The Cordwainer
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Norwell, MA
The Cordwainer
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Norwell, MA
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Overview of The Cordwainer
The Cordwainer is a 54-bed memory care and assisted living community located on Cordwainer Drive in Norwell, Massachusetts. Family-owned and custom-built specifically for dementia care, this Plymouth County facility provides a structured environment that integrates specialized cognitive therapy, short-term respite stays, and personalized daily routines across Boston’s South Shore region.
The campus organizes its residential framework around tailored, dementia-informed programming, utilizing distinct environmental and lifestyle concepts to support changing cognitive needs. The surrounding residential neighborhood is car-dependent, carrying a walkability score of 30 out of 100, which requires vehicles for standard external travel. Local business records indicate notable regional recognition, including South Shore Magazine’s Business of the Year and Star of Excellence honors.
Prospective representatives assessing specialized memory care placements can contact the Norwell administrative office to check active room availability and baseline entry requirements.
54-bed community Rank #226 / 276Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 226th 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.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 30 / 100 Rank #357 / 490Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 357th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A (Not Accredited)
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About this community
South Shore Magazine Star of Excellence 2023
Business of the Year 2023
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
54 units
Respite Care
Pets not allowed
Specific ProgramsThe Learned Environment, Daily Life, Suites
Touring HoursOpen 7 days a week for tours and visits.
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3.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Norwell's city center to The Cordwainer'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 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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| Heights Crossing Assisted Living | AL MC RC | Brockton | 100
Facility
100
MA AVG
94
Rank
#94 / 276 | Yes | 21 |
67
Facility
67
MA AVG
53
Rank
#184 / 490 | Studio / 1 Bed / Companion Suite | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
22
Rank
#27 / 181 | A | Yes | No |
| NewBridge on the Charles | AL IL MC | Dedham | 87
Facility
87
MA AVG
94
Rank
#138 / 276 | Yes | 36 |
8
Facility
8
MA AVG
53
Rank
#477 / 490 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 17
Facility
17
MA AVG
22
Rank
#118 / 181 | - | No | No |
| Brookdale Cape Cod | AL MC | Hyannis | 80
Facility
80
MA AVG
94
Rank
#156 / 276 | Yes | 20 |
32
Facility
32
MA AVG
53
Rank
#348 / 490 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 27
Facility
27
MA AVG
22
Rank
#62 / 181 | A+ | Yes | No |
| The Cordwainer | AL MC RC | Norwell | 54
Facility
54
MA AVG
94
Rank
#226 / 276 | No | - |
30
Facility
30
MA AVG
53
Rank
#357 / 490 | - | - | A | No | - |
| The Commons in Lincoln | AL IL MC NH SNF | Lincoln | 32
Facility
32
MA AVG
94
Rank
#268 / 276 | Yes | - |
5
Facility
5
MA AVG
53
Rank
#482 / 490 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
22
Rank
#27 / 181 | C- | No | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about The Cordwainer
Is The Cordwainer in a walkable area?
The Cordwainer has a walk score of 30. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at The Cordwainer?
No, The Cordwainer has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does The Cordwainer have?
The Cordwainer has 54 beds.
Are there photos of The Cordwainer?
Yes — there are 3 photos of The Cordwainer in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Cordwainer?
The Cordwainer is located at 555 Cordwainer Drive, Norwell, Ma 02061, Norwell, MA 02061.
What is the phone number of The Cordwainer?
(781) 871-5550 will put you in contact with the team at The Cordwainer.
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