Fenno House
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Quincy, MA
Fenno House
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Quincy, MA
Overview of Fenno House
Situated in Quincy, Fenno House is a non-profit independent living and assisted living community. The senior living community is a comfortable and safe senior home where residents are guaranteed to feel welcomed in a friendly environment. You can trust that Fenno House is a deeply supportive and vibrant senior living community that has received the trust of many families.
Fenno House is a modest and tight-knit community with an array of amenities and services– daily meals, 24-hour care supervision, medication management, housekeeping, and short-term stays available; apartments equipped with kitchens, full baths, and balconies. Fenno House boasts comprehensive senior care in an affordable rate, ensuring that residents are really kept in mind, and, thereby, showing that they are putting their residents at the top of their priority list.
39-bed community Rank #262 / 276Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 262nd out of 276 homes 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 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.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
22 years in operation Rank #102 / 181Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 102nd out of 181 homes 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 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.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 91 / 100 Rank #39 / 490Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 490 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.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Year Opened2004
Nonprofit OwnershipYes
Traditional
39 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.
Yes
Total beds
39 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Total Employees
20
Full-Time Employees
20
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Not co-located with a nursing home
Fax(617) 786-1711
Business HoursMonday-Friday 9:00am- 5:00pm
Pets not allowed
Minimum Age62
HousekeepingYes
Specific ProgramsCommunity / Neighborhood
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1.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Quincy's city center to Fenno House's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.2 miles to nearest hospital (Beth Israel Deaconess Hospitalu2013Milton)
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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
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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Licensed beds designated for special-care services (e.g. memory or other specialized units), as reported in state licensing data.
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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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| Sunrise of Cohasset | AL MC | Cohasset | 62
Facility
62
MA AVG
94
Rank
#204 / 276 | Yes | 22 |
45
Facility
45
MA AVG
53
Rank
#288 / 490 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Suite | - | - | No | No |
| Bridges® by EPOCH at Hingham | AL MC | Hingham | 48
Facility
48
MA AVG
94
Rank
#236 / 276 | No | 48 |
62
Facility
62
MA AVG
53
Rank
#208 / 490 | Private / Companion Suites | 14
Facility
14
MA AVG
22
Rank
#123 / 181 | - | No | No |
| Fenno House | AL IL | Quincy (Wollaston) | 39
Facility
39
MA AVG
94
Rank
#262 / 276 | No | - |
91
Facility
91
MA AVG
53
Rank
#39 / 490 | Traditional (39) | 22
Facility
22
MA AVG
22
Rank
#102 / 181 | A+ | Yes | No |
| Brookdale Quincy Bay | AL IL MC NH SNF | Quincy | - | Yes | - |
79
Facility
79
MA AVG
53
Rank
#122 / 490 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | No | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Massachusetts
Fenno House is located in Quincy, Massachusetts.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fenno House
What neighborhood is Fenno House in?
Fenno House is in the Wollaston neighborhood of Quincy.
Is Fenno House in a walkable area?
Fenno House has a walk score of 91. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
How long has Fenno House been in business?
Fenno House has been operating for approximately 22 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Fenno House?
No, Fenno House has a no-pet policy.
Does Fenno House operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Fenno House is registered as a non-profit in MA.
How many beds does Fenno House have?
Fenno House has 39 beds.
Are there photos of Fenno House?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Fenno House in the photo gallery on this page.
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