Weston, MA Senior Care Resources
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Weston MA Council on Aging
| Weston Council on Aging 20 Alphabet Lane Weston, MA 02493 781-893-0154 |
The Council on Aging serves Weston residents over 60 years of age, providing services, referrals, and information resources on a wide variety of topics. Social opportunities, educational experiences, financial counseling resources, transportation, therapeutic needs, and other opportunities fall within the Council's scope. The COA focuses its efforts on issues of health and health insurance, in-home assistance and housing, taxes and legal matters. The COA provides free transportation to medical appointments and fuel assistance, among other services including a food pantry. Over 200 volunteers support the Town staff and the COA. The COA is located in the Community Center and is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. |
| Senior Lunch Program Brook School Apartment 44 School Street Weston, MA 02493 781-893-0154 |
Lunch weekly, Monday: 12:00 noon. Please call on day in advance to make reservations |
Weston MA Senior Citizen and Health Care Services
| Weston MA Community Center 20 Alphabet Lane Weston, MA 02493 781-893-0154 |
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| Weston Town Crier Senior News 508-626-4441 |
News & info for senior citizens in Weston, MA Understanding senior care options |
| Eaton Apothecary Boston Post Rd Weston, MA 02493 781-894-3785 |
Local pharmacy offering free home delivery |
| Weston MA Fire Dept 394 Boston Post Road Weston, MA 02493 781-893-2372 |
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| Weston MA Police Dept 180 Boston Post Road By-Pass (Route 20) Weston, MA 02493 781-893-4803 |
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Weston MA Health and Residential Facilities
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital 2014 Washington St. Newton, MA 02462 617-243-6000 |
Nationally-recognized Newton-Wellesley Hospital is a member of the Partners HealthCare network, which includes Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Their combined resources make Partners one of the pre-eminent medical research, teaching, and clinical centers in the country. Newton-Wellesley was designated as a Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence by HealthGrades, and in 2005 was named to Consumer Digest's list of 50 Exceptional Hospitals for Quality Nationwide. |
| Brook School Apartments Independent Housing 44 School Street Weston, MA 02493 781-893-7238 |
Brook School Apartments are owned and operated by the Town of Weston, comprising 75 apartments designated for residents who are either at least 62 years old or are disabled. HUD subsidizes 42 units - the maximum income allowance of $52,950 for couples ($46,300 for individuals). In addition, Weston Community Preservation Funds subsidizes 13 units using guidelines identical to HUD's. Twenty apartments have no income restrictions and are rented at current market rates. |
| Merriam Village Independent Housing 23 Village Road Weston, MA 02493 781-891-7010 |
Merriam Village provides housing to people of low or moderate income levels ($59,500 for a couple or $52,500 for an individual), with a preference to those over 65 years of age and with a personal relationship or link to Weston. The facility is designed for independent living, and borders 150 acres of conservation land. |
| Sunrise of Weston Assisted Living 135 North Avenue Weston, MA 02493 781-893-2936 |
Sunrise of Weston offers two levels of service: assisted living and short terms stays. The Sunrise network includes nearby facilities in Wayland, Leominster, and Burlington, MA, among a total of 12 in Massachusetts. |
| Norumbega Point Assisted Living 99 Norumbega Road Weston, MA 02493 781-899-5505 |
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| EPOCH Senior Healthcare Nursing Home 75 Norumbega Road Weston, MA 02493 781-891-6100 |
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MetroWest Boston MA Health Care and Senior Citizen Services
| Alzheimer's Assoc of MA and NH 617.868.6718 311 Arsenal Street Watertown, MA 02472 |
The Alzheimer's Association has a wealth of resources for families facing Alzheimer's disease - information, support groups, local medical resources, news, and events. They provide a great of funding for Alzheimer's research and sponsor many fund-raising events across the country. |
| Springwell 125 Walnut Street Watertown, MA 02472 617-926-4100 |
Springwell is an Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) serving Weston, Massachusetts and surrounding communities. ASAPs operate under a state contract to coordinate and deliver a wide range of services to senior citizens in their regions. |
| Meals on Wheels 617-926-4100 |
For seniors who live alone and cannot prepare food for themselves, Meals on Wheels can be a godsend. Friendly volunteers deliver meals and often can provide some social stimulation in an otherwise lonely day. Recipients must be at least 60 years old. Services can be for a short period, such as recovery from surgery, or for an indefinite period. Meals are federally subsidized under the Older Americans Act. Springwell's Meals on Wheels coverage area is Belmont, Brookline, Newton, Watertown, Wellesley, and Weston. |
| MBTA - "The Ride" 1-888-844-0355 |
THE RIDE serves 62 Massachusetts towns with service for registered customers. Vehicles have lifts to accommodate as many as possible for this invaluable paratransit service. |
| MA Assisted Living Facilities Association (MASS-ALFA) 135 Beaver Street Waltham, MA 02451 781.622.5999 |
The Massachusetts Assisted Living Facilities Association (Mass ALFA) is a not-for-profit association that provides information and advocacy for operators of assisted living facilities in Massachusetts. It is a good resource for finding a residence via their searchable database of Massachusetts facilities. |
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