I shudder to think of what is going on for the elderly residents at this facility who are sick and…read moredying there. Both my father and aunt were in Benchmark facilities and horrific is not even a strong enough description. . I got my father out barely in time. These are not nursing homes and I fear they are being left uncared for as they always say they "can't provide 24 hour care". Are they doing it now? Why are there so many cases? There is little to no state oversight because they consider these "apartments".

My grandpa describes most aspects of this place as "ok," but he tends to undersell things. This is…read morea pretty sweet residential facility, especially if you're an octogenarian or older. The people who work here are super nice, and there's even a maltee-poo who hangs out in the lobby. Hugo is the best waiter because he brings my grandpa extra servings of matzoh ball soup (his favorite) on Fridays.

My heart broke when we were told it was no longer safe for Mom to live at home. I checked out 3…read moreassisted living facilities in the area and chose Waltham Crossings. It had a homey feel, the staff was kind and the residents looked well cared for and comfortable. Management communicates well and is always responsive to my inquiries. The aides that work with Mom are phenomenal - caring and respectful. The food is good and there is always an option to order off a menu if the resident doesn't care for the daily entree. Mom particularly enjoys the seafood, pizza and chicken wings! She attends daily exercise class and looks forward to the musical entertainment and bingo. Her laundry is done and her apartment is cleaned for her. I find she is more socially engaged and less lonely than she was living at home alone. I rest easy knowing Mom is safe and well cared for at Waltham Crossings. It was a hard move to make, but I know I chose the right facility for her.

DO NOT put anyone you care about in this facility! The leadership is unresponsive and only cares…read moreabout raising prices, even when our loved one is not getting basic needs met. There is a major shortage of help. Ironically, they continue to fill the rooms with new residents. We're looking for a new place. Very disappointing!!

The staff at Bailis has gone to great lengths to help my mother transition from independent to…read moreassisted living. They have been extremeley patient, creative and highly professional throughout. The facility is lovely and well maintained, the staff takes great pride in their food offerings and the wide range of activities organized for residents. The location is central has convenient access to many amenities . If you are looking for a first rate place in an urban setting be sure to visit and talk to Maria. You wont be disappointed. Jackie O

My brother is at pine knoll nursing home. The five stars is for Ronnie. He is my brother's…read morecaregiver. I met Ronnie and I can see why my brother is happy with him. He is very attentive and caring. My brother is blind so he needs extra care. There's another woman named Mary, she gave us access to the outdoor patio which was really helpful for us so he could get some exercise. I appreciate the staff keeping an eye on my brother even though they are not used to dealing with blind people. They always make sure to keep him clean and as well as his room. Thank you very much for all you're doing for him

For the good part...the first few months of a family member's stay, this place was acceptable. it's…read morevery clean, tidy and kept up. The grounds are meticulously cared for. The housekeeping staff does a great job and are very friendly. Especially Trish. She's very pleasant and social. Always striking up a conversation with our family member. She kept our family members private room clean at all times. The activities team, Valerie and Stacey go out of their way to make sure residents participate and have a good time. They also are very friendly and personable.I was very impressed with them. Chris the maintenance guy is very prompt when something needs attention. Also a very nice guy. Bob, the project manager, I believe, also very caring and understanding. One time He went out of his way to bring our family member to an eye appointment when transport and family members couldn't. Now the not so good. I won't name any names, but will mention their title. The nursing coordinator was fairly nice for first few months. But when our family member left his medical appointment in Boston (not a good choice to do) before his transport arrived, she turned not so nice. It's understandable of her concern and her duty to be sure residents are always safe. But we feel he was being continuously penalized for his wrong doing. The day after this incident (he went missing for several hours) she put him in a cramped room Way down the other end of the hall. She said it was for his safety sake because his private room was too small for him..that made no sense because the room they transferred him to, had 2 beds, one not being used, and just about the same size as his private room. Also, she would not allow him to venture out for a day with his sister, who did it weekly Up until this incident. She claimed he was an escape risk. He spent his Father's Day in the facility. This was his first Father's Day without his daughter, who had passed a few months earlier. His sister planned on a family day for him at her home, to help him from the pain of not having his daughter on this special day. This shows NO COMPASSION.also, She would not allow him to use transport for his medical appointments, even tho a family member would be meeting him when transport would arrive at the appointment. This is something that has been done since his admission here. A few times she raised her voice at his sister, when discussing certain matters. This is very unprofessional. The social worker is extremely condescending. She lacks people skills. And shows no empathy. I've dealt with many social workers, With my profession, so I am familiar with thier roles and the manners they should have. This one lacks manners. If she hadn't continued telling us and our family member that "he is his own person and can make his own decisions", he probably wouldn't have decided to leave his appointment before transport came and got lost in Boston! There have been several disagreements between her and our family members sister. She had an obvious dislike for his sister. one one of his final days there, Our family member's sister was sitting on the spare bed going through her phone while the doctor was behind curtains, tending to his wounds. he came from behind the curtain to discuss his condition, when all of a sudden He started saying she was unethical in recording him! She told him she was not recording him and was just checking her messages while she was waiting. she showed him her phone. He left our family member, without covering his wound and went to get the nursing coordinator, who then came into the room and scolded his sister, like a child. somehow the social worker became involved and refused to hear the whole story. His wound was not properly dressed until later that day. The next couple of days, our family member kept complaining of pain around his wound and was not feeling well in general. He asked to be transported to the closest hospital. I'm not sure who, but he was told he was fine and that he didn't need to go. 2 days later, his sister went to visit him and immediately saw that he had a fever and looked very I'll. He needed to go to an emergency room. She took him there herself. But before being able to leave the building, the nurse coordinator stepped in and made things difficult, wasting the time he should have been at the hospital. At the emergency room, it was determined he had a seriously bad infection, his wound was a stage 3 wound (stage 4 is the worst) and he could have died if he was not seen when he was. Needless to say, we removed him from Pine Knoll.

My family member has been here for appx 6 months. He is located in the enhanced living area. We…read moreare very happy with the staff and feel we couldn't have found a better place! We feel our family member is safe, secure and protected! We think the food is GREAT!

I turned 80 a month before my fall which was caused by osteoporosis in the femoral neck, I had…read moresurgery on 11/13/24 at NWH and was transferred to NH late afternoon 11/15. It was a wonderful experience. I had PT and OT every day beginning 11/16. My call bell was almost always answered immediately. The night staff did not smile or talk much but they always helped me in the way I needed or asked for. I had never been hospitalized before other than maternity. Scar tissue starts forming immediately after surgery so PT and OT are vital Immediately, not a week down the road when the VNA can schedule home visits. I was considered a hifi functioning patient so could have returned home. I'm so glad I opted for North Hill Rehab. There is no way my needs could be met at home in such a timely fashion.

Couldn't be happier with the quality of care here. My mother has had some difficult issues of her…read moreown making and the staff have been incredibly flexible and helpful. I rest easier knowing that my mother is somewhere safe and that she is well cared for.

Wonderful Memory Care facility! After visiting nearly 20…read morefacilities that offered Memory Care as an adjunct, we found Artis. All residents have memory issues and they are handled professionally and with warmth by all of the staff. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS FACILITY FOR ANYONE LOOKING FOR MEMORY CARE PROFESSIONALS TO TAKE CARE OF A LOVED ONE!

I am a proud team member of Brigham House Assisted Living Community. Each day, I strive to ensure…read moreeach resident feels valued and appreciated in their home. Our Activities Department has long-standing and successful partnerships with Watertown Family Network, Watertown Families Together, Watertown Community Foundation, Watertown Savings Bank, Watertown Art Association, Watertown Free Public Library, Saint Patrick's Parish, Atrium Middle School, and the Hosmer School (among many more!). Our community involvement and contributions are very special to all of us at Brigham House. Our residents are passionate about their involvement with the youth, enjoy Book Club through WFPL, in-home banking with WSB, and monthly Art Reception's with WAA. These are the important qualities that make Brigham House a beautiful home, inside and out.

Brigham House common areas look clean and elegant. However, the individual units are in disrepair…read more Many units have cracked walls, windows that don't open, cheap kitchen and bathroom cabinetry and fixtures, and low-quality carpeting and tile/linoleum. Management staff encourage aides to do the barest minimum. Promised services (such as laundering of linens once a week) are not carried out consistently. Food is adequate, but most meals are far from "delicious." Many residents have dementia and wander around not knowing where they are going or where they need to be. They tie up the elevator as they ride up and down, pushing buttons and not getting off when the door opens. A lot of the residents need nursing home care and should not be in an assisted living facility. Management will tell you how wonderful life is at Brigham House and how they are one big "family." Far from it. Once they have your money (that you can't get back), you will find the quality of your life has definitely gone downhill. My advice: keep looking.

My mom passed away in June 2026. I was really grateful for the care she received in her final days…read more The staff was excellent and handled a difficult situation with as much compassion as possible when delivering bad news. I also appreciated their honesty when we were deciding on next steps. I cannot rate this organization any higher.

The staff here is incredibly friendly, helpful, and caring. I have no complaints whatsoever. It was…read morea peaceful place to spend the last few days I had with my dad.