John F. Kennedy Apartments
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Cambridge, MA
John F. Kennedy Apartments
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Cambridge, MA
Conveniently located in the harmonious neighborhood of Cambridge, MA, John F. Kennedy Apartments is a distinguished community that offers independent living. With cozy and thoughtfully designed one-bedroom floor plans, residents can rest assured of living comfortably and safely. Housekeeping and laundry services are also available, ensuring residents have a worry-free lifestyle.
Fun recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted, so residents can spend their days as they please. With a fully equipped kitchen, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. Shopping, dining, and public transportation are also available nearby, ensuring easy access to their needs and leisure. The community is ideal for those seeking comfort in retirement, especially with its warm and inviting setting.
Walk Score: 98 / 100 Rank #2 / 490Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd 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.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Wellness Programs
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0.4 miles from city center
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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.
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.
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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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| Wingate Residences at Needham | AL MC | Needham (Needham Heights) | 91
Facility
91
MA AVG
94
Rank
#123 / 276 | Yes | 22 |
56
Facility
56
MA AVG
53
Rank
#226 / 490 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 13
Facility
13
MA AVG
22
Rank
#125 / 181 | B- | No | Yes |
| The Residence at Melrose Station | AL IL MC RC | Melrose | 90
Facility
90
MA AVG
94
Rank
#125 / 276 | Yes | 25 |
93
Facility
93
MA AVG
53
Rank
#24 / 490 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 27
Facility
27
MA AVG
22
Rank
#62 / 181 | - | No | No |
| Cadbury Commons | AL IL MC | Cambridge | 74
Facility
74
MA AVG
94
Rank
#176 / 276 | Yes | 24 |
86
Facility
86
MA AVG
53
Rank
#81 / 490 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
22
Rank
#27 / 181 | - | No | No |
| Neville Place Assisted Living | AL MC NH SNF | Cambridge (Cambridge Highlands) | 71
Facility
71
MA AVG
94
Rank
#182 / 276 | Yes | 13 |
68
Facility
68
MA AVG
53
Rank
#180 / 490 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | 25
Facility
25
MA AVG
22
Rank
#90 / 181 | - | Yes | No |
| John F. Kennedy Apartments | AL IL | Cambridge (The Port) | - | Yes | - |
98
Facility
98
MA AVG
53
Rank
#2 / 490 | 1 Bed | - | - | No | - |
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John F. Kennedy Apartments is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Frequently Asked Questions about John F. Kennedy Apartments
What neighborhood is John F. Kennedy Apartments in?
John F. Kennedy Apartments is in the The Port neighborhood of Cambridge.
Is John F. Kennedy Apartments in a walkable area?
John F. Kennedy Apartments has a walk score of 98. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Are pets allowed at John F. Kennedy Apartments?
Yes, John F. Kennedy Apartments allows residents to bring their pets.
Are there photos of John F. Kennedy Apartments?
Yes — there are 3 photos of John F. Kennedy Apartments in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of John F. Kennedy Apartments?
John F. Kennedy Apartments is located at 55 Essex Street, Cambridge, MA 02139.
What is the phone number of John F. Kennedy Apartments?
(617) 499-7147 will put you in contact with the team at John F. Kennedy Apartments.
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