Christopher Heights of Marlborough

Christopher Heights of Marlborough has been around since April 2009 and sits on the site of the old Frye Boot Company, which gives it a bit of local history. The community's built for older adults who need some help with daily life but still want their own space, and it's made up of 83 private apartments that are easy to get around, so folks don't feel lost or overwhelmed. Residents get chef-prepared meals three times a day, with special diets handled like diabetes and allergies, and there are snacks and drinks handed out often, so no one has to worry about going hungry. There are plenty of places to gather, like a pub with a daily happy hour, a library, and both indoor and outdoor common areas, garden spaces, and a movie theater, with activities going on every day, whether it's music, arts, movies, exercises, or walking paths outside when the weather's nice, and there's a lot of encouragement for people to socialize and stay healthy. Staff are there all day and night, so help's always nearby, especially in an emergency, and nurses cover about half the day, so medical support like insulin monitoring or help with medication gets handled, too. There's a secure memory care section for folks who wander, and they make transfers safe if someone's not able to move as easily on their own. Housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation are all handled, taking a load off residents' minds, and people can get help with bathing, dressing, and even just getting around, depending on what they need. Residents can age in place, meaning they don't have to move if their needs change, and there are short-term respite stays and hospice available too. The apartments have private bathrooms, kitchenettes, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, cable TV, and telephones, and you can bring a small pet if you'd like. Some folks want more independence with a social plan, while others need daily help or transport to appointments, and there are different plans to fit, including some that don't force anyone to move if their savings run out, as long as they started with private pay. Transportation to outside activities is part of the package, with buses nearby and parking for guests, so residents can go out for shopping or appointments, but a lot of folks like to stay for the activities right on site. There's a beautician, sauna, and wellness rooms, and concierge services to help with packages or move-in details, and staff speak English, with bilingual caregivers for anyone needing that. Safety features like 24-hour call systems and emergency alerts are in every apartment. The Activities Director puts together a busy calendar, but residents are welcome to come up with new classes or activities if they've got ideas, and the whole place tries to keep a friendly, home-like feeling without feeling pushy, just honest about what it can do to help people stay comfortable and as independent as they can be. Christopher Heights of Marlborough is a straightforward option for assisted living, with meals, support, care levels, and plenty of chances for friendship and activities, on a site that's got a bit of history right in the heart of Marlborough.