The Residences at Highland Glen

The Residences at Highland Glen

Overview of The Residences at Highland Glen

Situated in the peaceful city of Westwood, MA, The Residences at Highland Glen blends vibrant living with exceptional care. Offering skilled nursing and assisted living options, the community focuses on enhancing residents’ quality of life through compassionate, personalized support. The dedicated team conducts comprehensive assessments to tailor care to each resident’s individual needs, creating a warm and welcoming environment. Residents can also select between comfortable one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, thoughtfully designed for both comfort and personal space.

With an array of amenities like a greenhouse and fitness center, The Residences at Highland Glen encourages an active and eco-friendly lifestyle. Inviting social areas and engaging activities make each day fulfilling and joyful. Every detail is carefully designed to uplift, inspire, and celebrate the enjoyment of daily life.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #383 / 490Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 383rd out of 490 homes we track in Massachusetts for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Massachusetts facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 736 - 1101 / 1103 - 1403 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise Building

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Fitness and Recreation

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Parking Available

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Residences at Highland Glen

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Address 1.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Westwood's city center to The Residences at Highland Glen'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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Type of Care IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
Haywood House
IL
Newton (Nonantum)
55
Facility 55
MA AVG 94
Rank #224 / 276
No
87
Facility 87
MA AVG 53
Rank #72 / 490
1 Bed--No
Casselman House
IL
Newton Centre
43
Facility 43
MA AVG 94
Rank #250 / 276
No
82
Facility 82
MA AVG 53
Rank #107 / 490
1 Bed--No
The Residences at Highland Glen
IL
Westwood-Yes
24
Facility 24
MA AVG 53
Rank #383 / 490
1 Bed / 2 Bed--No
Cabot Park Village
IL
Newtonville-Yes
71
Facility 71
MA AVG 53
Rank #164 / 490
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #27 / 181
C-No
Norumbega Gardens
IL
Newton (Auburndale)-Yes
75
Facility 75
MA AVG 53
Rank #148 / 490
1 Bed--No

Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Massachusetts

The Residences at Highland Glen is located in Westwood, Massachusetts.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Massachusetts.

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Home Care Program

MassHealth Home Care

Age 60+
General 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

Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
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

Age 65+
General 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

Requires clinical eligibility determination.

Benefits
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

Age 65+
General 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

Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite (240 hours/year) Adult

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

Age
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

27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training Supplies (~$500/year)

Prescription Advantage

Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.

Benefits
Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug) Fills coverage gaps Catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered)

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

Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Residences at Highland Glen

Is The Residences at Highland Glen in a walkable area?

The Residences at Highland Glen has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at The Residences at Highland Glen?

Yes, The Residences at Highland Glen allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of The Residences at Highland Glen?

Yes — there are 4 photos of The Residences at Highland Glen in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of The Residences at Highland Glen?

The Residences at Highland Glen is located at 4100 Highland Glen Rd, Westwood, MA 02090.

What is the phone number of The Residences at Highland Glen?

(978) 368-2300 will put you in contact with the team at The Residences at Highland Glen.

Does The Residences at Highland Glen provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — The Residences at Highland Glen is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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