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Youville House
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Cambridge, MA
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Youville House

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Cambridge, MA
1573 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02138 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Youville House

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Youville House is a 95-unit assisted living and memory care community located at 1573 Cambridge Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Serving older adults in Middlesex County, the facility offers studio and one-bedroom apartments ranging from 408 to 614 square feet, each featuring a private bathroom and kitchenette.

The community maintains a staff of 70 full-time employees and provides 24-hour staffing. Unlike many residential facilities, this location holds a Walk Score of 94, indicating that daily errands are accessible on foot. On-site features include a private garden, and pets are permitted.

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Department of Public Health oversee the facility. No specific inspection history is reported in the available source data. Because this information is not publicly listed in current records, families should request recent survey results directly from the facility.

Resident services include fitness and recreation programming along with scheduled transportation. Details regarding specific dining menus, staffing ratios, and monthly pricing are not reported in the available source data. Families are encouraged to ask for a full list of included amenities and payment options during a tour.

Assisted living or memory care in a highly walkable urban environment makes this a viable option for local seniors. Families evaluating Youville House should confirm Medicaid acceptance, current availability, and the full regulatory and inspection history directly with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs before making a placement decision.

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By The Numbers

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Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #89 / 178Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 89th out of 178 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
25 years
Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #17 / 438Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th out of 438 homes 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 cover every community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
94 / 100

Type Of 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

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Staff Details

Total Employees
70
Full-Time Employees
70

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Operating HoursOpen 24 Hours

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 408 - 614 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Youville House

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Address 0.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Cambridge's city center to Youville House's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2 miles to nearest hospital (Mass General Brigham)

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Compare Assisted Living around Cambridge

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. 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.
Wingate Residences at Needham
AL
MC
Needham (Needham Heights)
91
Facility 91
MA AVG 86
Rank #82 / 227
Yes22
56
Facility 56
MA AVG 54
Rank #203 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
13
Facility 13
MA AVG 22
Rank #124 / 178
B-NoYes
The Residence at Melrose Station
AL
IL
MC
RC
Melrose
90
Facility 90
MA AVG 86
Rank #84 / 227
Yes25
93
Facility 93
MA AVG 54
Rank #22 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 22
Rank #61 / 178
-NoNo
Cadbury Commons
AL
IL
MC
Cambridge
74
Facility 74
MA AVG 86
Rank #131 / 227
Yes24
86
Facility 86
MA AVG 54
Rank #77 / 438
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #26 / 178
-NoNo
Neville Place Assisted Living
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Cambridge (Cambridge Highlands)
71
Facility 71
MA AVG 86
Rank #137 / 227
Yes13
68
Facility 68
MA AVG 54
Rank #162 / 438
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
25
Facility 25
MA AVG 22
Rank #89 / 178
-YesNo
Youville House
AL
MC
Cambridge (Ward Two)-Yes-
94
Facility 94
MA AVG 54
Rank #17 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed
25
Facility 25
MA AVG 22
Rank #89 / 178
-No-

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Massachusetts

Youville House is located in Cambridge, 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
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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).
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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).
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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).
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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 Youville House

What neighborhood is Youville House in?

Youville House is in the Ward Two neighborhood of Cambridge.

Is Youville House in a walkable area?

Youville House has a walk score of 94. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

How long has Youville House been in business?

Youville House has been operating for approximately 25 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Youville House?

Yes, Youville House allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Youville House?

Yes — there are 15 photos of Youville House in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Youville House?

Youville House is located at 1573 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02138.

What is the phone number of Youville House?

(617) 491-1234 will put you in contact with the team at Youville House.

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