Brightview Arlington - Senior Assisted Living and Memory Care sits on the site of the former Symmes Hospital with views of the Boston skyline and offers both assisted living and memory care services, so seniors with different care needs can feel supported here. This place welcomes pets, so folks who have a companion animal don't need to leave them behind when they move in, and since the building's got modern features like Wi-Fi, cable, and individually controlled heat and air conditioning, people can stay comfortable in every season. The assisted living here feels like a cruise-ship with comfortable rooms, kitchenettes, roomy full bathrooms, and daily chef-prepared meals, including vegetarian and international dishes. Seniors can use spacious outdoor patios for cookouts, enjoy a daily happy hour at the pub, or read in one of the well-stocked libraries with quiet nooks.
Memory care at Brightview Arlington has a strong focus on safety and personalized attention for people living with Alzheimer's or other dementias, with special care programs to reduce confusion and prevent wandering, plus structured daily activities to help with memory and independence. The staff offers incontinence care, diabetic support, medication management, help with daily activities, and in-house beauty/barber services, and they're available at all times. People who enjoy keeping busy can join fitness classes in the exercise room, take ballroom dancing lessons, go to author talks, or join outings in the nearby Boston area using the community's transportation services-there are options for both scheduled and paid rides. Residents get amenities like laundry, linen, maintenance, and cleaning services, so day-to-day chores are taken care of.
The building is handicap accessible and offers aging in place, hospice, respite care, and religious services, plus underground parking and pretty indoor and outdoor gathering spaces where folks can visit or participate in group activities designed to support friendships and mental, physical, and emotional well-being. With decades of experience, a strong reputation, and both Best of Senior Living and Best Activities awards, Brightview Arlington aims to provide care, independence, and engagement for seniors, all in a comfortable and welcoming environment that doesn't feel too large or impersonal, even though it's part of a larger network of over 45 communities across several states.
