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The Cordwainer
The Cordwainer is a 54-bed memory care and assisted living community located on Cordwainer Drive in Norwell, Massachusetts. Family-owned and custom-built specifically for dementia care, this Plymouth County facility provides a structured environment that integrates specialized cognitive therapy, short-term respite stays, and personalized daily routines across Boston’s South Shore region.
The campus organizes its residential framework around tailored, dementia-informed programming, utilizing distinct environmental and lifestyle concepts to support changing cognitive needs. The surrounding residential neighborhood is car-dependent, carrying a walkability score of 30 out of 100, which requires vehicles for standard external travel. Local business records indicate notable regional recognition, including South Shore Magazine’s Business of the Year and Star of Excellence honors.
Prospective representatives assessing specialized memory care placements can contact the Norwell administrative office to check active room availability and baseline entry requirements.
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3.3 miles from city center
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Info below is compiled from the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Licensed beds designated for special-care services (e.g. memory or other specialized units), as reported in state licensing data.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
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Whether the community is disclosed as co-located or on the same campus as a nursing home in state records.
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| Goddard House Assisted Living | AL MC RC | Brookline | 115
Facility
115
MA AVG
81
Rank
#16 / 176 | Yes | 40 |
56
Facility
56
MA AVG
45
Rank
#81 / 244 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
22
Rank
#21 / 153 | - | Yes | No |
| Evans Park at Newton Corner | AL MC RC | Newton (Newton Corner) | 112
Facility
112
MA AVG
81
Rank
#20 / 176 | Yes | 17 |
82
Facility
82
MA AVG
45
Rank
#32 / 244 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 30
Facility
30
MA AVG
22
Rank
#9 / 153 | C- | No | No |
| Heights Crossing Assisted Living | AL MC RC | Brockton | 100
Facility
100
MA AVG
81
Rank
#35 / 176 | Yes | 21 |
67
Facility
67
MA AVG
45
Rank
#57 / 244 | Studio / 1 Bed / Companion Suite | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
22
Rank
#21 / 153 | A | Yes | No |
| Brookdale Cape Cod | AL MC | Hyannis | 80
Facility
80
MA AVG
81
Rank
#86 / 176 | Yes | 20 |
32
Facility
32
MA AVG
45
Rank
#150 / 244 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 27
Facility
27
MA AVG
22
Rank
#54 / 153 | A+ | Yes | No |
| The Cordwainer | AL MC RC | Norwell | 54
Facility
54
MA AVG
81
Rank
#144 / 176 | No | - |
30
Facility
30
MA AVG
45
Rank
#155 / 244 | - | - | A | No | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Cordwainer
Is The Cordwainer in a walkable area?
The Cordwainer has a walk score of 30. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at The Cordwainer?
No, The Cordwainer has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does The Cordwainer have?
The Cordwainer has 54 beds.
Are there photos of The Cordwainer?
Yes — there are 3 photos of The Cordwainer in the photo gallery on this page.
What levels of care does The Cordwainer provide?
The Cordwainer offers Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care.
What is the address of The Cordwainer?
The Cordwainer is located at 555 Cordwainer Drive, Norwell, Ma 02061, Norwell, MA 02061.
What is the phone number of The Cordwainer?
(781) 871-5550 will put you in contact with the team at The Cordwainer.
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