Brigham House
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Watertown, MA
Brigham House
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Watertown, MA
Overview of Brigham House
Brigham House is one of the trusted assisted senior living communities in Waltham that ensures that every aspect of residential wellness is stimulated to create the best version of themselves. They promote an engaging and enriching lifestyle for assisted living residents. The vibrant community offers a home-like atmosphere that can elevate the senior living experience.
The lifestyle at Brigham House is simple: residents are encouraged to be engaged and enriched with recreational activities, socialization, wellness plans, and ADLs provided.
62-bed community Rank #204 / 276Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 204th out of 276 homes 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 cover every community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. 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.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
24 years in operation Rank #96 / 181Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 96th out of 181 homes 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 cover every community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. 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.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 64 / 100 Rank #197 / 490Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 197th out of 490 homes 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 cover every community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Year Opened2002
Nonprofit OwnershipNo
Traditional
62 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.
Yes
Total beds
62 units
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Not co-located with a nursing home
Fax(617) 923-6239
Business HoursMonday-Friday 9:00am- 5:00pm
Pets not allowed
ActivitiesActivities Calendar available for residents
Specific ProgramsRespite Care & Rehab, Financial Resources, Veteran’s Benefits, PACE Resources
Touring HoursMonday through Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm* (by appointment after hours and on weekends)
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0.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Watertown's city center to Brigham House'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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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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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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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| Brigham House | AL RC | Watertown | 62
Facility
62
MA AVG
94
Rank
#204 / 276 | No |
64
Facility
64
MA AVG
53
Rank
#197 / 490 | Traditional (62) | 24
Facility
24
MA AVG
22
Rank
#96 / 181 | - | Yes | No |
| Waterstone at Wellesley | AL IL | Wellesley (Wellesley Lower Falls) | 52
Facility
52
MA AVG
94
Rank
#229 / 276 | Yes |
71
Facility
71
MA AVG
53
Rank
#164 / 490 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14
Facility
14
MA AVG
22
Rank
#123 / 181 | A | No | No |
| Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings | AL MC RC | Waltham (North Waltham) | - | Yes |
25
Facility
25
MA AVG
53
Rank
#376 / 490 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
22
Rank
#27 / 181 | C- | No | - |
| EPOCH Senior Living – Waltham | AL IL MC | Waltham (Angleside) | - | No |
36
Facility
36
MA AVG
53
Rank
#327 / 490 | - | 19
Facility
19
MA AVG
22
Rank
#112 / 181 | A+ | No | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Massachusetts
Brigham House is located in Watertown, Massachusetts.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brigham House
Is Brigham House in a walkable area?
Brigham House has a walk score of 64. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
How long has Brigham House been in business?
Brigham House has been operating for approximately 24 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Brigham House?
No, Brigham House has a no-pet policy.
Does Brigham House operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Brigham House is registered as a for-profit in MA.
How many beds does Brigham House have?
Brigham House has 62 beds.
Are there photos of Brigham House?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Brigham House in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Brigham House?
Brigham House is located at 341 Mt Auburn St, Watertown, MA 02472.
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