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Wingate Residences at Needham
Wingate Residences at Needham provides assisted living and memory care in Needham, MA. Assisted living residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while keeping their own apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The community may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs a supervised setting.
Located in the Needham Heights neighborhood, the community has 91 beds. Housing includes studios, one bedroom residences and two bedroom residences, with the two bedroom layout able to accommodate a couple moving together. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet with them.
Residents can swim in the pool, spend quiet outdoor time in the Zen garden or use the putting green. Concierge services include scheduled transportation for planned trips. Rehabilitation services include short term rehab, while respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. A Walk Score of 56 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, where some errands can be completed on foot, giving a resident who no longer drives the possibility of handling some errands independently. Sara Rizzari is the director.
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About this community
Sara Rizzari brings 20 years of senior living experience to Wingate Residences at Needham. She enjoys training new Executive Directors and launching senior living communities. Sara is dedicated to providing quality retirement options ranging from independent living to memory care, ensuring a supportive and caring environment for residents and their families.
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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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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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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| Wingate Residences at Needham | AL MC | Needham (Needham Heights) | 91
Facility
91
MA AVG
81
Rank
#56 / 176 | Yes | 22 |
56
Facility
56
MA AVG
45
Rank
#81 / 244 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 13
Facility
13
MA AVG
22
Rank
#110 / 153 | B- | No | Yes |
| The Residence at Melrose Station | AL IL MC RC | Melrose | 90
Facility
90
MA AVG
81
Rank
#58 / 176 | Yes | 25 |
93
Facility
93
MA AVG
45
Rank
#8 / 244 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 27
Facility
27
MA AVG
22
Rank
#54 / 153 | - | No | No |
| The Residence at Watertown Square | AL IL MC RC | Watertown | 90
Facility
90
MA AVG
81
Rank
#58 / 176 | Yes | 25 |
94
Facility
94
MA AVG
45
Rank
#5 / 244 | Studio / 1 Bed | 12
Facility
12
MA AVG
22
Rank
#116 / 153 | - | No | No |
| The Arbors at Stoneham | AL MC | Stoneham | 84
Facility
84
MA AVG
81
Rank
#80 / 176 | Yes | 26 |
12
Facility
12
MA AVG
45
Rank
#220 / 244 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 12
Facility
12
MA AVG
22
Rank
#116 / 153 | - | Yes | No |
| Cadbury Commons | AL IL MC | Cambridge | 74
Facility
74
MA AVG
81
Rank
#101 / 176 | Yes | 24 |
86
Facility
86
MA AVG
45
Rank
#22 / 244 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
22
Rank
#21 / 153 | - | No | No |
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Massachusetts
Wingate Residences at Needham is located in Needham, Massachusetts.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wingate Residences at Needham
What neighborhood is Wingate Residences at Needham in?
Wingate Residences at Needham is in the Needham Heights neighborhood of Needham.
Is Wingate Residences at Needham in a walkable area?
Wingate Residences at Needham has a walk score of 56. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
How long has Wingate Residences at Needham been in business?
Wingate Residences at Needham has been operating for approximately 13 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does Wingate Residences at Needham have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Wingate Residences at Needham on this page.
Are pets allowed at Wingate Residences at Needham?
Yes, Wingate Residences at Needham allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for Wingate Residences at Needham?
The team at Wingate Residences at Needham can be reached at info@wingateliving.com.
Does Wingate Residences at Needham operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Wingate Residences at Needham is registered as a non-profit in MA.
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