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Welch Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Rockland, MA
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Welch Senior Living

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Rockland, MA
1050 Hingham St, Rockland, MA 02370 View map
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Overview of Welch Senior Living

Welch Senior Living has been part of Rockland, Massachusetts since 1949. That’s more than 75 years, family-owned the whole time, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care at 1050 Hingham Street. Housing comes in one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts.

The area is somewhat walkable; the walk Score sits at 39, so a few errands are doable on foot, but most trips still need a car. Care runs on a full daily rhythm: respite stays for short-term needs, therapy and rehabilitation, and 24-hour staffing from licensed nurses and CNAs. Meals are chef-prepared and served daily in a social setting, not just functional. Life-enrichment activities and on-site fitness and recreation fill out the rest of the schedule.

One detail stands out for independent living residents specifically: a choice between cooperative ownership and monthly rental. That’s not the norm everywhere, and it gives residents more control over how they structure their stay.

On the leadership side, Thomas Nolan handles HR policy and employee benefits for Welch Senior Living, though his main role is running a sister community, Allerton House at Central Park in Weymouth, backed by 35-plus years in senior living management.

Put together, this is a long-running, family-owned South Shore community built around flexible independent living options and a steady daily rhythm of care, dining, and activity, with more than seven decades behind how it runs.

Facility Direct Line (781) 878-6700
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #281 / 438Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 281st out of 438 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.
39 / 100

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Thomas Nolan

Executive Director, Allerton House at Central Park

Over 35 years of experience

Thomas Nolan serves as the Executive Director of Allerton House at Central Park in Weymouth. With over 35 years of experience in skilled nursing and senior living management, he oversees human resource policy development and employee benefits for Welch Senior Living. He previously served 19 years as an Administrator of the John Scott House Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, demonstrating strong leadership in senior care operations.

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Address 3.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Rockland's city center to Welch Senior Living'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. 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
AL
IL
MC
Burlington
110
Facility 110
MA AVG 86
Rank #42 / 227
Yes13
53
Facility 53
MA AVG 54
Rank #218 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
28
Facility 28
MA AVG 22
Rank #54 / 178
-YesNo
The Residence at Boylston Place
AL
IL
MC
RC
Chestnut Hill
99
Facility 99
MA AVG 86
Rank #63 / 227
No18
78
Facility 78
MA AVG 54
Rank #124 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
26
Facility 26
MA AVG 22
Rank #77 / 178
-NoYes
Youville Place
AL
MC
Lexington (Munroe Station)
95
Facility 95
MA AVG 86
Rank #70 / 227
Yes24
28
Facility 28
MA AVG 54
Rank #324 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #26 / 178
-YesNo
Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle
AL
MC
RC
Boston (Brighton)
84
Facility 84
MA AVG 86
Rank #106 / 227
Yes28
86
Facility 86
MA AVG 54
Rank #77 / 438
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 22
Rank #14 / 178
C-NoYes
Welch Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Rockland-No-
39
Facility 39
MA AVG 54
Rank #281 / 438
1 Bed / 2 Bed--No-

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Massachusetts

Welch Senior Living is located in Rockland, 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 Welch Senior Living

Is Welch Senior Living in a walkable area?

Welch Senior Living has a walk score of 39. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Welch Senior Living?

No, Welch Senior Living has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Welch Senior Living?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Welch Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Welch Senior Living provide?

Welch Senior Living offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.

What is the address of Welch Senior Living?

Welch Senior Living is located at 1050 Hingham St, Rockland, MA 02370.

What is the phone number of Welch Senior Living?

(781) 878-6700 will put you in contact with the team at Welch Senior Living.

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