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The Falls at Cordingly Dam
The Falls at Cordingly Dam offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Newton, MA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks, memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.
The community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, since assisted living and memory care are available within the same community. The Falls at Cordingly Dam has 90 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts; a studio is one private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets can come along, too. In the Newton Lower Falls neighborhood, a Walk Score of 54 means some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain nearby errands without a car.
Community insights.
About This Community
- Expressive art and music therapy led by certified therapist
- Private dining room for family events.
- Outdoor dining option.
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 6 citations 1 inspection
Inspection Scorecard
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 2025 vs. Massachusetts state average• Total citations (33% below)
• Citations per inspection (5% below)
Citations
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Total citations
| 6 | 9.0 | This facility has 33% fewer total citations than a typical Massachusetts assisted living residence (6 vs. MA avg 9).↓ 33% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 6.0 | 6.3 | This facility has 5% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Massachusetts assisted living residence (6 vs. MA avg 6.3).↓ 5% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | MA Average | vs. MA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 1 | 21.0 | 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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3.1 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-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.
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.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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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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| The Falls at Cordingly Dam | AL MC RC | Newton (Newton Lower Falls) | 90
Facility
90
MA AVG
81
Rank
#58 / 175 | Yes | 27 |
54
Facility
54
MA AVG
45
Rank
#86 / 243 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
22
Rank
#21 / 152 | A | No | Yes |
| Sunrise of Newton | AL MC | Newton (Newton Corner) | 85
Facility
85
MA AVG
81
Rank
#76 / 175 | Yes | 43 |
85
Facility
85
MA AVG
45
Rank
#28 / 243 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | No | No |
| Stone Rehabilitation & Senior Living | AL HOS NH RESC RC SNF | Newton (Newton Upper Falls) | 82
Facility
82
MA AVG
81
Rank
#83 / 175 | No | - |
61
Facility
61
MA AVG
45
Rank
#70 / 243 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | No | - |
| Five Star Senior Living | AL IL MC | Newton (Newton Corner) | - | No | - |
74
Facility
74
MA AVG
45
Rank
#45 / 243 | - | - | - | No | - |
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 4 on this page. See how we rank facilities
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The Falls at Cordingly Dam is located in Newton, Massachusetts.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Falls at Cordingly Dam
What neighborhood is The Falls at Cordingly Dam in?
The Falls at Cordingly Dam is in the Newton Lower Falls neighborhood of Newton.
Is The Falls at Cordingly Dam in a walkable area?
The Falls at Cordingly Dam has a walk score of 54. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
How long has The Falls at Cordingly Dam been in business?
The Falls at Cordingly Dam has been operating for approximately 29 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Falls at Cordingly Dam?
Yes, The Falls at Cordingly Dam allows residents to bring their pets.
Does The Falls at Cordingly Dam operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
The Falls at Cordingly Dam is registered as a for-profit in MA.
How many beds does The Falls at Cordingly Dam have?
The Falls at Cordingly Dam has 90 beds.
Has The Falls at Cordingly Dam had any citations?
The Falls at Cordingly Dam has had 6 reported citations according to records from Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE).
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