Page 9 of Best Assisted Living in Massachusetts

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 246 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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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. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
New Horizons at Marlborough
AL
IL
MC
Marlborough
120
Facility 120
MA AVG 81
Rank #12 / 176
Yes-
19
Facility 19
MA AVG 45
Rank #197 / 244
-
32
Facility 32
MA AVG 22
Rank #7 / 153
No-
The Arbors at Stoneham
AL
MC
Stoneham
84
Facility 84
MA AVG 81
Rank #80 / 176
Yes26
12
Facility 12
MA AVG 45
Rank #220 / 244
1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
MA AVG 22
Rank #116 / 153
YesNo
The Cottages of Dartmouth Village
AL
MC
RC
Dartmouth
88
Facility 88
MA AVG 81
Rank #66 / 176
Yes43
22
Facility 22
MA AVG 45
Rank #182 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 22
Rank #54 / 153
NoNo
The Residence at Orchard Grove
AL
Shrewsbury
80
Facility 80
MA AVG 81
Rank #86 / 176
Yes20
24
Facility 24
MA AVG 45
Rank #173 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 22
Rank #54 / 153
NoNo
Sunrise of Lynnfield
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Lynnfield
79
Facility 79
MA AVG 81
Rank #93 / 176
Yes15
50
Facility 50
MA AVG 45
Rank #97 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
21
Facility 21
MA AVG 22
Rank #95 / 153
NoNo
Brigham House
AL
RC
Watertown
62
Facility 62
MA AVG 81
Rank #125 / 176
No-
64
Facility 64
MA AVG 45
Rank #63 / 244
Traditional (62)
24
Facility 24
MA AVG 22
Rank #85 / 153
YesNo
Sunrise of Braintree
AL
MC
Braintree (Five Corners)
79
Facility 79
MA AVG 81
Rank #93 / 176
Yes28
50
Facility 50
MA AVG 45
Rank #97 / 244
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
19
Facility 19
MA AVG 22
Rank #101 / 153
NoNo
Sunrise of Burlington
AL
MC
Burlington
79
Facility 79
MA AVG 81
Rank #93 / 176
Yes29
47
Facility 47
MA AVG 45
Rank #109 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
21
Facility 21
MA AVG 22
Rank #95 / 153
NoNo
Sunrise of Plymouth Beach
AL
MC
Plymouth (Jabez Corner)
87
Facility 87
MA AVG 81
Rank #69 / 176
Yes29
22
Facility 22
MA AVG 45
Rank #182 / 244
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
26
Facility 26
MA AVG 22
Rank #70 / 153
NoNo
Brightview Wakefield
AL
IL
MC
Wakefield
70
Facility 70
MA AVG 81
Rank #107 / 176
Yes28
89
Facility 89
MA AVG 45
Rank #16 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
MA AVG 22
Rank #136 / 153
NoNo

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New Horizons at Marlborough

400 Hemenway St, Marlborough, Ma 01752, Marlborough, MA 01752
Overview of New Horizons at Marlborough

New Horizons at Marlborough offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Marlborough, MA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment; independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care; and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, since a move between levels can happen without leaving the community or starting over socially.

Respite care provides a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 120 beds and opened in 1994, while Medicare is accepted for eligible short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. A doctor is on staff for physician services within the community.

Residents can use the on site pool, salon, health club, and rehabilitation services without arranging those activities or therapy sessions elsewhere. Outdoor walking and planting areas offer ways to spend time outside on the property, and an on site pharmacy supports access to medications. Regular Catholic Mass and weekly Protestant services are available, and pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet with them.

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Overview of The Arbors at Stoneham

The Arbors at Stoneham offers assisted living and memory care in Stoneham, MA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains their own living space; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia or at risk of wandering.

With both assisted living and memory care available, the community can suit a resident whose care needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The community has 84 beds and offers one-bed and two-bed housing options, with the two-bed layout able to suit two people moving together.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs assisted living support or a secured memory care setting and wants both care levels available in one community.

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Overview of The Cottages of Dartmouth Village

Situated in North Dartmouth, MA, The Cottages of Dartmouth Village is an exceptional senior living community, offering assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. The community features well-designed accommodations, including studio and one-bedroom apartments for comfortable and relaxing living experience. Proving its excellence in delivering care to residents dealing with memory loss, the community is recognized as Best Memory Care by U.S News and World Report.

Residents enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with easy access to popular shopping and entertainment venues and a wide range of on-site activities and amenities. The community provides access to a restaurant-style bistro and café with table service and casual eats, Main Street common area, a full-service salon, and an inviting courtyard and garden. Residents also enjoy delicious meals per day and unlimited snacks, ensuring they are energized to take on an active daily life.

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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.

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Overview of Sunrise of Lynnfield

Sunrise of Lynnfield is a senior living community located in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, offering a convenient location for residents to enjoy their favorite hobbies with good friends and explore the local area through excursions and trips. The community features gorgeous landscaping and a range of engaging activities tailored to residents’ passions, with room rates starting at $7,448 per month. Sunrise of Lynnfield develops customized care plans that meet each resident’s unique needs and preferences, ensuring that their care evolves as their requirements change. The community offers higher levels of care and support, including around-the-clock services often required by those with memory loss, making it an ideal choice for seniors seeking a supportive living environment.

The community’s mealtime is beloved for both the camaraderie and the nutritious, tasty meals, including tantalizing desserts. Sunrise of Lynnfield provides on-site podiatry, dental, physical, and occupational therapy, as well as house calls from geriatricians. Residents can enjoy a warm, friendly atmosphere at the community’s hair salon, where they can get cuts, colors, perms, and manicures. Sunrise of Lynnfield has been recognized with a Bronze Quality Award by AHCA/NCAL, reflecting its commitment to excellence. The community is conveniently located just off Route 128 and close to Route 1, with easy access to nearby malls, pharmacies, and hospitals, providing residents with a well-rounded living experience.

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Overview of Brigham House

Brigham House is one of the trusted assisted senior living communities in Waltham that ensures that every aspect of residential wellness is stimulated to create the best version of themselves. They promote an engaging and enriching lifestyle for assisted living residents. The vibrant community offers a home-like atmosphere that can elevate the senior living experience.

The lifestyle at Brigham House is simple: residents are encouraged to be engaged and enriched with recreational activities, socialization, wellness plans, and ADLs provided.

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Overview of Sunrise of Braintree

Sunrise of Braintree has been on Granite St in Braintree’s Five Corners neighborhood for 19 years now, since 2007. It’s a 79-bed community, but that number breaks down in a way worth noting: 51 traditional assisted living units, and 28 special care units built specifically for memory care. That’s a real chunk of the building set aside for residents who need more specialized support, not just a token wing.

Location-wise, this place is about as central as it gets in Braintree. It’s 0.8 miles from the city center, and Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital sits just 0.87 miles away, close enough that hospital or rehab care never feels far off. The Walk Score lands at 50, moderately walkable, so some errands work on foot and others still call for a car.

Staff are on-site around the clock, and residents have access to transportation and fitness and recreation programming to fill out daily life. Pets are welcome too, so a move here doesn’t mean parting with a dog or cat that’s been part of the family for years.

Everything about Sunrise of Braintree points to a long-established, centrally located community built with real capacity for memory care alongside standard assisted living, close enough to hospital resources that a health change doesn’t mean starting over somewhere new.

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Sunrise of Burlington

24 Burlington Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01803
Overview of Sunrise of Burlington

For those seeking a lifestyle tailored to their unique preferences, look no further than Sunrise of Burlington. This distinguished establishment, adorned with accolades, presents an array of offerings, including assisted living and memory care, even accommodating short-term stays. A treasure trove of amenities awaits, encompassing inviting living spaces, communal areas, and activity rooms that cocoon residents in warmth, comfort, and unwavering security.

Versatility reigns supreme at Sunrise of Burlington, where an assortment of floorplans beckons, ranging from cozy studios to spacious one or two-bedroom companions. The community’s warmth extends to our furry friends, as it proudly wears the badge of a pet-friendly environment. Weekly housekeeping and personal laundry services whisk away mundane tasks, allowing residents to focus on cherished activities. With dedicated team members available around the clock, a well-coordinated transportation schedule, and Wi-Fi accessibility, life’s conveniences are effortlessly at hand. The meticulous maintenance of the building and its grounds serves as a testament to the commitment to excellence that defines Sunrise of Burlington, a haven radiating warmth, ready to provide top-tier senior living experiences.

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Overview of Sunrise of Plymouth Beach

Operating for 26 years, Sunrise of Plymouth Beach is an assisted living community on Warren Avenue in Plymouth, Massachusetts. It features 87 apartments in a two-story setting in a variety of studio, suite, and one-bedroom floor plans.

With a Walk Score of 22, the community is in a car-dependent location where most errands and nearby destinations require transportation.

Additionally, families interested in learning more about available services, amenities, daily activities, and care programs are encouraged to schedule a tour. Visiting the community in person may provide a better understanding of its environment and the support provided.

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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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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Massachusetts

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Massachusetts?

Assisted living in Massachusetts supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Massachusetts?

Assisted living in Massachusetts is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Massachusetts Medicaid cover assisted living?

Massachusetts Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Massachusetts) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 246 assisted living facilities in Massachusetts. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Massachusetts?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Massachusetts, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Massachusetts?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

Assisted Living in Massachusetts at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $9,610The average monthly cost across facilities in Massachusetts. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 45/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Massachusetts. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 81The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Massachusetts. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90