Boston, Massachusetts
Standish Village Assisted Living & Compass Memory Support Community
1190 Adams St, Boston, MA 02124
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About this community
Standish Village Assisted Living & Compass Memory Support Community is in Lower Mills, on the Dorchester–Milton border. It offers assisted living and a secure Compass Memory Support Neighborhood, alongside an independent-and-assisted-living neighborhood. The 85-apartment community occupies a renovated former textile mill in Lower Mills. Its historic building is close to the Milton MBTA stop and neighborhood dining, shopping and banking.
Care & daily life
These care categories are listed for Standish Village Assisted Living & Compass Memory Support Community. Confirm the specific services, staffing and suitability directly with the community.
Assisted Living
Housing with support for everyday activities; exact services require confirmation.
About this care categoryIndependent Living
Senior-oriented housing for people living independently who want community conveniences.
About this care categoryA closer look at the community
Explore the published details below. Confirm current arrangements and individual needs with Standish Village Assisted Living & Compass Memory Support Community.
Care & support
Assisted living support includes a health assessment and personalized service plan. Care staff are available 24/7, with medication management and personal care among the listed supports.
Rooms & living spaces
Assisted living apartments include private studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts. Features include a kitchenette, walk-in shower, emergency alert system and individual thermostat; one- and two-bedroom apartments also have high ceilings, granite kitchenette counters, large windows and storage.
Compass Memory Support offers private studios, one-bedroom apartments and companion suites on the first floor. The apartments lead to smaller community rooms with access to outdoor garden spaces.
Everyday life
Transportation is available for medical appointments, and the community limobus is used for social outings. For local trips, the Milton MBTA stop is a short walk away.
Dining & meals
The restaurant-style dining room serves three meals daily. An executive chef oversees varied menus with seasonal, locally sourced food and resident-approved choices; main dishes and soups are prepared in-house from scratch.
Brain Healthy Cooking choices are offered at every meal. The menu draws on Mediterranean-style ingredients such as vegetables, fruit, whole grains, nuts, olive oil, eggs, lean meats, fish and seafood.
Activities & connection
EnrichedLIFE programming for assisted living residents includes Headlines and Horoscopes, Blue Hills Choir, a Poetry Slam Group and Discovery Learning Series. Other examples are a monthly volunteer program and fitness classes with yoga, stretching and fall-prevention exercises.
Memory support residents have the separate Reconnections program, with social engagement, lifelong learning and exercise.
Shared spaces & amenities
Shared spaces include a pub and game room, private dining room and country kitchen. Outdoor areas include two ground-floor patios and a fourth-floor patio with views of Dorchester’s Lower Mills neighborhood.
Location & getting around
Standish Village is in Lower Mills, on the Dorchester and Milton border. Dining, shopping and banking services are also nearby.
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Community FAQs
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Can someone stay temporarily before deciding on a move?
Yes. Standish Village offers respite and trial stays, in both assisted living and Compass Memory Support. The stays can provide temporary support or a chance to try the community.
Are therapy and other medical services available onsite?
The community works with local medical providers who can bring podiatry, dental, hearing and neuropsych services onsite. Physical, occupational and speech therapy, oxygen, post-surgical wound care and insulin management are described as outside care brought in, not as included services provided by the community.
Before you decide
Use these questions when you contact Standish Village Assisted Living & Compass Memory Support Community. 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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