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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.
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What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
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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.
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.
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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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| Atria Longmeadow Place | AL IL MC | Burlington | 110
Facility
110
MA AVG
86
Rank
#42 / 227 | Yes | 13 |
53
Facility
53
MA AVG
54
Rank
#218 / 438 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 28
Facility
28
MA AVG
22
Rank
#54 / 178 | - | Yes | No |
| The Residence at Boylston Place | AL IL MC RC | Chestnut Hill | 99
Facility
99
MA AVG
86
Rank
#63 / 227 | No | 18 |
78
Facility
78
MA AVG
54
Rank
#124 / 438 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 26
Facility
26
MA AVG
22
Rank
#77 / 178 | - | No | Yes |
| Youville Place | AL MC | Lexington (Munroe Station) | 95
Facility
95
MA AVG
86
Rank
#70 / 227 | Yes | 24 |
28
Facility
28
MA AVG
54
Rank
#324 / 438 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
22
Rank
#26 / 178 | - | Yes | No |
| Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle | AL MC RC | Boston (Brighton) | 84
Facility
84
MA AVG
86
Rank
#106 / 227 | Yes | 28 |
86
Facility
86
MA AVG
54
Rank
#77 / 438 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | 30
Facility
30
MA AVG
22
Rank
#14 / 178 | C- | No | Yes |
| The Susan S. Bailis Assisted Living Community | AL RC | Boston | 82
Facility
82
MA AVG
86
Rank
#109 / 227 | Yes | - |
98
Facility
98
MA AVG
54
Rank
#2 / 438 | Studio / 1 Bed | 23
Facility
23
MA AVG
22
Rank
#100 / 178 | - | No | No |
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Financial Assistance for
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
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.
What is the address of The Susan S. Bailis Assisted Living Community?
The Susan S. Bailis Assisted Living Community is located at 352 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115.
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