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Best Assisted Living in Malden, MA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2 assisted living communities in Malden, MA using MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in MA
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Jordan Weiss, PhD
Last updated
We analyzed These are the facilities in Malden, MA our team has analyzed — not a count of every assisted living provider in Malden, MA.
2 homes
Other senior care options in Malden:
Memory Care Nursing Homes Independent Living
Avg Walk Score: 89/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Malden, MA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 108The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Malden, MA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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.

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.
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.
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.
Davenport Memorial Home
AL
Malden (Malden Gaming District)
-No-
97
Facility 97
MA AVG 53
Rank #6 / 490
Single / Double Rooms-No-
Atria Maplewood Place
AL
IL
MC
RC
Malden
108
Facility 108
MA AVG 94
Rank #85 / 276
Yes19
81
Facility 81
MA AVG 53
Rank #114 / 490
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Shared Suite
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 22
Rank #62 / 181
NoNo

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every MA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 analyzed for Malden.

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Davenport Memorial Home
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Experience the retirement of your dreams at Davenport Memorial Home, a distinct community in Malden, MA, offering independent living. Here, residents can ease their worries with a variety of safety features and convenient amenities in its purposely built accommodations. The community also ensures residents have easy access to healthcare, with a compassionate nursing team that supervises their medications.

Residents have fun and make new friends with a variety of recreational activities and engaging programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Mealtimes also promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options. Promoting a vibrant and welcoming environment, the community strives to help residents live beyond their potential in their golden years.

Phone: (781) 324-0150

Contact Davenport Memorial Home

Exterior view of Atria Maplewood Place with seating area
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Enjoy the best of your golden years at Atria Maplewood Place, a blissful retreat in Malden, MA, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Featuring purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. A kind and highly trained team also provides exceptional care tailored to their unique needs around the clock.

Dedicated to enhancing residents’ cognition and living experiences, a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. The community is a good option for those seeking a variety of care in retirement, especially with its comprehensive options and state-of-the-art amenities.

Phone: (781) 324-4999

Contact Atria Maplewood Place

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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No paid rankings Communities cannot pay to influence placement.
Data source Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE)
How we're paid: If we help you find a community and you move in, that community may pay us a referral fee. This never affects where they rank or what you pay. Learn more
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Malden, MA

What is the average cost of assisted living in Malden, MA?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Malden, MA is approximately $7,300. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Malden, MA?

Assisted living in Malden, MA typically ranges from $6,800–$9,400 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Malden, MA?

Assisted living facilities in Malden, MA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Massachusetts?

Assisted living in Massachusetts supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Massachusetts?

Assisted living in Massachusetts is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Massachusetts Medicaid cover assisted living?

Massachusetts Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Massachusetts) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

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