The Overlook in Charlton, MA offers both Assisted Living and Independent Living, with medical support designed to let residents remain in place as their needs change. Licensed staff can manage residents who need wound care, oxygen therapy, special diets, or nightly supervision. Diabetic residents—whether they use oral medication, injections, or a sliding-scale regimen—can be monitored and assisted. Care teams are also trained to support residents under age 60 as well as those living with advanced dementia conditions, so families do not have to look for another setting when needs become complex.

Care delivery is backed by background-checked staff on site 24 hours a day, reinforced by personal emergency response systems that alert caregivers immediately. A dedicated activity director, continuous security, and an on-site podiatrist help residents stay active and medically stable. Full assistance is available with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, and the community accommodates every common transfer requirement—walker, wheelchair, standby, one-person or two-person assist, full Hoyer lift, and even bed-bound support. The Overlook also accepts residents with certain psychiatric conditions, coordinating with outside providers when needed.

Apartments are available with options such as private bathrooms, furnished layouts, individual climate controls, cable service, and the ability to paint or decorate the space to personal taste; however, not every unit has every feature, so it is best to clarify availability during a tour. Independent Living residents can choose similar floor plans and receive periodic medication management monitoring without moving to the assisted level of care.

Dining services balance flexibility and routine. A set seasonal menu is offered daily, while an on-order option lets residents request alternatives. Snacks are stocked and accessible between meals. Independent Living residents can select a monthly meal plan that matches their lifestyle, supplemented by weekly housekeeping so they have more time for social or off-campus pursuits.

Residents have access to parking, wheelchair-accessible common areas, a barber and beauty shop, exercise room, movie room, wellness center, internet connectivity, communal gardens, scheduled on-site religious services, and community transportation for appointments or shopping trips. Pets are allowed; it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.