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120 Seminary Avenue, Newton, MA 02466

Care Types

Skilled Nursing
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About Lasell House

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Lasell House, located at 120 Seminary Avenue in Newton, Massachusetts, offers exceptional skilled nursing care within one of Greater Boston's most desirable suburban communities. Situated on the beautifully landscaped grounds of the Lasell University campus in the Auburndale neighborhood, Lasell House provides a serene, intellectually stimulating environment that sets it apart from traditional nursing facilities. As a nonprofit corporation, Lasell House is guided by a mission-driven philosophy that prioritizes resident dignity, quality of care, and community engagement over profit. This commitment is reflected in the attentiveness of its care team, the quality of its programming, and its longstanding reputation among Newton families. Residents and families benefit enormously from Newton's outstanding healthcare infrastructure. Newton-Wellesley Hospital, a premier regional medical center affiliated with Mass General Brigham, is just minutes away, offering peace of mind for residents with complex medical needs. Specialists and follow-up care are readily accessible throughout the Newton and Brookline corridors. Newton itself is widely regarded as one of the best communities in Massachusetts for older adults. The city is walkable, safe, and rich with green space. Cold Spring Park and the Charles River Reservation offer peaceful natural scenery, while nearby Newton Centre and Newtonville provide vibrant village atmospheres with independent restaurants, cafes, and boutique shops. The Chestnut Hill area, just south of Newton, adds access to upscale dining and retail at The Street and Chestnut Hill Square. Families visiting from the Boston metro area will find Lasell House easy to reach via the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) or Route 16, and the nearby MBTA commuter rail and Green Line connections make the location accessible without a car. For families seeking skilled nursing care delivered with warmth, expertise, and genuine community roots in one of Boston's finest suburbs, Lasell House stands as a trusted choice in Newton, MA.

Care Types at Lasell House

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Skilled Nursing

Round-the-clock medical care and rehabilitation services provided by licensed nurses and therapists for seniors with complex health needs requiring professional oversight.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What type of care does Lasell House provide? +

Lasell House specializes in skilled nursing care, offering 24-hour nursing supervision, post-acute rehabilitation support, wound care, medication management, and care coordination for residents with complex or chronic medical needs.

What hospitals are near Lasell House in Newton, MA? +

Newton-Wellesley Hospital, a Mass General Brigham affiliate, is the closest major hospital and is just a few minutes from Lasell House. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston are also accessible via the Massachusetts Turnpike.

What is Newton, MA like as a place for seniors? +

Newton is consistently ranked among Massachusetts' most livable communities. It offers excellent public safety, abundant green space including the Charles River Reservation and Cold Spring Park, vibrant village centers like Newton Centre and Newtonville with dining and shops, and strong transit connections to Boston — making it an outstanding location for seniors and visiting families.

Is Lasell House affiliated with Lasell University? +

Lasell House is situated on the Lasell University campus in Newton's Auburndale neighborhood. This unique setting gives the community an intellectually engaged atmosphere, and residents have historically had access to campus cultural and educational programming.

How does being a nonprofit affect the care at Lasell House? +

As a nonprofit corporation, Lasell House reinvests its resources directly into resident care, staffing, and facilities rather than returning profits to shareholders. This model typically supports higher staffing ratios, mission-aligned programming, and a culture of long-term commitment to residents and their families.

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