The Cordwainer
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Norwell, MA

The Cordwainer

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Norwell, MA

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 54 Rank #144 / 176Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 144th out of 176 assisted living communities we track in Massachusetts for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Massachusetts facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #155 / 244Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 155th out of 244 assisted living communities we track in Massachusetts for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Massachusetts facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
30 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

Awards

South Shore Magazine Star of Excellence 2023
Business of the Year 2023

Type Of Units

Low Income Rooms Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
No
Total beds
54 units

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsThe Learned Environment, Daily Life, Suites
Touring HoursOpen 7 days a week for tours and visits.

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Address 3.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Norwell's city center to The Cordwainer's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Licensed beds designated for special-care services (e.g. memory or other specialized units), as reported in state licensing data.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
Whether the community is disclosed as co-located or on the same campus as a nursing home in state records.
Goddard House Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Brookline
115
Facility 115
MA AVG 81
Rank #16 / 176
Yes40
56
Facility 56
MA AVG 45
Rank #81 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #21 / 153
-YesNo
Evans Park at Newton Corner
AL
MC
RC
Newton (Newton Corner)
112
Facility 112
MA AVG 81
Rank #20 / 176
Yes17
82
Facility 82
MA AVG 45
Rank #32 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 22
Rank #9 / 153
C-NoNo
Heights Crossing Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Brockton
100
Facility 100
MA AVG 81
Rank #35 / 176
Yes21
67
Facility 67
MA AVG 45
Rank #57 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed / Companion Suite
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #21 / 153
AYesNo
Brookdale Cape Cod
AL
MC
Hyannis
80
Facility 80
MA AVG 81
Rank #86 / 176
Yes20
32
Facility 32
MA AVG 45
Rank #150 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 22
Rank #54 / 153
A+YesNo
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
--ANo-

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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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