Maplewood Place is a senior living community located in Malden, Massachusetts. The facility offers a range of care options, including assisted living as its primary service, alongside independent living, memory care, and general senior living accommodations. Maplewood Place provides support tailored to residents’ varying needs, encompassing help with activities of daily living such as assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting for those requiring some physical support. The community specializes in dementia and memory care, offering dedicated programs for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related conditions. Additionally, respite care is available for short-term stays.
Maplewood Place has clinical staff on-site with 12- to 16-hour nursing coverage, nurses available on call 24/7, and services such as medication management, incontinence support, and ambulatory care. Specialized care offerings include podiatry, dental care, and audiology services. Mental wellness programs are also available, and the facility can provide hospice care as needed. Residents have access to fitness and wellness programs, including yoga and chair yoga, and can participate in a range of clubs and community activities, with cultural, recreational, and spiritual options including English and Jewish observances. Laundry and dry cleaning services, an enclosed courtyard for memory care residents, a barber/beauty salon, and organized group activities are part of the on-site amenities. The environment is designed to support both independent and assisted living needs, with additional safeguards and specialized services in the memory care areas.
Transportation services at Maplewood Place include complimentary transportation, scheduled transportation to local appointments, errands, and events, as well as arrangements for non-medical travel. These services aim to help residents maintain access to healthcare, social engagements, and everyday errands in the greater Malden area.
Resident and family reviews indicate a mixed experience at Maplewood Place. Many describe attentive, caring staff and a clean, pleasant environment, frequently mentioning positive experiences with individual staff members. The community atmosphere and activity offerings receive favorable remarks, particularly from those who have recently moved in. Several cases detail improvements in residents’ mobility, mood, and general well-being following their transition to the facility. However, concerns have been raised—especially in the memory care unit—about hygiene, the quality and frequency of activities, room cleanliness, and staffing levels. Some reviewers highlight issues with management responsiveness, billing processes, food quality, and staff turnover, especially in light of suspected management changes, although no public announcements regarding ownership transitions have been made as of mid-2024. Prospective families are encouraged to review current care protocols and staffing arrangements, particularly if specialized memory care is being considered.
Overall, Maplewood Place provides a variety of supports and services designed for seniors requiring diverse levels of care, with a focus on maintaining resident well-being and ensuring access to both health and social resources within a supportive community setting.
Costs at this community start at $3,995 and range up to $7,691. The average price in the community is $5,216, which is less than the average price in the area of $7,860. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
