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Best Assisted Living in Massachusetts

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 242 assisted living communities in Massachusetts using Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in MA
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Jun 2026
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242 homes
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Avg Monthly Cost: $9,610The average monthly cost across facilities in Massachusetts. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 53/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Massachusetts. 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: 94The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Massachusetts. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health.

Benchmark Senior Living at Putnam Farm
AL
MC
RC
Danvers (Ferncroft)
80
Facility 80
MA AVG 94
Rank #157 / 280
Yes20
35
Facility 35
MA AVG 53
Rank #335 / 499
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 24
Rank #37 / 180
CYesNo
Brightview Danvers
AL
IL
MC
Danvers (Danversport)
79
Facility 79
MA AVG 94
Rank #167 / 280
Yes24
48
Facility 48
MA AVG 53
Rank #269 / 499
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
MA AVG 24
Rank #130 / 180
ANoNo
The Falls at Cordingly Dam
AL
MC
RC
Newton (Newton Lower Falls)
90
Facility 90
MA AVG 94
Rank #126 / 280
Yes27
54
Facility 54
MA AVG 53
Rank #238 / 499
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 24
Rank #37 / 180
CNoYes
Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn
AL
MC
RC
Woburn (Walnut Hill)
87
Facility 87
MA AVG 94
Rank #139 / 280
Yes20
67
Facility 67
MA AVG 53
Rank #185 / 499
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 24
Rank #56 / 180
CNoNo
Cornerstone at Canton
AL
MC
Canton
87
Facility 87
MA AVG 94
Rank #139 / 280
Yes22
64
Facility 64
MA AVG 53
Rank #198 / 499
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
12
Facility 12
MA AVG 24
Rank #143 / 180
A+NoNo
Maplewood at Weston
AL
IL
MC
Weston
93
Facility 93
MA AVG 94
Rank #118 / 280
Yes13
17
Facility 17
MA AVG 53
Rank #435 / 499
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
MA AVG 24
Rank #143 / 180
A+NoNo
Brookdale Cape Cod
AL
MC
Hyannis
80
Facility 80
MA AVG 94
Rank #157 / 280
No20
32
Facility 32
MA AVG 53
Rank #351 / 499
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
MA AVG 24
Rank #1 / 180
A+YesNo
Heights Crossing Assisted Living
AL
MC
Brockton
100
Facility 100
MA AVG 94
Rank #94 / 280
Yes21
67
Facility 67
MA AVG 53
Rank #185 / 499
Studio / 1 Bed / Companion Suite
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 24
Rank #37 / 180
AYesNo
Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree
AL
MC
RC
Norwood
90
Facility 90
MA AVG 94
Rank #126 / 280
Yes21
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 53
Rank #360 / 499
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 24
Rank #56 / 180
CNoNo
Evans Park at Newton Corner
AL
MC
RC
Newton (Newton Corner)
112
Facility 112
MA AVG 94
Rank #76 / 280
Yes17
82
Facility 82
MA AVG 53
Rank #108 / 499
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 24
Rank #27 / 180
CNoNo
The Village at Willow Crossings
AL
IL
MC
RC
Mansfield (Mansfield Center)
104
Facility 104
MA AVG 94
Rank #89 / 280
Yes18
21
Facility 21
MA AVG 53
Rank #412 / 499
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 24
Rank #56 / 180
CNoNo
Brookdale Cushing Park
AL
IL
MC
Framingham (Emeritus At Farm Pond)
100
Facility 100
MA AVG 94
Rank #94 / 280
Yes22
23
Facility 23
MA AVG 53
Rank #395 / 499
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
MA AVG 24
Rank #1 / 180
A+NoNo
Harbor Point at Centerville
AL
MC
RC
Centerville
65
Facility 65
MA AVG 94
Rank #198 / 280
No65
49
Facility 49
MA AVG 53
Rank #265 / 499
Studio
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 24
Rank #56 / 180
CNoNo
Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings
AL
MC
RC
Leominster
62
Facility 62
MA AVG 94
Rank #206 / 280
Yes17
35
Facility 35
MA AVG 53
Rank #335 / 499
Studio
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 24
Rank #56 / 180
CYesNo
Stonebridge at Burlington
AL
IL
MC
Burlington
110
Facility 110
MA AVG 94
Rank #80 / 280
Yes26
36
Facility 36
MA AVG 53
Rank #330 / 499
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Companion
13
Facility 13
MA AVG 24
Rank #140 / 180
A-NoNo
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Overview of Clifton Assisted Living Community

Set in the harmonious lands of Wilbur Avenue, Somerset, MA, is the astounding senior living community of Clifton Assisted Living Community that offers assisted living. The community doubles its efforts to meet residents’ special needs and aspirations to ensure a better quality of life. Moreover, Clifton Assisted Living Community boasts a team of reliable and highly skilled professionals who provide around-the-clock assistance for seniors to ease their worries.

Maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle with Clifton Assisted Living Community. Utilize the cozy spaces and immerse yourself within the lively environment of the community. With three healthy and delightful meals prepared daily, residents let go of kitchen hassles and experience the finest dining experience. Clifton Assisted Living Community is great for seniors aiming to maximize their independence while receiving the utmost care for their ever-changing needs.

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Overview of Bridges® by Epoch at Westford

Settled in the peaceful neighborhood of Westford, MA, Bridges® by Epoch at Westford is a reliable senior living community that specializes in assisted living and memory care. The community boasts a fantastic team of well-trained professionals who deliver compassionate senior care tailored to residents’ individual needs and care goals. Utilizing a person-centered approach to care, the community complements their services with senior-friendly technologies, including various telehealth services.

A life-enrichment team carefully curates an array of dementia-friendly activities that focus on residents’ abilities and interests, including sensory therapies. Mealtimes are enjoyable and filled with chef-prepared meals that are both delicious and healthy, with accommodations to special dietary requirements. Offering a collaborative approach to care, a dependable care team and vibrant programming, the community warrants a fulfilling living experience.

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Overview of Sugar Hill Assisted Living

Combining the elegance of past architecture and modernity of the present, Sugar Hill sitting on 19 acres of land in Main Street, Dalton, MA, is a paradisal senior living community providing assisted living, retirement living, and memory care. With Georgian Revival-themed accommodations, seniors live gracefully and safely. Committed to delivering the highest standard of care and assistance, residents enjoy their golden years free of worry and household duties.

The community’s ethereal architecture was preserved for seniors’ amusement. Aside from the scenic architecture, seniors are encouraged to participate in fun activities for their enjoyment and wellness. Healthy and tasty meals are served to satisfy resident’s nutritional requirements and cravings. Sugar Hill promises a comfortable and safe community and empowers seniors to live confidently and maximize their full potential.

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Overview of The Scandinavian Living Center

Located in Newton, Massachusetts, The Scandinavian Living Center is an assisted living community that offers personal care. The community has 40 beds in a variety of one-bedroom apartments in a single-story setting. Weekly housekeeping, medication monitoring, and transportation services are also offered to help residents maintain their independence. Along with 24-hour staffing, a licensed nurse is also available to provide care based on residents’ needs.

Life-enriching programs and stretching exercises are conducted to help residents maintain holistic wellness and encourage active living. Amenities on-site also include a fireplace, a garden courtyard, and a hair salon. With a Walk Score of 58, the community offers convenient access to some amenities available within walking distance. The Scandinavian Living Center has been in operation since 2000, accommodating older adults with a variety of financial capabilities.

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Overview of Compass on the Bay

Compass on the Bay sits at 1380 Columbia Rd in South Boston, about half a mile from the neighborhood’s city center and roughly 2.5 miles from Mass General Brigham. The 39-bed, single-story community has been operating since 1997, and its profile makes clear that memory care is the organizing focus here, not an add-on wing to a larger assisted living operation.

Studio apartments serve residents across three care designations: assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The respite option matters for families who need a planned break from caregiving or want a time-limited trial before committing to a longer stay. Residents living with dementia or cognitive decline receive 24/7 supervised care and structured memory retention activities. Included services cover housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and meals, which keeps daily logistics off residents’ plates.

The neighborhood is genuinely walkable, with a Walk Score of 72. That mostly benefits visiting family rather than residents, depending on care needs, but it does mean the community isn’t isolated.

At 39 beds in a single-story building with an exclusive memory care orientation, Compass on the Bay is best suited for older adults with dementia or cognitive decline whose families want a small, dedicated setting rather than a larger mixed-care community.

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Overview of The Residence at Watertown Square

Step into the inviting embrace of The Residence at Watertown Square, where classic home-inspired living meets the convenience of residential assisted living. Tucked in the heart of Cambridge, this home offers a spectrum of options, from independent living to memory care facilities, all designed to create a sense of comfort and belonging for seniors. Elevating senior living to an art form, it welcomes temporary stays or respite care needs with open arms. With three chef-prepared meals daily, transportation services, and 24-hour staffing, peace of mind is a constant companion.

The community extends its care by offering memory care qualifications that adhere to the highest standards, with associates certified by the National Institute for Dementia Education. From housekeeping and maintenance to enriching exercises and personalized laundry services, the home makes sure that every aspect of life is tended to. It also features a library, parking garage, patio entertainment space, and a salon. The Residence at Watertown Square ensures every day is an opportunity for comfort and connection.

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Overview of The Atrium at Drum Hill

The Atrium at Drum Hill stands as one of the premier homes that have set the standard for premium nursing and rehabilitative care. The premier nursing home offers a definite solution to all your needs, ensuring that comfort and relaxation are being prioritized. The Atrium is an elegant senior living home that aims to enhance and enrich the lives of its residents.

The Atrium strives to have its residents get back on their feet as soon as possible, which is why they have a range of services offered– in-house licensed nurses available 24/7, an on-site medical director, social activities, and memory care services available.

Contact The Atrium At Drum Hill

Overview of Bayberry at Emerald Court

Bayberry at Emerald Court aims to transform lives and make them better. Management and staff strive to create a sense of community and belonging where everyone is welcome and included, and the facility maintains top-notch quality. When setting the standard for quality care and going above and beyond to meet the needs of seniors, the retirement home is the place perfect for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. 

As a member of the Northbridge community, Bayberry offers luxury and comfortability in a resort-like setting. Exquisite residential experience is found in the beautiful amenities and services found in the community, such as spacious apartments, healthy dining experiences, and social activities.

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Overview of The Jewish Healthcare Center

The Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester, Massachusetts has been a highly respected facility since 1916, offering an array of services to seniors. From long-term care to short-term rehabilitation, hospice services, private care, and life care management services, they cater to the varying needs of their patients. Their expertise also includes neuro-rehabilitation, cardiothoracic care, orthopedics, and wound care. Their non-profit status enables them to provide premium quality services with highly specialized programs designed to elevate senior living. 

One of their stand-out features is the exceptional care provided in their dementia special care unit, which offers private rooms and activities that maintain abilities and promote a sense of community among memory care patients. Additionally, they have a full-time chaplain who leads weekly discussion groups and helps families navigate difficult conversations and decision-making issues. Their short-term rehabilitation services are equally impressive, with rehab gyms and advanced strength-building equipment, outdoor access to lush greenery, and specific diagnosis-based rehabilitation programs. 

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Overview of Laurentide at Mashpee Commons

Located in the neighborhood of Plymouth, MA, Laurentide at Mashpee Commons is a respected senior living community designed to offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community welcomes residents into snug apartments with easy access to major services and amenities for a convenient living environment that allows them to enjoy restful days. With 24-hour care and supportive services, the community ensures residents are always well-cared for and provided with the assistance they need to enjoy their retirement years.

Fostering a vibrant and enriching community, Laurentide at Mashpee Commons encourages residents to participate in their dynamic activities, programs, and events. Meals are made fresh, delicious, and healthy to satisfy residents’ cravings and nutritional needs. Various amenities like a pub, cafe, salon services, and relaxing outdoor spaces are also offered to make residents’ stay within the community more pleasing.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Massachusetts

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.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 242 assisted living facilities in Massachusetts. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Massachusetts?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Massachusetts, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Massachusetts?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.