Senior Living & Assisted Living Near Needham, MA
Needham shares a border with Newton, so for Needham families the Scandinavian Living Center is close to home. We are on a quiet, tree-lined street in the village of West Newton: a small, nonprofit assisted living community of 40 apartments that has cared for elders since 1917.
Our approach comes from Scandinavian elder care. Residents keep their independence and their place in the wider community, and get help with the parts of daily life that have become hard. The MBTA bus stops out front, and shops, a pharmacy, restaurants, bakeries, houses of worship and the public library are all nearby.
Assisted living near Needham doesn’t have to mean a large facility. Here is what Needham families can expect at the SLC:
- Try a Short Stay: Our respite care program offers short-term stays, a good way to try assisted living or give a family caregiver a break.
- Known by Name: With 40 apartments and a long-serving staff, every resident is seen and cared for as an individual.
- Three Chef-Prepared Meals: Served every day in a shared dining room.
- Help With Daily Living: Personal care, medication monitoring and weekly housekeeping.
- Stay Active: Our fitness program, from morning stretch to chair yoga and tai chi, helps residents stay strong.
- Out and About: A handicap-accessible van for appointments, shopping and outings.
- Room to Gather: A café with a fireplace, a chapel, a hair salon, a study and game room, and a multi-purpose hall.
- Clear Pricing: See our rates and application before you visit.
Directions
Take 128/95 North or South to Exit 21—Route 16 East. Follow Route 16 East toward West Newton. At 1.5 miles the road forks at an entrance for the Mass Pike. Bear right and continue on Route 16. Cross over the pike and enter West Newton Square proceeding past a green arrow light. At the first full light, turn left onto Cherry Street. Go one block and turn right on Webster Street. Go one block and turn left onto Waltham Street. The Center is located at 206 Waltham Street—just beyond the Fessenden School.
The Scandinavian Assisted Living Center is located in West Newton Massachusetts. The Scandinavian Assisted Living Center is a diverse and welcoming community, comprised of residents from the Greater Boston area including Allston, Belmont, Brighton, Brookline, Cambridge, Chestnut Hill, Needham, Newton, Waltham, Wellesley, Watertown, and other area towns.