Avita of Needham

July 2024

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David O'Connor

Moving my mother to Avita was the best move we could have made! She is engaged in activities, has made many new friends, and is loved by the staff. She has joy and meaning in her life again, and is well taken care of. The staff is wonderful to her and are very responsive to me when I have questions. I'm so happy that we chose Avita for my mother and highly recommend it to others!

March 2024

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Michelle Woodbrey

We have been referring our clients to Avita of Needham for many years. Our clients who chose to move a loved one to Avita have all expressed gratitude for finding such a fantastic, caring community.

February 2024

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Scott R Loring

Avita of Needham has given my mother a safe place to make new friends and explore new activities. She is cared for by staff and fellow residents and it makes my life so much less stressful knowing she is engaged, entertained, and encouraged. Thanks to all the staff at Avita of Needham for all you do.

February 2024

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Linda Basiliere

February 2024

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Michelle Woodbrey

Avita of Needham is a true gem. At 2Sisters Senior Living Advisors, we have been working with Mary Jane for many, many years. Our clients who have moved in to Avita have all been really happy with their decision. The programming and personalized care support at Avita is among the best of the best. I highly recommend Avita for anyone with memory loss!

September 2023

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Linda Sacks

My mother lived a wonderful last 9 months of her life at Avita. At 100, it was a big deal to move her to a new facility. She was happy there and felt safe and cared for. From the very beginning Mary Jane 'held my hand' and was clear that this would be a great move for my mother. Mary Jane was absolutely correct, and I could not have gotten my mother there without her support. From the desk staff, to the kitchen and housekeeping staff, to the activities staff, to the administration, to the nurses and ultimately the angels on the ground in the Zen community--it's an incredible community. I and my mother were embraced, cared for, respected, and loved until my mother's passing in July. Not only did we lose my mom, but I lost my Avita family-on a daily basis, anyhow--I'll be back to visit! Thank you for being an unusual community, one with heart who cares about not only your residents, but their families as well.

April 2023

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Jess Poliquin

We moved my mom to Avita after her first assisted living facility ended up not being a great fit. Avita has been perfect for my mom. The staff are all caring, supportive, and helpful. The atmosphere is bright and the activities are wonderful and thoughtful. We've been very happy there.

February 2023

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Laure Nawrocki

Our family chose Avita of Needham because of the people who work there; all of the activities that are offered; the intimate "neighborhood" feel; the spacious rooms; and the attractive interior. The activities staff is excellent! They really care about and get to know all of the residents, and provide stimulating activities for the residents. Our mother really enjoys the activities and the staff at Avita.

February 2023

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Monica Shack

The Avita of Needham staff are simply incredible! My father was a resident at Avita for 14 months until he passed away. The entire staff was there for our family during every step of his journey and have truly become like extended family. We are so grateful for all of the care and support they provided not only to my father, but my mother and I as well. We were welcomed with open arms when my father moved into the community and the entire staff made sure the transition to my dad's new home went smoothly - for all of us. The staff truly takes the time to get to know their residents - their likes and dislikes, their hobbies, their professions, their family, their sense of humor, and even what they like to eat. They helped create a care plan that allowed my father to be as independent as possible while proving the care and support needed to keep him safe, healthy, and happy. The activities team provided wonderful activities and programs for the residents - from concerts to cooking - dancing to planting flowers - community walks to religious services and celebrations - there really was something for everyone! The nurses and aides are kind and caring and take great care to get to know the residents and their individual needs. We are so grateful to all of the "Avita Angels" for everything they have done for our family.

September 2022

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Melissa Smith

They say "you know when you know". This could not be more true than with our experience at Avita of Needham. My mother was in rehab after a fall, and I needed to find a new residence fast. Having grown up in Needham, I thought it was a good place to start. From our first meeting, everyone I met at Avita was friendly, warm and genuinely enjoy their work environment. I was listened to and felt heard. My questions and concerns were addressed thoroughly. I felt it had to be Avita for Mum. My first visit with Mum after she moved in, she mentioned just how happy she was. She even told me she wished she'd moved there sooner. That's as good an endorsement as I could hope for. Avita is a perfect little gem that has changed our lives tremendously. I could not be happier. I highly recommend it as a home setting for any senior with memory cares.

October 2021

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Andrew Collins

The staff of Avita are wonderful. While my mom was only there a short time before she passed, the experience, care, and friendly community was a great fit. Deb and Mary Jane made us feel welcome from the start and my mom was cared for extremely well by Kimberly and her staff. Her nurse, Mary, was someone who looked out for my mom and developed a nice relationship with her. If you are seeking a smart, friendly, "closed" community I recommend Avita highly. It is a rare combination of a well-run facility with a caring attitude that inspires confidence in you as a son/daughter/family member that made a good choice. Thank you to the team there for your care and thoughtfulness in working with our family and with my mom.

February 2021

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Stan Leven

I have been so impressed with the care my loved one receives at Avita of Needham, and my admiration has only increased during the height of the Covid pandemic. The administration, nursing team, activities people and aides are top notch, always available to answer questions and always responsive to any concerns. Most of all I like that Avita is a happy place, making our loved ones feel nurtured, respected and engaged.

December 2020

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Diane Bernstein

As a geriatric physical therapist and case manager and daughter of a resident, I want to thank the staff and management of Avita of Needham for their extraordinary response to Covid-19. From the beginning , the residents came first and the communication to families was timely , detailed and thorough. They worked outside the box to keep the residents socialized and engaged the best they could. Their plan for family visits was thought out with excellent safety precautions . I am so lucky to have my mom at a facility that cares so much for its residents. Dealing professionally with other heath care facilities over these 14 months just emphasized to me the professionalism, concern and team work exhibited at Avita of Needham.

October 2019

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Maura Lundie

My loved one has been a resident at Avita for almost two years. The staff is very caring, and the management team is easily accessible. The activities are varied and engaging. I highly recommend Avita of Needham.

May 2019

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Faye Ruopp

My mother has been a resident at Avita for three and a half years. When she arrived, she was in the first stages of Alzheimers, transitioning from a facility in New Jersy that did not meet our expectations. When the decision was made to move my mother closer to my family in Boston, we wanted to be as certain as we could that we found the best place for her, given our past experience with memory care facilities, and given the fact that this was a huge transition for her since she spent her entire married life in New Jersey (my mother is 98). We looked at 4 facilities in the Boston area, and settled on Avita for many reasons. First, it was highly recommended by the person we consulted with who places residents in similar facilities, and we instantly connected with the director of marketing whose mother was a resident. That's just about the best recommendation one could get! Second, from the moment we walked through the front door, we felt as though we were becoming part of a family. The director greeted us at the door, took my mother aside, and we set up my mother's room with the help of Avita staff who could not have been more accommodating. We were told it would take about 6 months for my mother to adjust. In fact, within a few weeks, she and we felt part of a caring, supportive, loving environment. Third, it makes a real difference that Avita is solely a memory care facility. In other facilities we explore, the memory cae unit was clearly a second citizen to the rest; it was usually a lock down unit with little or no access to parts of the building that we would be subsidizing. At Avita, regardless of position, they are all trained to deal with residents with dementia. We soon got to know the aides, the activities director, the nursing staff (who can be contacted at any time of day - and they truly know my mother), the business office director, the head chef (who knows my mother loves grilled cheese sandwiches and prepares them specially for her) and the receptionists. Whenever I walk into Avita, I feel a sense of joy - there is always an engaging activity (visits from musicians, indoor games, flower arranging, proms (yes, proms - we had to dig up a long dress for my mother to wear) - makeup, corsages, and all!), celebrations, etc. There are student volunteers who give their time to spend with residents. And Avita doesn't feel institutional - the neighborhood concept works so well - residents eating in small dining rooms at tables of 4. And the food is great - always a tray full of cookies when you walk in, and other treats each day. I always get the sense that people care for my mother just as they would someone in their own family. To convince you that this is a real review, I'll mention just a few things that needed attention. Once I noticed that my mother had run out of certain toiletries, but I hadn't known about it and worried that I should have known but wasn't told. When I mentioned this to the director, she immediately put into place a system where each resident has a list on his or her wall with items that need to be supplied, and whether there was something needed so that families can check the list and take care of it. This response is typical of Avita - ownership and immediate problem solving. I should also add that we have two grandchildren, and they love coming to visit, mostly because they're treated as part of the Avita family. They participate in balloon tosses led by Yvette who includes them whenever she can. Although my mother is now in hospice (fortunately for us she can remain at Avita while she is in hospice), she still seems delighted to be where she is, and every member of the staff makes a point of telling us how wonderful she is. We can't imagine a better place for my mother given her present condition. I highly recommend Avita to any family in need of experts, loving, high quality care for their loved ones.

February 2019

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Christine Balmer

One of the most challenging times in a persons life is when one's parents can no longer care for themselves. It had become clear that living at home was not safe for our mom, due to her dementia. The concerns of safety, happiness and peace led us to search for a facility that could care for her and support her in this chapter of life. The decision to move our mom to Avita was a difficult one. But it turned out to be a blessing for her as well as for our family. The team at Avita was sensitive to our needs and more importantly sensitive to the needs of our mom. After the move, we were confident that she was safe and well cared for. The services that Avita provided created a wonderful space for our mom. And as we got to know the other residents and staff, it also allowed us to feel part of a bigger family. Our daily visits felt like "coming home," where we were greeted by name and could have a fresh cookie and cup of coffee. And instead of spending our mom's last years as her caretakers we were able to enjoy her personhood. During her five years at Avita our mom was always treated with compassion and respect. And as her skills declined, her care was adapted to meet her needs. Finally, when appropriate, Avita staff recommended hospice to ease the transition of her passing. We will always be grateful to the Avita staff for their patience and support. Peter Kevorkian & Chris Balm

November 2018

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Donna Schweon

Very happy with the care for my mom!! She has been living at Avita for almost 6 years and I have been delighted with the care and attention she has gotten as her disease has progressed. When she first arrived and was highly functional they engaged her in many stimulating and fun activities. Now that she is unable to participate, they continue to serve her needs, keep her happy, safe, clean, and include her in what she is still capable of doing. Her aides are loving and compassionate and the activity team appropriately includes residents per their capabilities. Nurses from the wellness team are on top of the day to day issues and are extremely attentive. Everyone from the kitchen staff to the administrators are friendly and take a personal interest in me as well as my mom. Having my mom living at Avita gives me piece of mind to know that she is well taken care of, safe from harm and happy!

January 2018

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Miguel Pierre