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The Residence at Natick South

119 E Central St, Natick, MA

Assisted LivingMemory Care

4.413 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About The Residence at Natick South

Your next chapter in life starts at The Residence at Natick South. Ideally located just outside the city center and near Natick Mall, our luxury senior community offers a quiet, convenient setting where you can enjoy resort-style dining, sophisticated living options, and exceptional care anytime you may need it. Stay connected and engaged with a variety of onsite events, group outings to downtown Natick, and next-door access to the Natick Community Senior Center. Experience the best life has to offer in our exceptional community.

Published floor plans

Studio

Assisted Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$6,880/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 11, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Assisted Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$8,330/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 11, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Assisted Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$10,075/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 11, 2026
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Studio

Memory Care · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$10,030/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 11, 2026
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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

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Studio$6,880 observed · tracking future changes
$6,880Aug 11, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Family and resident feedback

4.4 out of 5 from 13 reviews

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★★★★★

Critical

Need more staff and activities

They are short-staffed, the Activities Director quit within 4 weeks of us coming there, food is good not great, room is somewhat small, and my mother fell repeatedly and broke a rib and vertebrae. It took them a month to increase her level of supervision despite her requiring hospitalization within the first week there, which increases our cost by [amount removed] They asked us to pay for a caregiver to be with her and then didn't like our caregiver. Not many activities to do there, my mother is bored... we put her

AnonymousApril 22, 2026

★★★★

Positive

Our families experience

I'm going to be honest here communication with the director is lacking. We love the new activities Director she's fantastic but she has to do way too many things. Their transportation is a big issue because if they have known to drive the activities Director has to leave and do the driving. And they spoke about offering another day for medical appointments and they never came through with that. And then the dining hall is just so inconsistent they cannot handle a full occupancy which they pretty much are at we've b

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Care Services
3.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
3.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
Response from the community

We’re glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience with our activities programming and that your mother’s care has improved. We encourage you to connect with our leadership team directly so we can better understand your concerns and continue improving your family’s experience.

March 24, 2026
LTMarch 16, 2026

★★★★★

Critical

The Residence at Natick South

My mom is in memory care. Most of the staff are friendly and kind, and the director is experienced and caring. But the staff to resident ratio could be better and the communication overall is lacking. The facility is newer construction and nice, but the memory care wing is limited in where residents can go. Independent and assisted living residents may have a better experience.

Response from the community

We’re glad you’ve experienced kindness from our team and leadership. We also appreciate your comments regarding staffing and communication, as we are always working to improve. Our memory care neighborhood is intentionally designed to provide a safe, supportive environment, and we welcome the opportunity to speak with you directly to better understand your concerns.

March 3, 2026
AnonymousFebruary 26, 2026

★★★★★

Critical

Review for The Residence at Natick South

Beginning process was ready to be easy I feel like the issue of staffing and scheduling for home health aides was not great. The first month to six weeks was really quite hit or miss with the service we were not getting responses back from the director or the nursing staff which made it difficult to help my parents transition. The dining room has been really great they're not completely fully staffed but the people who work there are wonderful and my parents have been happy with the food. One thing that kind of is

Response from the community

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're so glad to hear that your parents are enjoying the food and that you've had a positive experience with our dining and care teams—it truly means a lot to us.

July 29, 2025
AnonymousJuly 21, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

I like it much more than I ever thought I would or could like any such facility. Very pleasantly surprised.

It's new and clean with very nice staff and residents. The food is very good, especially compared to the previous place I lived. The activities are very good, but it's hard to please everyone. I live in Independent living and the care is fine. My apartment is spacious and bright. Administration could be a little more responsive, but that's very likely not the fault of local mgmt., but rather home office fiats. I'm happy here in this very pretty facility. I have my car, new friends and everything I need. Of course i

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Response from the community

We are delighted to hear you're happy with the clean community, friendly team, good food, and spacious apartment. Thank you for choosing us.

July 21, 2025
AnonymousJuly 17, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Our families experience

Very nice facility and staff. Like many others they also seem short staffed so quality has dipped a little.

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Care Services
4.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
Response from the community

We are happy to receive your kind words about our community and team. We appreciate your understanding regarding staffing challenges while maintaining service quality.

June 2, 2025
AnonymousMay 28, 2025

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 11, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Room Service
  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Professional Chef
  • Pureed Meals
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free
  • Anytime Dining
  • Guest Meals
  • Organic
  • Special Dining Programs
  • International Cuisine
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Vegetarian
  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

  • Memory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Medication Management
  • High Acuity Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Services & convenience

  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • English
  • Italian
  • Vietnamese
  • French
  • Korean
  • Mandarin
  • Japanese
  • Spanish
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Cats Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed

Activities & engagement

  • Bridge Club
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Birthday Parties
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Stretching Classes
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Cooking Club
  • Men's Club
  • Bible Study Group
  • Cooking Classes
  • Choir / Singing Club
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Christian Services
  • Activities On-site
  • Catholic Services
  • Happy Hour
  • Wine Tasting
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Live Well Programs
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Community Service Programs
  • Forever Fit
  • Visiting Rabbi
  • Gardening Club
  • Tai Chi
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Trivia Games
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Karaoke
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Book Club
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Art Classes
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Current Events Club
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Holiday Parties
  • Jewish Services
  • Other Religious Services
  • Walking Club

Outdoor spaces

  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Central Fireplace
  • Piano or Organ
  • Game Room
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Beauty Salon
  • Main Street Shops
  • Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
  • Outside Patio
  • Barber Shop
  • Private Bath
  • Library

Apartment & room features

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Air Conditioned
  • Kitchenette
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Garden View
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 11, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

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Move-in fee
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