The Residences at Highland Glen
Independent Living · Westwood, MA

The Residences at Highland Glen

Independent Living · Westwood, MA

Overview of The Residences at Highland Glen

The Residences at Highland Glen offers independent living in Westwood, Massachusetts. Independent living means private housing with community services and no daily care, making it a possible fit for someone who manages daily care independently and wants a private residence.

Residents can choose a one bedroom or two bedroom home. A one bedroom provides one private living space, while a two bedroom may suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet when they move in.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #190 / 238Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 190th out of 238 independent living communities 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 compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
24 / 100

About This Community

Additional Services

1 service
MaintenanceListed as: 24-hour emergency maintenance

Additional Policies & Features

Pets AllowedWeight limit 45 lbs. Breed restrictions apply.
Minimum Age55 Years Old

Amenities & Lifestyle

Library
Fitness Center
Computers
Parking
Garden
Clubroom with Community Kitchen
Private Storage Areas
Private Patios with Screening
Wooded Nature Views
Activities
Book Club
Game Nights
Social Hours
Gardening

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise Building
1 Bedroom 746–1,101 sq ft
2 Bedroom 1,103–1,133 sq ft
In-Room Features
Stainless Steel Appliances Granite Countertops In-Unit Laundry Walk-In Closets

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
Cabot Park Village
IL
Newtonville-Yes
71
Facility 71
MA AVG 57
Rank #105 / 238
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #13 / 67
ANo
Casselman House
IL
Newton Centre
43
Facility 43
MA AVG 91
Rank #83 / 93
No
82
Facility 82
MA AVG 57
Rank #69 / 238
1 Bed--No
Haywood House
IL
Newton (Nonantum)
55
Facility 55
MA AVG 91
Rank #74 / 93
No
87
Facility 87
MA AVG 57
Rank #48 / 238
1 Bed--No
John W. Weeks House
IL
Newton (Newton Centre)-No
64
Facility 64
MA AVG 57
Rank #118 / 238
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed--No
The Residences at Highland Glen
IL
Westwood-Yes
24
Facility 24
MA AVG 57
Rank #190 / 238
1 Bed / 2 Bed--No

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other MA independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Massachusetts

The Residences at Highland Glen is in Westwood, Massachusetts. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Income limit
QMB at or below 190% of the federal poverty level; SLMB/QI through 225%, under state counting rules.
Asset limit
No asset limit for MSP-only eligibility, effective March 1, 2024.

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
MA specifics
Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.

What it provides

  • Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.
In-home support

Home Care Program

Massachusetts Home Care Program

Eligibility

General
Massachusetts residents meeting Home Care Program age, need and daily-function criteria, assessed by an Aging Services Access Point.

What it provides

  • Assessed home/community supports to help an eligible person remain at home; service mix and cost sharing depend on program rules.
In-home & community support

Frail Elder Waiver

Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Eligibility

General
People age 65 or older, or ages 60–64 with a disability, who meet MassHealth financial and nursing-facility-level-of-care requirements but wish to live at home.
MA specifics
The waiver can cover eligible adults beginning at age 60, not only age 65. Services delivered before plan approval are not automatically payable.

What it provides

  • Services authorized in an approved comprehensive service plan; including eligible home/community supports.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (Massachusetts)

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia

Eligibility

General
Adult family or informal caregivers of adults age 60 or older or people of any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. The federal program also supports specified older-relative caregiver categories.

What it provides

  • Caregiver information and access assistance; counseling and training; support groups; respite and limited supplemental services under the federal caregiver-support framework.
Live-in caregiver support

MassHealth Adult Foster Care (AFC)

Massachusetts MassHealth Adult Foster Care (AFC)

Eligibility

General
MassHealth members age 16 or older with qualifying coverage who need physical help or cueing and supervision with at least one daily-living activity. The member and qualified caregiver live together.

What it provides

  • Caregiver assistance with daily activities; nursing oversight and care management in the member’s or caregiver’s home.
In-home support

MassHealth Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Program

Massachusetts MassHealth Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Program

Eligibility

General
People eligible for MassHealth Standard or CommonHealth with a chronic or permanent disability who need physical assistance with at least two daily-living activities and can manage attendants or have a surrogate/administrative proxy.

What it provides

  • MassHealth-funded attendants hired by the participant to provide authorized personal care and daily-living assistance at home or in the community.
Cash support · veterans

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

VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
Asset limit
Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
MA specifics
A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.
Personal care at home or in assisted living

MassHealth Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC)

Massachusetts MassHealth Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC)

Eligibility

General
Adults 22 or older eligible for MassHealth Standard or CommonHealth who need physical assistance or cueing and supervision with at least one daily-living activity in an eligible home setting.

What it provides

  • Daily personal care by a GAFC agency’s direct-care worker; with medication reminders; nursing oversight and case management.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Residences at Highland Glen

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 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.
02 Are pets allowed at The Residences at Highland Glen?
Yes, The Residences at Highland Glen allows residents to bring their pets.
03 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.
04 What levels of care does The Residences at Highland Glen provide?
The Residences at Highland Glen offers Independent Living.
05 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.
06 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.
07 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.