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Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood
Bridges® by Epoch at Westwood offers assisted living and memory care in Westwood, MA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication, while memory care provides a secure setting with supervision for residents with dementia. The community is in the University Station neighborhood and has 64 beds.
Private suites offer individual living space, while companion suites can suit two people who want to live together. Bridges® by Epoch at Westwood offers 24/7 telehealth services, giving residents access to remote health support without leaving the community. Educational Events, along with education and support for those affected by dementia, give residents and families opportunities to learn about dementia. Wheelchair accessibility supports residents who use wheelchairs in moving through the community.
Respite care is available for short stays. This can suit a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. The combination of assisted living and memory care may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, because care levels can change without leaving the community. A Walk Score of 45 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.
Community insights.
About This Community
Inspection History
In Massachusetts, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) are the agencies authorized to inspect and report on facility safety.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 4 citations 1 inspection
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Massachusetts state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2024 vs. Massachusetts state average• Total citations (33% below)
• Citations per inspection (38% below)
Citations
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Total citations
| 4 | 6.0 | This facility has 33% fewer total citations than a typical Massachusetts assisted living residence (4 vs. MA avg 6).↓ 33% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 4.0 | 6.4 | This facility has 38% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Massachusetts assisted living residence (4 vs. MA avg 6.4).↓ 38% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | MA Average | vs. MA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 1 | 21.0 | This facility has had 95% fewer total inspections than the Massachusetts average (1 vs. MA avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 95% fewer |
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3.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Westwood's city center to Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Licensed beds designated for special-care services (e.g. memory or other specialized units), as reported in state licensing data.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
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Whether the community is disclosed as co-located or on the same campus as a nursing home in state records.
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| Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree | AL MC RC | Norwood | 90
Facility
90
MA AVG
81
Rank
#58 / 175 | Yes | 21 |
30
Facility
30
MA AVG
45
Rank
#154 / 243 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9
Facility
9
MA AVG
22
Rank
#135 / 152 | A | No | No |
| Sunrise of Norwood | AL MC RC | Norwood | 72
Facility
72
MA AVG
81
Rank
#105 / 175 | Yes | 27 |
60
Facility
60
MA AVG
45
Rank
#72 / 243 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
22
Rank
#21 / 152 | - | No | No |
| Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood | AL MC | Westwood (University Station) | 64
Facility
64
MA AVG
81
Rank
#119 / 175 | No | 64 |
45
Facility
45
MA AVG
45
Rank
#115 / 243 | Private / Companion Suites | 11
Facility
11
MA AVG
22
Rank
#122 / 152 | - | No | No |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Massachusetts
Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood is located in Westwood, Massachusetts.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood
What neighborhood is Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood in?
Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood is in the University Station neighborhood of Westwood.
Is Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood in a walkable area?
Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood has a walk score of 45. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
How long has Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood been in business?
Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood has been operating for approximately 11 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood?
No, Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood has a no-pet policy.
Does Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood is registered as a for-profit in MA.
How many beds does Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood have?
Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood has 64 beds.
Has Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood had any citations?
Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood has had 4 reported citations according to records from Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE).
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