Boston, Massachusetts
Compass on the Bay Memory Care Assisted Living
1380 Columbia Rd, South Boston, MA 02127
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- Boston, MA
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About this community
Compass on the Bay is a memory support assisted living community at 1380 Columbia Road in South Boston, Massachusetts, dedicated exclusively to people with memory loss and dementia. The community has 55 residents in a one-floor design with small-scale community rooms and access to outdoor patios and gardens.
Care & daily life
These care categories are listed for Compass on the Bay Memory Care Assisted Living. Confirm the specific services, staffing and suitability directly with the community.
Assisted Living
Housing with support for everyday activities; exact services require confirmation.
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Care & support
Memory support programming serves people with varying levels of memory loss, from mild cognitive impairment to later stages of dementia, with multi-track programming running through the day and a high staff-to-resident ratio.
The community brings in visiting physicians, mental health services, physical and occupational therapy, and onsite primary care through Gather Health. A pharmacy partner provides medication packaging and delivery to the community.
Hospice, palliative and bereavement support are offered through partner providers, and the wellness team coordinates with hospitals and case managers when a resident needs care outside the community.
Short-term and trial stays include all the services and amenities available to permanent residents.
Rooms & living spaces
Residents can choose a companion suite, a private studio apartment or a waterview studio with views of Carson Beach and Dorchester Bay.
Apartments have a walk-in shower, an emergency alert system, individual thermostat control, housekeeping and linen services, and cable TV, internet and phone wiring. Kitchenettes are in select studios.
Dining & meals
Main dishes and soups are made in house from scratch, and menus include selections from the Brain Healthy Cooking Program, which is largely based on the Mediterranean diet. The chef also hosts a weekly baking group and monthly cooking demonstrations.
Activities & connection
The Reconnections adult learning program has residents explore a weekly course topic through presentations that may include music, visual arts, cuisine, discussion and technology. Programming also includes social engagement, physical fitness and the arts.
Shared spaces & amenities
Amenities include an on-site salon with haircuts, shaves and coloring, a country kitchen and an outdoor courtyard.
Accessibility
A wireless headset system is offered for residents with hearing loss, and the one-floor layout is designed to be easy to navigate.
Location & getting around
The community is in South Boston, with visitor parking behind the building and street parking in front.
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Before you decide
Use these questions when you contact Compass on the Bay Memory Care Assisted Living. They are conversation starters, not claims about what this community offers.
Rooms & accessibility
Which room or suite options are available? Can we see the bathroom, entrances and shared spaces to check whether they meet our accessibility needs?
Dining & everyday life
What meals and dietary options are offered? May we see a current activity schedule and ask how residents choose what to take part in?
Support as needs change
What support is included, who provides it and when? What happens if a resident needs more help than the community can provide?
Costs & moving in
Can we get an itemized quote, including fees and optional services? Is there a waiting list, and what assessments or agreements are needed before moving in?
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