Page 12 of Best Assisted Living in Massachusetts

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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-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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Laurelwood at The Pinehills
AL
IL
MC
Plymouth (The Pinehills)
80
Facility 80
MA AVG 81
Rank #86 / 176
Yes29
34
Facility 34
MA AVG 45
Rank #143 / 244
Studio / Companion Suite
11
Facility 11
MA AVG 22
Rank #123 / 153
-NoNo
CareOne at Sharon
AL
MC
RC
Sharon
88
Facility 88
MA AVG 81
Rank #66 / 176
No44
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 45
Rank #162 / 244
Traditional (44), Special Care (44)
9
Facility 9
MA AVG 22
Rank #136 / 153
-NoNo
Benchmark Senior Living at Billerica Crossings
AL
MC
RC
Billerica
-Yes-
73
Facility 73
MA AVG 45
Rank #47 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #21 / 153
ANo-
D‘Youville Life and Wellness Community
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Lowell (Pawtucketville)
208
Facility 208
MA AVG 81
Rank #2 / 176
Yes-
19
Facility 19
MA AVG 45
Rank #197 / 244
Private Rooms--No-
NewBridge on the Charles
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
Dedham
87
Facility 87
MA AVG 81
Rank #69 / 176
Yes36
8
Facility 8
MA AVG 45
Rank #235 / 244
1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
MA AVG 22
Rank #106 / 153
-NoNo
The Branches of Framingham
AL
MC
RC
Framingham (Framingham Center)
58
Facility 58
MA AVG 81
Rank #136 / 176
Yes14
14
Facility 14
MA AVG 45
Rank #212 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed
6
Facility 6
MA AVG 22
Rank #150 / 153
ANoNo
Clifton Assisted Living Community
AL
NH
SNF
Somerset
58
Facility 58
MA AVG 81
Rank #136 / 176
Yes-
24
Facility 24
MA AVG 45
Rank #173 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
26
Facility 26
MA AVG 22
Rank #70 / 153
-NoYes
River Mills Assisted Living at Chicopee Falls
AL
MC
RC
Chicopee
95
Facility 95
MA AVG 81
Rank #45 / 176
No22
67
Facility 67
MA AVG 45
Rank #57 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--NoNo
East Village Place
AL
MC
East Longmeadow (Fields At Chestnut)
73
Facility 73
MA AVG 81
Rank #103 / 176
Yes43
16
Facility 16
MA AVG 45
Rank #207 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
26
Facility 26
MA AVG 22
Rank #70 / 153
-NoNo
Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood
AL
MC
Westwood (University Station)
64
Facility 64
MA AVG 81
Rank #120 / 176
No64
45
Facility 45
MA AVG 45
Rank #116 / 244
Private / Companion Suites
11
Facility 11
MA AVG 22
Rank #123 / 153
-NoNo

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Overview of Laurelwood at the Pinehills

Spend your best years at Laurelwood at the Pinehills, an outstanding community in Plymouth, MA, offering independent living. The community features beautifully furnished and cozy studio to two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Here, residents can maintain their independence without hassles, as chores and maintenance are taken care of.

A jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and fun programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Three delicious and well-balanced meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With top-tier amenities and exceptional services, residents are guaranteed to thrive in retirement.

Contact Laurelwood at The Pinehills

CareOne at Sharon

675 S Main St, Sharon, MA 02067
Overview of CareOne at Sharon

Have you been thinking it might be time to consider downsizing to assisted living? If so, CareOne is the place for you. No more cooking – your meals are made for you, with three delicious meals a day and flexible dining options as well as snacks are offered. No more stairs – elevators make each floor convenient. Enjoy the many activities offered, from group exercise classes to social events, games, pool, and much more. Care One has a spacious great room for community events & parties.

Care One at Sharon is proud to offer a wide variety of care options tailored to meet the diverse needs of our residents. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our exceptional programming and top-notch amenities designed to enhance the quality of life for our residents. Our services include personalized care plans, comprehensive wellness programs, and engaging activities that promote social interaction and engagement. At Care One at Sharon, we strive to create a warm, welcoming environment where residents feel at home with every day meaningful experiences. Discover the difference with Care One at Sharon – where quality care meets exceptional living.

Come see the CareOne difference – we offer a 2-week or 1-month trial stay to show you all our community has to offer. A companion room offers the same amenities at a lower cost. Share just the mainliving/kitchen area. Prviate bed&bath!

Contact CareOne at Sharon

Overview of Benchmark Senior Living at Billerica Crossings

A proud member of the Benchmark Senior Living Group, BSL at Billerica Crossings has earned the trust of many families because they have practiced a compassionate and professional approach to senior living. Management and staff are committed to reaching a lifestyle that satisfies each resident’s mental, physical, and emotional needs.  Benchmark at Billerica Crossings offers a vibrant atmosphere that helps boost an enriching lifestyle for its seniors– ensuring that residents have lived their best lives possible during their stay.

The Benchmark lifestyle offers services and amenities centered on the personalized care of its unique senior resident. Their services and amenities include transportation, engaging activities, social and educational programs,  and floor plans.

Contact Benchmark Senior Living at Billerica Crossings

Overview of D‘youville Life and Wellness Community

D’Youville Life and Wellness Community proudly approaches nursing care as a person-centered service. It provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere for its residents to maintain comfort in a homey setting. With an emphasis on independent living, memory care, and long-term and short-term care, the home offers an environment where residents continuously grow as individuals in a nurturing environment that maximizes everyone’s quality of life.

D’Youville Place specializes in surgical recovery, skilled nursing, and therapeutic rehabilitation. Other community features include housekeeping, transportation, social events, recreational activities, and specialized programs.

Contact D‘Youville Life and Wellness Community

Overview of NewBridge on the Charles

Experience premier accommodations at a luxurious retirement community just a few minutes away from Harvard. NewBridge is committed to creating a lifestyle that suits each individual’s needs. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care support, the resort-style retirement home strives to ensure that its residents enjoy the lifestyle they deserve.

As a proud member of the Hebrew Senior Living Community, NewBridge on the Charles has designed every corner of the campus to meet the needs of its residents. Seniors will experience exclusive amenities and services, such as specialized medical support, individualized memory care activities, calendar-filled programs; exclusive Noshi Deli dining, The Shapiro Community Center, and programs through its affiliation with Harvard medical school.

Contact NewBridge on the Charles

Overview of The Branches of Framingham

Set in the vibrant neighborhood of Framingham, MA, The Branches of Framingham is a classic senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents can select among well-appointed accommodations ranging from studio to one bed-room and memory care companion suite. In terms of memory care, specialized care services are given such as therapeutic experiences including research-based sensory programs to those with cognitive conditions. Short-term stays are also available for respite care services.

Explore its above-and-beyond amenities and services wherein residents can enjoy three restaurant meals in a full-service Twigs Bistro. Experience its on-site enhanced support such as assistance with medication management. Relieve yourself from stress while visiting its beautiful spaces like the outdoor courtyards and walking paths. Engage in various social activities and community events to boost engagement. With The Branches of Framingham, seniors are assured of a wonderful retirement.

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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.

Contact Clifton Assisted Living Community

Overview of River Mills Assisted Living at Chicopee Falls

River Mills Assisted Living at Chicopee Falls offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Chicopee, MA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

There are 95 beds. Having assisted living and memory care in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because moving to a different care level does not require leaving the community. Housing includes studios, one bedroom layouts, and two bedroom layouts, giving residents choices about space and privacy. A studio provides one private space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

A Walk Score of 67 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be completed on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, some errands may therefore be possible independently without a car.

Contact River Mills Assisted Living at Chicopee Falls

Overview of East Village Place

East Village Place provides assisted living and memory care in East Longmeadow, MA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while a resident maintains a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow from assisted living to memory care without leaving the community.

East Village Place has 73 beds. Residents can choose studio, one bedroom or two bedroom housing. A studio provides a single private space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet as part of the move.

Contact East Village Place

Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood

140 University Ave, Westwood, MA 02090
Overview of Bridges® by Epoch at Westwood

Focusing on memory care, Bridges By EPOCH at Westwood is a respected senior living community in University Avenue, Westwood, MA strives to enhance the quality of life of individuals with dementia. 14 Purposely built and sophisticated private residences and two spacious companion suites await seniors as they move into the community. With its dedication to residents’ welfare, Bridges By EPOCH at Westwood takes pride in a team of well-trained and certified professionals delivering top-tier care and assistance.

Live without worries with carefully curated activities and enriching programs highlighting residents’ aspirations and strengths. Have the finest dining experience with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Bridges By EPOCH at Westwood is a safe place for seniors to spend their golden years creating lasting moments.

Contact Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood

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 246 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.

Assisted Living in Massachusetts at a glance

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: 45/ 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: 81The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Massachusetts. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90