Welch Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Rockland, MA
Welch Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Rockland, MA
Welch Senior Living has been part of Rockland, Massachusetts since 1949. That’s more than 75 years, family-owned the whole time, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care at 1050 Hingham Street. Housing comes in one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts.
The area is somewhat walkable; the walk Score sits at 39, so a few errands are doable on foot, but most trips still need a car. Care runs on a full daily rhythm: respite stays for short-term needs, therapy and rehabilitation, and 24-hour staffing from licensed nurses and CNAs. Meals are chef-prepared and served daily in a social setting, not just functional. Life-enrichment activities and on-site fitness and recreation fill out the rest of the schedule.
One detail stands out for independent living residents specifically: a choice between cooperative ownership and monthly rental. That’s not the norm everywhere, and it gives residents more control over how they structure their stay.
On the leadership side, Thomas Nolan handles HR policy and employee benefits for Welch Senior Living, though his main role is running a sister community, Allerton House at Central Park in Weymouth, backed by 35-plus years in senior living management.
Put together, this is a long-running, family-owned South Shore community built around flexible independent living options and a steady daily rhythm of care, dining, and activity, with more than seven decades behind how it runs.
Walk Score: 39 / 100 Rank #318 / 492Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 318th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Fitness and Recreation
Over 35 years of experience
Thomas Nolan serves as the Executive Director of Allerton House at Central Park in Weymouth. With over 35 years of experience in skilled nursing and senior living management, he oversees human resource policy development and employee benefits for Welch Senior Living. He previously served 19 years as an Administrator of the John Scott House Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, demonstrating strong leadership in senior care operations.
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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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
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MA AVG
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#323 / 492 | - | - | No | - |
| Welch Senior Living | AL IL MC | Rockland | - | No | - |
39
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39
MA AVG
53
Rank
#318 / 492 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | No | - |
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Welch Senior Living is located in Rockland, Massachusetts.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Welch Senior Living
What neighborhood is Welch Senior Living in?
Welch Senior Living is in the Rockland neighborhood.
Is Welch Senior Living in a walkable area?
Welch Senior Living has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at Welch Senior Living?
No, Welch Senior Living has a no-pet policy.
Are there photos of Welch Senior Living?
Yes — there are 7 photos of Welch Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Welch Senior Living?
Welch Senior Living is located at 1050 Hingham St, Rockland, MA 02370.
What is the phone number of Welch Senior Living?
(781) 878-6700 will put you in contact with the team at Welch Senior Living.
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