Riverside Towers

Q: What neighborhood is Riverside Towers in?

Riverside Towers is in the Medford Square neighborhood.

Q: Is Riverside Towers in a walkable area?

Riverside Towers has a walk score of 88. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Q: Does Riverside Towers have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Riverside Towers on this page.

Q: What is the address of Riverside Towers?

Riverside Towers is located at 99 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA 02155.

Q: What is the phone number of Riverside Towers?

(781) 395-9196 will put you in contact with the team at Riverside Towers.

Q: Is Riverside Towers Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Riverside Towers is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

Overview of Riverside Towers

Spend your best years at Riverside Towers, a distinguished community set in the thriving neighborhood of Medford, MA, offering independent living. Thoughtfully designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans are provided in a warm and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay. On-site maintenance, management, and laundry spaces are also available, ensuring residents can maintain their independence without hassles.

Residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with a well-planned calendar of engaging activities and stimulating programs. A variety of delightful restaurants are also available nearby, providing delicious and well-balanced meals based on their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a library, a fitness center, a recreation room, a business center, a media room, and a spacious courtyard, creating the ideal setting for residents to flourish in retirement.

(781) 395-9196

Types of Care at Riverside Towers

Independent Living

Walk Score: 88 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

CertificationsAccredited Management Organization (AMO)

AccreditationsAccredited Management Organization (AMO) awarded by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)

Fitness Center

Library

Spa

Cafe

Courtyard

Patio

Laundry

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Operating HoursMonday 09:00:00-15:30:00; Tuesday 09:00:00-15:30:00; Wednesday 09:00:00-15:30:00; Thursday 09:00:00-15:30:00; Friday 09:00:00-12:30:00; Saturday 00:00:00-00:00:00; Sunday 00:00:00-00:00:00

What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Room Sizes: 729 / 994 sq. ft

Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: High-rise

Social and Recreational Activities

Exercise Programs

Parking Available

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Home Care Program

MassHealth Home Care

Age 60+

General Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,500/month individual, varies by region

Asset Limits $2,000 individual, excludes home, car

Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Homemaker services Respite care (up to 14 days/year) Adult day care (~$75/day)

Frail Elder Waiver

Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+

General Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires clinical eligibility determination.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$75/day) Home health services

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Massachusetts Senior Care Options

Age 65+

General Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).

Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite (240 hours/year) Adult

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Age 65+ or disabled

General Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

Age —

General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.

27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits

Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training Supplies (~$500/year)

Prescription Advantage

Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

Age 65+ or disabled

General Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).

Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; copays vary by income ~$24,980-$75,000/year individual

Asset Limits Not assessed.

Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.

Benefits

Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug) Fills coverage gaps Catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit

High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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What neighborhood is Riverside Towers in?

Riverside Towers is in the Medford Square neighborhood.

Is Riverside Towers in a walkable area?

Riverside Towers has a walk score of 88. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Does Riverside Towers have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Riverside Towers on this page.

What is the address of Riverside Towers?

Riverside Towers is located at 99 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA 02155.

What is the phone number of Riverside Towers?

(781) 395-9196 will put you in contact with the team at Riverside Towers.

Is Riverside Towers Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Riverside Towers is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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