Embracing Vibrant Senior Living in
Waltham, MA: The Scandinavian Living Center
Discover a warm, engaging senior living community at the Scandinavian Living Center. Situated on a quiet, tree-lined residential street in the heart of West Newton, our community sits right along the Waltham town line—offering the perfect blend of suburban peacefulness and easy regional accessibility.
Prime Location & Local Landmarks
Our prime location puts residents and visiting families within minutes of key local destinations and transportation corridors:
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Neighborhood Footprint: Located just past The Fessenden School on Waltham Street and steps from bustling West Newton Square.
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Local Conveniences: Quick access to West Newton Square’s cozy bakeries, local dining, the Newton Free Library, pharmacies, and cultural spots.
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World-Class Healthcare: Only minutes from Newton-Wellesley Hospital and less than 10 miles from Boston’s world-renowned medical centers.
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Easy Regional Access: Conveniently positioned off Route 16, the Mass Pike (I-90), and Route 128/I-95, making visits effortless for families across Greater Boston, including Waltham, Wellesley, Weston, Brookline, and Cambridge. MBTA bus service stops directly outside our doors.
Assisted Living for Waltham Families
- Daily Meals: Nutritious meals served throughout the day, with dietary needs accommodated, so your parent no longer has to shop or cook.
- Medication Support: Staff help residents take the right medications at the right times, which gives Waltham families real peace of mind between visits.
- Help With Daily Living: Personal care assistance with the daily tasks that have become hard at home, given with dignity and tailored to each resident.
- Rides to Appointments: Transportation to medical appointments, so a doctor’s visit no longer depends on a family member taking time off work.
- Housekeeping & Laundry: Housekeeping and laundry are handled for residents, leaving more time for friends and activities.
- A Full Calendar: Fitness programs, outings, music, lectures and monthly socials, a welcome change for seniors who have grown isolated living alone.
For Waltham families, location matters. Because the Scandinavian Living Center sits on Waltham Street, right along the Waltham line, family can stop in after work or on a weekend without a long drive, and old friends from Waltham can visit by car or by the MBTA bus that stops outside our door. Residents stay close to the doctors, churches and neighbors they already know, while gaining the support of a staffed assisted living community.
If you are a Waltham family weighing assisted living for a parent, the best first step is a visit. Walk the halls, have a meal, meet residents and staff, and see whether the Scandinavian Living Center feels like home.
To explore our services or schedule a personalized tour, please reach out to us at 617-527-6566 or click here to send us a message. We look forward to meeting you and your family.
Activities
In addition to the many options available daily, the SLC also maintains a calendar of events and special activities for residents to enjoy. Please note that transportation to and from all Newton houses of worship during regularly scheduled services are provided by the city for a small fee.
Some of the resident programs offered are:
- Fitness Programs (Morning Stretch, Chair Yoga, Tai Chi, etc.)
- Game Hour (Scrabble, Boggle, Uno, Yahtzee, etc.)
- Excursions to museums, gardens, parks, theaters
- Restaurant Trips
- Shopping Trips
- Monthly Socials
- Musical Performances
- Lectures
- Book Reviews
- Movies
- Crafts
- Indoor Bocce
- Bingo
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.
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