The Gables at Winchester
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Winchester, MA

The Gables at Winchester

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Winchester, MA

Overview of The Gables at Winchester

An assisted living community on Cambridge Street in Winchester, Massachusetts, is The Gables at Winchester. It’s a residential area north of Boston with moderate walkability, scoring 52. The home houses a three-story building and offers 123 apartments across studio, one, and two-bedroom floor plans, letting occupants choose the space fitting their needs. Having served residents for 35 years, The Gables at Winchester provides independent living support for older adults wanting help with daily personal care and activities while being as independent as possible.

Winchester’s location puts the home within easy reach of local shops and services, with some walkable errands. Nearby family members can visit regularly. The Cambridge Street address connects occupants and their families to the town’s established neighborhood character. It also offers proximity to Boston area resources.

For families navigating options, an on-site visit to The Gables at Winchester gives a clear sense of the floor plans, daily culture, and community environment.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 123 Rank #11 / 176Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 11th 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #9 / 152Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 9th out of 152 assisted living communities we track in Massachusetts for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Massachusetts facilities. Longer operating histories may 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.
30 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #92 / 243Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 92nd out of 243 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.
52 / 100

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Starting Price
$7,500/Month

License Details

Year Opened1996

Certifications & Programs

Emerge (Independent Living lifestyle program)A branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.
Elevate (Assisted Living lifestyle program)A branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.

Ownership & Operating Entity

Nonprofit OwnershipNo

Type Of Units

Traditional
123 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
123 units

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Fox Rehabilitation On-SiteOn-site therapy from FOX Rehabilitation includes physical, occupational, and speech therapy for older adults, supporting recovery, mobility, daily activities, and communication.

Additional Services

4 services
Chef-Prepared Meals
Housekeeping
Transportation
Beauty Services

Contact Information

Fax(781) 756-0636
Business HoursMonday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Bar
Movie Theater
Library
Patio
Outdoor Seating
Piano
Lobby Sitting Area
Activities
Garden Club
Exercise Classes
Cooking Classes

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Studio
1 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: Independent and Assisted Living 1 Bed · Independent and Assisted Living 1 Bed Deluxe Floor plans: And Deluxe
2 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: Independent and Assisted Living 2 Bed · Independent and Assisted Living 2 Bed Deluxe Floor plans: And Deluxe
In-Room Features
Full Kitchens

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Gables at Winchester

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

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Address 1.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Winchester's city center to The Gables at Winchester's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.93 miles to nearest hospital (Winchester Hospital)

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Programs that may help with care and living costs in Massachusetts

The Gables at Winchester is in Winchester, Massachusetts. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses.

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Cash support · veterans

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

VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
Asset limit
Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
MA specifics
A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.
Personal care at home or in assisted living

MassHealth Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC)

Massachusetts MassHealth Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC)

Eligibility

General
Adults 22 or older eligible for MassHealth Standard or CommonHealth who need physical assistance or cueing and supervision with at least one daily-living activity in an eligible home setting.
MA specifics
Purpose: Personal care at home or in assisted living. This is a program to explore, not confirmation that it pays the featured provider or service.

What it provides

  • Daily personal care by a GAFC agency’s direct-care worker; with medication reminders; nursing oversight and case management.
In-home support

Home Care Program

Massachusetts Home Care Program

Eligibility

General
Massachusetts residents meeting Home Care Program age, need and daily-function criteria, assessed by an Aging Services Access Point.

What it provides

  • Assessed home/community supports to help an eligible person remain at home; service mix and cost sharing depend on program rules.
In-home & community support

Frail Elder Waiver

Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Eligibility

General
People age 65 or older, or ages 60–64 with a disability, who meet MassHealth financial and nursing-facility-level-of-care requirements but wish to live at home.
MA specifics
The waiver can cover eligible adults beginning at age 60, not only age 65. Services delivered before plan approval are not automatically payable.

What it provides

  • Services authorized in an approved comprehensive service plan; including eligible home/community supports.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (Massachusetts)

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia

Eligibility

General
Adult family or informal caregivers of adults age 60 or older or people of any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. The federal program also supports specified older-relative caregiver categories.

What it provides

  • Caregiver information and access assistance; counseling and training; support groups; respite and limited supplemental services under the federal caregiver-support framework.
Live-in caregiver support

MassHealth Adult Foster Care (AFC)

Massachusetts MassHealth Adult Foster Care (AFC)

Eligibility

General
MassHealth members age 16 or older with qualifying coverage who need physical help or cueing and supervision with at least one daily-living activity. The member and qualified caregiver live together.
MA specifics
Purpose: Live-in caregiver support. This is a program to explore, not confirmation that it pays the featured provider or service.

What it provides

  • Caregiver assistance with daily activities; nursing oversight and care management in the member’s or caregiver’s home.
In-home support

MassHealth Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Program

Massachusetts MassHealth Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Program

Eligibility

General
People eligible for MassHealth Standard or CommonHealth with a chronic or permanent disability who need physical assistance with at least two daily-living activities and can manage attendants or have a surrogate/administrative proxy.
MA specifics
Purpose: In-home support. This is a program to explore, not confirmation that it pays the featured provider or service.

What it provides

  • MassHealth-funded attendants hired by the participant to provide authorized personal care and daily-living assistance at home or in the community.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Income limit
QMB at or below 190% of the federal poverty level; SLMB/QI through 225%, under state counting rules.
Asset limit
No asset limit for MSP-only eligibility, effective March 1, 2024.

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
MA specifics
Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.

What it provides

  • Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Gables at Winchester

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is The Gables at Winchester in a walkable area?
The Gables at Winchester has a walk score of 52. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
02 How long has The Gables at Winchester been in business?
The Gables at Winchester has been operating for approximately 30 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
03 Are pets allowed at The Gables at Winchester?
Yes, The Gables at Winchester allows residents to bring their pets.
04 Does The Gables at Winchester operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
The Gables at Winchester is registered as a for-profit in MA.
05 How many beds does The Gables at Winchester have?
The Gables at Winchester has 123 beds.
06 How much does The Gables at Winchester cost per month?
Pricing at The Gables at Winchester starts at $7,500 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
07 Are there photos of The Gables at Winchester?
Yes — there are 6 photos of The Gables at Winchester in the photo gallery on this page.