Memory Loss Living Community to Open in Weymouth

A new assisted living community for people with Alzheimer’s and memory loss will open in October in South Weymouth.

Monarch Homes of Weymouth, a new 51-unit assisted living community is expected to open one block from South Shore Hospital at 670 Main Street on Route 18.

It will be the town’s first and only all-memory care assisted living community, said Greg Anderson, a spokesman for the new center.

Anderson said the new facility is not a nursing home and will include activities that will stimulate the minds of its residents.

“We are able to provide a comprehensive, behavioral focused environment for people with memory loss,” Anderson said. “We will have scheduled activities seven days a week. There are programs that help stem the decline of memory loss.” 

Executive Director LuAnn Shine said  even the colors in the community are strategically chosen and placed throughout the building to assist with way-finding and mitigate resident confusion.

Monarch Homes will include private and companion suites in a residential environment, a seven day activities and programming calendar, 24-hour personal care services led by an experienced nursing team, an art life safety technology, and fully accessible indoor and outdoor spaces.

The center will also include nutritious meals and snacks, and personal laundry.

The new living community will be owned by partners Paul Maggiore and David Errico. 

Maggiore has been a Woburn-based builder and developer for 35 years and has built more than 10 million square feet of commercial and residential real estate. Errico spent 15 years developing senior housing communities in New England. 

Both partners have had personal experiences with loved ones suffering from Alzheimer's disease, and understand what families are faced with. Their goal is to create a community that is home for our residents where their families feel as welcome and comfortable as they do.

An information Center is now open and located at the construction site at 670 Main Street in South Weymouth.

For a tour, interested families can call 781-331-5555 to schedule a visit. Registration is also currently open for new residents at monarchassistedliving.com. 

In addition the following dates are open to interested families:

9/15 Sunday Sneak Peek: An inside look at Monarch Homes – Learn about our early reservation process and pre-opening pricing as you walk through our new building! Sunday 9/15 from 1:00 – 3:00 at Monarch Homes 670 Main Street, South Weymouth.

9/19 Is It Alzheimer’s or Simple Forgetfulness? – An informative discussion about the different types of memory loss. Thursday 9/19 from 4:00 – 5:00 at Monarch Homes 670 Main Street, South Weymouth.

9/24 When is it time for Memory Care Assisted Living? – Learn from memory care experts the signals that may determine a move to assisted living. Tuesday 9/24 from 4:00 – 5:00 at Monarch Homes 670 Main Street, South Weymouth.

9/29 Informational Brunch on Monarch Homes – Join us for a complimentary brunch to learn more about our community and meet our team. Sunday, September 29 from 11:00 – 1:00pm at Stockholder’s Restaurant in South Weymouth. RSVP by September 26.

10/10 Making the Human Connection When Language is Lost – Dementia care specialist and licensed social worker Bonnie Haley offers helpful and practical advice on this critical communication issue. Thursday, October 10 from 4:00 – 5:00pm at Monarch Homes 670 Main Street, South Weymouth.

10/17 Veterans Needing Memory Care: A Little Known Benefit – If your loved one is a wartime veteran or spousene, discover this method that could significantly reduce the cost of assisted living. Thursday, October 17 from 4:00 – 5:00pm at Monarch Homes 670 Main Street, South Weymouth.

10/24 Caregiver Survival: Preventing Burnout – Learn easy-to-understand ways to prevent burnout while caring for a loved one with memory loss. Dementia care specialist and licensed social worker Bonnie Haley hosts this informative discussion. Thursday, October 24 from 4:00 – 5:00pm at Monarch Homes 670 Main Street, South Weymouth.

Refreshments will be served. To attend any of these events, RSVP to 781-331-5555 to reserve your seat. Space is limited.