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EPOCH Senior Living – Waltham
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Waltham, MA
Exterior view of a senior living facility with landscaped grounds Exterior view of a senior living facility with garden area Residents walking in the landscaped courtyard of the facility Interior common area with seating and decor

EPOCH Senior Living – Waltham

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Waltham, MA
51 Sawyer Rd, Waltham, MA 02453 View map
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Offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care, EPOCH Senior Living – Waltham is a senior living community in the Angleside neighborhood of Waltham, Massachusetts. The multiple levels of care in one community allow residents to transition between services as their needs change without moving to a different location. The community has been serving the Waltham area for 19 years. It is located on Sawyer Road, about 2 miles from the city center.

The area has a Walk Score of 36 out of 100. A handful of nearby destinations may be reached on foot, but most errands and outings require a car. This setting may be better suited to residents and families who are comfortable driving or arranging transportation instead of walking. Sidney Insoft serves as President. Families touring the community should ask about daily leadership and staffing before making a decision.

Residents have access to a family gathering room, several recreation rooms, a dining room, and a fitness center. These shared spaces provide opportunities to socialize, stay active, and participate in group activities without leaving the building. Families looking for a continuum of care may find EPOCH Senior Living – Waltham a practical option because it offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in one community.

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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #101 / 153Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 101st out of 153 assisted living 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 assisted living community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
19 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #137 / 244Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 137th out of 244 assisted living 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 assisted living community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
36 / 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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Type Of 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

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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Address 2.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Waltham's city center to EPOCH Senior Living – Waltham'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.
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.
Brigham House
AL
RC
Watertown
62
Facility 62
MA AVG 81
Rank #125 / 176
No
64
Facility 64
MA AVG 45
Rank #63 / 244
Traditional (62)
24
Facility 24
MA AVG 22
Rank #85 / 153
-YesNo
Waterstone at Wellesley
AL
IL
Wellesley (Wellesley Lower Falls)
52
Facility 52
MA AVG 81
Rank #146 / 176
Yes
71
Facility 71
MA AVG 45
Rank #50 / 244
1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
MA AVG 22
Rank #108 / 153
ANoNo
EPOCH Senior Living – Waltham
AL
IL
MC
Waltham (Angleside)-No
36
Facility 36
MA AVG 45
Rank #137 / 244
-
19
Facility 19
MA AVG 22
Rank #101 / 153
A+No-
Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings
AL
MC
RC
Waltham (North Waltham)-Yes
25
Facility 25
MA AVG 45
Rank #168 / 244
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #21 / 153
C-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

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Massachusetts

EPOCH Senior Living – Waltham is located in Waltham, 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 EPOCH Senior Living – Waltham

What neighborhood is EPOCH Senior Living – Waltham in?

EPOCH Senior Living – Waltham is in the Angleside neighborhood of Waltham.

Is EPOCH Senior Living – Waltham in a walkable area?

EPOCH Senior Living – Waltham has a walk score of 36. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has EPOCH Senior Living – Waltham been in business?

EPOCH Senior Living – Waltham has been operating for approximately 19 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at EPOCH Senior Living – Waltham?

No, EPOCH Senior Living – Waltham has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of EPOCH Senior Living – Waltham?

Yes — there are 6 photos of EPOCH Senior Living – Waltham in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does EPOCH Senior Living – Waltham provide?

EPOCH Senior Living – Waltham offers Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care.

What is the address of EPOCH Senior Living – Waltham?

EPOCH Senior Living – Waltham is located at 51 Sawyer Rd, Waltham, MA 02453.

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