Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home-Watertown

Parmer Woods is a retirement community that provides independent and assisted living options for senior citizens. The community offers accommodation in more than 115 one- and two-bedroom apartments that feature high ceilings, cable televisions and calling systems. It has a beauty salon, barbershop, library and social areas. In addition, Parmer Woods includes walking paths and landscaped grounds. The community provides housekeeping and laundry services. It arranges transportation to various destinations. Parmer Woods features a private dining room that hosts functions and special events. The community serves meals and conducts a variety of social activities. It is a part of Merrill Gardens.

Wayside Hospice is a comprehensive hospice program of Parmenter that offers in-home hospice care services. Located in Wayland, Mass., it has special expertise in pain management and symptom control. Its Miriam Boyd Parlin Residence is a homelike private room residence where it provides 24-hour basic care and services. Its facilities include a kitchen, dining room, den and sitting rooms, daily meals, laundry, housekeeping, private telephone and cable TV connection. Its HEARTplaysm programs offer a creative arts experience for children ages 3 to12. Its Dora Efthim Healing Garden is also open to the public. It accepts payment from Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance carriers, most health maintenance organizations and private pay.