high ratings, noting the helpful attitude and kindness of the staff, as well as the sense of belonging in the community. Managed by LCB Senior Living, The Residence at Watertown Square serves people looking for various levels of support, from independent living and assisted care to nursing and memory care, all in a warm setting designed for comfort and safety.
