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 #166 / 180Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 166th out of 180 homes in Massachusetts. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Massachusetts facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.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 / 499Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 72nd out of 499 homes in Massachusetts. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Massachusetts facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.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.
About this community
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
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMr. Jake Quigley, Executive Director
Indoor Heated Pool
Library
Card Room
Movie Theater
Fitness Center
Gourmet Dining
Engaging Programs And Events
ActivitiesEngaging programs and events planned by life enrichment teams.
Specific ProgramsFinancial Resources, EPOCH Exchange
Food DescriptionGourmet dining with an anytime dining approach, featuring locally sourced ingredients and seasonal offerings.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Type of Rooms Available
1 / 4
1 Bed
1
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7.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Boston's city center to Waterstone at the Circle's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.07 miles to nearest hospital (Franciscan Children's)
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Massachusetts
Waterstone at the Circle is located in Boston, Massachusetts.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Massachusetts.
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.
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 phone number of Waterstone at the Circle?
(617) 668-1693 will put you in contact with the team at Waterstone at the Circle.
Does Waterstone at the Circle provide medical or personal care assistance?
No — Waterstone at the Circle 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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