Welch Senior Living
Retirement Home & Independent Living · Boston, MA

Welch Senior Living

Retirement Home & Independent Living · Boston, MA

Overview of Welch Senior Living

Welch Senior Living is a family-owned independent living and assisted living provider at 1050 Hingham Street, Rockland, Plymouth County, Massachusetts 02370. Operating since 1949, it has served the South Shore for over 75 years. Thomas Nolan, Executive Director with over 35 years of senior living management experience, manages operations. The company operates multiple communities.

Inspection history, deficiency records, citations, and regulatory compliance data are not disclosed in publicly available sources. Families should contact the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health directly to request compliance records and inspection findings.

Welch Senior Living offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. Chef-prepared meals are served daily in a social setting. Life-enrichment activities, respite care, therapy and rehabilitation services, and 24-hour on-site staffing with licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants support residents. Personalized care reflects individual needs and goals. Dedicated staff, many with tenure exceeding 20 years, deliver support. Independent living residents enjoy cooperative ownership or monthly rental options. On-site fitness and recreation programming are available. Specific bed counts, occupancy rates, resident census, quality measures, and financial data are not disclosed. Welch Senior Living is not currently certified as a Medicare or Medicaid provider. Walk Score 39; facility is 3.1 miles from Rockland center, with most trips requiring transportation.

The 75-year family-owned operation reflects established roots on the South Shore. Multiple community locations indicate organizational experience managing senior living across the region.

Families evaluating Welch Senior Living should request current inspection and regulatory compliance records from Massachusetts health authorities and clarify Medicare and Medicaid participation or restrictions.

(781) 878-6700

Types of Care at Welch Senior Living

Independent Living
Walk Score
Walk Score: 39 / 100 Rank #319 / 499Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 319th out of 499 homes in Massachusetts. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Massachusetts SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionChef-prepared meals served daily in a social setting.

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What does this home offer?

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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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Welch Senior Living is located in Rockland, 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
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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).
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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).
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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
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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)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Welch Senior Living

What neighborhood is Welch Senior Living in?

Welch Senior Living is in the Rockland neighborhood.

Is Welch Senior Living in a walkable area?

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

Are there photos of Welch Senior Living?

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What is the address of Welch Senior Living?

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

What is the phone number of Welch Senior Living?

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

Is Welch Senior Living Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Welch Senior Living is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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