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Best Assisted Living in Massachusetts

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Dec 2025
Over 260 homes analyzed

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Massachusetts Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Massachusetts is a state rich in history and culture, with a diverse population and stunning natural beauty. The state offers a wide range of senior living communities that cater to the unique needs of seniors, providing top-notch healthcare facilities, cultural attractions, and recreational activities. With its charming towns, bustling cities, and picturesque landscapes, Massachusetts is an ideal place for seniors to enjoy their golden years. The state also offers easy access to major metropolitan areas, making it a convenient location for families to visit their loved ones.

Compare Assisted Living around Massachusetts

The Residence at Orchard Grove
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Shrewsbury
80
Yes
-
24
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Benchmark Senior Living at Putnam Farm
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

RC

Respite Care

Danvers
80
Yes
F
35
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brightview Danvers
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Danvers
79
Yes
A
48
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Newton
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Newton (Newton Corner)
85
Yes
-
85
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Forestdale Park Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Malden
77
Yes
-
37
Studio / 1 Bed
Autumn Glen at Dartmouth
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Dartmouth (Smith Mills)
85
No
-
21
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Residence at Melrose Station
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

RC

Respite Care

Melrose
90
Yes
-
93
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Woburn
87
Yes
F
67
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Cottages of Dartmouth Village
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Dartmouth
88
No
-
22
Studio / 1 Bed
The Falls at Cordingly Dam
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Newton
90
Yes
F
54
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Keystone Place at Buzzards Bay
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Buzzards Bay (Buzzards Bay)
75
Yes
-
60
1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Residence at Valley Farm
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Ashland
80
No
-
58
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Cornerstone at Canton
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Canton
87
Yes
A+
64
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Brightview Arlington
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Arlington
90
No
-
67
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brightview North Andover
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

North Andover
76
No
-
4
1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Windrose at Woburn is an exceptional assisted living and memory care community located in Woburn, MA. It is committed to providing exceptional care for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other related forms of memory loss. The community offers a serene and secure environment, ensuring peace of mind for both residents and their families.
Overview of Windrose at Woburn
Windrose at Woburn is an exceptional assisted living and memory care community located in Woburn, MA. It is committed to providing exceptional care for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other related forms of memory loss. The community offers a serene and secure environment, ensuring peace of mind for both residents and their families.
The Woodlands Inn at Edgewood is an assisted living and memory support community located in North Andover, Massachusetts. It provides personalized assistance in a small-home model designed to foster independence and social interaction. Residents enjoy beautiful woodland views and have priority access to higher levels of care on campus.
Overview of The Woodlands Inn at Edgewood
The Woodlands Inn at Edgewood is an assisted living and memory support community located in North Andover, Massachusetts. It provides personalized assistance in a small-home model designed to foster independence and social interaction. Residents enjoy beautiful woodland views and have priority access to higher levels of care on campus.
The Cordwainer is a family-owned memory care assisted living community in Norwell, MA. It is purpose-built for dementia care on Boston's South Shore, providing a supportive environment for residents. The community focuses on personalized care and innovative cognitive therapy programs.
Overview of The Cordwainer
The Cordwainer is a family-owned memory care assisted living community in Norwell, MA. It is purpose-built for dementia care on Boston's South Shore, providing a supportive environment for residents. The community focuses on personalized care and innovative cognitive therapy programs.
Southgate at Shrewsbury is a retirement community located in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. It offers a sophisticated, active senior living experience with a focus on community, care, and culture. The facility provides independent living and assisted living options, ensuring a fulfilling lifestyle for seniors.
Overview of Southgate at Shrewsbury – Hampton Suites
Southgate at Shrewsbury is a retirement community located in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. It offers a sophisticated, active senior living experience with a focus on community, care, and culture. The facility provides independent living and assisted living options, ensuring a fulfilling lifestyle for seniors.
Seasons of Danvers is a senior living community located in Danvers, MA. It specializes in memory care for individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The community offers a secure environment with private apartments and various social programs.
Overview of Seasons of Danvers
Seasons of Danvers is a senior living community located in Danvers, MA. It specializes in memory care for individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The community offers a secure environment with private apartments and various social programs.
New Horizons at Marlborough is a not-for-profit independent living and assisted living community. It offers a variety of services including memory care and personal care support. The community is located on a scenic campus with numerous amenities and activities for residents.
Overview of New Horizons at Marlborough
New Horizons at Marlborough is a not-for-profit independent living and assisted living community. It offers a variety of services including memory care and personal care support. The community is located on a scenic campus with numerous amenities and activities for residents.
Rivercourt Residences is a senior living community located in Groton, Massachusetts. It offers a range of services including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The facility provides a warm and friendly environment with access to various amenities and social activities.
Overview of Rivercourt Residences
Rivercourt Residences is a senior living community located in Groton, Massachusetts. It offers a range of services including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The facility provides a warm and friendly environment with access to various amenities and social activities.
Monastery Heights Senior Living and Memory Care is located in West Springfield, Massachusetts. It offers personalized care for seniors, including assisted living, memory care, and respite services. The community is dedicated to providing a warm and supportive environment for residents.
Overview of Monastery Heights Senior Living and Memory Care
Monastery Heights Senior Living and Memory Care is located in West Springfield, Massachusetts. It offers personalized care for seniors, including assisted living, memory care, and respite services. The community is dedicated to providing a warm and supportive environment for residents.
Linda Manor Assisted Living is a senior living campus located in Leeds, Massachusetts, near Northampton. It offers a range of services including assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The facility provides an all-inclusive memory care program designed to support residents with personalized care and attention.
Overview of Linda Manor Assisted Living
Linda Manor Assisted Living is a senior living campus located in Leeds, Massachusetts, near Northampton. It offers a range of services including assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The facility provides an all-inclusive memory care program designed to support residents with personalized care and attention.
Gabriel House of Fall River is an assisted living facility in the heart of Fall River, Massachusetts. It offers affordable assisted living services, including meals, personal care, and medication management. Residents can enjoy a homelike atmosphere with access to community areas and planned social activities.
Overview of Gabriel House of Fall River
Gabriel House of Fall River is an assisted living facility in the heart of Fall River, Massachusetts. It offers affordable assisted living services, including meals, personal care, and medication management. Residents can enjoy a homelike atmosphere with access to community areas and planned social activities.

Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How We Score & Rank Senior Living Communities

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence. Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest portion of every community’s score comes from resident feedback and online reputation (40%), which reflects real experiences shared by families and caregivers.

An additional 45% of the score comes from a combination of transparency and operational quality signals, including:

  • Photos, videos, and virtual tours (visual transparency)
  • Website quality and digital trust indicators
  • Occupancy levels and number of units (community scale & stability)

These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.

Balancing Additional Factors

The final 15% of the score comes from supportive context data, including: walkability and local accessibility, estimated property value, and pricing information.

These elements provide helpful context but carry less weight because our rankings prioritize real-world satisfaction and care consistency first.

The result is a fair, clear, and data-driven ranking system for families researching senior living options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
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