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Brigham House
Brigham House provides assisted living and respite care in Watertown, MA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. Respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, so Brigham House may be a good fit for a resident who needs daily support or a family seeking temporary care.
The community has 62 beds. A Walk Score of 64 out of 100 places the area in the somewhat walkable category, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Rehabilitation services, including short term rehab, are available for a temporary recovery period, and an activities calendar helps residents see scheduled programming.
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About This Community
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 7 citations 1 inspection
Inspection Scorecard
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 2024 vs. Massachusetts state average• Citations per inspection (11% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Massachusetts average:
• Total citations (22% below)
Citations
| This Facility | MA Average | vs. MA Avg |
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Total citations
| 7 | 9.0 | This facility has 22% fewer total citations than a typical Massachusetts assisted living residence (7 vs. MA avg 9).↓ 22% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 7.0 | 6.3 | This facility has 11% more citations per inspection than a typical Massachusetts assisted living residence (7 vs. MA avg 6.3).↑ 11% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | MA Average | vs. MA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 1 | 21.0 | 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 |
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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-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.
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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
81
Rank
#124 / 175 | No |
64
Facility
64
MA AVG
45
Rank
#62 / 243 | Traditional (62) | 24
Facility
24
MA AVG
22
Rank
#84 / 152 | - | Yes | No |
| Waterstone at Wellesley | AL IL | Wellesley (Wellesley Lower Falls) | 52
Facility
52
MA AVG
81
Rank
#145 / 175 | Yes |
71
Facility
71
MA AVG
45
Rank
#50 / 243 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14
Facility
14
MA AVG
22
Rank
#107 / 152 | A+ | No | No |
| Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings | AL MC RC | Waltham (North Waltham) | - | Yes |
25
Facility
25
MA AVG
45
Rank
#167 / 243 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
22
Rank
#21 / 152 | A | No | - |
| EPOCH Senior Living – Waltham | AL IL MC | Waltham (Angleside) | - | No |
36
Facility
36
MA AVG
45
Rank
#136 / 243 | - | 19
Facility
19
MA AVG
22
Rank
#100 / 152 | A+ | No | - |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Massachusetts
Brigham House is located in Watertown, Massachusetts.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brigham House
Is Brigham House in a walkable area?
Brigham House has a walk score of 64. Somewhat 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.
Has Brigham House had any citations?
Brigham House has had 7 reported citations according to records from Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE).
Are there photos of Brigham House?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Brigham House in the photo gallery on this page.
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