Brookhaven at Lexington sits on 31 acres in Lexington, Massachusetts, surrounded by walking trails and conservation lands, and has been a non-profit retirement community since 1989, offering different levels of care for older adults, with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services all on the same campus as part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community, so residents don't have to move far as their needs change. The community has a minimum age requirement, although the specific age isn't listed, and no published fees or detailed rental terms, so those details might require direct inquiry.
There are many floor plans-studios up to large two-bedroom apartments with dens-and some homes have private patios, decks, balconies, or storage spaces, with the Wellesley Building featuring garage parking for its residents and conservation views, while the main building has a Fitness Center, a beauty salon and barbershop, and a 300-seat Performance Hall. Meals are homemade and served three times a day, with dining options ranging from fine to casual venues, and the staff can modify meals for conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes, while amenities include a book room, recreation rooms, outdoor yard spaces, a steam or health room, and a hot tub.
Staff assist with bathing, grooming, medication, daily exercise, and provide help as needed with dressing, bathroom, and hygiene, and caregivers are on-site around the clock, providing 24-hour emergency services; in the secured wings for memory care, there are alarms and protections to support those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, and they carry out special programs and therapy to help with cognitive impairment, along with activities tailored for memory support, music treatment, pet therapy, tabletop games, and more. The community also has spiritual programs, devotionals, and helps coordinate transportation for shopping trips, doctors' visits, and religious services.
There's always something happening each day, with events, movie nights, community socials, fitness classes, and ongoing educational programs in partnership with places like the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Tufts University and Bentley University, bringing lectures and workshops on site, right along with lifelong learning courses and artistic opportunities. Residents join social clubs, engage in outdoor relaxation, or explore the performance and wellness programs, with a big focus on exercise routines and physical therapy tailored to each person's abilities and interests. Staff members handle housekeeping and laundry for those who need it and help with move-in and ongoing maintenance, while the facility's Life Care program provides an all-inclusive healthcare plan for peace of mind.
Brookhaven values legal protections for LGBTQ community members and ensures no one is turned away based on their source of income, and while there's no official word about pet policies, parking for all buildings, or whether there are pools or doormen, the property does center on supportive services for aging adults, aiming for a safe, comfortable, and engaging environment. The staff come from a range of backgrounds and have training, scholarship opportunities, and career advancement, and a Director of Accounting/Controller is part of the team. The community is CARF-accredited and has a resident-focused philosophy, with ongoing support for both wellness and intellectual growth and options for residents to personalize their space and enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle, living close to amenities and health services without having to travel far.
