Boston, Massachusetts
Waterstone at the Circle
385 Chestnut Hill Ave, Boston, MA 02135
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- Boston, MA
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About this community
Waterstone at the Circle is an independent living community at 385 Chestnut Hill Avenue in Boston, with on-site supportive care services for residents. The community is built on the site of the former Circle Cinema and has an indoor heated pool, a library, a card room and a movie theater.
Care & daily life
These care categories are listed for Waterstone at the Circle. Confirm the specific services, staffing and suitability directly with the community.
Independent 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 Waterstone at the Circle.
Care & support
An on-site supportive care program, offered with HouseWorks Home Care, Boston Internists and Hebrew SeniorLife, lets independent living residents receive assistance as needs change.
Supportive care services include a visiting nurse, therapists, personal care aides, medication assistance and reminders, and help with bathing or dressing.
Other services include palliative care and hospice services, podiatry, access to a local primary care office, assistance with short-term rehab placement, escorts to errands or medical appointments and light laundry help.
All residents have access to 24/7 telehealth services through Tembo Health, so they can attend virtual appointments without leaving the community.
Rooms & living spaces
The community offers one- and two-bedroom independent living rental apartments, including two-bedroom, two-bath plans.
Each apartment has a full-size kitchen with stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops, a bathroom with a walk-in shower, a washer and dryer, and walk-in closets.
Apartments have views of the Boston skyline, Cassidy Park, the Chestnut Hill Reservoir or the Boston College campus.
Dining & meals
Anytime dining is offered in the Reservoir Room and in other casual and formal venues, and outdoor dining is available.
Menus change seasonally and use locally grown and sourced ingredients, and the chefs cater to individual preferences and dietary needs.
Activities & connection
Life enrichment programs include lecture series, outings and trips, with daily options such as creative writing, painting, film screenings and yoga classes.
Residents can swim in the indoor heated pool, use the fitness center and train with certified professionals.
Shared spaces & amenities
Amenities include a full-service salon, a movie theater, a card room, a great room, weekly housekeeping, concierge services and heated underground parking.
The community is pet-friendly and provides scheduled local transportation.
Location & getting around
The community is at Cleveland Circle in Chestnut Hill, next to Cassidy Park and the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, with convenient access to the MBTA Green Line.
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Before you decide
Use these questions when you contact Waterstone at the Circle. 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?
