The Cordwainer
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Norwell, MA

The Cordwainer

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Norwell, MA

Overview of The Cordwainer

Built around memory care, respite care, and assisted living, The Cordwainer operates in Norwell, MA. Memory care is for dementia far enough along to carry a wandering risk, and it works through supervision in a secured setting. Assisted living takes on the everyday tasks. A respite stay is temporary by definition, and the caregiver’s own schedule is usually what sets its length.

Fifty-four beds is the count here, small enough that a resident and the staff stop being new to one another quickly. The Walk Score is 30, well inside the car-dependent band, and a ride does the errands.

Three programs carry names of their own rather than a general heading. They are The Learned Environment, Daily Life, and Suites.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 54 Rank #144 / 176Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 144th out of 176 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

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

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #155 / 244Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 155th out of 244 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
30 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A Not Accredited
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About This Community

Awards

South Shore Magazine Star of Excellence 2023

Type Of 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
54 units

Staffing & Medical

2 services
24-Hour StaffListed as: 24/7 dementia-trained care staff
Medication ManagementListed as: SAMM medication management · LMA medication management (add-on)

Additional Services

5 services
Respite Care
Wellness Monitoring and Care Coordination
HousekeepingListed as: Housekeeping and laundry services
TransportationListed as: Transportation for medical appointments
Emergency Call System

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Sun Room
Terrace
Two-Story Indoor Sensory Garden with Skylight
Indoor Water Feature
Living Moss Wall
Wall-Mounted Xylophone
Performance Center
Art Room
Rejuvenation Lounge
Raised Planting Beds
Family Suite
Open Dining Area with Visible Kitchen
Activities
Live Music Performances
Theatrical Productions
Movie Nights
Tovertafel Interactive Light Games
Gentle Fitness Classes
Arts and Crafts In Art Room
Gardening with Raised Planting Beds
  • The Learned Environment℠ cognitive therapy program (painting, drawing, sculpture)
  • Music immersion (instrument learning, drumming circles)
  • Cultural and language discovery classes (Spanish, French, Italian)
Highlights
  • Oversized European Windows with Woodland Views

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at The Cordwainer.
  • Anytime / all-day dining.

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Semi-Private / Shared Room
In-Room Features
Grab Bars And Pull-Down Shower Seat

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Inspection History

In Massachusetts, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) are the agencies authorized to inspect and report on facility safety.

Since 2024 · 2 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
4 citations 1 inspection

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Massachusetts state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2024 vs. Massachusetts state average
Overall vs. MA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Massachusetts average:
• Total citations (56% below)
• Citations per inspection (37% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMA Averagevs. MA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 49.0 This facility has 56% fewer total citations than a typical Massachusetts assisted living residence (4 vs. MA avg 9).↓ 56% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 4.06.3 This facility has 37% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Massachusetts assisted living residence (4 vs. MA avg 6.3).↓ 37% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityMA Averagevs. MA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 121.0 This facility has had 95% fewer total inspections than the Massachusetts average (1 vs. MA avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 95% fewer

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Address 3.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Norwell's city center to The Cordwainer's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

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. 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.
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.
Goddard House Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Brookline
115
Facility 115
MA AVG 81
Rank #16 / 176
Yes40
56
Facility 56
MA AVG 45
Rank #81 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #21 / 153
-YesNo
Evans Park at Newton Corner
AL
MC
RC
Newton (Newton Corner)
112
Facility 112
MA AVG 81
Rank #20 / 176
Yes17
82
Facility 82
MA AVG 45
Rank #32 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 22
Rank #9 / 153
ANoNo
Heights Crossing Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Brockton
100
Facility 100
MA AVG 81
Rank #35 / 176
Yes21
67
Facility 67
MA AVG 45
Rank #57 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed / Companion Suite
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #21 / 153
AYesNo
Brookdale Cape Cod
AL
MC
Hyannis
80
Facility 80
MA AVG 81
Rank #86 / 176
Yes20
32
Facility 32
MA AVG 45
Rank #150 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 22
Rank #54 / 153
A+YesNo
The Cordwainer
AL
MC
RC
Norwell
54
Facility 54
MA AVG 81
Rank #144 / 176
No-
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 45
Rank #155 / 244
--ANo-

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 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about The Cordwainer

Is The Cordwainer in a walkable area?

The Cordwainer has a walk score of 30. Car-dependent. 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.

Has The Cordwainer had any citations?

The Cordwainer has had 4 reported citations according to records from Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE).

Are there photos of The Cordwainer?

Yes — there are 3 photos of The Cordwainer in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does The Cordwainer provide?

The Cordwainer offers Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care.

What is the address of The Cordwainer?

The Cordwainer is located at 555 Cordwainer Drive, Norwell, Ma 02061, Norwell, MA 02061.

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