Adelaide of Newton Centre
Memory Care & Respite Care · Newton, MA

Adelaide of Newton Centre

Memory Care & Respite Care · Newton, MA

Overview of Adelaide of Newton Centre

Opened in 2020, Adelaide of Newton Centre is a memory care community in Newton Centre, Massachusetts, with a 50-bed capacity. Operated by Benchmark Senior Living under the leadership of Tom Grape, the mid-rise community has an urban farmhouse design with bright interiors and green spaces, featuring studio, deluxe studio, and companion suite accommodations.

Individual nursing assessments are conducted to ensure each resident receives personalized, around-the-clock support. In addition, respite stays are available for families seeking short-term care during transitions or caregiver breaks. Secure shared spaces also allow residents to move comfortably while promoting safety and independence.

Therapeutic programs such as fitness, gardening, arts, music, and educational activities encourage engagement and social interaction. Specialized sensory dining menus accommodate individual preferences, while housekeeping, transportation, beauty services, exercise programs, and on-site medical care enhance daily living. The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 61, allowing some errands to be completed on foot, with additional shops and services just a short drive away.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 50 Rank #149 / 173Bed count — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 149th out of 173 memory care 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 memory care community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

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

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #131 / 134Years in operation — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 131st out of 134 memory care 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 memory care community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
6 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #61 / 232Walk Score — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 61st out of 232 memory care 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 memory care community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
61 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A Not Accredited
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About This Community

License Details

Year Opened2020

Certifications & Programs

Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) — National Council of Certified Dementia PractitionersStaff hold the Certified Dementia Practitioner credential from the NCCDP, which requires formal Alzheimer's/dementia training and hands-on experience - a signal of dedicated dementia-care training beyond state minimums.

Ownership & Operating Entity

Nonprofit OwnershipNo

Type Of Units

Special Care
50 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
50 units

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Partnership with McLean Hospital Geriatric Psychiatrists

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
End-Of-Life Care by Hospice Providers

Additional Services

5 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Adaptive Dining with Textured, Nutritious Options
Housekeeping Services
Transportation Services
Beauty Services

Contact Information

Fax(617) 916-1828
Business HoursMonday-Friday 9:00am- 5:00pm

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Outdoor Patios with Garden Beds and Gazebos
Hair Salon and Barber Shop
Secure Common Spaces
Activities
Arts Programs
Music Programs
Gardening Programs
Cooking and Baking Programs
Reminiscing Activities
  • Music therapy (two full-time music therapists)

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
Room Types
Studio Suite

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Inspection History

In Massachusetts, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) are the agencies authorized to inspect and report on facility safety.

Since 2025 · 1 year of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
7 citations 1 inspection

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Massachusetts state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2025 vs. Massachusetts state average
Overall vs. MA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Massachusetts average:
• Citations per inspection (11% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Massachusetts average:
• Total citations (22% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMA Averagevs. MA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 79.0 This facility has 22% fewer total citations than a typical Massachusetts assisted living residence (7 vs. MA avg 9).↓ 22% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 7.06.3 This facility has 11% more citations per inspection than a typical Massachusetts assisted living residence (7 vs. MA avg 6.3).↑ 11% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityMA Averagevs. MA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 121.0 This facility has had 95% fewer total inspections than the Massachusetts average (1 vs. MA avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 95% fewer

Type of Rooms Available

Suite
Suite
1 / 4
Suite
2

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Adelaide of Newton Centre

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Places of interest near Adelaide of Newton Centre

Address 1.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Newton's city center to Adelaide of Newton Centre's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Memory Care around Boston

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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Atria Longmeadow Place
MC
AL
IL
Burlington
110
Facility 110
MA AVG 87
Rank #31 / 173
Yes13
53
Facility 53
MA AVG 43
Rank #80 / 232
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
28
Facility 28
MA AVG 22
Rank #43 / 134
-YesNo
The Residence at Boylston Place
MC
AL
IL
RC
Chestnut Hill
99
Facility 99
MA AVG 87
Rank #48 / 173
No18
78
Facility 78
MA AVG 43
Rank #28 / 232
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
26
Facility 26
MA AVG 22
Rank #61 / 134
-NoYes
Youville Place
MC
AL
Lexington (Munroe Station)
95
Facility 95
MA AVG 87
Rank #54 / 173
Yes24
28
Facility 28
MA AVG 43
Rank #151 / 232
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #19 / 134
-YesNo
Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle
MC
AL
RC
Boston (Brighton)
84
Facility 84
MA AVG 87
Rank #89 / 173
Yes28
86
Facility 86
MA AVG 43
Rank #18 / 232
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 22
Rank #8 / 134
ANoYes
Adelaide of Newton Centre
MC
RC
Newton (Newton Centre)
50
Facility 50
MA AVG 87
Rank #149 / 173
No50
61
Facility 61
MA AVG 43
Rank #61 / 232
Studio / Suite
6
Facility 6
MA AVG 22
Rank #131 / 134
ANoNo

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

Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Massachusetts

Adelaide of Newton Centre is located in Newton, Massachusetts.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Massachusetts.

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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
MA

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).
MA

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).
MA

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).
MA

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.
MA

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.
MA

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
MA

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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Adelaide of Newton Centre

What neighborhood is Adelaide of Newton Centre in?

Adelaide of Newton Centre is in the Newton Centre neighborhood of Newton.

Is Adelaide of Newton Centre in a walkable area?

Adelaide of Newton Centre has a walk score of 61. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

How long has Adelaide of Newton Centre been in business?

Adelaide of Newton Centre has been operating for approximately 6 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Adelaide of Newton Centre?

No, Adelaide of Newton Centre has a no-pet policy.

Does Adelaide of Newton Centre operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Adelaide of Newton Centre is registered as a for-profit in MA.

How many beds does Adelaide of Newton Centre have?

Adelaide of Newton Centre has 50 beds.

Has Adelaide of Newton Centre had any citations?

Adelaide of Newton Centre has had 7 reported citations according to records from Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE).

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