Page 18 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. 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.
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.
Orchard Cove
AL
CCRC
HC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Canton
45
Facility 45
MA AVG 81
Rank #155 / 176
Yes
34
Facility 34
MA AVG 45
Rank #143 / 244
1 Bed / 2 Bed--No
East Longmeadow Memory Care Assisted Living
AL
MC
NH
SNF
East Longmeadow
20
Facility 20
MA AVG 81
Rank #175 / 176
No
20
Facility 20
MA AVG 45
Rank #192 / 244
Special Care (20)--No
Broadview
AL
MC
RC
Winchendon
49
Facility 49
MA AVG 81
Rank #149 / 176
No
66
Facility 66
MA AVG 45
Rank #61 / 244
---No
The Cordwainer
AL
MC
RC
Norwell
54
Facility 54
MA AVG 81
Rank #144 / 176
No
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 45
Rank #155 / 244
--ANo
Benchmark Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Shrewsbury
-Yes
11
Facility 11
MA AVG 45
Rank #226 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 22
Rank #54 / 153
-No
EPOCH Senior Living – Waltham
AL
IL
MC
Waltham (Angleside)
-No
36
Facility 36
MA AVG 45
Rank #137 / 244
-
19
Facility 19
MA AVG 22
Rank #101 / 153
A+No
Davenport Memorial Home
AL
Malden (Malden Gaming District)
-No
97
Facility 97
MA AVG 45
Rank #3 / 244
Single / Double Rooms--No
Christopher Heights of Belchertown
AL
Belchertown
83
Facility 83
MA AVG 81
Rank #82 / 176
No
45
Facility 45
MA AVG 45
Rank #116 / 244
---No
Monastery Heights Senior Living and Memory Care
AL
MC
RC
Springfield
105
Facility 105
MA AVG 81
Rank #29 / 176
No
24
Facility 24
MA AVG 45
Rank #173 / 244
---No
Artisan at Hudson
AL
IL
MC
RC
Hudson
88
Facility 88
MA AVG 81
Rank #66 / 176
No
34
Facility 34
MA AVG 45
Rank #143 / 244
---No

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Overview of Epoch Senior Living – Waltham

Offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care, EPOCH Senior Living – Waltham is a senior living community in the Angleside neighborhood of Waltham, Massachusetts. The multiple levels of care in one community allow residents to transition between services as their needs change without moving to a different location. The community has been serving the Waltham area for 19 years. It is located on Sawyer Road, about 2 miles from the city center.

The area has a Walk Score of 36 out of 100. A handful of nearby destinations may be reached on foot, but most errands and outings require a car. This setting may be better suited to residents and families who are comfortable driving or arranging transportation instead of walking. Sidney Insoft serves as President. Families touring the community should ask about daily leadership and staffing before making a decision.

Residents have access to a family gathering room, several recreation rooms, a dining room, and a fitness center. These shared spaces provide opportunities to socialize, stay active, and participate in group activities without leaving the building. Families looking for a continuum of care may find EPOCH Senior Living – Waltham a practical option because it offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in one community.

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Overview of Benchmark Senior Living

Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings is a comprehensive senior living community in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, a brief drive from Worcester. It operates a full care continuum: nursing home services, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care options under one roof. Operating for 27 years, the home brings experience in senior care to Worcester.

With modern aesthetics throughout, the campus features a visually striking open-concept design. Residents enjoy beautifully landscaped gardens and outdoor patios that provide peaceful, calming spaces for relaxation and reflection. The car-dependent setting has a Walk Score of 11, so most errands and outings require transportation, though the community supplies transportation services for residents’ convenience. Dining is a daily life highlight. The kitchen prepares seasonal menus from scratch, and the facility offers diverse dining options tailored to individual dietary needs, ensuring residents can eat meals according to their preferences and requirements. The pet-friendly community lets residents keep their companions close. Meanwhile, the roster of amenities and services is substantial. Residents can access a resident art gallery and an on-site hair salon. The facility handles housekeeping and laundry services, so occupants don’t need to manage such tasks. An active calendar of local events gives residents opportunities to engage with their community. Grounds keeping is maintained by the community, creating a well-kept, pleasant environment. Leadership here includes Sandy Leach. The community offers studio and one-bedroom floor plans to suit different needs and preferences.

For families exploring choices, touring the facility lets you see the open-concept spaces, tour a sample floor plan, learn about the full range of services, and discuss care options, pricing, and availability.

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Overview of East Longmeadow Memory Care Assisted Living

East Longmeadow Memory Care Assisted Living residence unfolds as a beautifully renovated haven in Massachusetts, devoted to providing unwavering care day after day. With its intimate setting of 20 specialized memory care units, this community stands as a testament to the art of holistic memory care, embracing residents within an engaging and inclusive environment. Skilled nursing and rehabilitation services stand poised to provide short-term care and support, while specialist memory care ensures personalized attention that honors each resident’s unique journey. Convenient local transportation stands ready to whisk residents away to appointments, ensuring seamless access to essential services.
The home boasts a vibrant tapestry of enriching activities, ranging from the creative allure of arts and crafts to invigorating exercise classes, captivating movies, therapeutic encounters, and intergenerational connections that foster profound bonds. As residents gather around the dining table, it is not just sustenance they savor, but a harmonious blend of nutrition and culinary delight, tailored to their individual preferences. With their steadfast commitment to fostering a genuine sense of belonging, this not-for-profit community offers a transparent experience, accompanied by a one-time assessment fee that underscores their unwavering dedication to the well-being and happiness of every resident.

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Overview of Orchard Cove

Orchard Cove, conveniently situated in Canton, MA, is an award-winning senior living community that offers excellent independent living and assisted living services. The community features spacious and convenient accommodations, with thoughtfully designed floor plans, ensuring ease and peace of mind. The well-trained and dedicated team is committed to delivering round-the-clock care and support with compassion and respect.

The community offers a fulfilling lifestyle, where comfort and convenience blend seamlessly with its above-and-beyond amenities and services. Indulge in a variety of delectable and healthy meals prepared by a talented culinary team, catering to individual’s dietary needs. Here, residents can pursue their passions, forge relationships, and enjoy new adventures with a wide array of enriching activities and programs carefully crafted and coordinated by a professional team. At Orchard Cove, life is celebrated with joy, comfort, and excellence.

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The Cordwainer

555 Cordwainer Drive, Norwell, Ma 02061, Norwell, MA 02061
Overview of The Cordwainer

The Cordwainer is a 54-bed memory care and assisted living community located on Cordwainer Drive in Norwell, Massachusetts. Family-owned and custom-built specifically for dementia care, this Plymouth County facility provides a structured environment that integrates specialized cognitive therapy, short-term respite stays, and personalized daily routines across Boston’s South Shore region.

The campus organizes its residential framework around tailored, dementia-informed programming, utilizing distinct environmental and lifestyle concepts to support changing cognitive needs. The surrounding residential neighborhood is car-dependent, carrying a walkability score of 30 out of 100, which requires vehicles for standard external travel. Local business records indicate notable regional recognition, including South Shore Magazine’s Business of the Year and Star of Excellence honors.

Prospective representatives assessing specialized memory care placements can contact the Norwell administrative office to check active room availability and baseline entry requirements.

Contact The Cordwainer

Monastery Heights Senior Living and Memory Care

110 Monastery Ave, Springfield, Ma 01089, Springfield, MA 01089
Overview of Monastery Heights Senior Living and Memory Care

Monastery Heights Senior Living and Memory Care is a 105-bed assisted living and memory care community located at 110 Monastery Avenue in Springfield, Massachusetts. Serving older adults in Hampden County, the facility provides assisted living, memory care, and respite or short-term stay options.

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Department of Public Health oversee the regulation of this facility. No specific inspection history or penalty data is reported in the current source records. The community maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero. Families should request recent survey results directly from the facility to ensure a complete regulatory overview.

The community provides 24-hour staffing and on-site rehabilitation services. Daily meals are served in a communal dining room and are included in the cost of care. Religious services are also held on-site. Specific details regarding staffing ratios, a full list of amenities, and monthly pricing are not reported in the available source data, so families should request these details during a tour.

This facility suits families seeking assisted living or memory care with access to on-site religious programming. Families evaluating Monastery Heights should confirm Medicaid acceptance, current occupancy, and the full regulatory history directly with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs before making a placement decision.

Contact Monastery Heights Senior Living and Memory Care

Christopher Heights of Belchertown

99 Front St, Belchertown, Ma 01007, Belchertown, MA 01007
Overview of Christopher Heights of Belchertown

Christopher Heights of Belchertown is an assisted living community in Belchertown, Massachusetts, with 83 beds. Assisted living here includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication management while a resident keeps a private apartment, which may suit someone who needs regular support without moving into a skilled nursing setting.

Residents can dine together, spend time outdoors, care for plants, and join physical activities through the on-site salon, outdoor seating and walking areas, gardening spaces, balance programs, and group exercise. Group transportation and events support organized outings and activities, while the Walk Score of 45 reflects a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride.

Contact Christopher Heights of Belchertown

Broadview

547 Central St, Winchendon, Ma 01475, Winchendon, MA 01475
Overview of Broadview

Broadview provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Winchendon, MA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while supporting a resident’s independence. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care provides a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Broadview has 49 beds, making it a smaller community for someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Home cooked meals give residents a prepared dining option within the community, while rehabilitation services are available for residents who need that support. A Walk Score of 66 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select nearby destinations independently. Tom and Jamie Connor, RN, own Broadview.

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Artisan at Hudson

253 Washington Street, Hudson, Ma 01749, Hudson, MA 01749
Overview of Artisan at Hudson

Artisan at Hudson offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Hudson, Massachusetts. Independent living provides a private residence with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 88 beds. Its range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move between care settings without leaving the community. Parkinson’s Care is also available as a specific program.

A Walk Score of 34 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Scheduled transportation is available for errands, shopping, medical appointments, and outings around Hudson. Residents can join yoga, gardening, arts and crafts, live music, lifelong learning classes, movie nights, and cultural events, with multiple dining venues, a fitness center, and on site entertainment also available.

Contact Artisan at Hudson

Overview of Davenport Memorial Home

Davenport Memorial Home is an assisted living community in Malden, MA, in the Malden Gaming District. It opened in 1946. Assisted living here includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident lives in a single or double room. A double room can suit two people moving in together.

The area has a Walk Score of 97 out of 100, placing it in the walker’s paradise band, where daily errands do not require a car. Someone who no longer drives can still reach everyday destinations on foot, so Davenport Memorial Home may be a good fit for someone who needs daily support while retaining access to nearby errands. Dining includes family style meals prepared by an in house chef, with a choice of entrees at every meal. Residents can use the pool, salon and spa on site, while landscaped grounds and gardens provide outdoor spaces for time outside. Games, crafts, socials, entertainment and outings offer ways to pursue interests and hobbies, with transportation available for activities beyond the home. Religious services are available in the chapel, allowing residents to participate on site.

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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