Waterstone at the Circle
Independent Living, Hospice Care & Palliative Care · Boston, MA
Waterstone at the Circle
Independent Living, Hospice Care & Palliative Care · Boston, MA
Overview of Waterstone at the Circle
At 385 Chestnut Hill Ave in Boston’s Brighton neighborhood, Waterstone at the Circle occupies one of the more genuinely walkable addresses in the Boston senior living market. A Walk Score of 87 means residents can handle most daily errands on foot, which in a city like Boston carries real weight for people who want to stay connected to an urban environment without relying on transportation logistics.
The building is a mid-rise, nine years into operation, with one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans. The amenity list reads like someone actually thought about how people spend their time: an indoor heated pool, fitness center, library, card room, and movie theater are all on-site. Dining uses an anytime model built around locally sourced ingredients and seasonal offerings, which is a meaningfully different structure than set-schedule communal dining. Programming is run by a life enrichment team, and the community offers two named specific programs, Financial Resources and the EPOCH Exchange.
The facility carries an independent living designation, and the full profile coheres around that: no staffing hours, no clinical services listed, just a well-appointed building in a walkable Boston neighborhood designed for people who are managing their own lives and want a good physical environment to do it in. For that population in this market, the combination of location, amenities, and flexible dining is a substantive offer.
9 years in operation Rank #156 / 181Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 156th out of 181 homes we track in Massachusetts for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Massachusetts facilities. Longer operating histories may 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 87 / 100 Rank #72 / 490Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 72nd 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Low Income Rooms
Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
No
Swimming Pool
Library
Movie Theater
Fitness Center
Dining
Engaging Programs And Events
Activities
Specific ProgramsEPOCH Exchange
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Type of Rooms Available
1 / 4
1 Bed
1
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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.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
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.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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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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| Atria Longmeadow Place | IL AL MC | Burlington | 110
Facility
110
MA AVG
94
Rank
#80 / 276 | Yes | 13 |
53
Facility
53
MA AVG
53
Rank
#242 / 490 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 28
Facility
28
MA AVG
22
Rank
#55 / 181 | - | Yes | No |
| Stonebridge at Burlington | IL AL MC | Burlington | 110
Facility
110
MA AVG
94
Rank
#80 / 276 | Yes | 26 |
36
Facility
36
MA AVG
53
Rank
#327 / 490 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Companion | 13
Facility
13
MA AVG
22
Rank
#125 / 181 | A- | No | No |
| The Residence at Boylston Place | IL AL MC RC | Chestnut Hill | 99
Facility
99
MA AVG
94
Rank
#101 / 276 | No | 18 |
78
Facility
78
MA AVG
53
Rank
#132 / 490 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 26
Facility
26
MA AVG
22
Rank
#78 / 181 | - | No | Yes |
| Hebrew SeniorLife | IL AL HC HOS MC NH PC SNF | Boston (Roslindale) | 50
Facility
50
MA AVG
94
Rank
#232 / 276 | Yes | - |
38
Facility
38
MA AVG
53
Rank
#321 / 490 | - | - | - | No | - |
| Waterstone at the Circle | IL HOS PC | Boston (Commonwealth) | - | Yes | - |
87
Facility
87
MA AVG
53
Rank
#72 / 490 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9
Facility
9
MA AVG
22
Rank
#156 / 181 | - | No | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Waterstone at the Circle
What neighborhood is Waterstone at the Circle in?
Waterstone at the Circle is in the Commonwealth neighborhood of Boston.
Is Waterstone at the Circle in a walkable area?
Waterstone at the Circle has a walk score of 87. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
How long has Waterstone at the Circle been in business?
Waterstone at the Circle has been operating for approximately 9 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Waterstone at the Circle?
Yes, Waterstone at the Circle allows residents to bring their pets.
Are there photos of Waterstone at the Circle?
Yes — there are 38 photos of Waterstone at the Circle in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Waterstone at the Circle?
Waterstone at the Circle is located at 385 Chestnut Hill Ave, Boston, MA 02135.
What is the phone number of Waterstone at the Circle?
(617) 668-1693 will put you in contact with the team at Waterstone at the Circle.
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