Youville House
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Cambridge, MA
Youville House
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Cambridge, MA
Overview of Youville House
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.
25 years in operation Rank #90 / 181Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 90th 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: 94 / 100 Rank #19 / 492Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th 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.
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.
Total Employees
70
Full-Time Employees
70
24-Hour Staffing
Operating HoursOpen 24 Hours
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 408 - 614 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Youville House
Places of interest near Youville House
0.2 miles from city center
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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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.
| Neville Center at Fresh Pond | AL HOS MC NH SNF | Cambridge (Cambridge Highlands) | 112
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112
MA AVG
94
Rank
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63
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MA AVG
53
Rank
#204 / 492 | - | - | - | No | - |
| Wingate Residences at Needham | AL MC | Needham (Needham Heights) | 91
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MA AVG
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Rank
#123 / 276 | Yes | 22 |
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MA AVG
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Rank
#226 / 492 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 13
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13
MA AVG
22
Rank
#125 / 181 | B- | No | Yes |
| The Residence at Melrose Station | AL IL MC RC | Melrose (Essex Street) | 90
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90
MA AVG
94
Rank
#125 / 276 | Yes | 25 |
93
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93
MA AVG
53
Rank
#24 / 492 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 27
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27
MA AVG
22
Rank
#62 / 181 | - | No | No |
| Cadbury Commons | AL IL MC | Cambridge (Neighborhood Nine) | 74
Facility
74
MA AVG
94
Rank
#176 / 276 | Yes | 24 |
86
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86
MA AVG
53
Rank
#81 / 492 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
22
Rank
#27 / 181 | - | No | No |
| Youville House | AL MC | Cambridge (Ward Two) | - | Yes | - |
94
Facility
94
MA AVG
53
Rank
#19 / 492 | Studio / 1 Bed | 25
Facility
25
MA AVG
22
Rank
#90 / 181 | - | No | - |
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Youville House is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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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 20 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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