Waterstone at the Circle

Waterstone at the Circle is an Assisted Living Home in Massachusetts

Waterstone at the Circle is an Assisted Living Home in Massachusetts

Waterstone at the Circle

385 Chestnut Hill Ave, Boston, MA 02135 View Map

Waterstone at the Circle is an Assisted Living Home in Massachusetts

Waterstone at the Circle is an Assisted Living Home in Massachusetts

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Overview of Waterstone at the Circle

Waterstone at the Circle nestled in Boston is a dynamic community for residents looking to find a community that feels like a vacation in a world-class luxurious five-star hotel. The vibrant atmosphere in the urban setting at the Waterstone is like no other senior living community, garnering the trust of many families and seniors who have praised the staff for their commitment to practicing high-quality standard of living for the residents. Waterstone offers a remarkable level of hospitality due to its exemplary service and exceedingly person-centered care. Waterstone at the Circle has set the standard for independent living in Boston because they have been one of the front runners in maintaining an elevated luxurious lifestyle.

Expect luxury and dedication when it comes to what the community has to offer from their quality dining experience to state-of-the-art fitness center, Waterstone has built a community that is centered on residents living the best life they can. The 92-bedroom home provides a list of convenient services such as transportation, enrichment activities and programs, recreational and educational activities; with community amenities that include private apartments with sweeping views of the Boston skyline, in-home care services supported and home care partnerships, and scheduled transportation. Waterstone is one of the most-seeked retirement homes in the city which is why they allow visitation periods.

Home Information Waterstone at the Circle
Years in Business
Years in Business
8

Community Stability & Environment

  • Walk Score Info Walk Score in senior living communities measures how easy it is for residents to access essential services and amenities—like grocery stores, parks, pharmacies, and transit—without needing a car. 87
    Very Walkable
    Most errands can be accomplished on foot. Many essentials within a short walk. Strong sidewalk network and safe crossings. Car useful but not necessary for daily life.

Facility & Licensing Details

  • Primary Contact Info Main representative or administrator responsible for the community, as listed in Massachusetts licensing records. Mr. Jake Quigley, Executive Director
  • Business ID Info Internal identifier assigned to the licensed business operating in Massachusetts. 245141
  • BBB ID Info Better Business Bureau identifier for this business. 0021
  • Date Business Started Info The date the business reports it began operations. January 1, 2017

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Types of Care at Waterstone at the Circle

Independent Living

Type of Rooms Available

1 Bed
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Address 7.4 miles from city center

Address 385 Chestnut Hill Ave, Boston, MA 02135

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Comparison Chart

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Location
Bed Options
Bed #
Pets Allowed
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Walk Score
Home Owner
CCN
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24/7 care needed

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Waterstone at the Circle
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Boston
1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
No
N/A
87
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N/A
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Benchmark at Hanover
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

RC

Respite Care

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F
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Massachusetts Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Home Care Program
  • General: Age 60+, Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,500/month (individual, varies by region).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual, excludes home, car).
  • MA Specifics: Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/day), homemaker services, respite care (up to 14 days/year), adult day care (~$75/day).
Frail Elder Waiver
Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • MA Specifics: Requires clinical eligibility determination.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$75/day), home health services.
Senior Care Options (SCO)
Massachusetts Senior Care Options
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).
  • MA Specifics: Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, respite (240 hours/year), adult
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • MA Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care
Official government program page
  • General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
  • MA Specifics: 27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training, supplies (~$500/year).
Prescription Advantage
Massachusetts Prescription Advantage
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).
  • Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; copays vary by income (~$24,980-$75,000/year individual).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • MA Specifics: Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.
  • Services: Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug), fills coverage gaps, catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Massachusetts resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • MA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$15/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • MA Specifics: High veteran demand statewide.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Massachusetts Seniors

MassHealth Home Care

Home Care Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,500/month (individual, varies by region).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual, excludes home, car).
  • MA Specifics:
    Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/day), homemaker services, respite care (up to 14 days/year), adult day care (~$75/day).
Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Frail Elder Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • MA Specifics:
    Requires clinical eligibility determination.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$75/day), home health services.
Massachusetts Senior Care Options

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).
  • MA Specifics:
    Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, respite (240 hours/year), adult
Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits:
    $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • MA Specifics:
    Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; need-based.
  • MA Specifics:
    27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training, supplies (~$500/year).
Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

Prescription Advantage

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).
  • Income Limits (2025):
    No strict limit; copays vary by income (~$24,980-$75,000/year individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • MA Specifics:
    Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug), fills coverage gaps, catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered).
Massachusetts SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Massachusetts resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • MA Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$15/hour), job placement.
Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits:
    ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • MA Specifics:
    High veteran demand statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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