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Community overview

Compass on the Bay Memory Care Assisted Living is a memory support assisted living community 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.

Search description

Compass on the Bay Memory Care Assisted Living is a 55-resident memory support community in South Boston, MA with studio and companion suites.

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.

Care & support

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.

Care & support

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.

Care & support

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.

Rooms & living spaces

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.