Pricing ranges from
    $5,330 – 6,930/month

    Edelweiss Village

    2220 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA, 02132
    4.7 · 16 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Exceptional staff beautiful apartments recommended

    I loved Edelweiss Village - the staff and management were exceptional, welcoming and responsive; the apartments are beautiful, clean and well-maintained; meals were delicious (room service available); activities were varied and residents made new friends quickly. COVID communication was proactive, maintenance and billing were fast, and the director stood out for follow-through. My only knock: new-resident orientation was weak and it wasn't always clear who to contact with concerns - otherwise I highly recommend it; we loved the community but chose a different location that fit my mom's needs.

    Pricing

    $5,330+/moStudioAssisted Living
    $5,545+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living
    $6,930+/mo2 BedroomAssisted Living

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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

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    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

    4.69 · 16 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      4.8
    • Staff

      4.8
    • Meals

      4.2
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Warm, comfortable environment
    • Exceptional, caring staff
    • Supportive and available management
    • Terrific activities director
    • Engaging and varied programs
    • Strong opportunities for socialization and new friendships
    • Clean, well-maintained apartments and common areas
    • Rapid maintenance response
    • Quick and helpful billing support
    • Delicious meals with room-service delivery available
    • Proactive COVID care and communication
    • Good value for cost
    • Flexible and responsive team
    • Open-door policy and accessible leadership
    • Peace of mind for families
    • Safety and attentive aides
    • Facilities staff praised as superb
    • Welcoming and accommodating admissions/sales follow-up
    • Promotes active lifestyles
    • One-bedroom suite highly liked by residents

    Cons

    • Lack of formal orientation for new residents
    • Unclear who to contact with concerns
    • Some comments that food services were sketchy (mixed feedback)
    • Need for more exercise-focused activities
    • Location may not suit all prospective residents
    • May be less suitable for residents who resist structure or rules

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across these reviews is strongly positive. Multiple reviewers highlight Edelweiss Village as a warm, comfortable community with exceptional staff and management. Staff at all levels — from aides and dining servers to facilities and leadership — are repeatedly described as caring, attentive, and responsive. Several reviewers used language such as ‘doted on by staff,’ ‘proactive,’ and ‘available when needed,’ indicating a consistent perception that residents are well cared for and that the staff prioritize resident wellbeing. Management’s open-door policy and quick responsiveness are called out as particular strengths.

    Care quality and daily support are portrayed very favorably. Aides and caregiving staff are described as thorough, kind, and able to make transitions smoother than expected. Families reported peace of mind and confidence in the care provided. There is specific praise for proactive COVID care and communication, which suggests strong attention to safety protocols during health events. Maintenance and facilities support are also noted as being rapid and effective, contributing to an overall sense of a clean, well-maintained physical environment.

    Dining and food service receive largely positive remarks: multiple reviewers describe the meals as delicious and mention room-service delivery as a valued option. That said, there is one note of ‘sketchy’ food service in the summaries, indicating at least one person experienced inconsistency — this represents a minority view in the sample. Overall, dining is generally seen as a strength and a contributor to resident satisfaction and comfort.

    Activities and social life are another recurrent strength. The activities director receives specific, enthusiastic praise, and programs are described as interesting, varied, and engaging. Reviewers emphasize opportunities to make new friends and participate in an active lifestyle. However, there is a recurring request for more exercise-related programming, implying that while activities are plentiful and socially engaging, there may be room to expand targeted physical fitness or therapeutic exercise offerings.

    Management, admissions, and administrative support are frequently praised. Reviewers note a welcoming sales/admissions follow-up, quick billing support, and an open-door leadership style. Families appreciate responsiveness and flexibility from the team. That said, a consistent administrative shortcoming appears in onboarding and communication clarity: several reviewers mention a lack of formal orientation for new residents and uncertainty about who to contact with concerns. These gaps suggest an opportunity to improve the initial newcomer experience and to more clearly communicate points of contact and processes for problem resolution.

    Notable patterns and caveats: location was cited by one reviewer as a reason the community was not the right fit, despite strong impressions of staff and services — highlighting that geographic fit can override service quality for some families. Additionally, one summary said the community is ‘not for most rebels,’ which aligns with the idea that Edelweiss Village likely operates with routines and expectations that suit residents who prefer structure but may be less appealing to those resisting communal rules or care routines.

    In conclusion, the reviews paint Edelweiss Village as a high-performing senior living community with standout staff, effective leadership, excellent facilities maintenance, and strong social and dining offerings. The most actionable areas for improvement based on the feedback are implementing a clearer, formal orientation/onboarding process for new residents, clarifying points of contact for concerns, and expanding exercise-oriented activities to meet a broader range of resident fitness needs. Addressing those specific issues would likely further increase resident and family satisfaction given the community’s already strong foundation.

    Location

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    About Edelweiss Village

    Edelweiss Village sits on a 14-acre campus, offering care for older adults, with a focus on German heritage and traditions, and folks find staff available all day and night to help in emergencies or with moving from bed to wheelchair, blood sugar checks, and medication management, and there are bilingual staff and a nurse on hand, so residents get the support they need in either English or German, and the place is set up with 62 apartment-style homes, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units-some with kitchenettes and all with private rooms, and guests have parking. People can stay independent but still get meals served, laundry, and housekeeping, while the common rooms-like a living room with a fireplace, a library, reading nooks, a German-style Bierstube, and patios-give everyone space to relax or join in. There are house social events, movement activities, and adult day programs, plus a fitness center, walking paths, scheduled rides, and even a salon and chapel right on campus, and therapy services come from outside providers for physical and occupational care. Dining in Edelweiss Village means restaurant-style meals, guest meals, or a visit to a 24/7 café bar, and those who need memory support have a memory care unit with ten private apartments and two companion suites, and monthly Memory Café gatherings support residents with memory changes and their caregivers. The staff include registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants, with paid hands-on training programs offered, and the community covers assisted living, secured memory support, adult day health services, short-term rehab, and long-term care, including palliative care, hospice, and special support for ALS, MS, and ventilator care, with all-inclusive pricing-traditional assisted living has open floor plans from $7,100, one-bedroom from $7,450, and two-bedroom from $9,280, while Memory Support Assisted Living monthly fees start at $7,170 for companion suites, $10,270 for open plans, and $10,620 for one-bedrooms. People bring pets, enjoy private apartments or furnished choices, and safe, accessible design with plenty of sunlight, color, and secure spaces, thanks to the design from applied Form+Space and building by Aberthaw Construction Inc., and the staff aim to give care that's caring and respectful, focusing on each person's strengths and needs in an environment that feels like home, with Legacy Lifecare managing as a nonprofit, and the long tradition continues under the German Centre for elderly German Americans.

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