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The information below is reported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health.
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| Benchmark Senior Living at Putnam Farm |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Danvers (Ferncroft) | 80
Facility
80
MA AVG
93
Rank
#157 / 280 | Yes | 20 |
35
Facility
35
MA AVG
53
Rank
#335 / 499 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
24
Rank
#37 / 180 | F | Yes | No |
| Brightview Danvers |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Danvers (Danversport) | 79
Facility
79
MA AVG
93
Rank
#167 / 280 | Yes | 24 |
48
Facility
48
MA AVG
53
Rank
#269 / 499 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 18
Facility
18
MA AVG
24
Rank
#130 / 180 | A | No | No |
| The Falls at Cordingly Dam |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Newton (Newton Lower Falls) | 90
Facility
90
MA AVG
93
Rank
#125 / 280 | Yes | 27 |
54
Facility
54
MA AVG
53
Rank
#238 / 499 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
24
Rank
#37 / 180 | F | No | Yes |
| Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Woburn (Walnut Hill) | 87
Facility
87
MA AVG
93
Rank
#137 / 280 | Yes | 20 |
67
Facility
67
MA AVG
53
Rank
#185 / 499 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 28
Facility
28
MA AVG
24
Rank
#56 / 180 | F | No | No |
| Cornerstone at Canton |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Canton | 87
Facility
87
MA AVG
93
Rank
#137 / 280 | Yes | 22 |
64
Facility
64
MA AVG
53
Rank
#198 / 499 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | 12
Facility
12
MA AVG
24
Rank
#142 / 180 | A+ | No | No |
| Brookdale Cape Cod |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Hyannis | 80
Facility
80
MA AVG
93
Rank
#157 / 280 | No | 20 |
32
Facility
32
MA AVG
53
Rank
#351 / 499 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 48
Facility
48
MA AVG
24
Rank
#1 / 180 | A+ | Yes | No |
| Heights Crossing Assisted Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Brockton | 100
Facility
100
MA AVG
93
Rank
#93 / 280 | Yes | 21 |
67
Facility
67
MA AVG
53
Rank
#185 / 499 | Studio / 1 Bed / Companion Suite | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
24
Rank
#37 / 180 | A | Yes | No |
| Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Norwood | 90
Facility
90
MA AVG
93
Rank
#125 / 280 | Yes | 21 |
30
Facility
30
MA AVG
53
Rank
#360 / 499 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 28
Facility
28
MA AVG
24
Rank
#56 / 180 | F | No | No |
| Evans Park at Newton Corner |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Newton (Newton Corner) | 112
Facility
112
MA AVG
93
Rank
#74 / 280 | Yes | 17 |
82
Facility
82
MA AVG
53
Rank
#108 / 499 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 30
Facility
30
MA AVG
24
Rank
#27 / 180 | F | No | No |
| The Village at Willow Crossings |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Mansfield (Mansfield Center) | 104
Facility
104
MA AVG
93
Rank
#88 / 280 | Yes | 18 |
21
Facility
21
MA AVG
53
Rank
#412 / 499 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 28
Facility
28
MA AVG
24
Rank
#56 / 180 | F | No | No |
| Brookdale Cushing Park |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Framingham (Emeritus At Farm Pond) | 100
Facility
100
MA AVG
93
Rank
#93 / 280 | Yes | 22 |
23
Facility
23
MA AVG
53
Rank
#395 / 499 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 48
Facility
48
MA AVG
24
Rank
#1 / 180 | A+ | No | No |
| Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Leominster | 62
Facility
62
MA AVG
93
Rank
#205 / 280 | Yes | 17 |
35
Facility
35
MA AVG
53
Rank
#335 / 499 | Studio | 28
Facility
28
MA AVG
24
Rank
#56 / 180 | F | Yes | No |
| Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Shrewsbury | 62
Facility
62
MA AVG
93
Rank
#205 / 280 | Yes | 17 |
11
Facility
11
MA AVG
53
Rank
#467 / 499 | Studio / 1 Bed | 28
Facility
28
MA AVG
24
Rank
#56 / 180 | F | Yes | No |
| All American Assisted Living at Wrentham |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Wrentham | 58
Facility
58
MA AVG
93
Rank
#217 / 280 | No | 13 |
18
Facility
18
MA AVG
53
Rank
#429 / 499 | Traditional (45), Special Care (13) | 9
Facility
9
MA AVG
24
Rank
#165 / 180 | A+ | No | No |
| The Branches of Marlboro |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Marlborough (Bolton Street) | 58
Facility
58
MA AVG
93
Rank
#217 / 280 | No | 14 |
24
Facility
24
MA AVG
53
Rank
#386 / 499 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | 28
Facility
28
MA AVG
24
Rank
#56 / 180 | F | No | No |
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Regalcare at Lowell strongly promotes independence that allows a reinvention of oneself in a person-centered community– especially as a community that strives for hope and renewal. The nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional care delivered by its patient-friendly staff to offer the best care possible for its residents. RegalCare is one of the only few that follow a philosophy of putting its residents first for a thriving and fulfilling life during their recovery period.
The upscale nursing homes provide state-of-the-art features that cater to short-term or long-term residents; they are also guaranteed to feel comfortable and know that they belong in a home that offers 24-hour nursing care with inpatient and outpatient care in a resort-like community with the utmost hospitality.
Overview of Cohen Florence Levine Estates
Quietly nestled in Chelsea, MA, Cohen Florence Levine Estates is a trusted community, offering an ideal environment for assisted living and memory care. Their dedicated care team is available on-site 24/7 to support residents with their daily living activities, emergencies, and other care needs for a comfortable living experience. Relax in cozy and spacious accommodations with quick access to main services and amenities, such as a library, full-service salon, and cozy common areas.
Those living with the challenges of memory loss are guaranteed a safe and secure living environment with daily life enrichment programs tailored to their abilities and interests. They also prioritize mealtimes by ensuring residents are served fresh, balanced meals tailored to their individual dietary needs and preferences. Here, they help residents achieve a high quality of life amidst a comfortable and supportive environment, brimming with engaging experiences.
Overview of Atria Maplewood Place
Enjoy the best of your golden years at Atria Maplewood Place, a blissful retreat in Malden, MA, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Featuring purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. A kind and highly trained team also provides exceptional care tailored to their unique needs around the clock.
Dedicated to enhancing residents’ cognition and living experiences, a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. The community is a good option for those seeking a variety of care in retirement, especially with its comprehensive options and state-of-the-art amenities.
Overview of Brightview Canton
Have a magnificent retirement with Brightview Canton, located in the vibrant community of Canton, MA, offering a comprehensive range of services including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and enhanced care. The community features resort-style amenities and dining, ensuring an active and luxurious lifestyle. As an award-winning community, ranking 1st in FORTUNE Magazine for four consecutive years already, residents can receive the top-notch customized care and support they deserve.
Experience its above-and-beyond amenities and services including gourmet dining prepared by a talented culinary team, a full-service salon, and on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Engage in a diverse set of life enrichment programs focusing on engagement, recreation, and wellness. With Brightview Canton, seniors are assured of enjoyable, fulfilling, and worry-free senior living.
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.
Overview of New Pond Village
Situated in the beautiful neighborhood of Walpole, MA, the New Pond Village is a trusted senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. This community provides a relaxed and maintenance free living for all its residents. Spacious and cozy accommodations tailored to the needs of its residents are available. With a dedicated and trained team, residents can avail varying levels of care and support through its Lifecare contract. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions are supported by certified dementia practitioners.
Experience its top-notch amenities and services including housekeeping and laundry services and on-site salon and barbershop. Indulge in gourmet dining experience prepared a talented culinary team. Participate in a full calendar of activities to further enhance wellness and social engagements. With the New Pond Village, seniors are assured of a wonderful retirement experience.
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.
Overview of Atria Fairhaven
Experience comfort and security like no other in the extraordinary senior living community of Atria Fairhaven at Alden Road, Fairhaven, MA. Offering a spectrum of living options including assisted living, independent living, and memory care, the community provides high-quality care and assistance 24/7. With warm and meticulously-designed floor plans including studio deluxe, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, together with memory care neighborhood’s studio and shared suite, residents enjoy a bright and friendly environment.
Atria Fairhaven focuses on the uniqueness and freedom of seniors, providing them with care and assistance that perfectly matches their unique needs. Moreover, the community offers an Engage Life program and a Life Guidance program to ensure that residents live a fulfilled life with joy and inspiration. Catering to the seniors’ dietary needs and preferences, the community offers various meal options including vegetarian options alongside three chef-prepared meals every day. The community provides wonderful amenities including a library, a fitness center, a salon, an on-site physician, a game room, an outdoor grill, a courtyard, a peaceful sunlit patio, and walking paths for the seniors’ enjoyment and wellness.
Lowell General Hospital Palliative Care
Situated in Lowell, Massachusetts, Lowell General Hospital Palliative Care is dedicated to providing vital supportive care services to individuals confronted with life-threatening illnesses and complex medical situations. The hospital’s palliative care department specializes in delivering compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of patients.
Lowell General Hospital Palliative Care focuses on enhancing the quality of life and promoting holistic well-being, ensuring that patients and their loved ones receive the comprehensive support they need during challenging times. Beyond the physical aspects, they also address patients’ and their families’ emotional, practical, and spiritual concerns.
Overview of Bertram House of Swampscott
Bertram House of Swampscott is a premier senior living community located in Swampscott, Massachusetts, just one block from the beach. The community offers a maintenance-free lifestyle, allowing residents to enjoy friends, hobbies, seasonal cuisine, and the local area as they please. Bertram House of Swampscott is considered the gold standard in senior living, with a reputation on the North Shore that’s second to none. The community is housed in a beautiful historic building, previously the New Ocean House Hotel, and offers a gracious living experience with services tailored to meet the individual needs and preferences of each resident.
Bertram House of Swampscott provides a range of living options, including assisted living, memory care, short-term stays, and hospice coordination. The community offers a specialized area dedicated to residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory loss. Residents can enjoy a variety of daily activities, such as physical fitness, creative pursuits, social events, learning opportunities, and spiritual programs. The community also offers scheduled group trips and resident-sponsored clubs catering to various interests. Bertram House of Swampscott serves up to three delicious, well-balanced meals daily, featuring a variety of menu choices with snacks available throughout the day. The community is located just 14 miles from downtown Boston, close to the historic New England towns of Marblehead and Salem, and near Salem Hospital and North Shore Medical Center.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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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
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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
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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 18 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.
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