Compass On The Bay in Boston is a dedicated memory care community designed for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, including advanced stages. Care teams are trained to monitor and manage common dementia-related behaviors such as wandering—both daytime and nighttime—elopement risk, and disrupted sleep patterns. The community is also equipped to handle residents who require special diets or diabetes management with oral medications, ensuring meals and medication schedules align with each individual’s medical plan.
Clinical oversight is reinforced by a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse on staff and a nurse available on call 24 hours a day. Residents receive full assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, and staff can perform standby, one-person, or two-person transfers for those using walkers or wheelchairs. Podiatry services are available on-site, night shifts are staffed by awake caregivers, and all exterior doors are alarmed, providing round-the-clock security and supervision. An activity director coordinates programs that align with residents’ cognitive needs, and the entire building maintains 24-hour staffing.
Accommodations consist of suites that may include a private bathroom, though specific layouts and features can vary by unit. Rooms are designed to reduce confusion and support mobility, while emergency call systems and safety features are installed where available. Prospective residents and families should confirm which features are present in the exact apartment under consideration, as not every accommodation has identical amenities.
Dining follows a set menu that can be modified to accommodate physician-ordered diets, diabetic needs, and other nutritional restrictions. Meals are served in a common dining room to encourage socialization, yet staff are prepared to provide full assistance for residents who need help eating. Recipe adjustments are made to maintain proper texture and nutritional balance for those with swallowing issues or specialized diet plans.
Residents can take advantage of an activity center, library and computer lounge, outdoor walking paths, chair yoga classes, fitness programs, live music, karaoke, dances, birthday celebrations, reminiscence and sensory-based sessions, intergenerational events, clubs, and regularly scheduled social outings. A swimming pool is available for exercise and relaxation, and community transportation is offered for medical appointments and group excursions.
