Page 8 of Best Assisted Living in Massachusetts

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 247 assisted living communities in MA using MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in MA
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247 homes
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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: 54/ 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: 86The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Massachusetts. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Assisted Living around Massachusetts

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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. CCRC( (Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)):
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Licensed beds designated for special-care services (e.g. memory or other specialized units), as reported in state licensing data.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
Whether the community is disclosed as co-located or on the same campus as a nursing home in state records.
Laurentide at Mashpee Commons
AL
IL
MC
Mashpee (Great Neck Road South)
70
Facility 70
MA AVG 86
Rank #138 / 227
Yes18
45
Facility 45
MA AVG 54
Rank #260 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
MA AVG 22
Rank #163 / 178
YesNo
Bertram House of Swampscott
AL
MC
Swampscott
59
Facility 59
MA AVG 86
Rank #166 / 227
Yes22
62
Facility 62
MA AVG 54
Rank #186 / 438
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #26 / 178
NoNo
Charter Senior Living of Dedham
AL
MC
RC
Dedham
113
Facility 113
MA AVG 86
Rank #39 / 227
Yes25
12
Facility 12
MA AVG 54
Rank #404 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 22
Rank #61 / 178
NoNo
The Branches of North Attleboro
AL
MC
RC
North Attleborough (Attleborough Falls)
52
Facility 52
MA AVG 86
Rank #182 / 227
Yes14
48
Facility 48
MA AVG 54
Rank #241 / 438
Suite
9
Facility 9
MA AVG 22
Rank #154 / 178
NoNo
Atria Draper Place
AL
IL
MC
Hopedale
68
Facility 68
MA AVG 86
Rank #147 / 227
Yes18
47
Facility 47
MA AVG 54
Rank #248 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 22
Rank #61 / 178
NoNo
Windrose at Weymouth
AL
MC
Weymouth
100
Facility 100
MA AVG 86
Rank #56 / 227
No50
47
Facility 47
MA AVG 54
Rank #248 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed
13
Facility 13
MA AVG 22
Rank #124 / 178
NoNo
Brightview Wakefield
AL
IL
MC
Wakefield
70
Facility 70
MA AVG 86
Rank #138 / 227
Yes28
89
Facility 89
MA AVG 54
Rank #50 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
MA AVG 22
Rank #154 / 178
NoNo
Stone Hill at Andover
AL
IL
MC
Andover
96
Facility 96
MA AVG 86
Rank #69 / 227
Yes24
69
Facility 69
MA AVG 54
Rank #159 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
MA AVG 22
Rank #168 / 178
NoNo
The Residence at Orchard Grove
AL
Shrewsbury
80
Facility 80
MA AVG 86
Rank #112 / 227
Yes20
24
Facility 24
MA AVG 54
Rank #341 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 22
Rank #61 / 178
NoNo
Edelweiss Village
AL
ADC
CCRC(
MC
NH
RC
SNF
West Roxbury
58
Facility 58
MA AVG 86
Rank #169 / 227
No1
72
Facility 72
MA AVG 54
Rank #147 / 438
Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
MA AVG 22
Rank #107 / 178
NoNo

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Overview of Laurentide at Mashpee Commons

Located in the neighborhood of Plymouth, MA, Laurentide at Mashpee Commons is a respected senior living community designed to offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community welcomes residents into snug apartments with easy access to major services and amenities for a convenient living environment that allows them to enjoy restful days. With 24-hour care and supportive services, the community ensures residents are always well-cared for and provided with the assistance they need to enjoy their retirement years.

Fostering a vibrant and enriching community, Laurentide at Mashpee Commons encourages residents to participate in their dynamic activities, programs, and events. Meals are made fresh, delicious, and healthy to satisfy residents’ cravings and nutritional needs. Various amenities like a pub, cafe, salon services, and relaxing outdoor spaces are also offered to make residents’ stay within the community more pleasing.

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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.

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Overview of Charter Senior Living of Dedham

Charter Senior Living of Dedham, formerly The Linden at Dedham, is an esteemed senior living community that offers outstanding assisted living and memory care services. Conveniently located in the peaceful neighborhood of Dedham, MA, it also features a wide array of spacious and cozy private apartments and companion suites, ensuring a carefree lifestyle and peace of mind. With a dedicated and compassionate team available round-the-clock, the community fosters a supportive environment where residents can stay active, secure, and fully at ease.

With an all-inclusive approach, the community provides above-and-beyond amenities and care services, including delicious and nutritious meals in restaurant-style dining and fitness activities. Participate in a robust calendar of social events and life-enrichment programs carefully crafted and coordinated by a professional team. The Charter Senior Living of Dedham is an ideal place to embrace every day, where comfort, care, and community come together to enhance life’s golden years.

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The Branches of North Attleboro

40 Robert F Toner Blvd, North Attleborough, MA 02763
Overview of The Branches of North Attleboro

Burrowed in the beautiful community of North Attleboro, MA, The Branches of North Attleboro is a respected senior living community providing assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. A wide range of spacious and cozy accommodations including companion suite, companion suite deluxe, memory care companion suite, and memory care companion suite deluxe are available to its residents. In terms of memory care, personalized, 24/7 needs-based care as determined by nursing assessment and other specialized memory care programs are offered to those with cognitive conditions. Short-term stays with extra care services are also available for respite care.

Dedicated to delivering quality care and support, residents here can enjoy amenities and services including an inspired dining with delectable and nutritious meals based on dietary needs, weekly housekeeping, laundry, and linen services, and transportation assistance to appointments. Meet new friends and build lasting connections through its shared spaces like walking paths, landscape gardens, and spacious patios. Participate in a full-packed of active living activities for continuing wellness and engagement. With The Branches of North Attleboro, seniors can surely enjoy a retirement worth remembering.

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Overview of Atria Draper Place

Indulge in the coziness of Atria Draper Place, a bright and welcoming senior living community located at Hopedale Street, Hopedale, MA, providing assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Focusing on the seniors’ wellness, the community features carefully designed floor plans including studio and one-bedroom apartments with individual thermostat controls, kitchenettes, walk-in closets, and housekeeping services. The community forges meaningful connections with trusted partners to ensure that seniors receive better care plans.

Atria Draper Place fosters a vibrant environment, conducting fun activities and enrichment programs. The community ensures a maintenance-free lifestyle, providing care and assistance around the clock. Catering to its residents’ dietary needs and preferences, the community serves three chef-prepared healthy meals daily alongside different meal options including vegetarian meals. The pet-friendly community includes a library, a wellness center, a salon, an outdoor dining space and grill, and an onsite physician office space for the seniors’ convenience and leisure.

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Overview of Windrose at Weymouth

Established in a serene area in Suffolk County, Weymouth, MA, Windrose at Weymouth is a distinguished senior living community that provides exceptional assisted living and memory care services to seniors. Committed to delivering personalized support,, the community features a compassionate team of caregivers devoted to providing every resident with utmost attention and assistance. A licensed, dementia-care trained nursing and care team are onsite to make sure even the complex needs of residents dealing with dementia are provided with effective care.

The community collaborates with trusted health care providers for nursing care, hospice care, Physician, dietician, psychiatric, pharmacy and podiatry services, to make sure residents specific needs are met should they require the enumerated services. Residents’ health and nutrition are prioritized with a culinary program featuring Mind Diet and individualized needs. Life-long learning and cognitive stimulation are fostered with community education and support workshops. With an extensive roster of care services, amenities, and programs, residents of Windrose at Weymouth are able to live fully.

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Overview of Brightview Wakefield

Set amidst the beautiful town of Wakefield, MA, Brightview Wakefield is a prominent senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community features 131 deluxe studios, one and two bedroom apartments to choose from, with quick access to the community’s plethora of interesting amenities and convenient services. A team of experienced and well-trained care associates are always available to provide various assistance, including help with tiring chores, mobility or managing medications.

Residents always wake up to a lively everyday life with the help of a Vibrant Living Director that carefully curates a brimming calendar of engaging activities that promote enjoyment, learning, and connections. The community ensures residents are always getting their daily nutrients intake with chef-prepared gourmet food that caters to various tastes and dietary needs. From convenient services and compassionate care to a host of interesting amenities, residents can comfortably enjoy a meaningful retirement life.

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Overview of Stone Hill at Andover

Stone Hill at Andover aims to transform lives and make them better. Management and staff strive to create a sense of community and belonging where everyone is welcome and included, and the facility maintains top-notch quality. When setting the standard for quality care and going above and beyond to meet the needs of seniors, the retirement home is the place perfect for independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

As a member of the Northbridge community, Stone Hill at Andover offers luxury and comfortability in a resort-like setting. Exquisite residential experience is found in the beautiful amenities and services found in the community– maintained spacious apartments, healthy dining experience, and social activities.

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Overview of The Residence at Orchard Grove

The Residence at Orchard Grove is an assisted living community in Shrewsbury, MA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while allowing a resident to maintain a private apartment. With studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community can suit a resident who wants a single living space or a couple moving together. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs daily support without moving into a skilled nursing setting.

The community has 80 beds and opened in 1999. The starting monthly price for assisted living is $3,655. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a companion animal when moving in. An on-site spa gives residents access to that amenity within the community, while religious services allow residents to participate without arranging outside travel. The Residence at Orchard Grove is owned by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Contact The Residence at Orchard Grove

Edelweiss Village

2220 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
Overview of Edelweiss Village

Located in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, Edelweiss Village is an assisted living community that offers a full continuum of care, including nursing home, adult day care, assisted living, memory care, and respite services. Opened in 2006, the community has a 58-bed capacity, with a selection of traditional suites, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences.

Physical therapy, podiatry, audiology, and hospice support are provided on-site, complemented by restaurant-style dining, a 24/7 café bar, a salon, wellness programs, and dedicated spaces for exercise and life enrichment.

The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 72, allowing most daily errands to be completed on foot and offering convenient access for residents and visiting families.

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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
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 247 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.