Explore Open Rooms
1 Contact details
2 What type of senior care service are you looking for?
3 What budget do you have in mind for senior care?
4 How soon do you need to find care?
5 Additional details

Thank you for your interest!

Our team will be in touch shortly to help with next steps.

Other Senior care options:

Best Assisted Living in Massachusetts

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Dec 2025
We analyzed 455 homes in Massachusetts

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

Explore home photos

Video Tour: Top-rated Assisted Living facilities in Massachusetts.

Watch this Video to see Massachusetts's Top-rated Senior Communities
Other Senior care options:

Compare Assisted Living around Massachusetts

Click column headers to sort
The Residence at Orchard Grove
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.

Shrewsbury
80
Yes
20
24
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
-
No
No
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
80
Yes
20
35
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
F
Yes
No
Brightview Danvers
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.

Danvers
79
Yes
24
48
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
A
No
No
Sunrise of Newton
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)
85
Yes
43
85
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
No
No
Forestdale Park Senior 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.

Malden
77
Yes
18
37
Studio / 1 Bed
8
-
No
No
Autumn Glen at Dartmouth
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.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Dartmouth (Smith Mills)
85
No
37
21
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
-
No
No
The Residence at Melrose Station
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.

Melrose
90
Yes
25
93
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
-
No
No
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
87
Yes
20
67
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
28
F
No
No
The Cottages of Dartmouth Village
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.

Dartmouth
88
No
43
22
Studio / 1 Bed
27
-
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
90
Yes
27
54
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
F
No
Yes
Keystone Place at Buzzards Bay
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.

Buzzards Bay (Buzzards Bay)
75
Yes
20
60
1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
-
No
No
The Residence at Valley 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.

Ashland
80
No
20
58
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
-
No
No
Cornerstone at Canton
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.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Canton
87
Yes
22
64
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
12
A+
No
No
Brightview Arlington
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.

Arlington
90
No
30
67
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
-
No
No
Brightview North Andover
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.

North Andover
76
No
27
4
1 Bed / 2 Bed
13
-
No
No
Rows per page:
View all Nearby Homes

Windrose at Woburn

857 Main Street, Woburn, MA 01801, Woburn, MA 01801
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.

Contact Windrose at Woburn

The Woodlands Inn at Edgewood

575 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA 01845, North Andover, MA 01845

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.

Contact The Woodlands Inn at Edgewood

The Cordwainer

555 Cordwainer Drive, Norwell, MA 02061, Norwell, MA 02061
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.

Contact The Cordwainer

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.

Contact Southgate at Shrewsbury – Hampton Suites

Seasons of Danvers

44 Summer St, Danvers, MA 01844, Danvers, MA 01844
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.
Phone: Telephone:

Contact Seasons of Danvers

New Horizons at Marlborough

400 Hemenway St., Marlborough, MA 01752, Marlborough, MA 01752
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.

Contact New Horizons at Marlborough

RiverCourt Residences

8 West Main St, West Groton, MA 01450, West Groton, MA 01450
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.

Contact RiverCourt Residences

Monastery Heights Senior Living and Memory Care

110 Monastery Ave., Springfield, MA 01089, Springfield, MA 01089
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.

Contact Monastery Heights Senior Living and Memory Care

Linda Manor Assisted Living

345 Hadenvill Road, Leeds, MA 01053, Leeds, MA 01053
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.

Contact Linda Manor Assisted Living

Gabriel House of Fall River

261 Oliver St., Fall River, MA 02724, Fall River, MA 02724
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.

Contact Gabriel House of Fall River

Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

View Full Ranking Methodology

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.
Who we are

Your Senior Care Partner, Every Step of the Way

We help families find affordable senior communities and unlock same day discounts, Medicaid, and Medicare options tailored to your needs.

Contact us Today