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Page 12 of Best Assisted Living in Massachusetts

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 241 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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241 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.

The Commons in Lincoln
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Lincoln
32
Facility 32
MA AVG 94
Rank #268 / 276
Yes-
5
Facility 5
MA AVG 53
Rank #485 / 498
1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 24
Rank #37 / 180
C-No-
Hebrew SeniorLife
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Boston (Roslindale)
50
Facility 50
MA AVG 94
Rank #232 / 276
No-
38
Facility 38
MA AVG 53
Rank #324 / 498
---No-
Brookdale Attleboro
AL
MC
Attleboro (Brookdale Attleboro)
130
Facility 130
MA AVG 94
Rank #47 / 276
Yes21
18
Facility 18
MA AVG 53
Rank #428 / 498
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
48
Facility 48
MA AVG 24
Rank #1 / 180
A+NoNo
River Falls Senior Living
AL
NH
IL
Fall River
90
Facility 90
MA AVG 94
Rank #125 / 276
No-
93
Facility 93
MA AVG 53
Rank #24 / 498
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
MA AVG 24
Rank #153 / 180
-YesNo
Brookdale Cushing Park
AL
IL
MC
Framingham (Emeritus At Farm Pond)
100
Facility 100
MA AVG 94
Rank #94 / 276
Yes22
23
Facility 23
MA AVG 53
Rank #395 / 498
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
MA AVG 24
Rank #1 / 180
A+NoNo
Brookdale Cape Cod
AL
MC
Hyannis
80
Facility 80
MA AVG 94
Rank #156 / 276
Yes20
32
Facility 32
MA AVG 53
Rank #351 / 498
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
MA AVG 24
Rank #1 / 180
A+YesNo
Charter Senior Living of Danvers
AL
MC
RC
Danvers
114
Facility 114
MA AVG 94
Rank #72 / 276
Yes24
23
Facility 23
MA AVG 53
Rank #395 / 498
Studio / 1 Bed
48
Facility 48
MA AVG 24
Rank #1 / 180
A+NoNo
The Lillie Mansion at Lutheran
AL
MC
NH
PC
RESC
RC
SNF
Worcester (Central Business District)
150
Facility 150
MA AVG 94
Rank #29 / 276
Yes-
88
Facility 88
MA AVG 53
Rank #63 / 498
---No-
Brookdale Eddy Pond
AL
MC
Auburn
103
Facility 103
MA AVG 94
Rank #91 / 276
Yes35
16
Facility 16
MA AVG 53
Rank #438 / 498
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
MA AVG 24
Rank #1 / 180
A+NoNo
Wingate Residences at Needham
AL
MC
Needham (Needham Heights)
91
Facility 91
MA AVG 94
Rank #123 / 276
Yes22
56
Facility 56
MA AVG 53
Rank #228 / 498
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
39
Facility 39
MA AVG 24
Rank #13 / 180
B-NoYes
The Jewish Healthcare Center
AL
HC
HOS
NH
SNF
Worcester (West Tatnuck)
141
Facility 141
MA AVG 94
Rank #37 / 276
No-
12
Facility 12
MA AVG 53
Rank #455 / 498
---No-
Evans Park at Newton Corner
AL
MC
RC
Newton (Newton Corner)
112
Facility 112
MA AVG 94
Rank #76 / 276
Yes17
82
Facility 82
MA AVG 53
Rank #108 / 498
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 24
Rank #27 / 180
C-NoNo
Pond Home
AL
RESC
Wrentham
43
Facility 43
MA AVG 94
Rank #250 / 276
No-
15
Facility 15
MA AVG 53
Rank #443 / 498
-
38
Facility 38
MA AVG 24
Rank #15 / 180
A+No-
Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill
AL
MC
RC
Franklin (Forge Hill Road)
97
Facility 97
MA AVG 94
Rank #107 / 276
Yes16
39
Facility 39
MA AVG 53
Rank #319 / 498
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 24
Rank #37 / 180
C-NoNo
Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings
AL
MC
RC
Leominster
62
Facility 62
MA AVG 94
Rank #204 / 276
Yes17
35
Facility 35
MA AVG 53
Rank #335 / 498
Studio
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 24
Rank #37 / 180
C-YesNo
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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 Stonebridge at Burlington

Discover the Stonebridge Way of Life at Stonebridge at Burlington, an exceptional assisted living and memory care community located near Boston, Massachusetts. Residents of Stonebridge get access to a variety of amenities and services designed to enhance their daily lives and provide peace of mind. From chef-prepared dining to programs and social events, residents can savor an active lifestyle while enjoying a maintenance-free home.

At Stonebridge, a dedicated personal care team is available throughout the day to assist residents with their individual needs such as bathing, dressing, medication management and housekeeping. Their Wellness Team is always ready to lend a helping hand. Personal care plans are thoughtfully developed for each resident, ensuring that they receive the assistance they need when they need it the most. Residents can choose from a variety of apartment options, ranging from smart studios to spacious two-bedroom suites. The community boasts amenities, including the Good Dog Cafe, an art studio with courtyard views, the Journey salon and spa, and a calendar filled with cultural programs and events. Three delicious chef-prepared meals are served daily, providing residents with a delightful dining experience. 

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Overview of Maplewood at Weston

Offering independent living, personal care, and memory care, Maplewood at Weston is an assisted living community in Weston, Massachusetts, with 93 beds. The community has been in operation for 12 years, featuring a variety of studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments. Transportation services, respite care, and housekeeping are also provided to improve residents’ living experience. Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants also provide care, along with 24-hour staffing.

Educational programs, cultural events, and wellness programs promote socialization and help residents maintain holistic wellness. A 24-hour emergency call system, a library, and landscaped grounds are also available on-site, ensuring residents can move around safely. Its surrounding area is also car-dependent, requiring residents and visiting families to utilize transportation to access amenities. Maplewood at Weston is also pet-friendly, allowing residents to bring small animal companions.

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Cornerstone at Canton

175 Revere St, Canton, MA 02021
Overview of Cornerstone at Canton

Ideally situated in the tranquil setting of Canton, MA, Cornerstone at Canton is an enticing senior living community that provides top-quality assisted living and memory care services. The community offers a safe and attractive setting where residents can embrace independence with dignity. Its EnrichedLIFE experiences, ConnectedLIFE, and Compass Memory Support Neighborhoods offer a comprehensive range of holistic treatment programs for residents with cognitive conditions over time.

The community also offers a truly unique approach to retirement where seniors can enjoy a truly refined living, along with top-of-the-line amenities and services. Residents can also receive personalized wellness and supportive services from its highly equipped and dedicated team, catering to their unique needs and interests. Here, seniors can truly thrive and be themselves every step of the way.

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Grace Morgan House

489 Prospect St #7511, Methuen, MA 01844
Overview of Grace Morgan House

Make the most of their best years at Grace Morgan House, a blissful community in Methuen, MA, offering assisted living. Residents receive the highest quality of care tailored to their unique needs with a kind and highly skilled team available around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry are also taken care of, providing residents with more time to do the things they love.

There is no dull moment with plenty of recreational activities and wellness opportunities that highlight residents’ interests and capabilities. Mealtimes also promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options served three times daily. Transportation services and health monitoring are provided for residents’ convenience. With its exceptional services and top-notch amenities, residents can keep their peace of mind and live a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Stafford Hill Assisted Living

Elegantly established in the charming neighborhood of Plymouth, MA, Stafford Hill Assisted Living is a warm and welcoming senior living community that specializes in independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents enjoy cozy and inviting residences that are carefully designed with their unique lifestyle and safety needs in mind. With a team of care experts available any time of the day to offer compassionate care and support, residents enjoy their peace of mind.

Residents are motivated to engage in a vibrant living experience with various activities and programs conducted by the community. A delectable dining experience is made available with the help of a talented culinary team that carefully prepares nutritious and appetizing meals. At Stafford Hill Assisted Living, residents are bound to live their golden years without worries and hassles.

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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 Brigham House

Brigham House is one of the trusted assisted senior living communities in Waltham that ensures that every aspect of residential wellness is stimulated to create the best version of themselves. They promote an engaging and enriching lifestyle for assisted living residents. The vibrant community offers a home-like atmosphere that can elevate the senior living experience.

The lifestyle at Brigham House is simple: residents are encouraged to be engaged and enriched with recreational activities, socialization, wellness plans, and ADLs provided.

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Overview of Brightview Concord River

Brightview Concord River undoubtedly provides the highest care for assisted living and memory care residents. Management makes it a point that seniors are given the freedom and choice given to each resident and ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion. The retirement community strives to satisfy the holistic wellness of its residents in a cozy, nurturing, and fun-filled environment.

Brightview Concord’s residential lifestyle encourages its seniors to live a fulfilling everyday life through the community’s extensive services. Some all-inclusive features include ALDs, medication management, specialized memory care programs, housekeeping, and laundry services tailored to their unique needs. Other amenities include a library, full baths, a cafe, a fitness center, and a multi-purpose room– to name a few of what the home offers.

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Overview of Traditions of Dedham

Traditions of Dedham is an assisted living community in Dedham, MA, that offers independent living, personal care, memory care, and respite services. With a large-scale capacity, this 95-bed community has studio, alcove, one-, and two-bedroom accommodations in a three-story setting. Assistance with activities of daily living, laundry services, and meals are also provided to enrich residents’ daily living. The community also coordinates care with off-site healthcare providers to meet residents’ needs.

Social events and wellness programs help residents maintain their holistic well-being and encourage active living. Spacious common areas are also available to ensure residents can move around. Its surrounding area is also relatively walkable, with a Walk Score of 57, allowing residents to reach some errands on foot. Operating since 2002, Traditions of Dedham has been providing comprehensive services for 24 years.

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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 241 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.