Wingate Residences at Weston sits in a quiet spot in Weston, Massachusetts, managed by EPOCH Senior Living since 1997, and the place has a warm and inviting feel where staff, residents, and visitors are friendly and helpful, and people seem to care about each other, and walking through the entry you'll see a concierge greeting folks as they come in, which sets the tone for a community that tries to be both welcoming and safe. The community covers several types of senior care, with 160 assisted living units offering studio, shared, and one-bedroom spaces, and the whole place is set up for comfort and security, including a secured memory care area in its own building with alarms, secure entrances, and outdoor gardens and patios set up for safe wandering. The Harbor Program, BRIDGES® Memory Care, and The Harbor Program at Wingate are each designed for people living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, and these services lay out individualized care plans, check in with residents often, help keep family in the loop, and use daily person-centered activities and reminders so people can keep up with grooming, meals, and socializing.
There's help for daily things like moving around, bathing, getting dressed, reminders for the restroom, managing medications, and taking meals, with options for incontinence care, stand-by assistance, or even mechanical lifts for those who need more help, alongside skilled nursing care for both short- and long-term stays, including post-surgery rehab, respite stays, and care for people dealing with diabetes and mobility problems. Nurses (RN/LPN) and certified nursing assistants stay on site 24 hours each day, and medication care managers and medication technicians help handle all medication needs, plus there are regular health assessments, pharmacy services, and on-site doctor visits linked to ongoing communication with each resident's own doctor.
People tell about the range of food and dining options-three chef-prepared meals daily in a restaurant setting or in private rooms, with special options for those who need Kosher, vegetarian, gluten-free, organic, low sugar, or low sodium meals, and folks appreciate visiting with guests in private dining rooms for special events. Social and recreational activities are organized daily by a full-time activities director who plans events for everyone and also for seniors living with memory conditions, like music events, art classes, gardening clubs, exercise classes, devotional services, trips offsite, and regular outings. Facilities include a well-stocked library, nice patio areas, a greenhouse, relaxing seating with fireplaces, and an on-site hair salon. The building has been recently renovated and is handicap accessible throughout, including wheelchair showers and easy-to-read menus for meals, plus home care options for folks who want non-medical help or companionship.
The place supports both assisted and memory care living, and is set up for folks who want to move in independently or those who need more hands-on help, and often people stay as needs increase, following an "aging in place" approach. Staff use special bracelets and alarms to help prevent wandering for residents who could be at risk of getting lost, and they perform hourly and overnight checks to help keep everyone safe. Wingate Residences at Weston accepts adults aged 55 and up, is pet-friendly with some limitations, and charges a one-time entry fee, with insurance options accepted and an all-inclusive pricing structure. There's plenty of parking, transportation services for medical visits or group outings, and secured, easy-access entrances for safety. This senior living community holds a state license (number 2385), has met certification requirements for Medicare, Medicaid/Mass Health, and JCAHO, and has achieved two consecutive Deficiency Free Surveys from the Department of Public Health, which many families find reassuring. Residents can find support here for personal care, health, memory, and social needs as they age, all in a place designed to feel like home.
