New Horizons At Choate
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Woburn, MA

New Horizons At Choate

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Woburn, MA

Overview of New Horizons at Choate

Set in the inviting town of Woburn, MA, the New Horizons at Choate is a promising senior living community that provides independent and assisted living services. Here, residents can choose from convenient and spacious accommodations ranging from studio to one-bedroom and two-bedroom. This community offers a 24/7 care and support catering to the immediate needs of its residents.

Explore its above-and-beyond amenities and services wherein residents can enjoy 3 delectable and nutritious home-cooked meals every day, weekly housekeeping and building maintenance, and weekly shopping trips and outings on the New Horizon Bus. Meet new friends by visiting its beautifully appointed common spaces. Engage in a full calendar of social activities and other life enrichment programs coordinated by a professional team. With New Horizons at Choate, seniors can enjoy a wondrous living experience.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 40 Rank #255 / 276Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 255th 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. 40-bed community

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. Rank #8 / 181Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 8th 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.
36 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #118 / 490Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 118th 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.
80 / 100

About this community

License Details

Year Opened1990

Ownership & Operating Entity

Nonprofit OwnershipYes

Type Of Units

Traditional
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.
No
Total beds
40 units

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Not co-located with a nursing home

Contact Information

Fax(781) 938-8355
Business HoursMonday-Friday 9:00am- 5:00pm

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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Christine Coakley

Executive Director

Christine Coakley has served as Executive Director at New Horizons at Choate since first joining in 1994. She brings extensive experience from her previous role as director of community relations and property manager for the adjacent Choate Medical Center. A lifelong Woburn resident, Christine lives nearby with her husband and remains deeply connected to the community she leads.

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Address 0.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Woburn's city center to New Horizons At Choate's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Woburn

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. 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.
AVIVA Country Club Heights
AL
IL
MC
RC
Woburn
107
Facility 107
MA AVG 94
Rank #86 / 276
Yes24
50
Facility 50
MA AVG 53
Rank #258 / 490
Traditional (83), Special Care (24)
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 22
Rank #15 / 181
ANoNo
Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn
AL
MC
RC
Woburn (Walnut Hill)
87
Facility 87
MA AVG 94
Rank #138 / 276
Yes20
67
Facility 67
MA AVG 53
Rank #184 / 490
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
MA AVG 22
Rank #153 / 181
C-NoNo
New Horizons At Choate
AL
IL
Woburn
40
Facility 40
MA AVG 94
Rank #255 / 276
No-
80
Facility 80
MA AVG 53
Rank #118 / 490
Traditional (40)
36
Facility 36
MA AVG 22
Rank #8 / 181
-NoNo

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Massachusetts

New Horizons At Choate is located in Woburn, 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 New Horizons At Choate

Is New Horizons At Choate in a walkable area?

New Horizons At Choate has a walk score of 80. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

How long has New Horizons At Choate been in business?

New Horizons At Choate has been operating for approximately 36 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at New Horizons At Choate?

No, New Horizons At Choate has a no-pet policy.

Does New Horizons At Choate operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

New Horizons At Choate is registered as a non-profit in MA.

How many beds does New Horizons At Choate have?

New Horizons At Choate has 40 beds.

Are there photos of New Horizons At Choate?

Yes — there are 3 photos of New Horizons At Choate in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of New Horizons At Choate?

New Horizons At Choate is located at 21 Warren Ave, Woburn, MA 01801.

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