Five Star Senior Living
Five Star Senior Living stands at the forefront of senior care, providing exceptional services in independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. Situated in Newton, Massachusetts, they create life-changing experiences for seniors, prioritizing independence and ensuring a stress-free environment.
With their five-star culinary offerings and a commitment to keeping residents active through a variety of engaging programs, Five Star Senior Living opens up endless possibilities for improving the quality of life. Their dedication to providing comfort and a supportive community truly sets them apart.
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2.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Newton's city center to Five Star Senior Living'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.
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.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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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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| The Falls at Cordingly Dam | AL MC RC | Newton (Newton Lower Falls) | 90
Facility
90
MA AVG
81
Rank
#58 / 176 | Yes | 27 |
54
Facility
54
MA AVG
45
Rank
#87 / 244 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
22
Rank
#21 / 153 | A | No | Yes |
| Sunrise of Newton | AL MC | Newton (Newton Corner) | 85
Facility
85
MA AVG
81
Rank
#76 / 176 | Yes | 43 |
85
Facility
85
MA AVG
45
Rank
#28 / 244 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | No | No |
| Stone Rehabilitation & Senior Living | AL HOS NH RESC RC SNF | Newton (Newton Upper Falls) | 82
Facility
82
MA AVG
81
Rank
#83 / 176 | No | - |
61
Facility
61
MA AVG
45
Rank
#71 / 244 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | No | - |
| Five Star Senior Living | AL IL MC | Newton (Newton Corner) | - | No | - |
74
Facility
74
MA AVG
45
Rank
#45 / 244 | - | - | - | 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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Five Star Senior Living is located in Newton, Massachusetts.
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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 levels of care does Five Star Senior Living provide?
Five Star Senior Living offers Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care.
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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