Goddard House Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Brookline, MA
Goddard House Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Brookline, MA
Nestled near Boston is the Goddard House Assisted Living in Brookline that offers assisted living and memory care. Goddard House is dedicated to ensuring that all residents are given the opportunity to do as they please and live a hassle-free lifestyle; they provide residents with the opportunity to freely choose a lifestyle that fits their needs. Given their delightful ambiance, management and staff encourage residents to live vibrantly through socializing and making meaningful memories with fellow residents and staff. Goddard House Assisted Living is sure to find endless opportunities waiting to be discovered.
Goddard House is deeply resident-centered; they give seniors’ families to choose among long-term, short-term, and even trial stays. Residents are offered the Bed, Breakfast, and Beyond program that is essentially their ADL exclusive service. Other features include 24-hour care supervision, medication management, stimulating activities and programs, and housekeeping– among many others.
115-bed community Rank #70 / 276Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 70th out of 276 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Massachusetts that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
29 years in operation Rank #37 / 180Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 37th out of 180 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Massachusetts that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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: 56 / 100 Rank #228 / 498Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 228th out of 498 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Massachusetts that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Year Opened1997
Nonprofit OwnershipYes
Traditional
75 units
Special Care
40 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
115 units
Respite Care
24-Hour Staffing
Not co-located with a nursing home
Memory Support
Fax(617) 731-5188
Business HoursMonday-Friday 9:00am- 5:00pm
ActivitiesInnovative daily programs for residents
Specific ProgramsTraditional Assisted Living, Olmsted Place Memory Support, Short-Term / Trial Stays, Innovative Programs, Growing the Farm, Gallery M, Expressive Arts, Opening Minds Through Art, Fitness at Goddard House, Brain Healthy Cooking, Multi-Faith Programming, Parkinson’s in Motion, SAGECare LGBT Competency Certification
Religious ServicesMulti-Faith Programming available
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Goddard House Assisted Living
Studio
1 Bedroom
Studio
2 bedroom
Suite
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0.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Brookline's city center to Goddard House Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.67 miles to nearest hospital (Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center)
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Assisted Living in Massachusetts
Goddard House Assisted Living is located in Brookline, Massachusetts.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Goddard House Assisted Living
Is Goddard House Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Goddard House Assisted Living has a walk score of 56. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
How long has Goddard House Assisted Living been in business?
According to the BBB and MA state health department records, Goddard House Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 29 years.
Does Goddard House Assisted Living have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Goddard House Assisted Living on this page.
Are pets allowed at Goddard House Assisted Living?
Yes, Goddard House Assisted Living allows residents to bring their pets.
Does Goddard House Assisted Living operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Goddard House Assisted Living is registered as a non-profit in MA.
How many beds does Goddard House Assisted Living have?
Goddard House Assisted Living has 115 beds.
Are there photos of Goddard House Assisted Living?
Yes — there are 21 photos of Goddard House Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.
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