The Susan S. Bailis Assisted Living Community
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Boston, MA
The Susan S. Bailis Assisted Living Community
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Boston, MA
Overview of The Susan S. Bailis Assisted Living Community
The Susan S. Bailis Assisted Living Community sits at 352 Massachusetts Avenue in Boston, right in the Prudential and St. Botolph neighborhood near Symphony Hall. It’s been open since 2003, 23 years now, offering assisted living and respite care across 82 beds in a mid-rise building with studio and one-bedroom apartments; corner units get bay windows.
Walkability here is about as good as it gets. Walk Score is 98, walker’s paradise territory, meaning most errands don’t need a car at all. That’s genuinely rare for a senior living community; pets are welcome too.
Staffing runs around the clock, and there’s no long-term commitment requirement, so residents aren’t locked into a rigid arrangement. Meals are chef-prepared, outings are scheduled regularly, and transportation plus fitness and recreation programming fill out the rest of daily life. Apartments come with hospitality kitchenettes, step-in showers, and emergency call systems built in.
The name isn’t incidental either; it honors Susan S. Bailis, recognized as a pioneer in eldercare, which gives the place a bit of history behind the address.
What everything about Susan S. Bailis Assisted Living Community adds up to is a well-located, highly walkable assisted living and respite care community in the middle of Boston, built with more than two decades of operating history and a level of day-to-day flexibility that’s harder to find in more suburban settings.
82-bed community Rank #153 / 276Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 153rd out of 276 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Massachusetts that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
23 years in operation Rank #101 / 181Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 101st out of 181 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Massachusetts that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 98 / 100 Rank #2 / 492Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd out of 492 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Massachusetts that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
About this community
Year Opened2003
Profit StatusFor-profit
Traditional
82 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
82 units
Not co-located with a nursing home
Fax(617) 247-9595
Business HoursMonday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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2.4 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.
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Assisted Living in Massachusetts
The Susan S. Bailis Assisted Living Community is located in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Susan S. Bailis Assisted Living Community
What neighborhood is The Susan S. Bailis Assisted Living Community in?
The Susan S. Bailis Assisted Living Community is in the Prudential / St. Botolph neighborhood of Boston.
Is The Susan S. Bailis Assisted Living Community in a walkable area?
The Susan S. Bailis Assisted Living Community has a walk score of 98. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
How long has The Susan S. Bailis Assisted Living Community been in business?
The Susan S. Bailis Assisted Living Community has been operating for approximately 23 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Susan S. Bailis Assisted Living Community?
Yes, The Susan S. Bailis Assisted Living Community allows residents to bring their pets.
Does The Susan S. Bailis Assisted Living Community operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
The Susan S. Bailis Assisted Living Community is registered as a for-profit in MA.
How many beds does The Susan S. Bailis Assisted Living Community have?
The Susan S. Bailis Assisted Living Community has 82 beds.
Are there photos of The Susan S. Bailis Assisted Living Community?
Yes — there are 4 photos of The Susan S. Bailis Assisted Living Community in the photo gallery on this page.
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