Five Star Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Newton, MA

Five Star Senior Living

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Newton, MA

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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
Five Star Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Newton (Newton Corner)-No-
74
Facility 74
MA AVG 54
Rank #138 / 438
---No-

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every MA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Massachusetts

Five Star Senior Living is located in Newton, 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 Five Star Senior Living

What neighborhood is Five Star Senior Living in?

Five Star Senior Living is in the Newton Corner neighborhood of Newton.

Is Five Star Senior Living in a walkable area?

Five Star Senior Living has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at Five Star Senior Living?

No, Five Star Senior Living has a no-pet policy.

What is the address of Five Star Senior Living?

Five Star Senior Living is located at 255 Washington Street Suite 230, Newton, MA 02458-2076.

What is the phone number of Five Star Senior Living?

(617) 796-8387 will put you in contact with the team at Five Star Senior Living.

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