The Residence at Bedford
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Bedford, MA

The Residence at Bedford

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Bedford, MA

Overview of The Residence at Bedford

The Residence at Bedford offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Bedford, MA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space. Independent living suits someone who does not need daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time away.

With 92 beds, The Residence at Bedford is a mid-sized community. Its combination of care levels suits a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Rehabilitation services are available, and the salon and spa provide personal grooming services within the community.

Residents can use the patio and landscaped grounds for sitting or spending time outside. Transportation is available for needs that require travel. The area has a Walk Score of 34 and is car-dependent, so a resident who no longer drives would need a car or ride for most errands.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 92 Rank #54 / 176Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 54th 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 #143 / 244Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 143rd 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.
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About this community

Ownership & Operating Entity

Nonprofit OwnershipNo

Type Of Units

Traditional
66 units
Special Care
26 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
92 units

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Not co-located with a nursing home

Additional Services

2 services
Respite Care
Transportation Services

Contact Information

Business HoursMonday-Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness And Recreation

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story

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Address 1.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bedford's city center to The Residence at Bedford'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-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. 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.
The Residence at Bedford
AL
IL
MC
RC
Bedford
92
Facility 92
MA AVG 81
Rank #54 / 176
No26
34
Facility 34
MA AVG 45
Rank #143 / 244
Traditional (66), Special Care (26)--NoNo
Cornerstone at Canton
AL
MC
Canton
87
Facility 87
MA AVG 81
Rank #69 / 176
Yes22
64
Facility 64
MA AVG 45
Rank #63 / 244
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
11
Facility 11
MA AVG 22
Rank #123 / 153
A+NoNo
The Residence at Valley Farm
AL
IL
MC
RC
Ashland
80
Facility 80
MA AVG 81
Rank #86 / 176
No20
58
Facility 58
MA AVG 45
Rank #77 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
MA AVG 22
Rank #123 / 153
-NoNo
Forestdale Park Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Malden (Maplewood)
77
Facility 77
MA AVG 81
Rank #98 / 176
Yes18
37
Facility 37
MA AVG 45
Rank #135 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed
8
Facility 8
MA AVG 22
Rank #142 / 153
-NoNo
Cohen Florence Levine Estates
AL
MC
RC
Chelsea (Admirals Hill)
69
Facility 69
MA AVG 81
Rank #113 / 176
No-
88
Facility 88
MA AVG 45
Rank #18 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #21 / 153
-YesNo

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

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Massachusetts

The Residence at Bedford is located in Bedford, 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 The Residence at Bedford

Is The Residence at Bedford in a walkable area?

The Residence at Bedford has a walk score of 34. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at The Residence at Bedford?

No, The Residence at Bedford has a no-pet policy.

Does The Residence at Bedford operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The Residence at Bedford is registered as a for-profit in MA.

How many beds does The Residence at Bedford have?

The Residence at Bedford has 92 beds.

Are there photos of The Residence at Bedford?

Yes — there are 14 photos of The Residence at Bedford in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does The Residence at Bedford provide?

The Residence at Bedford offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care.

What is the address of The Residence at Bedford?

The Residence at Bedford is located at 240 South Rd, Bedford, MA 01730.

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