Assisted Living
The Gables at Winchester
299 Cambridge St, Winchester, MA 01890 · Map
Licensed for 123 residents
The Gables at Winchester is a state-licensed assisted living community in Winchester, Massachusetts. It is licensed for 123 residents. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for this community; the details below come from the state licensing record.
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License
Active, 123 residents
Certified Assisted Living Residence.
Nearest emergency room
2.0 miles
Winchester Hospital, rated 3 of 5 stars by CMS.
Side by side with nearby communities
The 4 nearest communities that offer assisted living, by straight-line distance. Prices are starting prices each community publishes; we never show estimates.
| Community | Distance | Licensed capacity | Published starting price | License | Inspection citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gables at Winchester this community | 123 | Not published | Active | 7 findings in latest review | |
| AVIVA Country Club Heights | 0.5 mi | 107 | Not published | Active | 6 findings in latest review |
| New Horizons at Choate | 1.4 mi | 40 | Not published | Active | 5 findings in latest review |
| Winchester Mount Vernon House | 1.4 mi | 17 | Not published | Active | 0 findings in latest review |
| Brightview Arlington | 2.3 mi | 90 | Not published | Active | 5 findings in latest review |
State inspection record7 findings in latest review
- Last compliance review
- May 12, 2026
- Reports on AGE’s page
- 1
- Latest action (as printed)
- Plan of Correction
- Certified since 1996
Compliance review, May 12, 2026 (AGE’s report)
- Review on site
- May 12, 2026
- Report dated
- May 20, 2026
- Action taken (as printed)
- Plan of Correction
- Previous action (as printed)
- None
- Certification (as printed)
- Deemed certified since 3/20/2026
- Review before this one
- February 27, 2024
- Corrections due by (as printed)
- June 20, 2026
- Findings cited
- 7 5 marked repeat
Summary: AGE cited 7 findings in this report, 5 of them marked as repeat findings from an earlier review. Plan of Correction (AGE’s action).
Summary of actions, as written: “AGE conducted an on-site Compliance Review on May 12, 2026. Unless otherwise stated in this Report, the documentation reviewed was for the period 2/28/2024-5/12/2026, The Gables at Winchester (Residence) remain certified pending AGE's issuance of a final determination approving or denying the application for recertification. Final approval will be granted upon receipt and acceptance of written clarification or correction of the issues identified herein.”
- Finding A: General Requirements for an ALR: Emergency Response marked by AGE as a repeat finding
Details
AGE’s finding, as written: “Late e-call response times. Missing monitoring and testing.”
Regulation cited, as printed: 651 CMR 12.04(2)(b)3.b
What the cited rule covers (651 CMR 12.00): 651 CMR 12.04(2)(b): Service and Service Coordination Requirements (rule text: “The Sponsor of the Assisted Living Residence shall provide or arrange for the provision of the following services by personnel meeting standards for professional qualifications and training set forth in 651 CMR 12.05, 12.07, and 12.08: 1. [...]”)
Corrective action: See IV A&B (sections of the report)
- Finding B: General Requirements for an ALR: - Service Plan Development and Requirements -Screening and Assessment marked by AGE as a repeat finding
Details
AGE’s finding, as written: “Inconsistent with documenting all requirements of Assessments and Service Plans.”
Regulation cited, as printed: 651 CMR 12.04(7), (8)2. a 3. (7)(b)
What the cited rule covers (651 CMR 12.00): 651 CMR 12.04(7): Service Plan Development (rule text: “The nurse and Service Coordinator shall develop an individualized Service Plan for each Resident in accordance with the findings of the initial screening described in 651 CMR 12.04(6). [...]”)
Corrective action: See IV A (sections of the report)
- Finding C: General Requirements for an ALR: Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) marked by AGE as a repeat finding
Details
AGE’s finding, as written: “Missing or incomplete components of the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement requirements. Unsafe Self-administered Medication Management (SAMM) Safety issues identified”
Regulation cited, as printed: 651 CMR 12.04(10)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e)
What the cited rule covers (651 CMR 12.00): 651 CMR 12.04(10)(a): Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement › Service Planning (rule text: “The Residence shall review a random sample of Resident assessments, service plans and progress notes at least once each year to ensure that the Residents' service plans have been implemented and meet the Resident's general needs and any [...]”)
Corrective action: See IV A&B (sections of the report)
- Finding D: Training Requirements: Introductory Visits and Review marked by AGE as a repeat finding
Details
AGE’s finding, as written: “Inconsistent documentation of Introductory Visits.”
Regulation cited, as printed: 651 CMR 12.07(1), (7)
What the cited rule covers (651 CMR 12.00): 651 CMR 12.07(1): General Orientation (rule text: “Prior to active employment, all staff and contracted providers who will have direct contact with Residents and all food service personnel must receive a seven-hour orientation which includes the following topics:”)
Corrective action: See IV A&B (sections of the report)
- Finding E: General Requirements for an ALR: Controlled Substances (CS)
Details
AGE’s finding, as written: “Incomplete Policy.”
Regulation cited, as printed: 651 CMR 12.04(14)(a), (b)
What the cited rule covers (651 CMR 12.00): 651 CMR 12.04(14)(a): Controlled Substances (rule text: “a reporting process by which any such incidents of theft or diversion are reported, documented and investigated; and”)
Corrective action: See IV A&B (sections of the report)
- Finding F: General Requirements for an ALR: Service Plan Development and Requirements marked by AGE as a repeat finding
Details
AGE’s finding, as written: “Missing Bed Rail Assessments”
Regulation cited, as printed: 651 CMR 12.08(1)(s)
What the cited rule covers (651 CMR 12.00): 651 CMR 12.08(1)(s): Resident Rights (rule text: “Be free from Restraints;”)
Corrective action: See IV A&B (sections of the report)
- Finding G: General Requirements for an ALR-Reports to EOEA Annual Reports
Details
AGE’s finding, as written: “Missing documentation of required annual report of aggregate information.”
Regulation cited, as printed: 651 CMR 12.04(13)(a) (2.)
What the cited rule covers (651 CMR 12.00): 651 CMR 12.04(13)(a): Reports to EOEA › Annual Reports (rule text: “1. A Sponsor shall file annually, within 90 days following the end of an Assisted Living Residence's fiscal year, a financial disclosure form prescribed by EOEA which sets forth a statement by the Sponsor based on reviewed or audited [...]”)
Corrective action: See IV A&B (sections of the report)
What AGE reviewed and found (AGE’s words)
Emergency Response
- AGE reviewed the Personalized Emergency Response procedures developed to provide timely assistance to a Resident in the event of an emergency.
- There were 103 e-call response times over the 7-minute limit in accordance with the Residences policy.
Documentation of the Residence monitoring late response times over the
- 7- minute limit was inconsistent and not available for May 2024 and August 2025.
B. General Requirements for an Assisted Living Residence (ALR)
- AGE reviewed the documentation of eight Resident records to determine compliance with the requirements for Screenings, Assessments, and Service Plan Development and Requirements.
Screening and Assessment
- Two records were missing documentation to confirm the Initial assessment was completed by a Nurse.
- Five records were missing documentation of medication administration assessments.
Service Plan Development and Requirements
- Four records were missing documentation of a service plan review required within 30 days after the commencement of residency.
- Four records were missing documentation of signatures of the Resident or Legal Representative on Service Plan reviews.
- Documentation that the Residence shall provide for the presence of a 24hr per day, on site staff was missing in three Resident's service plan records.
C. Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement
- AGE reviewed documentation to ensure the Residence has established an effective, ongoing quality improvement and assurance program for Service Planning, Safety Assurances, and Medication Quality.
Service Planning
- Documentation for date the audit was conducted, was missing for calendar year 2024 and calendar year 2025.
Resident Safety Assurances
- Documentation for date the audit was conducted was missing for calendar year 2024 and calendar year 2025.
- AGE observed blocked electrical panels on a fourth-floor storage closet.
Medication Quality Plan
- AGE reviewed the Residence's quarterly medication documentation audits to ensure compliance with SAMM and LMA Residence policies.
- Documentation that the Residence identified documented outcomes were missing for calendar year 2025.
Medication administration observation
- AGE observed one Personal Care (PC) staff and one Nurse providing medication assistance to eight Residents to ensure the Residence has developed and implemented systems that support and promote safe SAMM and LMA.
SAMM
- One Resident had a compromised pharmacy filled bubble pack.
One Resident's SAMM MAR sheet was missing signature on
- One Resident's medication dropped on the floor; staff was not aware of dropped medication process.
LMA
- Two Residents LMA medication box contained OTC medication bottles missing required pharmacy labels.
Introductory Visit and Review
- AGE reviewed the records of eight Residents to determine compliance with the requirements that a nurse review the Resident's service plan with all relevant personal care workers within 48 hours after the provision of personal care services or with any change of condition of the Resident.
- All records were missing signature documentation to support that Introductory Visits had been conducted with all applicable staff prior to or within 48 hours after the provision of Personal Care services, at the time of move-in, or at the time of change in the Resident's condition.
E. Controlled Substances
- AGE reviewed the Controlled Substance (CS) policy and procedure for Residents who participate in SAMM and LMA.
- All Residents' CS medications were not double locked secured as required by Residence policy.
- The Residence's Controlled Substance policy was inaccurate with documentation of CS medication storage in central medication room or in locked compartment in locked medication cart.
F. General Requirements for an Assisted Living Residence - Bed Rail Assessments
- AGE reviewed the Residence records of 21 Residents utilizing bed rails / U-bars or similar devices to determine compliance with the required assessment by a physical/occupational therapist every six months.
- Documentation of an assessment conducted by a physical/occupational therapist every six months for seven Residents noting that the Resident can independently navigate around a bed rail/ U-bar was missing
Reports to AGE
- In accordance with the regulation the Residence is required to submit reports to AGE by a specified date/time period each year.
- As of the date of the compliance review May 12, 2026 , the ALR did not submit 2025 Aggregate Data Report.
Identify the designation of the individual(s) who will be responsible for monitoring the correction; and,
- The date by which each correction will be achieved.
- B. Specific Corrective Actions.
Submit to AGE the following:
- 1.Documentation confirming that Introductory Visits have been completed by a nurse with all Personal Care staff for all Residents
2. Documentation of current bedrail/u-bar evaluations for any missing evaluations
- 3. Documentation confirming that Introductory Visits have been completed by a nurse with all Personal Care staff for all Residents.
- 4. Submission of the 2025 Aggregate Data Report to AGE.
- 5. Documentation of revised Control Substance Policy.
V. NEXT STEPS:
- In accordance with 651 CMR 12.09(4)(g), you are required to respond in writing to AGE within ten (10) days after receiving this notice indicating your agreement or disagreement with the findings. If you agree with the findings, please submit in writing to AGE all required information/corrections by June 20, 2026
- If you disagree with the findings, you may request an informal review pursuant to 651 CMR 12.10(1) by submitting your request using certified mail, return receipt requested, together with a detailed written rebuttal of the findings within ten (10) days of your receipt of this letter.
- If you have any questions regarding this matter, please email ALRHelp@mass.gov.
Summaries are ours and are marked “Summary”; quoted text is AGE’s own, as printed in reports scanned to text (spelling slips are AGE’s or the scan’s), shortened where marked [...]. Rule descriptions come from 651 CMR 12.00 as in force on the report date. AGE’s page for this residence links each report.
What these terms mean
651 CMR 12.09(2): AGE "shall conduct compliance reviews of Assisted Living Residences no less than once every two years. In addition, [AGE] may conduct a compliance review any time it has cause to believe that an Assisted Living Residence is in violation" of the law or its regulations.
651 CMR 12.09(4)(b): a notice of noncompliance "shall describe the noncompliance with particularity, indicate the specific portion of the law(s) or regulation(s) which have been violated, and shall include the corrective action to be taken."
651 CMR 12.09(4)(c) and (d): AGE may require corrective action, including "Ceasing the enrollment of new Residents" or "Reducing the number of Residents served", and may "deny, revoke, suspend, modify or refuse to issue or renew a Certification."
A finding marked repeat is one AGE also cited at an earlier review. AGE does not rate findings by severity in these reports; the action taken is AGE's overall response.
AGE posts these reports on each residence’s mass.gov page and keeps no public index, so older reports may not be listed. Massachusetts posts no complaint results for assisted living. This residence is certified for 123 units; larger residences have more records to review, so read counts with size in mind. Source: Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE), Assisted Living Residence certification, residence pages read October 16, 2026. Always visit in person and ask the residence about anything listed here.
License and ownershipActive license
- License type
- Certified Assisted Living Residence
- License status
- Active
- Licensed capacity
- 123
- County
- Middlesex County
Source: Massachusetts state licensing records (agency listing), retrieved 2026-09-09. Licensing status is a matter of public record; it is not a quality rating.
Paying with Medicaid and other programsHow Medicaid pays for care in Massachusetts, and other programs
How Medicaid pays for care in Massachusetts
- Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC), a MassHealth program. Most people pay privately. MassHealth (Medicaid) can help through Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC) at residences that accept it, but not all ALRs do. Ask before you sign a residency agreement. (state page)
Ask the community whether it accepts Medicaid.
Location and nearby careNearest hospital 2.0 mi, nursing home 0.7 mi, pharmacy 0.4 mi
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- Winchester Hospital, Winchester. 2.0 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 3 of 5 stars.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Winchester Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Winchester. 0.7 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Interim Healthcare Of Lexington Ma, Lexington. 2.1 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- Walgreens. 0.4 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 01890 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Davita Woburn Dialysis, Woburn, 1.4 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars)
Fmc Medford Dialysis Center (Bma Medford), Medford, 3.5 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 4 of 5 stars)
Davita Burlington Regional Dialysis, Burlington, 3.9 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 4 of 5 stars) - Hospice
- 15 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 01890.
Compassionate Care Hospice, office in Woburn, 2.2 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 2 of 5 stars)
Visiting Nurse & Community Care, office in Arlington, 3.5 miles away, straight line
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company, office in Charlestown, 6.7 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 3 of 5 stars) - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Atrius Health Inc, Burlington. 2.5 miles away, straight line. 1 geriatric medicine doctor listed there.
Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.
Emergency and natural hazard riskFEMA overall risk relatively low; outside FEMA's high-risk flood areas
Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.
- Flood zone
- Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
- FEMA National Risk Index
- Overall: relatively low. By hazard: hurricane relatively low, inland flooding relatively moderate, coastal flooding relatively low, wildfire very low, tornado relatively low, heat wave relatively low, earthquake relatively low. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)
A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.
Questions to ask on a tour10 questions picked for this community from its record
Picked for this community from its record. Ask them in person and write down the answers.
- The state recorded a finding in May 2026. What was it, and how was it fixed?
- What does the base rate include, and when did rates last go up?
- How many caregivers are on duty during the day and at night?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would someone need to move?
- What fees are charged at move-in?
- How do you tell families about falls, illness or changes?
- How long have the executive director and the head of care been here?
- Who gives medications, and what training do they have?
- For what reasons can a resident be asked to leave?
- Is the apartment held during a hospital stay, and at what cost?
What we checked13 public sources we searched, with dates
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE), Assisted Living Residence certification inspection records | Oct 16, 2026 | See above |
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| Hurricane evacuation zone maps | Not in a mapped zone | |
| FEMA flood map | See above | |
| USDA wildfire risk | Apr 15, 2026 | Not shown: FEMA rates wildfire risk here very low |
| FEMA National Risk Index | See above | |
| CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmacies | See above | |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| The community’s own website | Could not read the site |
Common questionsAnswers to 4 questions families ask
What type of care does The Gables at Winchester provide?
The Gables at Winchester is licensed by the state of Massachusetts for assisted living in Winchester, Massachusetts. Its licensed capacity is 123 residents.
Does Lilisity rate The Gables at Winchester?
No. We publish state licensing details for The Gables at Winchester but no score, rating, or ranking. Only communities on the Top Communities list or with a Senior Living Alliance Excellence Award, both based on phone-verified resident and family interviews, are ranked.
How much does The Gables at Winchester cost?
Assisted Living in Massachusetts typically starts at $5,300 to $7,800 a month. Based on 31 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price. The Gables at Winchester does not publish its prices.
How do I contact The Gables at Winchester?
Use The Gables at Winchester's website, mass.gov/locations/the-gables-at-winchester, or visit at 299 Cambridge St, Winchester, MA 01890.
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