Page 16 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
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.
Bridges® by Epoch at Andover
AL
MC
Andover (West Andover)
63
Facility 63
MA AVG 81
Rank #124 / 176
No63
14
Facility 14
MA AVG 45
Rank #212 / 244
Suite
8
Facility 8
MA AVG 22
Rank #142 / 153
NoNo
The Delaney at The Vale
AL
IL
MC
Woburn
120
Facility 120
MA AVG 81
Rank #12 / 176
No36
17
Facility 17
MA AVG 45
Rank #204 / 244
Traditional (84), Special Care (36)-NoNo
The Residence at Bedford
AL
IL
MC
RC
Bedford
92
Facility 92
MA AVG 81
Rank #54 / 176
No26
34
Facility 34
MA AVG 45
Rank #143 / 244
Traditional (66), Special Care (26)-NoNo
The Lillie Mansion at Lutheran
AL
MC
NH
PC
RESC
RC
SNF
Worcester (Central Business District)
150
Facility 150
MA AVG 81
Rank #5 / 176
Yes-
88
Facility 88
MA AVG 45
Rank #18 / 244
--No-
Carleton-Willard Village
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Bedford
179
Facility 179
MA AVG 81
Rank #3 / 176
No-
6
Facility 6
MA AVG 45
Rank #237 / 244
1 Bed / 2 Bed Apartments-No-
Royal Megansett Nursing Home
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
North Falmouth
90
Facility 90
MA AVG 81
Rank #58 / 176
No-
37
Facility 37
MA AVG 45
Rank #135 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-No-
The Current South Shore
AL
IL
MC
RC
Weymouth (Brookfield Village)
74
Facility 74
MA AVG 81
Rank #101 / 176
Yes26
44
Facility 44
MA AVG 45
Rank #122 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-NoNo
Sunrise of Cohasset
AL
MC
Cohasset
62
Facility 62
MA AVG 81
Rank #125 / 176
Yes22
45
Facility 45
MA AVG 45
Rank #116 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Suite-NoNo
Whitney Place Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL
MC
Natick
-Yes-
65
Facility 65
MA AVG 45
Rank #62 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed / Companion
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #21 / 153
No-
The Jewish Healthcare Center
AL
HC
HOS
NH
SNF
Worcester (West Tatnuck)
141
Facility 141
MA AVG 81
Rank #7 / 176
No-
12
Facility 12
MA AVG 45
Rank #220 / 244
--No-

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Overview of Bridges® by Epoch at Andover

Set in Andover, MA, Bridges® by Epoch at Andover is a compassionate senior living community, offering assisted living and memory care services. The community guarantees each resident is provided with the care that matches their needs with the help of a dependable care team that curates care plans that align with residents’ individual needs. Care provision is also made easy with senior-friendly technology that helps the care team provide the very best care and support for those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory loss.

Residents also enjoy dementia-friendly life enrichment programs, including exercise, cultural and travel programs, trivia and games, spiritual videos and more for a fulfilling and stimulating lifestyle. The community also features chef-prepared dining with a healthy and delicious selection of meals that are carefully curated to accommodate the residents’ specific dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents are guaranteed to live their best lives despite their afflictions with all the support they need.

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Overview of The Delaney at the Vale

The Delaney at the Vale is an exciting new senior living community in Woburn, Massachusetts, offering high-end amenities, upscale concierge services, and a sophisticated contemporary style for a signature retirement experience. As part of a new development just west of I-93 at Montvale Avenue, the community allows residents to stay connected to their family, friends, and the community they know while enjoying carefree living and sophisticated style.

The Delaney at the Vale is managed by Life Care Services, a nationwide leader in senior living with more than 50 years of proven experience. In 2021, Life Care Services earned the J.D. Power award for Customer Satisfaction in Senior Living among independent living residents for the third consecutive year, with 95% of all residents recommending a Life Care Services managed community to a friend. The community offers a variety of living options, including maintenance-free independent living, premier assisted living, and memory care. Residents can enjoy experiences such as visiting nearby parks, the Tri-Community Greenway, upscale shopping and dining in neighboring communities, and the allure of Boston’s entertainment, cultural, dining, and sports attractions. The Delaney at the Vale features multiple thoughtfully designed floor plans to fit residents’ personal lifestyles.

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Overview of The Residence at Bedford

Nestled in the heart of Bedford, MA, the Resident at Bedford is an esteemed senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Spacious and cozy accommodations with several floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom are available for its residents. With a highly skilled and dedicated team, residents can receive round-the-clock assistance and support through its modern emergency call and safety systems. In terms of memory care, the community provides its thoughtfully designed Reflections Memory Care Program catering to the needs of those with cognitive conditions.

With its top-tier amenities and services, residents can enjoy the following: gourmet meals daily, housekeeping services, laundry and linen services, maintenance and handyman, and complimentary transportation. Meet new companions in the bistro and entertainment spaces. Boost health and wellness by exercising at the fitness space. Engage in both on-site social activities and lifestyle technology to enhance learning and development. With the Resident at Bedford, seniors can enjoy a wonderful retirement.

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Overview of The Lillie Mansion at Lutheran

The Lillie Mansion at Lutheran is a nursing home offering assisted living, memory care, palliative care, residential care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Worcester, MA. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management, and residential care provides daily support within a residential setting. Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, because moving between services can allow the resident to remain in the community.

The community has 150 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4h 23m per resident/day, representing the total daily hands-on nursing time assigned per resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted; Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, while Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay and private pay uses personal or family funds.

A Walk Score of 88 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still reach shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently. Pets are allowed, so residents may be able to keep a pet with them. Rehabilitation services, a Center for Short-term Rehabilitation, and outpatient rehab address both recovery periods and therapy that does not require an overnight stay, while the Hispanic and Latino Welcome Program and Veteran Welcome Program provide named programs for those groups. Ascentria Care Alliance owns the community.

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Overview of Carleton-Willard Village

Experience the finest things in retirement living with Carleton-Willard Village, a non-profit community in Bedford, MA, dedicated to offering skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, and assisted living. Residents enjoy utmost comfort and safety in their well-appointed accommodations with easy access to cozy common areas and amenities like their hair salon, auditorium, and the Victoria Café. Dedicated to helping residents live their best lives without worries, the community provides them with comprehensive care services, including daily living assistance, therapy services, and more.

Those living with memory conditions will thrive in a safe and secure environment with access to a multi-level activity program designed to give them enriching experiences that nurture their overall well-being. Dining is a cozy and satisfying experience in the community with its flexible dining options and well-prepared meals that suit residents’ individual dietary needs and preferences.

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Overview of Royal Megansett Nursing Home

Based in North Falmouth, MA, Royal Megansett Nursing Home is a renowned senior living community that offers exceptional skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Boasting 28 excellently designed private rooms, the community warrants for a truly personalized care and focused attention to its residents. Residents enjoy relaxing views and compassionate assistance from a team of highly-skilled care professionals available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.

With a strong dedication to nurturing its residents’ well-being, Royal Megansett Nursing Home also provides a wide array of life-enriching activities designed based on residents’ interests and current capabilities. Residents’ nutrition is monitored and considered when preparing their meals, ensuring they always eat balanced and delicious meals. Here, residents are treated like royalties within an enriching environment that encourages them to lead a vibrant retirement life.

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Overview of The Current South Shore

Live the retirement of your dreams at The Current South Shore, an idyllic retreat nestled near the Bamboo Grove of Great Pond Nature Preserve in Weymouth, MA, offering independent living. Here, residents enjoy the utmost comfort, especially with luxurious and specially designed accommodations. Maintenance services are also provided, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Exciting events and engaging programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delightful restaurants are also easily accessible, providing plenty of dining options that cater to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Residents can enjoy their golden years without hassles amidst the community’s warm and friendly setting.

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Overview of Sunrise of Cohasset

Sunrise of Cohasset is a senior living community located less than a mile from the South Shore coastline in Cohasset, Massachusetts. The community provides a personalized, hassle-free lifestyle where residents can pursue hobbies, enjoy passions, and connect with friends, with room rates starting at $4,773 per month. Sunrise of Cohasset is committed to providing personal and customized care that evolves as residents’ needs and preferences change. The community offers a broad range of services, ensuring that residents can stay in a familiar environment as they transition through life’s stages. Sunrise of Cohasset’s activities program takes advantage of its prime location, with many off-site trips incorporating outdoor activities and outings to surrounding communities.

The community offers assisted living, memory care, short-term stays, and hospice care coordination, along with a full range of on-site primary care physicians, podiatrists, psychiatrists, dentists, and pharmacies. Residents can request new meal options at monthly resident council meetings, which become the chef’s special. Sunrise of Cohasset is noted for customer satisfaction and has been recognized with a Bronze National Quality Award by AHCA/NCAL. The community is situated on King Street with easy access to the commuter rail and routes 139 and 228, offering the charm of a small New England town with city perks, such as The Derby Street Shoppes for shopping, dining, and movies, as well as easy access to live theater, concerts, seaside lunches, and boat tours from the Hingham Shipyard. Medical support is provided by South Shore Hospital and Jordan Hospital.

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Overview of Whitney Place Assisted Living and Memory Care

Situated in the welcoming community of Natic, MA, the Whitney Place Assisted Living and Memory Care is a trusted senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services. A wide range of cozy and beautifully appointed accommodations including studio, one-bedroom, and companion suite are available for its residents. Having a trained and dedicated team, this community is committed to delivering a balance between freedom and senior care.

Experience its exceptional amenities and services including delightful and brain healthy chef-prepared meals, salon services, scheduled transportation services, and integenerational programming with adjacent child care center. Venture personalized wellness programs that fit to your endurance. Visit its museum and theater and participate in various excursions for continuing life enrichment. At Whitney Place Assisted Living and Memory Care, seniors are assured of a classic retirement.

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Overview of The Jewish Healthcare Center

The Jewish Healthcare Center is at 629 Salisbury St in Worcester, Massachusetts; it’s a car-dependent neighborhood with a Walk Score of 12. The building holds 141 beds, and the profile lists nursing home, assisted living, home care, hospice care, and nursing care as part of what the facility offers. That is an unusually wide range of designations for a single address, which is worth verifying if the specific service type matters for a particular family’s situation.

The numbers that tell you the most about daily life here are the staffing and the length-of-stay figures. Total nursing care runs 4 hours and 28 minutes per resident per day, with registered nurses delivering about 26 minutes of that and nurse aides accounting for 2 hours and 39 minutes. The average stay is 72 days, just over two months. That is a short-stay profile, consistent with a facility organized around post-acute recovery and rehabilitation rather than long-term placement.

Occupancy sits at 91.8% in a 141-bed building, which means availability tends to be limited. Families planning a placement here should factor that into timing. Payment pathways include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, which lines up with the short-stay model where Medicare is often the primary payer on admission.

For adults stepping down from a hospital stay and needing structured nursing and rehabilitation support in Worcester, The Jewish Healthcare Center is a high-occupancy, multi-service facility built around that kind of transition.

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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 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