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Scandinavian Living Center
206 Waltham Street, Newton, MA 02465
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Scandinavian Living Center Description
Scandinavian Living Center is a medium 40 bed community that offers assisted living and respite care and is located in Waltham, Massachusetts. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and one-bedroom room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 1 out of 10. You can explore reviews in depth here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Review Summary
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The Scandinavian Living Center (SLC) is highly praised for its friendly atmosphere and strong community ties, offering numerous programs to both residents and the surrounding community. Reviewers consistently commend the quality of food available at the center.
Residents appreciate the center for meeting their current needs, highlighting the availability of apartments, a dining room for meals, and a fitness room for exercise. The variety of recreational and educational opportunities is also a major draw, with activities including music, dance, games, and guest speakers from community organizations.
The facility itself is described as lovely, with great staff, beautiful rooms, and small, intimate settings. The communal meals and kitchenettes in the apartments provide a balance of private and community living.
Special mention is made of the Kaffestugan, a cultural event held on Saturdays, which offers a range of Scandinavian delicacies, including Swedish cinnamon rolls, Danish open-face sandwiches, and made-to-order waffles. The event is a highlight for many, despite a desire for denser bread options.
Outdoor events, such as a beautiful September day filled with music and goodies on the lawn, provide residents and visitors with enjoyable experiences and opportunities to reconnect with friends.
Overall, the Scandinavian Living Center is recommended for its comprehensive offerings, from its culinary delights to its wide range of activities and strong sense of community.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Waltham which is 1.4 miles away and has a population of 63,378 (large town).
- The average income is $374,082, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 78
- Low Temperature: 32
- Average Temperature: 54.4
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 119 days of rain, 27 days of snow and 218 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.9 inches a year
- The median age is 42.3 years old, very high compared to other cities.
- 2.04% of the population are Veterans which is a very low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 24.43% of the population are Foreign-born which is a high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 16% Asian, 3% Black or African-American, 5% Hispanic or Latino, and 74% White.
- The crime rate is 1.68 per 100 people which is low compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.25 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 0.83 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.01 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 81.7 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 165.0, Moderate Days 16.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Stop & Shop
0.6 miles awayShaw's
0.6 miles awayBJ's Wholesale Club
0.7 miles awayTrader Joe's
0.7 miles awayStar Market
0.9 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Crafts St @ Harding St
0.0 miles awayCrafts St @ Waltham St
0.1 miles awayWaltham St @ Lodge Rd
0.2 miles awayWalthm St @ Lodge Rd
0.2 miles awayCrafts St @ Albemarle St
0.2 miles awayBanks
Bank of America
1.0 miles awayBrookline Bank
1.2 miles awayRockland Trust
1.3 miles awayRTN Federal Credit Union
1.3 miles awayWatertown Savings Bank
1.4 miles awayHospitals
Boston Children's at Waltham
1.5 miles awayNewton-Wellesley Hospital
2.2 miles awayMcLean Hospital
2.6 miles awayMass General Waltham
3.2 miles awaySt. Elizabeth's Medical Center
3.7 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
0.7 miles awayWalgreens
1.2 miles awayKeyes Drug
1.6 miles awayRogers Pharmacy
1.8 miles awayUnion Pharmacy
2.5 miles awayDentists
Waltham Dental
0.7 miles awayNewton Dentistry
1.0 miles awayFailla and DeFrancesco Family Dentistry
1.9 miles awayWaban Dental Group
2.1 miles awayDr. Maria Vasilakis, DMD
3.4 miles awayParks
Emma Hart Fessenden Garden
0.1 miles awayRussell J. Halloran Sports and Recreation Complex at Albemarle Park
0.2 miles awayWellington Playground
0.4 miles awayWest Newton Village Historic District
0.6 miles awayDavis Playground
0.6 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Kings Chapel
8.2 miles awayOld North Church
8.5 miles awaySt. Leonard's Church
8.5 miles awayGrace Federated Church
10.6 miles awayUnited First Parish Church
13.5 miles awayShopping
Arcade Building
5.1 miles awayThe Garage
5.3 miles away401 Park
6.1 miles awayPrudential Center
7.1 miles awayCopley Place
7.3 miles awayCulture
Turtle Lane Playhouse
1.7 miles awayGoldman-Schwartz Fine Arts Center
2.1 miles awayRobsham Theater Arts Center
3.1 miles awayEleanor Welch Casey Theatre
4.4 miles awayMystic River Watershed
4.5 miles awayRestaurants
Fiorella's
0.4 miles awayGuanachapi's
0.7 miles awayTaqueria El Amigo
0.7 miles awayLumière
0.8 miles awayPaddy's Pub
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